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Wholesome Crave
Fairfield, US · Founded 2025 · Delaware corporation
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Wholesome Crave makes ready-to-heat, from-scratch soups with a 100% clean label, plant-forward ingredients, and higher protein, sold to foodservice operators. Founded by chef Michel Nischan, the product line is developed with a culinary board and tied to a food-system mission.
Founders & leadership
Wholesome Crave was founded in 2025 by Michel Nischan.
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Michel NischanFounderChef and restaurateur with 35+ years in food systems and sustainability work, Michel Nischan founded Wholesome Crave to produce plant-forward soups, and previously founded Wholesome Wave, a nonprofit focused on expanding access to fresh produce for low-income consumers.
Board
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Wilmot HarkeyBoard director
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Craig ForrestBoard director
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Maneet ChauhanBoard director
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Laura KrajeckiBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.2M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
▶$5.2MraisedAug 2025 · 35 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$5.2MraisedAug 2025 · 35 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wilmot HarkeyDirector
- Craig ForrestDirector
- Maneet ChauhanDirector
- Laura KrajeckiDirector
- Michel NischanExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $5.7M
- Amount sold
- $5.2M
- First sale
- Jul 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2025
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Wholesome Crave do?
- Wholesome Crave makes ready-to-heat, from-scratch soups with a 100% clean label, plant-forward ingredients, and higher protein, sold to foodservice operators. Founded by chef Michel Nischan, the product line is developed with a culinary board and tied to a food-system mission.
- Who founded Wholesome Crave?
- Wholesome Crave was founded by Michel Nischan in 2025.
- How much funding has Wholesome Crave raised?
- Wholesome Crave has disclosed $5.2M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Wholesome Crave headquartered?
- Wholesome Crave is headquartered in Fairfield, US.