Peppertux produces a range of pistachio-based products, including pistachio butters, Pistachio Creams, Pistachio Drizzle and Pistachio Squares, and launched at Natural Products Expo West. The company was founded and bootstrapped by Malia and Ahat Caskurlu and is based in Irvine, Calif. Peppertux’s go-to-market strategy focused first on independent retailers and regional grocery chains to drive strong consumer demand and retail performance before expanding into larger national accounts. Current retail traction includes expansion from 222 to more than 1,140 Target stores and new or expanded placements in Wegmans, H-E-B, Kroger and Albertsons. Following the bridge raise, the company plans to accelerate national retail expansion, pursue foodservice opportunities and introduce additional pistachio product extensions. The company’s financial position prior to the round was bootstrapped, and the new $2.35 million bridge round provides growth capital for these initiatives.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Aug 2026