Petit Pot raises Series A funding

EMERYVILLE, CALIF. — Petit Pot, a self-manufacturing startup that makes French-inspired refrigerated desserts, raised a seven-figure Series A funding round co-led by Eclair Partners and Terri and John Penshorn. The specific amount raised was not disclosed.

Founded in 2014 by Maxime Pouvreau, Petit Pot offers French-inspired refrigerated desserts and will use what the company said is its first institutional funding round to accelerate product innovation and expand distribution.

Prior to its Series A, the company said it has been funded by angel investors to help the company build out its manufacturing capabilities. 

“Growing up in France, dessert was never just an afterthought,” Pouvreau said. “It was a small daily pleasure. I started Petit Pot to bring that same experience to more people through desserts made with real ingredients and a lot of care.”

The company’s lineup includes Creamy French Desserts, served in glass jars made with organic ingredients; Creamy French Puddings, served in 3.5 oz and 14 oz paper cups, and its newest Creamy French Puddings with Protein, served in 3.5 oz paper cups. 

“Petit Pot combines a joyful brand, outstanding products, and real manufacturing know-how,” said Laurent Marcel, managing partner at Eclair Partners. “It is rare to see a young food brand with this level of product obsession enabled by in-house production. We believe Petit Pot has the potential to become one of the defining premium brands in refrigerated desserts, and we are proud to support Maxime, Eric, and the team as they scale.”