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Concord, US · 2 known investors

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Divert builds and operates food waste diversion infrastructure, including anaerobic digestion facilities and reverse logistics processes, to convert unsold and non-donatable food products into energy for retail and grocery customers. Operating in the US since 2007, it also runs a proprietary IoT and data platform to track and reduce food waste.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyFoodTech

Founders & leadership

RBRyan Begin
Ryan BeginCEO, Co-Founder
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Nick WhitmanNamed on SEC filing
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David WorthenNamed on SEC filing
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Richard BurnesNamed on SEC filing
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Benjamin SmallNamed on SEC filing
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Jeffrey PossickNamed on SEC filing
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Shane EtenNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 2

Wittington InvestmentsreportedToronto

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.8M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2017–2023

▶$3.8MraisedJul 2018 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nick WhitmanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David WorthenDirector
  • Richard BurnesDirector
  • Ryan BeginExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Benjamin SmallDirector
  • Jeffrey PossickDirector
  • Shane EtenDirector
Offering amount
$3.8M
Amount sold
$3.8M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
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

Divert, Inc. Secures Funding to Scale Infrastructure Addressing the Wasted Food Crisis in North Americafinance.yahoo.com · Jan 2026Divert secures new funding, announces board appointmentsdivertinc.com · Jan 2026Divert Raises $100M in Equity Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Divert do?
Divert builds and operates food waste diversion infrastructure, including anaerobic digestion facilities and reverse logistics processes, to convert unsold and non-donatable food products into energy for retail and grocery customers. Operating in the US since 2007, it also runs a proprietary IoT and data platform to track and reduce food waste.
Who founded Divert?
Divert was founded by Ryan Begin.
Who are Divert's investors?
Divert's investors include Ara Partners, Wittington Investments.
How much funding has Divert raised?
Divert has disclosed $3.8M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Divert headquartered?
Divert is headquartered in Concord, US.