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 is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company that strives to create and deliver quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of the cannabis market. It provides support to patients through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, and Terra Health Network Inc., a provider of clinical support and education programs led by health care professionals. TerrAscend offers prescription cannabinoids and medical cannabis solutions for patients suffering from chronic pain and debilitating illnesses and focuses on drug research and development, cannabis devices, delivery systems, and hemp health products.

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
At ZeaKal, we are building a value driven “NewType” of agriculture to harmonize the needs of farmers, consumers, and our planet. Our flagship plant trait technology, PhotoSeed™, helps crops capture more carbon and sunlight, leading to healthier, nutrient-rich food and feed grown on a smaller environmental footprint. We go beyond science to make affordable nutrition more sustainable, with marketable differentiation for growers. Discover how we are transforming carbon to nutrition: zeakal.com or @zeakal on Twitter.

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 combine advanced technology with its knowledge and appreciation.

Greenhouse Juice Co.

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 is a vertically-integrated Canadian cannabis company that strives to create and deliver quality products and services that meet the evolving needs of the cannabis market. It provides support to patients through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Solace Health Inc., a licensed producer of cannabis under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, and Terra Health Network Inc., a provider of clinical support and education programs led by health care professionals. TerrAscend offers prescription cannabinoids and medical cannabis solutions for patients suffering from chronic pain and debilitating illnesses and focuses on drug research and development, cannabis devices, delivery systems, and hemp health products.

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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