INC. Names Roxana Saidi, Founder & CEO of Tche, to its 2025 Female Founders 500 List

Visionary Leader Behind Viral Pistachio Milk Brand Recognized for Category Disruption

NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc., the leading media brand for entrepreneurs, has named Roxana Saidi, Founder & CEO of Tche, to its prestigious 2025 Female Founders 500 List. As Inc. noted, Tche was selected "for growing 3,500% year-over-year, hitting profitability, launching in Whole Foods, Target, and Albertsons, and becoming the viral pistachio milk on TikTok-all with only a team of six." The annual list celebrates 500 women whose innovation, grit, and leadership are transforming industries.

Saidi's recognition underscores Tche's meteoric rise and emergence as a major disruptor in the alternative milk space. Healthier than oat milk and more environmentally friendly than almond milk, Tche is the first and only pure pistachio milk, offering a creamy, oil-free formula that resonates with health-conscious consumers and top-tier baristas alike. She pioneered the category to meet consumer demand for premium, sustainable, and great-tasting dairy alternatives.

"From day one, Tche was about refusing to sacrifice-on taste, health, or sustainability," said Roxana Saidi, Founder & CEO of Tche. "We set out to create a plant-based milk that did it all, and this recognition from Inc. is a testament to our team's dedication to redefining the category."

In the past year, Tche expanded to 5,500+ retail locations, with additional major retail launches on tap for 2025. 15,000+ baristas now serve Tche in 3,500+ cafs worldwide, pouring over 4 million drinks annually. Meanwhile, millions engage with Tche daily on TikTok and Instagram, fueling its reputation as "that viral pistachio milk."

"Female founders are experts of improvisation, adaptability, and creativity. Through times of uncertainty, their leadership is not only inspiring but vital to driving progress," said Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom.

The full Inc. Female Founders 500 List is atwww.inc.com/female-founders.

About Tche

Founded in 2020 by Roxana Saidi, Tche is the first and only pure pistachio milk-so delicious, consumers drink it straight from the carton. A creamy, oil-free alternative that's healthier than oat milk and more sustainable than almond milk, Tche has expanded rapidly and is now available in 5,500+ retail locations. With millions of daily TikTok views and a devoted fanbase, Tche is redefining the plant-based beverage space.

For more information, visit www.pistachiomilk.comand follow @tachepistachiomilk on Instagram.

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