# TCHO Ventures

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/tcho-ventures

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Berkeley, US
- Website: www.tcho.com
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 26, 2013)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

TCHO Ventures, Inc. is a US-based company specializing in high-quality cacao products, particularly artisan chocolate offerings designed for both consumers and professional bakers.Founded in 2005, TCHO Ventures, Inc. is headquartered in Berkeley, California, US. The CEO, Date Takayuki, has guided the company through various phases of growth since its inception. In February 2018, Ezaki Glico acquired TCHO Ventures, Inc. from CloudBreak Capital and ECP Growth. TCHO Chocolate specializes in high-quality cacao products, focusing on artisan chocolate offerings that include bars, baking ingredients, and specialty items tailored for both consumers and professional bakers. Their core product line emphasizes completely traceable cacao, ensuring ethical sourcing and transparency in the chocolate-making process. Notable offerings include their innovative plant-based chocolate bars and various chocolate batons designed for baking, catering to a diverse customer base that spans both retail and commercial sectors. TCHO's geographical market extends primarily across the United States, with an increasing presence in international markets, where they serve consumers looking for sustainable and high-quality chocolate solutions, as well as professional chefs and bakers seeking premium baking ingredients.TCHO Chocolate generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer sales, partnerships with retailers, and wholesale transactions aimed at food service providers. The company's pricing structure aligns with their premium product offerings, including flagship items such as the 60% dark batons and limited-edition collaborations like the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Halva. Transactions include individual purchases through their online platform and bulk orders from restaurants and baking professionals, reflecting TCHO's commitment to sustainability and quality in their pricing strategy.TCHO Ventures, Inc. plans to expand its product line with upcoming launches of new chocolate offerings designed for both consumer and professional markets, leveraging the recent acquisition by Ezaki Glico to enhance their business capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 26, 2013 — ECP Growth

## Investors

- ECP Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ecp-growth) — Series B