Los Angeles-based clean label snack brand Sunnie has raised $1 million in funding from Santatera Capital, marking a significant step forward in its growth journey. The brand was co-founded by Katy Tucker and Lisette Howard in 2020 and has rapidly expanded its footprint in the better-for-you food space.
Sunnie specializes in healthy, clean-label snacks that are already on shelves at Target and Whole Foods Market. In addition to national retail distribution, the brand’s products are also available at 50 airports across the United States and on major corporate campuses such as Netflix, Uber, and Google.
This funding comes at a time when the healthy snack category is heating up, with major acquisitions signaling strong investor confidence in the sector. Recently:
- Hershey acquired LesserEvil for $750 million
- Flowers Foods bought Simple Mills for $795 million
- PepsiCo took over Siete in a $1.2 billion deal
Santatera Capital has been actively investing in the clean and functional food space. Alongside Sunnie, their recent portfolio includes Mezcla, Refresh Gum, and Little Sesame.
Sunnie’s funding is not only a nod to its rapid growth but also to the broader trend of consumers demanding transparency, health, and taste in the snack aisle. With this backing, Sunnie is expected to accelerate its product innovation, scale operations, and expand its retail and D2C reach in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Continue Exploring: “Kuch Nahi Hoga”—Anupam Mittal Challenges This Dangerous Mindset in Policy Bazaar’s New Ad
As the battle for shelf space and consumer attention intensifies, Sunnie’s latest capital infusion positions it as a strong contender in the next wave of clean snacking.
