Sambazon
San Clemente, US · 4 known investors
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Sambazon produces açaí-based food and beverage products, including bowls, smoothies, and juices, sold in grocery stores, cafes, and to institutions. Its products are certified organic and Fair-Trade certified, distributed across 45+ countries on 5 continents.
Founders & leadership


Board
Investors · 4
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$98.3M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2011–2021
▶$65.1MraisedOct 2025 · 20 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
- Riva GusmaoDirector
- Sebastien LepinardDirector
- Ryan BlackExecutive Officer, Director
- Andrea FreedmanDirector
- Alan MurrayDirector
- G. Scott GreenburgExecutive Officer
- Blair KellisonDirector
- Ricardo PerdigaoExecutive Officer
- Shawn ConwayDirector
- Amount sold
- $65.1M
- Minimum investment
- $10.9K
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$8MraisedDec 2020 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
- Ryan BlackExecutive Officer, Director
- Ricardo PerdigaoExecutive Officer
- G. Scott GreenburgExecutive Officer
- Alan MurrayDirector
- Renee LaBranDirector
- Riva GusmaoDirector
- Blair KellisonDirector
- Alok OberoiDirector
- Max LevineDirector
- Amount sold
- $8M
- Minimum investment
- $8M
- First sale
- Dec 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, De
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$19MraisedApr 2016 · 17 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- G. Scott GreenbergExecutive Officer
- Blair KellisonDirector
- Vinay KapoorDirector
- Renee LabranDirector
- Rivadavia GusmaoDirector
- Greg DunnExecutive Officer
- Jeremy BlackExecutive Officer
- Ryan BlackExecutive Officer, Director
- Eric MelloulDirector
- Allan MurrayDirector
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $19M
- Minimum investment
- $1K
- First sale
- Dec 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3MraisedJul 2014 · 1 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- G. Scott GreenburgExecutive Officer
- Riva GusmaoDirector
- Eric MelloulDirector
- Ryan BlackExecutive Officer, Director
- John B. ElstrottDirector
- Renee LaBranDirector
- Alan MurrayDirector
- Jeremy BlackExecutive Officer
- Greg DunnExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $3M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Jul 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.2MraisedFeb 2012 · 29 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- Renee LabranDirector
- Jeremy BlackExecutive Officer
- Mark RetzloffDirector
- Gregg DunnExecutive Officer
- G. Scott GreenburgExecutive Officer
- Mary CarpenitoDirector
- John B. Elstrott, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Rivadavia C.H. De GusmaoDirector
- Ryan BlackExecutive Officer, Director
- Frederic De MeviusDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.2M
- Minimum investment
- $541
- First sale
- Dec 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Sambazon do?
- Sambazon produces açaí-based food and beverage products, including bowls, smoothies, and juices, sold in grocery stores, cafes, and to institutions. Its products are certified organic and Fair-Trade certified, distributed across 45+ countries on 5 continents.
- Who founded Sambazon?
- Sambazon was founded by Ryan Black, Jeremy Black.
- Who are Sambazon's investors?
- Sambazon's investors include Builders Fund, Kitchen Fund, Partnership Capital Growth LLC, Verlinvest.
- How much funding has Sambazon raised?
- Sambazon has disclosed $98.3M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Sambazon headquartered?
- Sambazon is headquartered in San Clemente, US.


