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No artificial stuff.Just real fruit, real flavor, and real function — so you can fuel your day, naturally.Taste the difference of the superfruits from ColombiaWhy We Started Pacific SoulWe’re Carolina and Oliver, co-founders of Pacific Soul — and proud parents to a little girl who inspired us to make it happen.After moving to the U.S., Carolina faced health struggles brought on by a drastic change in diet and a fast-paced lifestyle — leading to micronutrient deficiencies. That experience inspired us, as Colombian chemical engineers and food lovers, to rethink how people nourish themselves on the go.Our mission deepened when our daughter Mila was born prematurely in 2022 and later diagnosed with micronutrient deficiencies as well. She quickly became the first fan of our freeze-dried superfruit snacks — made with love, science, and a whole lot of soul.Born from our story. Made for yours.Meet Our Bites Crunchy, vibrant, and made with just one ingredient — real superfruit.No added sugar. No preservatives. No junk. Just pure, tropical goodness you can feel good about.Crafted from Colombia’s most nutrient-packed fruits — Feijoa, Golden Berry (Uchuva), Pineapple, Yellow Dragon Fruit (Pitaya), Mango, and Soursop (Guanábana) — each bite delivers flavor, fiber, and antioxidants in their most natural form.We’re starting with 10g (0.35oz) mini packs — perfectly portioned for on-the-go snacking, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel. Anytime you crave something real, refreshing, and nourishing, reach for Pacific Soul Bites.And stay tuned — our 28g (1oz) full-size packs are coming in Q4 2026, bringing even more tropical crunch to your everyday routine.To learn more visit:https://pacsoulfoods.com/Next in Our Innovation Pipeline (Beta)We’re testing something new — powdered blends made from freeze-dried superfruits that you can mix into anything.Add them to water, smoothies, or your daily routine for an easy nutrient boost powered by real fruit.We’re in beta mode, reviewing feedback and exploring where this innovation fits best — whether as a smooth daily booster, a functional mix, or something completely new. Stay tuned!To learn more visit:https://pacsoulfoods.com/The Nutrition Gap Is Real (and Growing!)You’ve probably seen the stats:That’s bad news for everyone. Especially kids and women in prenatal stages, where the need for real nutrition is critical.We wanted a better option. One that was backed by nature, powered by science, and easy to integrate into daily life.What’s Inside: Our Hero IngredientsWe don’t use trendy superfoods for the label. We use real fruits with real benefits.Sources: Data consolidated from USDA FoodData Central, MyFoodData, and ICBF Food Composition Tables, plus peer-reviewed studies on Feijoa, Soursop, Yellow Dragon Fruit, Mango, Pineapple, and Golden Berry (Weston et al.; Afzaal et al.; Deng et al.). Comparison reflects average nutrient ranges across international literature.Packed with more fiber, richer antioxidants, and rare plant compounds you won’t find in everyday fruits like bananas or grapes, our superfruits fuel your gut, brain, and body — anytime, anywhere.Geek out at https://pacsoulfoods.com/blogs/superfruit-labUgly Fruit. Beautiful Purpose.Millions of pounds of fruit are wasted every year simply because they don’t look “perfect” for retail. At the same time, local farmers are being pressured to abandon native crops in favor of monocultures that are more profitable but less sustainable.We source from Colombian growers and buy the fruit that others overlook, perfectly edible, deeply nutritious, and culturally important.We freeze-dry it to preserve flavor and nutrients without refrigeration or added ingredients.The result? Less waste. More nutrition. And a better future for native crops.Customers Are Loving PacificHere’s what customers are saying after trying Pacific Soul superfruit snacks.Financial Plan \u0026amp; FundraisingThe global natural and functional food market is experiencing rapid growth as consumers increasingly prioritize clean-label products, nutrition, and sustainability. In 2022, the global natural and functional food market was estimated at $560 billion, growing at a 11.5% CAGR (Hirshberg Entrepreneurship Institute, May 2025).Pacific Soul is designed to be a capital-efficient, scalable CPG business built around premium superfruits, strong margins, and diversified revenue channels.Our growth strategy combines multiple sales channels to accelerate market