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MatchaBar

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New Decade. New Hustle. Powered by Positivity, we're on a mission to bring matcha to the people.

Also known as MatchaBar, LLC.

  • Food & beverage brands
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18
Business model
D2C
Founded
2014
Customers
Verified Customers
Legal name
MatchaBar, LLC.
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

In 2014, brothers Max & Graham Fortgang developed their own blend of ceremonial grade matcha and opened America’s first matcha cafe, MatchaBar, in Brooklyn.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$14MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $901K2024-04-18

Funding rounds

Round, 2024
$901K2024-04-18, SEC form D sold, 5 investors
Round, 2019
$5M2019-01-18, SEC form D sold, 32 investors
Round, 2016
$8.1M2016-06-17, SEC form D sold, 55 investors

Products

Web
Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
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