When was Hodo founded?

Hodo was founded in 2004 and raised its 1st funding round 5 years after it was founded.

Where is Hodo located?

Hodo is headquartered in Oakland, United States. It is registered at Oakland, California.

Who is the current CEO of Hodo?

Minh Tsai of Hodo. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Hodo have?

As of Sep 30, 2026, the latest employee count at Hodo is 66.

Is Hodo a funded company?

Hodo is a funded company, having raised a total of $1M across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Dec 11, 2009.

When was the latest funding round of Hodo?

Hodo's latest funding was a $***** Series B round on Feb 24, 2020, with participation from 1 investor.

Where does Hodo rank among its competitors?

Hodo ranks 2nd amongst 9 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 4th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Beyond Meat, which secured an undisclosed amount in Jul, 2023.

Who are the top competitors of Hodo?

Hodo's top competitors include Beyond Meat, jack & annie’s and New Age Eats. Among them, Beyond Meat secured the most recent funding round in July, 2023.

Hodo - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Manufacturer of various tofu products, including marinated, spiced, and flavored options. The company offers extra firm tofu, tofu cubes, tofu nuggets, and tofu sheets. It also provides egg-free scramble, veggie burgers, and soymilk. Dips and noodles are also part of the product line.

Website: www.hodofoods.com/
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Email ID: *****@hodofoods.com
Phone Number: +1 **********
Registered Address: Oakland, California

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2004

Location

Oakland, United States

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1M in 3 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, Feb 24, 2020, $*****

Investors

Renewal Funds & 1 more

Ranked

2^nd among 9 active competitors

Employee Count

66 as on Sep 30, 2026

Similar Companies

Beyond Meat & 42 more

Exit Details

Acquired by Calbee (Sep 11, 2025)

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Hodo is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
HODO SOY CIN: 204682352 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	143 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-

Hodo got acquired by Calbee on Sep 11, 2025.

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Hodo has raised a total funding of $1M over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Dec 11, 2009. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on Feb 24, 2020 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Hodo has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Hodo:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Feb 24, 2020	7128642	Series B	8387391	2537903	5428995	2471905
Sep 28, 2010	4571299	Seed	4272462	9124442	1930446	9645078
Dec 11, 2009	3074129	Seed	7918178	6249513	8177287	3763213

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The founders of Hodo is Minh Tsai. Minh Tsai is the CEO of Hodo.

Here are the details of Hodo's key team members:

Minh Tsai: Founder & CEO of Hodo.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Hodo's employee count trend

Hodo has 66 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Hodo's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Hodo include Beyond Meat, jack & annie’s and New Age Eats. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Hodo, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Beyond Meat 2009, El Segundo (United States), Public	Manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives, including burgers and steak products	$144M	Tyson Foods, Kleiner Perkins & 78 others	61/100
2nd	Hodo 2004, Oakland (United States), Acquired	Manufacturer of various tofu products, including marinated, spiced, and flavored options	$1M	Renewal Funds, LaunchCapital	56/100
3rd	jack & annie’s 2011, Boulder (United States), Series B	Manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives including chicken, beef, and fish	$23M	Creadev, Invesco Mutual Fund & 3 others	38/100
4th	New Age Eats 2018, Berkeley (United States), Series A	Provider of plant-based & cell-based hybrid concept for alternative proteins	$32.2M	Level One Fund, Innovating Capital & 18 others	37/100
5th	Green Regimen 2014, Glendale (United States), Funding Raised	Retailer of plant based protein powders and wellness supplement capsules	-	ImpactAssets, Gener8tor & 1 others	27/100
6th	Plantasia Foods 2020, Dallas (United States), Unfunded	Plant-based food manufacturing company that offers ready-to-eat plant-based burgers	-	-	19/100
7th	Planterra Foods 2012, Lafayette (United States), Unfunded	Provider of plant-based protein alternatives	-	-	16/100
8th	Rev.investments 2022, Snohomish (United States), Unfunded	Online platform focused on developing food products	-	-	16/100
9th	The Mansion’s Pantry 2019, Vermont (United States), Unfunded	Provider of plant-based vegan meat and cheese	-	-	16/100
10th	ImpACT Food 2020, Rumford (United States), Deadpooled	Provider of plant-based protein substitute food products	-	-	15/100

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Edition: July, 2026 (86 Pages)

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Media has covered Hodo for 1 event in last 1 year, It was about company updates.

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Hodo Highlights Tofu as Affordable, Healthy Protein SourceBusiness PR News•Feb 05, 2026•Hodo

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Calbee, a Global Leader in Snacks and Food Products, Acquires Majority Stake in Hodo, A Leading Tofu Producer in the U.S.Business PR News•Sep 11, 2025•Calbee, Hodo, Sagamiya Foods

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Hodo Unveils New Lightly Fried Tofu in Three Delicious Flavors: Chili Crisp, Golden Turmeric, and GochujangPerishableNews.com•Jul 28, 2025•Hodo

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Hodo’s New “Saucy Tofu” Entrees Pack Protein, Convenience, And Global FlavorsPerishableNews.com•Oct 25, 2024•Hodo

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Hodo Launches the All-Day Egg Scramble NationallyPR Newswire•Apr 20, 2022•Hodo

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Hodo Raises Series B Funding from Renewal FundsFinSMEs•Feb 24, 2020•Hodo, Renewal Funds

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