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Santa Rosa, CA

Raising funds to scale the production and marketing of Gut Nuts, a revolutionary fermented snack that promotes gut health.

• Unique Product Offering: First-ever fermented nuts, packed with probiotics and gut health benefits.
• Strong Market Growth: $1.1M in revenue in 2024, with 56% repeat customer rate and a projected 200% revenue growth in 2025.
• Retail Expansion: Available in 400+ stores, including Whole Foods and Sprouts, with plans for further national expansion.
• E-commerce Success: 65% of revenue generated through online platforms like Amazon, Thrive Market, and the company website.
• Proven Innovation: Patented fermentation and dehydration processes set the company apart in the competitive snack market.
• Sustainability Commitment: Certified Regenerative Organic and USDA Organic, supporting environmentally conscious farming practices.
• Marketing Push: Funds will drive digital marketing and in-store promotions to accelerate growth and increase market share.

Philosopher Foods is raising funds to scale its breakthrough product, Gut Nuts—fermented nuts that offer a unique combination of gut health benefits and delicious flavors. As the first company to ferment and dehydrate nuts, Philosopher Foods is revolutionizing the snack industry by providing a gut-friendly, probiotic-packed alternative to traditional snacks. With a rapidly growing customer base, including a 56% repeat customer rate, and a projected 200% revenue growth in 2025, the company is poised for significant expansion. This investment will fuel digital marketing efforts, in-store promotions, and production upgrades to meet growing demand.

Philosopher Foods is already in over 400 stores, including Whole Foods, and is expanding into Sprouts. The company has a strong online presence, with e-commerce sales making up 65% of its revenue. With its innovative approach to fermentation, the company has created a product that is not only beneficial for gut health but also highly sustainable, as it uses regenerative organic methods. This investment will help accelerate the growth of Gut Nuts, increase production capacity, and expand into new markets. Investors have the opportunity to support a disruptive food brand that is at the forefront of the functional food movement.

Company Info

Philosopher Foods revolutionizes gut health with Gut Nuts™, the first fermented nuts, offering a crunchy, umami-rich, and probiotic-packed snack.

Philosopher Foods is pioneering a new category in gut health with Gut Nuts™, the first and only fermented nuts that deliver a unique tangy, umami, and crunchy flavor while enhancing digestibility and nutrition. Founded by Tim Richards in 2013, the company initially gained traction with its high-quality sprouted almond butters, securing placement in over 400 stores, including Whole Foods. The accidental discovery of fermenting almonds led to the launch of Gut Nuts, a product that reduces anti-nutrients, enhances bioavailability, and introduces probiotic benefits, making it a game-changer in the functional food space.

With 65% of revenue coming from e-commerce and strong retail expansion, Philosopher Foods is positioned for rapid growth. Gut Nuts are already available in nearly 100 stores and have received industry recognition, including being a NEXTY Award finalist and a Naturally Bay Area Pitch Slam winner. The company owns the world’s first fermentation and dehydration facility dedicated to nuts, ensuring control over quality and scalability. Now raising funds, Philosopher Foods aims to expand distribution, enhance marketing, and introduce new products like fermented peanuts and single-serve gut health packs.