# 4505 Meats

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/4505-meats

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.4505meats.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.4M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 5, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

4505 Meats LLC is a producer of high-quality, all-natural pork snacks, specializing in chicharrones and pork rinds, catering to health-conscious consumers with a focus on sustainable sourcing.Founded in 2009 in San Francisco, US, 4505 Meats LLC is known for producing pork snacks including chicharrones. The company was founded by chef and butcher Ryan Farr. In February 2022, the company was acquired by Benestar Brands LLC for approximately USD 50 mn, allowing it to accelerate its growth in the premium snack market.4505 Meats specializes in high-quality, all-natural pork snacks, primarily known for their chicharrones and pork rinds. The snacks are marketed as "crispy clouds of porkaliciousness" and are made from pork sourced from small family ranchers committed to humane practices. Their offerings cater to the growing demand for protein-packed, low-carb snacks among consumers following specific diets, and are available at retailers like Whole Foods and online platforms such as Amazon.Revenue for 4505 Meats is generated through direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with retail outlets. The company sells various flavors of chicharrones in multiple pack sizes, employing a distribution model that includes both B2B arrangements with retailers and direct consumer sales. This approach allows for effective market reach and steady revenue from both individual and wholesale clients.The acquisition by Benestar Brands LLC in February 2022 is expected to accelerate 4505 Meats' growth as a player in the premium snacks sector. The combined capabilities will create new opportunities for innovation and product offerings, aligning with the company's strategy to expand its market presence. Specific details on new product launches and regional expansions have not been disclosed, but the focus will be on leveraging recent funding to enhance their market strategy and product development.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 5, 2019, $8.4M — Encore Consumer Capital, CircleUp

## Investors

- Encore Consumer Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/encore-consumer-capital) — Series B
- CircleUp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/circleup) — Series B