Led · Equity · Feb 2022

De La Calle is a Los Angeles-based company offering Tepache, a probiotic beverage rooted in the traditions of pre-Columbian Mexico. Tepache is made from fresh, organic pineapples and incorporates regionally sourced ingredients like turbinado sugar and tamarind. The fermented drink is certified organic, probiotic, marketed as good for the gut, under 40 calories, low in sugar and rich in vitamins C and D. The brand intends to expand its flavor lineup and product offerings and grow retail distribution. The company will use the recent growth financing to release new flavors (Watermelon Jalapeño, Cactus Prickly Pear, Grapefruit Lime, and Chamoy), add additional product lines, and expand into five Whole Foods regions. De La Calle was co-founded by Rafael Martin Del Campo and Alex Matthews.