Rooted MilQ secures investment from Henley Business Angels member to support UK launch.
The sustainable food and beverage company is introducing plant-based milks made from quinoa and tarwi.
Rooted MilQ develops plant-based milk alternatives using quinoa and tarwi. The company works with smallholder farmers in Peru to protect agrobiodiversity.
Rooted MilQ has secured investment from a member of Henley Business Angels to support its UK launch. Formerly known as Kai Pacha Foods, the company produces plant-based milk using quinoa and tarwi sourced from smallholder farmers in Peru. The funding will assist the business as it introduces its sustainable dairy alternatives to the British market.
The company has previously received recognition, winning the University of Reading Just Imagine If competition in 2019. It also benefits from the guidance of experienced entrepreneurs, including Paul Lindley, the founder of Ella's Kitchen.
From the founder
"Even in these uncertain times, we believe very strongly in what we are doing. The world needs essential plant-based foods that support healthy ecosystems and that demand will not go away. We’re thankful to HBA, which provided valuable resources for us to improve our message and business proposition."
Alexander Wankel
Founder and CEO at Rooted MilQ
Investor perspective
"HBA and the University of Reading is delighted to be supporting Rooted MilQ and its ambition to establish a new alternative category to dairy products."
Jurek Sikorski
Founder and Director, Henley Business Angels
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Rooted MilQ
Rooted MilQ produces sustainable plant-based milk from quinoa and tarwi.