Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Uday Kotak’s USK Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Go Raw
Uday Kotak's family office, USK Capital, has bought a big part of a company called Go Raw.
Go Raw makes healthy snacks from seeds like pumpkin and chia.
This is USK Capital's first investment outside India and their first time investing in a company that makes things for people to eat.
Go Raw is popular in the US, and more people are choosing healthy snacks.
USK Capital thinks this is a good way to grow their money over time.
USK Capital, the family office of Uday Kotak, has acquired a majority stake in Freeland Foods LLC, which owns the US-based seed-snack brand Go Raw.
This is USK Capital's first investment outside India and their first foray into the consumer sector.
Go Raw is known for its seed-based products, including sprouted seeds, granola, salad toppers, and cluster snacks.
The acquisition highlights the growing trend of healthy eating and the increasing popularity of healthy snacking options in the US.
USK Capital manages the personal wealth of Uday Kotak, who is the founder and former CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
- Who
- USK Capital (Uday Kotak's family office) acquired Freeland Foods LLC (Go Raw)
- What
- Acquisition of a majority stake in Go Raw, a US-based seed-snack brand
- When
- The exact date of the acquisition was not disclosed
- Where
- Go Raw is based in the Chicago area, USA
- Why
- To diversify USK Capital's portfolio globally and enter the consumer sector, leveraging the growing trend of healthy eating
- Company Acquired
- Freeland Foods LLC (Go Raw)
- Acquirer
- USK Capital (Uday Kotak's family office)
- Previous Owners
- Juggernaut Capital Partners and other early-stage investors
- Industry
- Healthy snacking
- Location of Acquired Company
- Chicago, USA
- Significance of Deal
- First international investment for USK Capital, entry into consumer sector
- Product Range
- Sprouted seeds, granola, salad toppers, cluster snacks
- Market Trend
- Growing demand for healthy snacking options
