RIV Capital

RIV Capital is a private equity investment firm based in Toronto, Canada, established in 2017. The firm focuses on the cannabis industry and related sectors, including agriculture, food sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, wellness products, consumer products, and media. RIV Capital aims to invest in companies at various stages of development, from seed to sale, but typically prefers series A to C funding rounds. Its investment strategy encompasses a wide range of areas such as cultivation techniques, product processing, retail and distribution, and consumer accessories. The firm is particularly interested in opportunities that involve innovative products like edibles, beverages, and cannabis consumption devices. RIV Capital engages in minority stake investments and applies diverse investment structures, including debt and equity options. The firm seeks to capitalize on the growth potential within the cannabis sector and its adjacent industries globally.

Mary Dimou

Director, Deal Team

16 past transactions

BioLumic

Series B in 2022
BioLumic develops light signals that activate plant growth and unlock the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform leverages innovation in plant science, light technology and genetic insights. Demonstrated results include higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and improvements in crops composition. These results have been across a variety of seeds and seedling: soybean, cannabis and vegetable and fruit crops. It is a clean technology that does not require the use of chemicals or amendments. BioLumic is a private company and was founded in 2013.

High Beauty

Convertible Note in 2021
High Beauty is a skincare brand that offers clean beauty skincare products made from hemp seed oil. High Beauty chooses organic ingredients to create the purest and cleanest ingredients for all of our formulations. High Beauty makes every effort to source all raw ingredients from organic farms and extraction processes.

Dynaleo

Venture Round in 2020
Dynaleo is a manufacturer of cannabis-infused gummies for the adult-use market. Their purpose-built manufacturing plant contains highly specialized production equipment capable of producing more than 400 million individual CBD and/or THC pieces per year. Infused edibles enable consumers to use cannabis-based products without exposure to negative effects associated with inhalation. The company can customize CBD and/or THC-infused gummies in a wide range of flavors, textures, colors, shapes, and sizes to meet customers' needs and regulatory requirements. Upon receipt of the required licenses, Dynaleo products will be sold across Canada by licensed retailers and provincial agencies.

TerrAscend

Post in 2019
TerrAscend Corp. is a Canadian cannabis company that cultivates, processes, and sells both medical and adult-use cannabis in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mississauga, the company emphasizes a vertically-integrated approach, ensuring quality in its product offerings. TerrAscend operates retail dispensaries in California and Pennsylvania, and it also produces hemp-derived wellness products and cannabis-infused artisan edibles. The company offers support and education programs for patients and physicians through its subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc. and Terra Health Network Inc., which provide clinical support and consultations for medical cannabis. Additionally, TerrAscend focuses on drug research and development, as well as innovative cannabis delivery systems, to meet the diverse needs of its patient base.

High Beauty

Seed Round in 2019
High Beauty is a skincare brand that offers clean beauty skincare products made from hemp seed oil. High Beauty chooses organic ingredients to create the purest and cleanest ingredients for all of our formulations. High Beauty makes every effort to source all raw ingredients from organic farms and extraction processes.

LeafLink

Series B in 2019
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers. It helps brands and retailers who want to streamline the ordering process, simplify communication, and spend less time on busywork. With a robust online marketplace, CRM, and order management tools, LeafLink has created a centralized sales engine to help retailers manage and grow their business. LeafLink was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the US and Canada

ZeaKal

Corporate Round in 2019
ZeaKal, Inc. is a plant science company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2010. It focuses on developing and commercializing innovative agricultural technologies aimed at enhancing the productivity of row crops such as corn, soybeans, and canola. One of its key technologies, PhotoSeedâ„¢, increases the photosynthetic capacity of plants, allowing them to capture more carbon and sunlight. This results in the production of healthier, nutrient-rich food and feed while minimizing the environmental footprint. Additionally, ZeaKal's synthetic oil encapsulation system utilizes engineered cysteine residues on an oleosin protein to produce artificial oil bodies outside the seed, further contributing to improved seed composition and crop yield. Through its advancements, the company seeks to create a sustainable agricultural model that balances the needs of farmers, consumers, and the environment.

BioLumic

Series A in 2019
BioLumic develops light signals that activate plant growth and unlock the natural genetic potential of crops. The company's photogenics platform leverages innovation in plant science, light technology and genetic insights. Demonstrated results include higher yield, improved vigor, increased disease and pest resistance, and improvements in crops composition. These results have been across a variety of seeds and seedling: soybean, cannabis and vegetable and fruit crops. It is a clean technology that does not require the use of chemicals or amendments. BioLumic is a private company and was founded in 2013.

Canapar

Corporate Round in 2019
Canapar has a growing outsourced farming model, supporting farmers with continuing education and the establishment of organic cannabis cultivations. They process cannabis derivatives in their planned facility. The processing of cannabis derivatives and their extraction are carried out in their pharmaceutical-grade plant.

Herbert Works

Seed Round in 2019
Herbert Works is a manufacturer specializing in cannabis beverages and edible products in Canada. The company combines advanced technology with a deep knowledge and appreciation for the cannabis industry, aiming to create innovative and high-quality products. By leveraging its expertise, Herbert Works is positioned to meet the growing demand for cannabis-infused items, contributing to the evolution of the market in a regulated environment.

Greenhouse Juice

Venture Round in 2019
Greenhouse Juice Co. is a producer of plant-based beverages intended to offer plant-based nutrition. Their products are cleanses plus kits, cold-pressed juices, boosters, kombuchas, shakes, plantmilks, lemonades, merch plus gift cards, and herbert labs.

TerrAscend

Post in 2017
TerrAscend Corp. is a Canadian cannabis company that cultivates, processes, and sells both medical and adult-use cannabis in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mississauga, the company emphasizes a vertically-integrated approach, ensuring quality in its product offerings. TerrAscend operates retail dispensaries in California and Pennsylvania, and it also produces hemp-derived wellness products and cannabis-infused artisan edibles. The company offers support and education programs for patients and physicians through its subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc. and Terra Health Network Inc., which provide clinical support and consultations for medical cannabis. Additionally, TerrAscend focuses on drug research and development, as well as innovative cannabis delivery systems, to meet the diverse needs of its patient base.

Radicle Medical Cannabis Inc

Venture Round in 2017
Radicle Medical Cannabis is a producer of craft cannabis intended to empower people regarding the benefits of cannabis.
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