New York City, United States – Aug 17, 2025

Le Chocolat des Iles, an innovative maker of artisanal, two-ingredient bean-to-bar dark chocolate, today announced a strategic partnership with FasterCapital through its LaunchUp program. This collaboration aims to accelerate Le Chocolat des Iles’ market expansion across the United States and beyond by leveraging FasterCapital’s global reach, capital-raising expertise, and startup acceleration resources.
Addressing a Growing Demand for Pure, Ethical Chocolate
The global dark chocolate market is booming, valued at nearly $70 billion and growing at a 7.2% CAGR. Yet, consumers face increasing health concerns, including heavy metal contamination and additives prevalent in most commercial chocolates. Le Chocolat des Iles uniquely addresses these challenges by offering ultra-premium, two-ingredient dark chocolate made solely from ethically sourced cocoa beans and pure cane sugar. Their vertically integrated supply chain ensures rigorous heavy metal testing and direct trade with farmers, eliminating middlemen and guaranteeing transparency, quality, and social impact.

A Distinctive Solution in a Crowded Marketplace
Le Chocolat des Iles redefines chocolate as a superfood by combining artisanal craftsmanship with scalable industrial production. Their chocolates are “premier cru,” sourced from single origins ranging from Bali to Belize, and crafted without preservatives, lecithin, or chemical flavor enhancers. This purity, combined with a luxurious navy and gold brand identity and a compelling founder story rooted in global ethics and UN peacekeeping experience, sets them apart from legacy brands and struggling bean-to-bar makers. Early traction includes direct-to-consumer sales via Shopify, influencer partnerships, and promising retailer interest from Costco, Whole Foods, and Sprouts.

FasterCapital Partnership: Catalyst for Growth and Market Leadership
Through FasterCapital’s LaunchUp program, Le Chocolat des Iles will gain access to tailored mentorship, strategic guidance, and capital-raising support designed to scale operations and amplify brand visibility. FasterCapital’s rigorous selection process underscores the startup’s strong potential and alignment with market trends favoring clean-label, ethical superfoods. The partnership will expedite Le Chocolat des Iles’ go-to-market strategy, including retail expansion and digital marketing acceleration, positioning the company for rapid growth and leadership in the premium chocolate sector.

Executive Quotes
Hesham Zreik, Founder and CEO of FasterCapital, stated:
“Le Chocolat des Iles exemplifies the kind of innovative, mission-driven startup that fits perfectly within our LaunchUp portfolio. Their commitment to purity, ethical sourcing, and scalable artisanal production addresses a significant gap in the chocolate market. We are excited to support their journey toward becoming a global leader in clean, premium chocolate.”
Iatichand Ravi Goojha, Founder and CEO of Le Chocolat des Iles, said:
“Partnering with FasterCapital is a pivotal milestone for us. Their expertise and resources will accelerate our mission to redefine chocolate as a superfood and expand our footprint in premium retail channels. Together, we will deliver ethical, healthy indulgence to consumers who demand transparency and quality.”

Growth Trajectory and Future Plans
Over the next 18 months, Le Chocolat des Iles plans to scale production to meet demand from major retailers like Costco, Whole Foods, and Sprouts, while expanding its direct-to-consumer presence. The company is targeting $90 million in revenue by year three, fueled by strategic marketing campaigns, product innovation, and continued ethical sourcing. Additional funding rounds will support new SKU development and international market entry, reinforcing their vision to become the world’s gold standard for two-ingredient chocolate.

About Le Chocolat des Iles
Founded by former UN peacekeeper Iatichand Ravi Goojha, Le Chocolat des Iles crafts ultra-premium, two-ingredient dark chocolate from ethically sourced, single-origin cocoa beans. The company’s mission is to offer pure, clean-label superfood chocolate that combines artisanal flavor with scalable production and social responsibility, directly benefiting cocoa farming communities.

About FasterCapital
FasterCapital is a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm that empowers early-stage technology and consumer product companies through its LaunchUp program. With a proven track record of scaling innovative startups, FasterCapital provides capital, mentorship, and strategic resources to help entrepreneurs accelerate growth and achieve market leadership.