🌱 Following a sold out $1M+ round, AKUA launches its 2nd Republic raise to launch its next round of products

The kelp-based meat-alt company debuts a kid-friendly partnership with Nickelodeon   New Deal Launch   AKUA returns to Republic following its sold-out $1m+ round— this time with SpongeBob SquarePants Kelp Patties. Delicious & mission-driven meat alternatives made from regenerative ocean-farmed kelp. ~/AAQRxQA~/RgRmYev2P0SyaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vYWt1YS1zYj91dG1fc291cmNlPXJlcHVibGljLmNvJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPW9mZmVyaW5ncyUyRmxhdW5jaF9hbm5vdW5jZW1lbnRfbWFpbGVyLm9mZmVyaW5nX2xhdW5jaGVkJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWFrdWFfYWxsX2FrdWEmdXRtX3Rlcm09YWt1YVcDc3BjQgpkf_Zmf2QvZlp2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAc4~   ~/AAQRxQA~/RgRmYev2P0SyaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vYWt1YS1zYj91dG1fc291cmNlPXJlcHVibGljLmNvJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPW9mZmVyaW5ncyUyRmxhdW5jaF9hbm5vdW5jZW1lbnRfbWFpbGVyLm9mZmVyaW5nX2xhdW5jaGVkJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWFrdWFfYWxsX2FrdWEmdXRtX3Rlcm09YWt1YVcDc3BjQgpkf_Zmf2QvZlp2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAc4~   [About AKUA](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRmYev2P0SyaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vYWt1YS1zYj91dG1fc291cmNlPXJlcHVibGljLmNvJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPW9mZmVyaW5ncyUyRmxhdW5jaF9hbm5vdW5jZW1lbnRfbWFpbGVyLm9mZmVyaW5nX2xhdW5jaGVkJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWFrdWFfYWxsX2FrdWEmdXRtX3Rlcm09YWt1YVcDc3BjQgpkf_Zmf2QvZlp2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAc4~) Highlights: - Mission-driven: AKUA's regenerative farming practices have a positive impact on ocean health and coastal communities - AKUA’s Kelp Burger sold in 800+ stores & 30+ restaurants across the USA - 2nd fastest growing plant-based brand in natural according to SPINS - Collaboration with Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants launches in June 2023 - 10 healthy + delicious plant-based SKUs set to launch within 24 months - Backed by Vibrant Ventures, Halogen VC, and Fifth Down Capital AKUA: Pioneers of plant-based meat alternatives made from ocean-farmed kelp AKUA’s meat and seafood alternatives are created from regeneratively ocean-farmed kelp, sourced exclusively from U.S. based ocean farmers. Kelp farming sequesters CO2 and nitrogen from the sea, which helps to mitigate ocean acidification. Kelp also grows without the use of land, fresh water, fertilizers, and pesticides - making it a climate-friendly food. AKUA’s innovative products feature nourishing ingredients like Monterey-grown mushrooms, quinoa, chickpeas, and extra virgin olive oil, resulting in flavorful and sustainable meat alternatives by working with their in-house nutritionist, Dr. Jacqueline Zhan Fraise. Products include: - Kelp Burger (the world’s first, now enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of customers across the US) - Ground Meat (used by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio in his New York City restaurant Vallata) - SpongeBob Kelp Patties & SpongeBob BBQ Kelp Patties (1.5oz sliders for kids of all ages) - Krab Cakes - the world’s first plant-based crab cakes made from ocean-farmed kelp (online and foodservice only)   [About AKUA](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRmYev2P0SyaHR0cHM6Ly9yZXB1YmxpYy5jb20vYWt1YS1zYj91dG1fc291cmNlPXJlcHVibGljLmNvJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPW9mZmVyaW5ncyUyRmxhdW5jaF9hbm5vdW5jZW1lbnRfbWFpbGVyLm9mZmVyaW5nX2xhdW5jaGVkJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWFrdWFfYWxsX2FrdWEmdXRtX3Rlcm09YWt1YVcDc3BjQgpkf_Zmf2QvZlp2Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MEBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAc4~) Highlights are derived, and based entirely upon the Issuer’s representations. Prior results do not guarantee future success. Images provided by the issuer. 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