# Koa, Good Tastes Better: Food production, Cologne, Germany

> Koa, Good Tastes Better: Koa is a Ghanaian-Swiss company founded in 2017 that focuses on transforming the cocoa industry by upcycling the fresh cocoa...

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# Koa, Good Tastes Better

Koa is a Ghanaian-Swiss company founded in 2017 that focuses on transforming the cocoa industry by upcycling the fresh cocoa fruit, particularly the pulp that is often discarded.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Food production Cologne, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 84 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 27.7M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series B Dec 2023

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## About Koa, Good Tastes Better

Koa is a Ghanaian-Swiss company founded in 2017 that focuses on transforming the cocoa industry by upcycling the fresh cocoa fruit, particularly the pulp that is often discarded.

The company is dedicated to creating sustainable food ingredients and beverages while empowering rural farming communities in West Africa. Koa operates globally, with its headquarters in Cologne, Germany, and significant operations in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. As a Certified B Corporation, Koa emphasizes a mission centered on people, planet, and profit. The company employs around 100 people and is recognized as the first and only entity to process fresh cocoa fruit in collaboration with smallholder farmers in Ghana. Koa's innovative approach includes a solar-powered, modular process that enhances efficiency and increases farmer income. Its product offerings include Koa Pure juice, sustainable cocoa fruit ingredients for the gastronomy and food & beverage industries, and a variety of snacks and meals catering to diverse dietary needs. Koa primarily serves professional kitchens, food manufacturers, and beverage producers across various global markets.

## What company datasets say Koa, Good Tastes Better raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **27.7M** in the source's currency

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **15M**

Last round date **Dec 2023**

Investors listed **7**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

clean energy & technology consumers social responsibility culinary trends local value chain impact impact community development food waste reduction food preparations distribution manufacturing cocoa powder upcycling sustainable cocoa products economic growth culinary applications

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- **Sector:** Food production
- **Industry code:** NAICS 311999, SIC 2099
- **Region:** North Rhine-Westphalia
- **Revenue:** 1M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/koa-switzerland)

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