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RIV Capital Invests In ZeaKal

On June 19, 2019, venture capital firm RIV Capital invested in life science company ZeaKal

Investment Highlights
  • This is RIV Capital’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is RIV Capital’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is RIV Capital’s 2nd transaction in California.

Investment Summary
Date 2019-06-19
Target ZeaKal
Sector Life Science
Investor(s) RIV Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

ZeaKal

San Diego, California, United States
ZeaKal is a plant science company focused on building a value-driven “NewType” of agriculture to harmonize the needs of farmers, consumers, and the planet. Its 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. The company goes beyond science to make affordable nutrition more sustainable, with marketable differentiation for growers. ZeaKal is currently developing its photoseed technology for hemp, corn, and soybeans. ZeaKal was founded in 2010 and is based in San Diego, California.

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Investor

RIV Capital

Category Venture Capital Firm
Founded 2017
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Canopy Rivers, Inc. is a publicly traded cannabis focused investment group that targets North American based opportunities across cannabis value chain. Canopy Rivers is based in Toronto.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: California M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-16 High Beauty

Santa Rosa, California, United States

High Beauty is a beauty company offering multiple products under the brands high and canBE Naturally, including cleansing foams, facial oils, facial moisturizers, eye gels, and peeling masks, among others. Product offerings under both brands are expertly formulated using hempseed oil, bioflavonoids, and pure essential plant oils to deliver the high-powered benefits of hemp for the skin. The high-branded portfolio of products is sold through U.S., Canadian, and European retailers, and is offered directly to consumers online. The canBE Naturally-branded portfolio is distributed through U.S. retailers. High Beauty also has distribution partnerships with retailers and distributors in Asia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. High Beauty was formed in 2018 and is based in Santa Rosa, California.

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