Superstar Drake joined Daring Foods for the plant-based protein company's massive Series B funding round. Following an extremely successful first year in the United States, Daring announced a $40 million investment round spearheaded by D1 Capital Partners. Currently, the leading chicken alternative company has found investments from Maveron and Palm Tree Crew, but now Drake has come out to vocalize his support of Daring Foods in the plant-based chicken industry.
“I was immediately drawn to the Daring team’s mission to transform how we eat and I am excited to invest in and support a product I enjoy,” Drake said.
Daring aims to propel itself forward in the plant-based market through this investment round. The company hopes to tripe its internal team by the end of 2021, ramping up its retail and foodservice distribution. This round of funding will help accelerate the company’s manufacturing potential, allowing for Daring products to become more available for rising consumer demand for plant-based chicken.