Snacklins, a Washington D.C.-based puffed snack brand founded by Samy Kobrosly, continues to grow its national footprint with a new investment round and expanded manufacturing capabilities. What began as a playful challenge to create a vegan alternative to pork rinds has since developed into a nationally distributed snack brand known for its distinct approach to ingredient transparency and flavor.
Samy Kobrosly, a former radio host, started experimenting with vegetable-based snacks in his home kitchen in 2015. Drawing on his Tunisian-American background and an interest in plant-based eating, he developed a puffed chip using yuca, mushrooms, and onions. The result was a crunchy, savory snack with a unique texture and fewer than 100 calories per serving. From the outset, Snacklins aimed to offer an alternative to conventional chips by focusing on clean ingredients and portion-friendly packaging.
Snacklins joined Union Kitchen's Accelerator in 2016, where the team refined the recipe, formalized production, and began distribution. Over the years, the company has scaled steadily, opening a manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, and expanding into major national retailers. In 2019, Kobrosly appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank, securing a $250,000 investment from Mark Cuban, which helped propel the brand's growth and visibility. The company later received a $1 million investment from the Union Kitchen Fund.
Today, Snacklins is one of the fastest-growing puffed snack brands in the country, with particular strength in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company is now raising an additional $1 million in funding at a $15 million valuation through Wefunder. This move reflects a continued emphasis on community involvement and shared growth, a theme that Kobrosly has emphasized since the company’s early days.
“We wouldn't be here today making snacks if it wasn't for the support of the customers and the community around us,” Kobrosly noted in a recent statement. “So when we had an opportunity to share that success with the people who helped us get here, working with WeFunder was a no-brainer.”
Snacklins remains focused on scaling responsibly while maintaining its commitment to quality ingredients and accessible snacking. With its current round of fundraising, the company aims to expand production capacity, increase retail distribution, and further develop its brand in a competitive market.
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