NEW YORK — Ripi has raised $2.4 million in seed funding led by Cutting Horse. The round also saw participation from Great Circle Ventures, Paperboy Ventures and SuperAngel.Fund.
The frozen pasta startup, which launched in 2025, will accelerate its distribution, marketing and product development.
“At Cutting Horse, we look to back brands that are rethinking large, established categories,” said Michael Wystrach, founding partner at Cutting Horse. “Frozen pasta has long been commoditized and under-innovated, with limited differentiation. Ripi is changing that with chef-driven quality, strong early retail execution and a clear understanding of today’s consumer.”
Founded by Ian Tecklin, chief executive officer, and developed in partnership with chief culinary officer chef Joe Sasto, Ripi aims to fill the space in the frozen pasta market by leading with nostalgia.
Its flavors currently include beef short rib, chicken Parmesan, sweet potato and cacio e pepe.
Ripi is available nationwide at Whole Foods and is launching into more than 1,100 Target locations later this month, according to the company.
By the end of this month, the company said it expects to be available in more than 2,000 retail doors.
“Frozen pasta has been overlooked for decades,” Tecklin said. “We’re building a chef-driven platform that brings true restaurant-quality pasta into the home in a way that’s convenient and delicious. We’re excited to partner with Cutting Horse as we take the business to the next phase of growth.”
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