Shicken Secures Additional £4M Funding from Veg Capital to Scale Up Asian Alt-Meat Portfolio

Shicken, a UK startup specializing in Asian-inspired plant-based meats, has secured an additional £4M in funding from Veg Capital to expand its product portfolio. The funding will be used to scale up production of its vegan tikka and curry products at a manufacturing facility in Kent, making it one of the UK's few dedicated plant-based, nut-free factories. The investment will also support the company's distribution expansion both domestically and internationally, following successful launches in the US and Europe.

Founded by a husband-and-wife duo with a background in the food industry, Shicken aims to provide restaurant-quality ready meals that are both delicious and affordable. With Veg Capital's tripled investment, the company is poised to become a major player in the plant-based food sector in the next five years, aligning with the growing consumer demand for sustainable and ethical food options.