The Kenko Life, a food delivery platform focusing on health and macro-counted meals, has successfully concluded an angel funding round. The funding was led by R Raghunathan, the Co-Founder of Prizm Payment Services (now known as Hitachi Payment Services Private Limited) and OPC Asset Solutions.
The Kenko Life sets itself apart by delivering customized meals that prioritize individual protein, calorie, and macro requirements, all while emphasizing an exceptional taste experience.
Expert nutritionists at the startup curate personalized meal plans tailored to align with each customer’s health goals, offering continuous support throughout the journey. Kenko provides a variety of dietary options, such as carb-conscious, diabetes-friendly, vegetarian, non-vegetarian, multi-cuisine, and paleo plans, with durations spanning from one week to a month.
Established in 2020 by Neeraj Kumar and Vivek Chandran, The Kenko Life is currently exclusively available in Bangalore. The platform offers a varied menu featuring 100 delightful meal options from diverse cuisines. Customers have the flexibility to choose from lunch, dinner, or both, ensuring a month-long experience without repetition. The startup, operating on a subscription model through its website, serves over 200 meals daily in Bangalore. Additionally, it is accessible on-demand through Swiggy and Zomato.
Expressing enthusiasm about the recent investment, Co-Founder Vivek Chandran stated, “We are thrilled to announce that R Raghunathan, co-founder of Prizm Payment Services and OPC Asset Solutions, with a proven track record in building successful startups, has decided to invest in our company. Raghu brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling both manufacturing and service-centric businesses. His involvement in our business is a testament to his belief in our vision and potential. We are excited to leverage his wisdom, network, and resources to propel our growth and achieve new milestones.”
Founder Neeraj Kumar added, “The Kenko Life envisions launching an app, securing funds, and expanding to Gurgaon and Hyderabad, leveraging our existing client base and local support. We currently serve around 200 plus meals a day across 100 pin codes in the city; plans also include establishing healthy cafes in two upcoming fitness clubs and at some corporate establishments.”
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