Sakara Life

Sakara Life

Plant-based ready-to-eat meal delivery with subscriptions

Overview

Sakara Life delivers 100% plant-based, organic ready-to-eat meals to customers’ homes or offices. It operates on a subscription model with meal programs, including detox and specialized nutrition plans, and also sells supplements and wellness snacks online. Meals are prepared for convenience and nutrition, emphasizing sustainability and clean eating. Its goal is to provide deeply nourishing plant-based nutrition that supports health and well-being while prioritizing sustainability.

About Sakara Life

Simplify's Rating
Why Sakara Life is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Healthcare

Consumer Goods

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$19.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 coverage says Sakara evolved into functional food and supplement brand.
  • April 2025 SoHo pop-up created physical retail visibility and first-store experimentation.
  • 2025 Series B raised $15 million; management targeted about $150 million profitable revenue.

What critics are saying

  • California's 2022 Proposition 65 settlement imposes annual lead testing through 2027.
  • Lead-related compliance threatens supplements, powders, and bars, risking recalls and California sales restrictions.
  • A 2026 contamination finding would destroy trust and end Sakara's premium wellness brand.

What makes Sakara Life unique

  • Sakara built a branded wellness ecosystem beyond meals, adding supplements, snacks, and retail.
  • February 2025 supplements reached Amazon and Happier Grocery, extending distribution beyond DTC.
  • January 2026 Factor partnership paired Sakara recipes with Factor's ready-to-eat infrastructure.

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Funding

Total Funding

$19.8M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Below Average

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 2%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↑ 0%

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