Gaia Herbs
Brevard, US · Founded 1987 · Delaware corporation · 182 employees on LinkedIn
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Founders & leadership
Gaia Herbs was founded in 1987 by Richard Scalzo.
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Richard ScalzoFounder
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Angela McElweeinChief Executive Officer2019–2021Angela McElwee is Director at Gaia Herbs, a vertically integrated B Corporation in the wellness consumer packaged goods sector. She has held leadership roles in retail and on corporate boards, and has focused on scaling CPG businesses and driving organizational transformation.
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J. Etson BrandenburginCFO/COO1999–2016J. Etson Brandenburg has more than 20 years of experience in finance and operations management across the natural products and dietary supplements industries, including roles in accounting, financial planning, legal oversight, and business strategy.
Board
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Mark FinserBoard director
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Larry LuntBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$66.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2016–2022
▶$5MraisedJul 2022 · 4 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$5MraisedJul 2022 · 4 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alexandra LuntDirector
- Larry LuntDirector
- James GeikieExecutive Officer, Director
- Kyle BliffertDirector
- John ReplogleExecutive Officer
- Shahid HassanDirector
- Jasper van BrakelDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $5M
- First sale
- Jul 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$40.3MraisedFeb 2019 · 1 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$40.3MraisedFeb 2019 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Angela McElweeExecutive Officer, Director
- Bill CaveExecutive Officer
- Jasper van BrakelDirector
- Mark FinserDirector
- Caroline MacGillDirector
- Offering amount
- $48.3M
- Amount sold
- $40.3M
- First sale
- Jan 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$20.9MraisedFeb 2016 · 10 investors · Other Health CareRule 506(b)
▶$20.9MraisedFeb 2016 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Angela McElweeDirector
- Mark FinserDirector
- J. Etson BrandenburgExecutive Officer, Director
- Larry LuntDirector
- Richard ScalzoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $20.9M
- Amount sold
- $20.9M
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- 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
- Who founded Gaia Herbs?
- Gaia Herbs was founded by Richard Scalzo in 1987.
- How much funding has Gaia Herbs raised?
- Gaia Herbs has disclosed $66.2M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Gaia Herbs headquartered?
- Gaia Herbs is headquartered in Brevard, US.

