Rocana Ventures

Rocana Ventures provides growth capital to entrepreneurs building authentic brands around better living. The name comes from a Sanskrit word with Ayurvedic roots that links mind, body and soul.

Services

• Growth capital: funding for founders of healthier consumer brands.
• Advisor network: advisors, each an investor in the platform, who help with channel strategy and product innovation.
• Operational help: market research, supply chain assistance, or simply a sounding board for company leaders.

Customers and markets

The portfolio covers plant-based and functional food and drink brands, including waters, noodles, coffee, seafood alternatives, cheeses, chocolate, yoghurt, cereal, soups and toddler meals. One named advisor, Meera Vasudevan, co-founded Preferred Brands International, maker of Tasty Bite.

Key facts

• Focus: Healthier-living consumer brands
• Advisors: All are investors in the platform