RIV Capital
RIV Capital is a venture capital firm focused on cannabis opportunities globally. It is stage agnostic, supporting investments from seed to later stages but generally seeks minority stakes in Series A to C rounds. The firm backs opportunities across a broad range of cannabis-related sectors, including agriculture and food sciences, wellness products, consumer products and accessories, software and data, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, retail and distribution, media and content, and hardware, as well as production and processing activities such as cultivation, harvesting, extraction, and lab services. Typical check sizes range from CA$1 million to CA$40 million, with a more common range of CA$5 million to CA$10 million. Investments can be structured as debt, preferred or common equity, or production-linked royalties. RIV Capital pursues global opportunities and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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18 past transactions
BioLumic
Series B in 2022
BioLumic harnesses light signals to enhance plant growth and unlock crops' natural genetic potential. Its photogenics platform improves yield, vigor, disease resistance, and crop composition across various seeds and seedlings, without the use of chemicals or amendments.
Etain Health
Acquisition in 2022
Etain Health is a family-run, women-owned business dedicated to manufacturing clean, safe, and consistent medical marijuana products for patients in New York State. Established under the New York Compassionate Care Act, Etain focuses on researching and discovering the potential benefits of medical marijuana. The company offers a variety of wellness products including capsules, powder, lotion, tincture, spray, and vaporizer.
High Beauty
Convertible Note in 2021
High Beauty is a skincare brand that develops clean beauty products using hemp seed oil and cannabis sativa seed extracts. The company formulates products with organic ingredients sourced from organic farms and extraction processes to deliver skin care that is non-psychoactive. Its offerings include facial oil and facial moisturizer designed to support the skin's inflammatory response, balance adaptogenic function, and provide antioxidant protection. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Rosa, California, High Beauty emphasizes pure, high-quality ingredients and sustainability in its product lineup.
Headset
Convertible Note in 2020
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.
Dynaleo
Venture Round in 2020
Dynaleo is a Canadian manufacturer of cannabis-infused gummies for the adult-use market. It operates a purpose-built production facility capable of producing more than 400 million CBD and THC gummies annually, with flexible customization in flavors, textures, colors, shapes and sizes to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements. The company focuses on natural ingredients and confectionery-style cannabis edibles. Upon receipt of the required licenses, Dynaleo's products are distributed across Canada through licensed retailers and provincial agencies.
TerrAscend
Post in 2019
TerrAscend is a vertically-integrated Canadian company specializing in cannabis cultivation, processing, and distribution. It offers medical consultations, patient support programs, and hemp-derived wellness products. The company operates retail dispensaries in Canada and the United States.
High Beauty
Seed Round in 2019
High Beauty is a skincare brand that develops clean beauty products using hemp seed oil and cannabis sativa seed extracts. The company formulates products with organic ingredients sourced from organic farms and extraction processes to deliver skin care that is non-psychoactive. Its offerings include facial oil and facial moisturizer designed to support the skin's inflammatory response, balance adaptogenic function, and provide antioxidant protection. Founded in 2018 and based in Santa Rosa, California, High Beauty emphasizes pure, high-quality ingredients and sustainability in its product lineup.
LeafLink
Series B in 2019
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.
ZeaKal
Corporate Round in 2019
ZeaKal is a plant science company focused on engineering synthetic biological traits to increase the productivity of major row crops such as corn, soybeans and canola. The company develops technologies that enhance photosynthetic capacity and carbon capture to improve crop yield, seed and fiber quality, and nutrient content while reducing environmental footprint. Its flagship PhotoSeed technology and related trait platforms enable crops to capture more carbon and sunlight, supporting healthier, nutrient-rich food and feed with a smaller environmental footprint. ZeaKal's innovations aim to raise yields of grain, seed, and fiber and improve seed composition across farms. Founded in 2010 and based in San Diego, California, ZeaKal markets its plant traits to growers seeking sustainable, higher-value crops.
BioLumic
Series A in 2019
BioLumic harnesses light signals to enhance plant growth and unlock crops' natural genetic potential. Its photogenics platform improves yield, vigor, disease resistance, and crop composition across various seeds and seedlings, without the use of chemicals or amendments.
Canapar
Corporate Round in 2019
Canapar Corporation operates an outsourced farming model for cannabis cultivation, supporting farmers through educational programs and assistance in establishing organic cultivations. The company specializes in processing cannabis derivatives at its planned pharmaceutical-grade facility, utilizing advanced extraction technologies to optimize natural and organic farming methods. Their research program focuses on improving agronomic performances of cannabis, aiming to provide the CBD and hemp industry with a low-cost source of organic CBD oil.
Herbert Works
Seed Round in 2019
Herbert Works is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in cannabis beverages and edible products. The company combines advanced technology with a deep understanding of the cannabis industry to create innovative and high-quality offerings. By leveraging its expertise, Herbert Works aims to enhance the consumer experience in the rapidly growing cannabis market while ensuring product safety and efficacy.
Greenhouse Juice
Venture Round in 2019
Greenhouse Juice Co. produces a range of plant-based beverages, including cold-pressed juices, kombuchas, wellness shots, plant-based shakes, and plant milk. Their products aim to promote nutrition and wellness while reducing food waste and encouraging environmental awareness.
Headset
Series A in 2019
Headset Inc., established in 2015, operates a cannabis market intelligence platform. It provides real-time insights and business intelligence tools for cannabis producers, processors, retailers, investors, and media professionals. The platform offers features such as market trend analysis, competitive landscape monitoring, inventory forecasting, and brand management.
TerrAscend
Post in 2017
TerrAscend is a vertically-integrated Canadian company specializing in cannabis cultivation, processing, and distribution. It offers medical consultations, patient support programs, and hemp-derived wellness products. The company operates retail dispensaries in Canada and the United States.
Radicle Medical Cannabis
Venture Round in 2017
Radicle Medical Cannabis is a producer of craft cannabis intended to empower people regarding the benefits of cannabis.
BioLumic
Seed Round in 2013
BioLumic harnesses light signals to enhance plant growth and unlock crops' natural genetic potential. Its photogenics platform improves yield, vigor, disease resistance, and crop composition across various seeds and seedlings, without the use of chemicals or amendments.
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