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Kite Hill

Lyrical Foods, Inc. (dba Kite Hill) is developing cheeses made from simple, natural plant ingredients, using traditional, artisanal cheese-making methods and cultures

Hayward, United StatesFounded 2010Food

Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2019

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Kite Hill

Kite Hill specializes in creating high-quality, plant-based foods that cater to health-conscious consumers seeking dairy-free alternatives. The company operates in the rapidly growing plant-based food market, offering a diverse range of products including almond milk yogurts, cream cheese alternatives, dips, Greek yogurts, filled pastas, ricotta alternatives, and kids' tubes. Kite Hill's business model focuses on leveraging traditional artisanal methods to produce foods that are both delicious and sustainable, thereby appealing to a broad demographic of consumers who prioritize taste and environmental impact.

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Kite Hill generates revenue through the direct sale of its products via various distribution channels, including online platforms and retail stores. The company also engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, such as donations to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which further enhances its brand image and consumer loyalty.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Hayward, United States
Employees: 49
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 65.5/100
Sub-industry: AgriTech, Innovative Food
Sector: Food, Consumer Goods, Biotechnology, Cream, Nutrition, Synthetic Biology, Vegan, Spinout, Alternative Protein, Sustainable Development Goals, Dairy Substitute, Nutrition Solution
Business model: Manufacturing
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
SERIES COther financing	Sep 2019	$10M	$40M	Undisclosed	—
SERIES COther financing	Oct 2018	$40M	$160M	301 Inc · CAVU Consumer Partners	↗

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Kite Hill website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Kite Hill is 30K monthly website visits, up 30.4% over the last three months. Kite Hill's team declined 10.9% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits30K 3-month web change+30.4% 1-year team growth-10.9%

Monthly website visitsMay 2017–Jul 2026

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