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Fourth & Heart

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Artisanal ghee butter and clarified cooking oil

Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2014eCommerce & Marketplaces

Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2019

Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About Fourth & Heart

Fourth & Heart is a California-based food company specializing in ghee, a type of clarified butter. Founded in 2014 by Raquel Tavares and Lilly Wunsch, the company was originally named Tava Organics, LTD. The brand name is a reference to the fourth chakra, the heart chakra, reflecting the company's aim to inspire passion and intentional choices. Tavares, who serves as CEO, was inspired to start the business by her mother, a Registered Dietitian and Ayurvedic Practitioner who introduced her to ghee. Growing up in a multicultural environment and having a background in marketing and yoga, Tavares combined her interests in diet, wellness, and business to modernize this ancient pantry staple.

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The company produces a range of ghee products made from the butter of grass-fed, pasture-raised cows in New Zealand and Australia. The process involves cooking the butter to remove water and milk solids, resulting in 100% pure butterfat that is lactose-free, non-GMO, and paleo-friendly. This gives the ghee a high smoke point of 485°F, making it suitable for various cooking methods like searing and roasting. Fourth & Heart's product line includes original ghee, flavored ghee (such as garlic, Himalayan pink salt, and vanilla bean), ghee oil spray, and ghee butter sticks. The company has also expanded into other product categories with items like ghee-based protein bars.

Fourth & Heart sells its products directly to consumers through its website and on Amazon. Its products are also available in major retail stores across the United States, including Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and Kroger. The business has seen significant growth, raising $13.1 million in funding over seven rounds, with its latest Series C funding completed in March 2024. The company targets health-conscious consumers and those following specific diets like Paleo, Keto, and Whole 30.

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