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Vertosa

Oakland, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Vertosa develops water-dispersible emulsion technology and active ingredients that infused product makers, such as beverage and edibles producers, use to formulate stable, homogeneous, and bioavailable products. It provides customized aqueous solutions sold in bulk as dosed active ingredients along with formulation and manufacturing support.

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Founders & leadership

Vertosa was founded in 2018 by Ben Larson.

BLBen Larson
Ben LarsoninFounder · Chief Executive OfficerPreviously, he co-founded Gateway Incubator, a business accelerator for the cannabis industry, and served as Director at Founder Institute, where he managed global operations and expanded the program to over 100 cities.
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Chunxiao Harold HanNamed on SEC filing
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Chi-Chien HouNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 3

Delta Emerald Ventures
Goat Rodeo CapitalSan Francisco
AFI Capital PartnersreportedAustin

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2019

▶$5.9MraisedNov 2019 · 29 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chunxiao Harold HanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Benjamin LarsonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Chi-Chien HouDirector
Offering amount
$7.7M
Amount sold
$5.9M
First sale
Nov 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 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.

Competitors · 4

by search overlap
Leafly39 shared keywordsLeafly operates an online marketplace and information resource for cannabis, letting consumers research strains and products and order from licensed retailers, while offering customer-acquisition tools to cannabis brands and retailers. It also publishes cannabis journalism and educational resources for a worldwide consumer audience.
Dutchie19 shared keywordsDutchie operates an online marketplace connecting consumers with cannabis dispensaries across North America, offering real-time menus, order-ahead pickup, and delivery. It also provides dispensaries with e-commerce tools including online ordering, cashless payments, inventory sync, and loyalty/rewards features.
Sorsetech17 shared keywordsSōRSE Technology develops functional ingredient solutions for consumer packaged goods and food & beverage companies, designed to blend with flavor profiles while delivering safe, stable, and scalable products that meet consumer demand.
Jane Technologies17 shared keywords

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In the news

Döhler Ventures invests in Vertosa - A Strategic Partnership to Develop Innovative Life Science Beveragesprnewswire.com · Mar 2024Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Austin Stevenson of Vertosa Is Helping To Change Our World | by Yitzi Weiner | Authority Magazine | Mediummedium.com · Nov 2020Cannabis and Hemp Tech Startup Vertosa Raises $6M in Seed Funding | Global AgInvestingglobalaginvesting.com · Feb 2020Viridian Cannabis Deal Tracker: Investment And M&A Remain Very Low, Compared To 2018finance.yahoo.com · Dec 2019Vertosa Raises $6M in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Dec 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Vertosa do?
Vertosa develops water-dispersible emulsion technology and active ingredients that infused product makers, such as beverage and edibles producers, use to formulate stable, homogeneous, and bioavailable products. It provides customized aqueous solutions sold in bulk as dosed active ingredients along with formulation and manufacturing support.
Who founded Vertosa?
Vertosa was founded by Ben Larson in 2018.
Who are Vertosa's investors?
Vertosa's investors include Delta Emerald Ventures, Goat Rodeo Capital, AFI Capital Partners.
How much funding has Vertosa raised?
Vertosa has disclosed $5.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Vertosa headquartered?
Vertosa is headquartered in Oakland, US.