Sambazon
San Clemente, US · 4 known investors
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
RB
Ryan BlackCo-founder
JB
Jeremy BlackinCo Founder at Large
GS
G. Scott GreenburgExecutive
RP
Ricardo PerdigaoinGlobal CFO & COO
GS
G. Scott GreenbergExecutive
GD
Greg DunnExecutive
GD
Gregg DunnExecutive
Board
RG
Riva GusmaoBoard director
SL
Sebastien LepinardBoard director
AF
Andrea FreedmanBoard director
AM
Alan MurrayBoard director
SC
Shawn ConwayBoard director
Investors · 4
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)
▶$65.1MraisedOct 2025 · 20 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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)
▶$8MraisedDec 2020 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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)
▶$19MraisedApr 2016 · 17 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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)
▶$3MraisedJul 2014 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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)
▶$3.2MraisedFeb 2012 · 29 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- 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.
In the news
How did Sambazon Become America’s Largest Açaí Retailer? - Amazon (rainforest) Investor Coalitionamazoninvestor.org · Nov 2025Frequently 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, Next World Capital, 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.