Raaka Chocolate
Brooklyn, US · Founded 2011 · New York corporation
Raaka makes unroasted ("bean-to-bar") dark chocolate bars, including date-sweetened and flavor-infused varieties, sold direct-to-consumer with a monthly subscription option. It also offers in-person bean-to-bar chocolate making and wine-and-chocolate pairing classes.
Founders & leadership
Raaka Chocolate was founded in 2011 by Ryan David Cheney.
RD
Ryan David CheneyFounder
Board
RH
Robert Henry DunnBoard director
MJ
Matthew Joseph KeesanBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$355K disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$355KraisedMay 2015 · 4 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(c)
▶$355KraisedMay 2015 · 4 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Robert Henry DunnDirector
- Ryan David CheneyExecutive Officer
- Matthew Joseph KeesanDirector
- Offering amount
- $550K
- Amount sold
- $355K
- Minimum investment
- $15K
- Finders' fees
- $750
- Proceeds to insiders
- $125K
- Placement agents
- CircleUp
- First sale
- May 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, New York, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Raaka Chocolate do?
- Raaka makes unroasted ("bean-to-bar") dark chocolate bars, including date-sweetened and flavor-infused varieties, sold direct-to-consumer with a monthly subscription option. It also offers in-person bean-to-bar chocolate making and wine-and-chocolate pairing classes.
- Who founded Raaka Chocolate?
- Raaka Chocolate was founded by Ryan David Cheney in 2011.
- How much funding has Raaka Chocolate raised?
- Raaka Chocolate has disclosed $355K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Raaka Chocolate headquartered?
- Raaka Chocolate is headquartered in Brooklyn, US.

