Singapore-based plant-based frozen dessert brand Kind Kones has secured new funding from Epic Angels, a female-only investment collective active in Asia Pacific and Latin America. The investment round also attracted participation from angel investors with backgrounds in food and beverage retail.
Eyeing Dubai and beyond
Kind Kones plans to use the capital to grow its presence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, specifically targeting markets in Dubai. Growth will be pursued through a combination of company-operated stores and franchised locations.
Kind Kones was founded by Serina and Ishpal Bajaj, who began by creating small batches of ice cream using nut and coconut milk. The company now offers a portfolio of more than 150 flavors, all free from dairy, eggs, and artificial ingredients. Some examples include Almond Brittle Fudge and Pandan Gula Melaka. The founders emphasize maintaining a “homemade” quality in their products.
Epic Angels’ Founding Partner, Maaike Doyer, explained the investment rationale: “Kind Kones has created a category-defining product in the plant-based dessert market. Their franchise-led growth strategy offers a scalable model for regional expansion with local partners.”
Women powering APAC & LATAM startups
Epic Angels is recognized as the largest female-only investment network in APAC and LATAM, counting over 600 members. The collective focuses on early-stage investments in female-led startups, providing capital, mentorship, and access to a global network. To date, Epic Angels has invested in 34 companies spanning diverse sectors, including Opo Bio, a New Zealand startup specializing in cell line development for cultivated meat and related biotechnologies.
Frozen desserts represent one of the fastest-growing segments, particularly within the Asia Pacific region. And the plant-based frozen dessert market in Asia is expanding rapidly, driven in large part by widespread lactose intolerance. Studies indicate that over 90% of the Asian population experiences lactose intolerance, restricting access to traditional dairy-based desserts.
Kind Kones operates seven retail locations in Singapore and Malaysia and distributes its products through hospitality groups such as Hilton and Grand Hyatt. The brand also maintains an online sales channel.
Serina Bajaj stated, “We started Kind Kones so everyone could enjoy dessert without compromise. It’s about conscious indulgence—treating yourself kindly, inside and out.”
