Xoca

Xoca (sho’ka) is the first-of-its-kind prebiotic soda made from naturally fermented cacao fruit juice. We upcycle the discarded components of the cacao fruit to provide support for a healthy gut and strong immune system. 

Strong brand identity with mass appeal.
A $3.3B, and growing, market segment.
Developed a proprietary method for the processing of cacao fruit.
Experienced team with significant knowledge across the entire value chain.
Successful proof of concept: Average 480% month-to-month growth online via Xoca website and Amazon.
Achieved an online store conversion rate of 6.5%, and an average returning customer rate of 36%.

Jacob Lopata, CEO
An entrepreneur with 20 years of experience building and managing technology startups. A co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of The Space Launch Corporation, a prime defense contractor. Earned his M.S. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from MIT.

Carl Schweizer, Branding & Design Director
Advanced degrees in communications, graphic design, and branding. In 2013, co-founded To’ak Chocolate, the world’s first sustainable luxury chocolate company. Has won several international design awards for To’ak’s branding concept and design.

Jerry Toth, Sustainability Director
Earned a degree in economics from Cornell University. In 2007, he co-founded Third millennium Alliance, a nonprofit foundation which protects over 1,500 acres of rainforest in Ecuador. In 2013, he co- founded To’ak Chocolate.