penetration while maintaining operational efficiency, including:• Direct-to-consumer sales through our website• Independent retail stores• B2B marketplaces such as Faire and Airgoods• Distributor-led retail expansion• Emerging foodservice opportunities• Future product formats and size extensionsThis multi-channel approach allows Pacific Soul to scale efficiently while diversifying revenue streams and reducing reliance on a single channel.Updated Financial ProjectionsOur initial projections focused primarily on direct-to-consumer and early retail expansion. However, within the first months after launch we secured distribution access and additional retail and B2B channels earlier than anticipated, expanding our growth outlook.Based on these developments, our updated projections estimate:Forward-looking projections cannot be guaranteed.Updated projections reflect early traction, distributor partnerships, and expanded sales channels.Path to ProfitabilityPacific Soul is built with strong unit economics and a scalable sourcing model.We project:• 58%+ average gross margins, with potential upside from supply chain optimization• EBITDA profitability by Year 3• ~24% EBITDA margin by Year 5These projections reflect disciplined scaling, margin expansion, and operational efficiency as the business grows.To support our next stage of growth, Pacific Soul is raising $124,000 in pre-seed funding. 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We’re currently in the early commercialization phase. Earlier this year, we launched a 4-month pilot on Etsy and within our local community using our first iteration of products (MVPs). The objective of this pilot was to shape our product line, validate willingness to pay, and measure customer satisfaction. Without any marketing spend, we generated approximately $1,800 USD in sales during this pilot phase. Af..."},{"question":"Will you sell the powdered brew mixes again and what was in the original brews?","answer":"Hi Michael, thanks so much for the question! Our Brews are powdered superfruit blends designed to be enjoyed as hot or cold, naturally functional beverages, made entirely from freeze-dried fruit with no additives. Earlier this year we ran a pilot on Etsy, and received valuable feedback. People loved how clean, tasteful, and purposeful each blend felt. The pilot also helped us identify a few important areas we want to refine before moving forward: The first is particle size \u0026amp; texture: Some..."},{"question":"see you are closing soon so will get right to it. I have a ton of products in grocery and convenience stores, therefore, this is interesting 1. \"$30K revenue \u0026amp; 17,000+ snacks sold in first 4 months of launch. DTC, Specialty Stores \u0026amp; Distribution\" how is your revenue so...","answer":"Hi John, first of all thank you for the thoughtful questions. Would’ve love to answer them personally but since we’re at an event, we’ll do our best to tackle each one of them (might have to do in separate posts). 1. Price per unit varies depending on the channel (DTC vs Distributor). It ranges from $1.6/unit to $2.3/unit, keep in mind the to-go pouch is 10g (0.35 OZ). If we use a weighted average of $1.8/unit * 17,000 units we get near to the $30K mark."},{"question":"What stores can i buy this?","answer":"Hola Mario, thank you for reaching out!You can currently find us in select independent stores across the US, and we’re actively expanding that footprint. For now, we have our store locations listed on Instagram (@pacsoulfoods), and we’re working on adding a store locator to our website soon.In the meantime, the easiest and fastest way to order is through our website, https://pacsoulfoods.com, where you can find all of our superfruit bites."}],"recent_posts":[],"provenance":{"source":"wefunder_public_company_profile","as_of":"2026-06-24T11:01:14Z","claims":{"total_amount_raised":{"source":"FrontCompanySummary#amount_raised","last_verified_at":"2026-06-24T05:01:38Z","as_of":"2026-06-24T11:01:14Z","confidence":"high"},"total_investors":{"source":"FrontCompanySummary#number_of_investors","last_verified_at":"2026-06-24T05:01:38Z","as_of":"2026-06-24T11:01:14Z","confidence":"high"},"active_raise_states":{"source":"Fundraise.visible(nil, nil)","last_verified_at":"2026-05-01T22:57:04Z","as_of":"2026-06-24T11:01:14Z","confidence":"high"},"latest_fundraise_state":{"source":"Fundraise.visible(nil, nil).order(funding_started_at)","last_verified_at":"2026-05-01T22:57:04Z","as_of":"2026-06-24T11:01:14Z","confidence":"medium"}}}}}}