# Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/van-leeuwen-artisan-ice-cream

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Brooklyn, US
- Website: www.vanleeuwenicecream.com
- Total disclosed funding: $19M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 27, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Based in the US, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream specializes in creating high-quality, innovative ice cream products, including traditional and vegan options, catering to a diverse customer base across various states.Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream produces a variety of premium ice cream products. Founded in 2008 in Brooklyn, US, by Ben Van Leeuwen, Laura O’Neill, and Pete Van Leeuwen, the company raised USD 18.7 mn in Series B funding in February 2020, led by NextWorld Evergreen. The company has completed four funding deals to date, with the total amount raised reaching USD 18.7 mn. Ben Van Leeuwen continues to serve as CEO.Van Leeuwen Ice Cream specializes in the production and distribution of various ice cream products, including traditional ice cream, vegan ice cream, ice cream bars, and ice cream sandwiches. Their product offerings emphasize high-quality ingredients and innovative flavors, featuring collaborations like the Guinness Ice Cream that combines stout with rich chocolate. Van Leeuwen serves individual consumers and retailers, distributing products in states such as New York, California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, as well as select grocery stores nationwide.In the most recent fiscal year of 2017, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream reported a revenue of USD 15.00 mn. The company leverages direct-to-consumer sales alongside partnerships with grocery retailers and wholesalers, providing customers with individual or bundled ice cream products online and in-store, including popular flavors like Guinness and Honeycomb Ice Cream, which cater to both traditional and vegan diets.In February 2020, Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream raised USD 18.7 mn in Series B funding to support its growth initiatives. The company plans to develop new product lines, including additional vegan options, and aims to expand into new markets. Specific targets for geographic expansion are not mentioned, but the company is focused on enhancing its presence across the US. The capital raised will be utilized for product development and market expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 27, 2020, $19M — NextWorld Evergreen
- Series A, Aug 6, 2018 — Strand Equity

## Investors

- Strand Equity (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/strand-equity) — Series A
- NextWorld Evergreen (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextworld-evergreen) — Series B