Vitalius fights chronic nutritional deficiencies of children under 5 years and pregnant women by fortifying and commercializing panela.
Investee | Vitalius, founded 2012 |
Location | Colombia |
Sector | Health |
Funding period | 2013-2015 |
Funding type | Convertible debt |
Fortifying this traditional product can provide for 10-80% of recommended daily intake of key vitamins and minerals, strengthening the immune system, cognitive development and physical development.
Impact Reach | 2013 | 2014 |
# Children regularly served panela through institutions | 5'268 | 10'800 |
# Institutions serving enriched panela | 27 | n/a |
# Tones of fortified panela consumed | 10 | 268 |