Netflix of Premium Chocolate
XOCOA is building an AI-powered recommendation platform for premium artisanal chocolate, helping people find bars matched to their taste.
Why Now?
Cacao prices have risen sharply in recent years. Industrial producers have responded by cutting costs, while demand for artisanal premium chocolate has continued to grow.
Most discovery tools in this segment stop at filters and star ratings. XOCOA is building a sensory-led alternative: recommendations grounded in a profiled catalog rather than popularity.
We are at the seed stage, currently engaging with investors to create our first leverage and scale the platform. Our AI engine is live at xocoa.co.
Meet the Team
The XOCOA team in Lyon, France
Experienced Founders
Ary
CEO
10+ years in B2B luxury (hotels, Michelin restaurants) with a formidable commercial network and market expertise.
Julien
CTO / COO
Former operations director in Côte d'Ivoire cocoa trading with 4 years dedicated to AI engine R&D.
Development Team
Hrishikesh Alikatte
Data Scientist / AI Engineer
BSc Data Science at Emlyon Business School
Cheng Leyan
Data Scientist / AI Engineer
BSc Data Science at Emlyon Business School
Interested in joining our journey at the seed stage?