Alec’s Ice Cream secures $1.14m in funding

Alec’s Ice Cream, an organic ice cream brand based in California, US, has raised $1.14 million in seed funding to support its growth.

The round was supported by a number of angel investors, including Golden West Food Group’s CEO, Erik Litmanovich and president, Josh Solovy, Toba Capital founder Vinny Smith, and Etchandy Farms owner Mike Etchandy.

Having launched to the market in November last year, Alec’s Ice Cream is now stocked by 75 speciality stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Alec Jaffe, CEO and founder of the Sonoma County-based brand, said: “When we launched, the goal was to prove our concept. We believed people wanted real ice cream that tastes incredible and is made with clean, organic ingredients.

“The countless messages from customers raving about our flavours and creamy texture, along with quickly growing retail sales, prove we fit a need in the marketplace.”

Alec’s Ice Cream will use the new funds to support its expansion. The brand is seeking to reach more stores throughout California, while also developing its presence in other western states.

Jaffe added: “This fundraising is coming at a critical time in our growth. It will help us expand our distribution beyond the Bay Area, develop new flavours, grow our team and increase our marketing efforts.”