Pretty Thai receives $8,500 grant through Santander small business program
Pretty Thai says it received an $8,500 growth grant after completing Santander's 12-week Cultivate Small Business Program.
Pretty Thai, a specialty food company based in Austin, Texas, says it received an $8,500 growth grant through Santander's Cultivate Small Business Program after completing the program's 12-week accelerator.
The company said the award gives it added funding as it looks to expand product offerings and widen its market reach. The release says Pretty Thai was one of nine businesses selected for an additional competitive growth award after graduation from the program.
According to the release, Santander's Cultivate Small Business Program is a nationally recognized accelerator for food entrepreneurs. It says all participants receive a $2,500 grant upon graduation, and the extra growth award is selected competitively based on business plan, progress during the program and future growth potential.
The release also says the program is designed to support underserved entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, networking and access to capital. Pretty Thai describes its products as Thai-inspired foods made with quality ingredients and says its mission is to make authentic Thai flavors approachable, exciting and accessible.
Founder Robert Strong said the program challenged the company to think bigger about its future. He said the mentorship, education and community gave the team greater confidence and a stronger roadmap for scaling the business.
Strong also said the recognition validates the company's direction. He said the added funding will help Pretty Thai continue expanding its product offerings, strengthen its market presence and bring authentic Thai flavors to more consumers across the country.
The release was published Aug. 20, 2026, and was distributed through EIN Presswire. The source material is a press release and was not independently verified within the brief.
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