Climate VC Fund Backs Teiny To Bring Nutritionally Complete Oat Milk Powder To Market | Scoop News
Summary
Today we are excited to announce our latest investment in Teiny, a groundbreaking start-up that is set to transform the plant-based milk market with its nutritionally complete oat milk powder.The Climate VC Fund (CVCF) is the largest investor in Teinys early-stage round to bring them to market, with further support from friends and family. Powdered products like Teinys not only slash costs and emissions by up to 95% - as you are not shipping water - they also resonate with consumers looking for sustainable, convenient options. Were taking what weve learned from Cleanery to help Teiny into market.Teinys growth has been supercharged by the Ministry of Awesome and the Electrify Accelerator, and recognised with a host of awards, including CEO Emma being named a finalist in the 2024 KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, and the company as a finalist in the 2024 Foodstuffs Emerge competition.Emma Arvidson, CEO of Teiny, says: Weve often found ourselves having to choose between nutrition and our environmental values when it comes to our milk choice. Were excited to make a positive impact together, creating a product that aligns with both our health and environmental commitments.CVCF is delighted to support Teiny as they pave the way for a new era in plant-based milks, where sustainability and nutrition go hand in hand.At Teiny (pronounced /tini/ as in protein), we want to redefine the standards of the milk industry within Aotearoa. With our oat milk powder, we address environmental concerns, nutritional deficiencies, and packaging waste, all while delivering a superior taste and texture experience.