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Guayaki

Sebastopol, US · Founded 2018 · 3 known investors

Yerba Madre (formerly Guayakí) produces yerba mate beverages, including loose leaf, sachets, cans, and bottles, sold across North and South America. The company operates on a regenerative business model and partners with Indigenous communities in Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina to source yerba mate.

Founders & leadership

Guayaki was founded in 2018 by David Karr and Alex Pryor.

DK
David KarrCo-founder
APAlex Pryor
Alex PryorinCo-founder
BR
Brian RichNamed on SEC filing
PL
Patrick LeeNamed on SEC filing
CM
Christopher MannNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$106.8M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2022

$75MraisedJan 2023 · 2 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MannDirector
  • Navine KarimExecutive Officer
  • Kevin PriceExecutive Officer
  • David KarrDirector
  • Alejandro PryorDirector
  • Lorna DavisDirector
  • Stefan KozakExecutive Officer, Director
  • Emily WhiteDirector
  • Robyn RutledgeDirector
Offering amount
$142.9M
Amount sold
$75M
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$89.9KraisedSep 2020 · 2 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Christopher MannDirector
  • David KarrDirector
  • Brian RichDirector
  • Alejandro PryorDirector
  • Patrick LeeDirector
Offering amount
$3.8M
Amount sold
$89.9K
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$31.7MraisedMar 2019 · 25 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David KarrDirector
  • Brian RichDirector
  • Alejandro PryorDirector
  • Patrick LeeDirector
  • Christopher MannDirector
Amount sold
$31.7M
Minimum investment
$570
First sale
Dec 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Washington, 2018
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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Frequently asked questions

What does Guayaki do?
Yerba Madre (formerly Guayakí) produces yerba mate beverages, including loose leaf, sachets, cans, and bottles, sold across North and South America. The company operates on a regenerative business model and partners with Indigenous communities in Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina to source yerba mate.
Who founded Guayaki?
Guayaki was founded by David Karr, Alex Pryor in 2018.
Who are Guayaki's investors?
Guayaki's investors include CAVU Consumer Partners, Sonoma Brands Capital, White Road Investments.
How much funding has Guayaki raised?
Guayaki has disclosed $106.8M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Guayaki headquartered?
Guayaki is headquartered in Sebastopol, US.