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Biena
Boston, US · Founded 2011 · 29 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Biena Snacks makes plant-based, crispy roasted edamame and chickpea snacks that are high in protein and fiber and made with avocado oil. The products are marketed to consumers seeking portable, less-processed alternatives to nuts and meat sticks.
Founders & leadership
Biena was founded in 2011 by Poorvi Patodia.
Investors · 2
How we know: New Ground Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.8M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2019
▶$6.4MraisedAug 2019 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Robert CraigDirector
- Peter MichaudDirector
- William PruettDirector
- Poorvi PatodiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Brad BarnhornDirector
- Offering amount
- $7.5M
- Amount sold
- $6.4M
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.4MraisedApr 2018 · 23 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Brad BarnhornDirector
- Poorvi PatodiaExecutive Officer, Director
- John MaggioreDirector
- Robert CraigDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.4M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Apr 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.9MraisedJun 2017 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Poorvi PatodiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$50KraisedMay 2016 · OtherRule 506(b)
- Poorvi PatodiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Amount sold
- $50K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- May 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100KraisedFeb 2015 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Poorvi PatodiaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $100K
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Massachusetts, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Biena do?
- Biena Snacks makes plant-based, crispy roasted edamame and chickpea snacks that are high in protein and fiber and made with avocado oil. The products are marketed to consumers seeking portable, less-processed alternatives to nuts and meat sticks.
- Who founded Biena?
- Biena was founded by Poorvi Patodia in 2011.
- Who are Biena's investors?
- Biena's investors include New Ground Ventures, Blueberry Ventures.
- How much funding has Biena raised?
- Biena has disclosed $10.8M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Biena headquartered?
- Biena is headquartered in Boston, US.