Divert
Concord, US · 1 known investors
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
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Ryan BeginFounder
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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 · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.8M disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$3.8MraisedJul 2018 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$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
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 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.
- How much funding has Divert raised?
- Divert has disclosed $3.8M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Divert headquartered?
- Divert is headquartered in Concord, US.

