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Dandelion Chocolate

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · California corporation · 86 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Dandelion Chocolate makes small-batch, single-origin chocolate using only cocoa beans and organic cane sugar, with no added vanilla, lecithin, preservatives, or cocoa butter. It sells chocolate bars, truffles, hot chocolate mixes, baked goods, and baking kits directly to consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Founders & leadership

Dandelion Chocolate was founded in 2012 by J. Todd Masonis and Cameron Ring.

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J. Todd MasonisinCo-founder · Chocolate Maker
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Cameron Ringin𝕏FounderCo-Founder, Honor Technology at Honor

Investors · 1

Sherpalo VenturesMenlo Park

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$5MraisedJun 2016 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • J. Todd MasonisExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cameron RingExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Jun 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5MraisedApr 2014 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cameron RingExecutive Officer, Director
  • J. Todd MasonisExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$5M
First sale
Apr 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

Dandelion Chocolate raises the barsfgate.com · Oct 2012

Frequently asked questions

What does Dandelion Chocolate do?
Dandelion Chocolate makes small-batch, single-origin chocolate using only cocoa beans and organic cane sugar, with no added vanilla, lecithin, preservatives, or cocoa butter. It sells chocolate bars, truffles, hot chocolate mixes, baked goods, and baking kits directly to consumers.
Who founded Dandelion Chocolate?
Dandelion Chocolate was founded by J. Todd Masonis, Cameron Ring in 2012.
Who are Dandelion Chocolate's investors?
Dandelion Chocolate's investors include Sherpalo Ventures.
How much funding has Dandelion Chocolate raised?
Dandelion Chocolate has disclosed $10M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Dandelion Chocolate headquartered?
Dandelion Chocolate is headquartered in San Francisco, US.