Foodstrong

Foodstrong

Provider of whey protein and related health supplements

Founded

2020

Headquarters

Mumbai (India)

Status

Series A

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+91 - 8850286185

Foodstrong is a Mumbai-based health and wellness brand, founded by Karishma Bhalla and Avartan Bokil and operated under Taramis Labs Private Limited. Foodstrong is on a mission to bridge India’s protein gap by making clean, nutritious and delicious protein-rich foods accessible to all. The company operates in the food and beverages industry, with a strong focus on functional nutrition and the protein supplement market.

Products & Services

  • Whey Protein Powders: Clean, flavored protein blends from grass-fed, antibiotic-free milk.

  • Ready-to-Drink Protein Shakes: Convenient, single-serve shakes for on-the-go nutrition.

  • Junior Protein Mixes: Protein supplements formulated for children’s growth and health.

  • Functional Supplements: Post-workout creatine, EAA and gut health solutions.

  • Single-Serve Sachets: Portable protein and nutrition packs for easy daily use.

  • Multi-Channel Availability: Sold via D2C website, e-commerce, quick commerce, modern retail and institutional partners.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Direct Sales (D2C): Sells products directly to consumers via its website and digital platforms, offering the full product range with exclusive deals.

  • E-commerce & Quick Commerce: Major revenue from online marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart) and quick commerce platforms (Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit), reaching a wide audience seeking convenience and fast delivery.

  • Modern Trade & General Trade: Products are available in modern retail chains, corporate/college/hospital canteens and over 1,500 general trade outlets in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore.

  • Institutional Partnerships: Revenue from large accounts and partnerships with leading foodservice, hospitality and healthcare brands for bulk supply and co-branded initiatives.

  • Product Innovation: Launching new flavors, functional supplements and junior protein mixes to capture emerging consumer needs and expand addressable market.

Customer Segmentation

  • B2C (Primary): Fitness enthusiasts, athletes, working professionals, parents and children seeking clean, convenient protein solutions.

  • B2B: Institutions, canteens, hospitality and healthcare partners requiring bulk or co-branded nutrition products.

Growth Strategy

  • Retail & Distribution Expansion: Scaling presence in modern and general trade, as well as Q-commerce and e-commerce platforms.

  • Product Portfolio Diversification: Introducing new protein blends, functional supplements and junior nutrition products to meet evolving consumer needs.

  • Brand Building & Education: Investing in content, influencer partnerships and consumer education to raise awareness about the protein gap and healthy eating.

  • Institutional Partnerships: fExpanding collaborations with large foodservice and healthcare brands to drive bulk sales and brand visibility.

Key People

Pina Shah

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$4.05 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$3.1 Million, Series A

as of March 27, 2022

Post Money Valuation

$10.9 Million

as of January 6, 2025

Funding Multiple

2.69x

as of January 6, 2025

Investors

Sequoia Capital

and 4 more

Employee Count

26

Similar Companies

VS Mani & Co

Exit Details

-

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
March 27, 2022Series A$3.1 Million$6.8 Million$468.0 K- Duane Park, Vidyut Merchandise, CDM Capital, Anicut Capital, Rukam Capital, anaaholdings
March 31, 2021Seed$968.0 K$5.6 Million-- Stellaris Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Anicut Capital, Rukam Capital, Peak XV Partners, Angel List

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