Koia
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Koia is a plant-based protein drink brand started by Maya French and Dustin Baker in the Chicago-area in 2013. It has many famous investors such as The Weeknd, Chris Paul, and Cordae.[1][2] In 2016, beverage industry veteran Chris Hunter became a cofounder and CEO. In 2019, French was listed on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for her role in cofounding the company. Her lactose intolerance was a motivating factor for making vegan products. [3][4] Koia is sold in many popular stores, including Starbucks, Whole Foods, Walmart, and 7-Eleven.[5]
References
- ^ Magazine, VegWorld (April 21, 2022). "Plant-based beverage brand Koia Gets Investments from All-Stars to provide Plant-Based Accessibility For All - VEGWORLD Magazine".
- ^ https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/21153-koia-secures-investment-from-a-listers-ahead-of-series-b-round
- ^ https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2020/06/05/reflections-on-bias-koias-female-founder--and-only-black-employee--has-a-recipe-for-change/
- ^ https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2019/food-drink/#37f04dc65ed2
- ^ "How Protein Drink Startup Koia Is Conquering the Natural Foods Market". www.jpmorgan.com.