Top Vegan Startups in India You Should Know

With nearly 1.4 billion people India is poised to become one of the biggest markets for alternative proteins in the coming years. Here are some of the leading plant-based companies paving the way forward for the vegan economy!

PlantMade

Meet PlantMade! They have been working with food for over a decade. They use plants to make food that will not only rekindle your taste buds, but is also great for your body and the environment.

Imagine indulging in your favorite scrambled eggs, french toast, pancakes, Seekh kebabs, Chicken Nuggets, sausages, koftas( meat balls) and other animal based food without the guilt of consuming cholesterol, and with the guarantee that your food is delicious, healthy, sustainable and completely vegetarian.

Using food tech. research from some of the sharpest minds in India, they are able to leverage their proprietary process to extract proteins from indigenous grains and convert them into functional plant based alternatives; but the real magic happens when their chefs elevate a humble dish into a gastronomic experience.

Their Story:

They embarked on a journey to build PlantMade in 2019. Starting their research at IIT Delhi they have navigated some of the toughest times in recent human history to set up partnerships for manufacturing, supply chain, product development, and built a portfolio of more than 20 unique innovative products.

OatMlk

Meet OatMlk! Their purpose as a company is to provide a means to all people, whether lactose intolerance or explorers beyond the norm, to attain the pleasure of health. The pleasure of taste and the immense satisfaction that comes with being a woke individual doing their bit to save the planet. In short, save on taxing our planet's resources and at the same time dunk and dip in the goodness of health. ‍They are aiming to be a leading contributor in the revolutionary shift towards sustainability!

Their Story:

OatMlk was founded by the two victims of lactose intolerance, often enjoyed exploring a wide variety of plant based milks while working abroad. It was easy-going until coming back to India, they had to compromise on their daily nutritional intake that came majorly from oat milk.

Good Dot

Meet Gooddot! They offers you some of best plant-based meat in India & a more compassionate way to eat. They practice Ahimsa or non-violence with our fellow humans, now they are extending this compassion to animals also. According to Gooddot, they believe that the main reason why most people eat meat is its taste. If a product could be created which not only tasted like meat but was an ethical, healthier, and environmentally sustainable alternative to animal meat, people would happily make the switch.

Their Story:

Gooddot was born when a group of friends decided to come together for a common cause. They wanted to make the world a more humane place for animals. Having witnessed the unbelievable cruelty involved in animal agriculture, they decided to create a solution that was good for all.

Evo Foods

Meet Evo Foods! Their mission is to reimagine the world’s relationship with food. Their flagship product is their 100% plant-based liquid egg.

We interviewed their co-founder Shraddha Bhansali recently!

Imagine Meats

Meet Imagine Meats! They are a plant-based foodtech startup focused on makiniig animal-free happy meats. Their current product lineup includes vegan mutton, chicken, and burgers.