Health-first food startup The Kenko Life raises seed funding led by Rainmatter

The Kenko Life, a health-first food startup has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round aimed at strengthening its foundation and driving the next stage of its growth.

The funding round led by Rainmatter, zerodha's health-focused investment arm, along with Aniketh Jain and Ashish Agarwal (Co-founders, Kaleyra ) and R. Raghunathan (Founder- Prizm Payment Services Pvt Ltd.). 

With the new funding, Kenko plans to strengthen its presence in Bengaluru and expand to Hyderabad. The startup will focus on developing new products, improving technology and growing its team. It also plans to add more options to its menu, including calorie-counted Indian thalis and protein-rich desserts made from clean ingredients.

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The funds will also be used to increase kitchen capacity, upgrade delivery systems, and build a mobile app for a more personalised food experience.
Kenko aims to expand its nutrition counselling services and use eco-friendly packaging across all products.

In the next 18 to 24 months, the company plans to run six cafés, launch its mobile app, and introduce two new product lines — Protein-Packed Low-Calorie No-Sugar Desserts and High-Protein Indian Thali Meals.

“At Rainmatter, we want to support founders who are solving problems around health and nutrition with a long-term view,” said Nithin Kamath, Founder & CEO, Zerodha.

“We are happy to support the team at Kenko who are building solutions around everyday food that is right for you. Healthy food in India has usually been either boring or unaffordable, and Kenko is changing that by making it tasty, accessible, and appropriate for the right nutrition for individuals and families. We believe this is a category that will grow as more Indians become aware of the importance of eating clean and right.”

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“People don’t want another diet chart. They want healthy food without the extra effort, food that fits into their day, not food they have to plan their day around. With this round, we’re going all in on what truly sets Kenko apart: science-backed nutrition, consistently measured on a scale, and meals that feel like your home food.” said Neeraj Kumar, Founder of The Kenko Life.

“Healthy eating shouldn’t feel like a compromise; it should feel like a habit you enjoy,” added Vivek Chandran, Co-Founder of The Kenko Life. This funding allows us to scale that experience, expanding into Hyderabad, building deeper personalization through technology, and making everyday nutrition a way of life for modern India.”

About The Kenko Life

Founded in 2023 by Neeraj Kumar and Vivek Chandran, The Kenko Life provides meal subscriptions designed by nutritionists and offers healthy, clean-ingredient desserts for modern Indian lifestyles. The startup serves over 800 active subscribers, runs four cafés in Bengaluru, and delivers more than 21,000 meals each month. It says it has grown 300% year-on-year and has a high rate of repeat customers.

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