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Produces 100% plant-based protein drinks and shakes with high protein and low sugar, focused on refrigerated vegan nutrition.
Koia, based in Los Angeles, California, produces 100% plant-based protein drinks and shakes, emphasizing high protein and low sugar nutrition derived from simple, clean, naturally formulated ingredients. The company has achieved significant market penetration, reporting over $200 million in annual sales and distributing its craveable, refrigerated vegan shakes in over 15,000 retail locations nationwide. Its products are widely available at major grocery, convenience, and club channels, including Whole Foods, 7-Eleven, Sprouts, Publix, Kroger, and Safeway. Koia employs between 201 and 500 individuals, serving consumers seeking plant-based nutrition within the food and beverage sector. Co-founder Christopher Hunter previously co-founded the beverage brand Four Loko. Koia was founded in 2014 by Christopher Hunter and Dustin Baker. Its business model centers on sells products through retail distribution in grocery, convenience, and club channels.
Koia has raised $15.5M across 2 funding rounds.
Koia has raised $15.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Koia has raised $15.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.5M Seed in July 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2017 | $7.5M Seed | Karpreilly | AF Ventures | Announced |
| May 1, 2017 | $8M Series A | — | AF Ventures, Dawn Capital, Kevin Hart | Announced |
Koia has raised $15.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Koia's investors include KarpReilly, AccelFoods, AF Ventures, Dawn Capital, Kevin Hart.
Koia refers to multiple entities in the tech space, but the most prominent technology company matching the query is KOIA, a Norwegian software house and IT consulting firm specializing in custom software development, digital transformation, and fintech solutions. It builds tailored software products, serves startups and businesses seeking growth through technology, solves problems like legacy system revamps and inefficient workflows, and demonstrates growth via client projects in financial services and crowdfunding platforms valued at $50K–$200K.[3][4][5][6] Unlike investment firms, KOIA acts as a "SWAT team" for end-to-end product delivery, from ideation to optimization, with a focus on fintech and agile development.[1][6]
A separate entity, Koia (London-based, founded 2021), operates an alternative asset investment platform for buying, collecting, and trading assets like art and watches via asset-backed NFTs, having raised $1.4M but showing recent financial health declines.[2] Other variants include a fintech consulting agency[1] and an AI customer service platform.[7]
KOIA (koiasoftware.no) emerged as a software house partnering with startups and scale-ups, founded by experts like a CTO with 20+ years in fintech platforms (digital banks, investments, loans).[1][3] The idea stems from bridging technology gaps for businesses, evolving from custom development to full digital transformation services, including strategy and team extension, with early traction in Norwegian financial services projects.[4][6] Key figures include Head of Delivery, Architect, and Head of Business, emphasizing collaborative, transparent processes.[3]
The London Koia started in 2021 as an incubator-stage platform democratizing alternative assets through fractional NFTs linked to physical items, enabling entry with just $20.[2] Filip, a serial entrepreneur and technical leader, is noted as founder in the consulting variant.[1]
KOIA stands out in software development through:
In contrast, London Koia differentiates via asset-backed NFTs for fractional ownership of luxury assets, lowering barriers compared to competitors like Masterworks or Artory.[2]
KOIA rides the digital transformation wave in fintech and startups, where legacy systems hinder growth amid rising demands for agile, scalable software. Timing aligns with Norway's strong tech ecosystem and global fintech boom, enabling services like compliance-ready platforms and Web3-adjacent tools.[1][4][6] It influences the ecosystem by accelerating MVPs to market leaders, supporting crowdfunding and investor tools that democratize finance.[6]
London Koia taps the NFT/alternative assets trend post-2021 crypto hype, fractionalizing illiquid markets like art and whiskey amid retail investor interest in inflation hedges, though facing market volatility.[2] Both exemplify niche tech enabling broader access to specialized finance.
KOIA is poised for expansion in fintech custom dev as AI and Web3 integrate with traditional banking, potentially scaling via more international clients and AI-enhanced services. Trends like regulatory clarity in digital assets and demand for no-code/low-code hybrids will shape its path, evolving it from service provider to ecosystem influencer.[3][4][6] London Koia must rebound from its Mosaic Score drop, capitalizing on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) for recovery. Overall, KOIA's hands-on model positions it to thrive where tech meets finance, turning client visions into competitive edges—just as it redefines "technology company" through practical impact.[1][2][3]