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Chickapea

Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 3L6, Canada

Overview

Founded in 2015, Chickapea produces organic dried pasta and One Pot Meals that deliver 24 g of protein per 100 g serving while matching the taste and texture of traditional wheat pasta. The woman-owned, Collingwood-based brand has become the #1 organic and high-protein pasta in Canada and has recorded 25–50% velocity increases across retail channels in both Canada and the United States this year. Its products are distributed in grocery stores throughout North America and online. Certified as a B Corporation, the company emphasizes high social and environmental standards. Recent customer reviews highlight superior taste and texture versus other alternative pastas, and retail partners report strong sales momentum. Future plans include intensified marketing, product innovation, and broader distribution to meet growing demand.

Total raised
$3M
Funding rounds
2
Latest round
Equity
Latest activity
Sep 2025

Industries

  • Food and Beverage
  • Food Processing
  • Health Care
  • Wellness
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Recent funding

  1. Equity

    Sep 2025

    $3M

Team

  • Shelby Taylor

    Founder & CEO

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  • Christine Dela Cruz, CPA, CA

    Finance and Administration

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  • Angela Carlson

    Category Insights Manager

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  • Jenna Callaghan

    Canadian Sales Manager

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