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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

RBRyan Black
Ryan BlackCo-founder
JBJeremy Black
Jeremy BlackCo Founder at Large
GS
G. Scott GreenburgExecutive
RPRicardo Perdigao
Ricardo PerdigaoGlobal CFO & COORicardo Perdigao is an executive officer at Sambazon, an organic and Fair-Trade certified açaí-based food and beverage company. He brings seven years of international experience in business strategy, corporate restructuring, shared services migrations, and ERP implementations across multiple cultural and business environments.
GS
G. Scott GreenbergExecutive
GD
Greg DunnExecutive
GD
Gregg DunnExecutive

Board

RG
Riva GusmaoBoard director
SLSebastien Lepinard
Sebastien LepinardBoard directorPromoter at Next World Capital
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 · 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.