About Guayaki Yerba Mate
Guayaki focuses on yerba mate, a traditional South American drink known for its health benefits and energizing properties. Their products include loose leaf yerba mate, ready-to-drink beverages, and energy shots, which are sold online and through retail partners. Guayaki stands out by promoting a regenerative movement that aims to restore natural systems, rather than just sustain them. They have built strong partnerships with indigenous communities and engage in community events and grassroots marketing through their "Ambacebador" program, which helps spread awareness of yerba mate culture. The company's goal is to not only provide a beverage but to foster a lifestyle centered around sustainability and cultural respect.
Sebastopol, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$81.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Risks
Increased competition in the functional beverage market may dilute market share.
Third-party distribution model may lead to supply chain inefficiencies.
New CEO may cause strategic shifts disrupting current operations.
Differentiation
Guayaki partners with indigenous communities, emphasizing sustainability since 1996.
Their regenerative movement focuses on restoring natural systems, not just sustaining them.
Guayaki's Ambacebador program promotes yerba mate culture and the regenerative movement.
Upsides
Transition to third-party distribution expands reach in the U.S. and Canada.
Awarded 2024 Mindful Company of the Year for regenerative business practices.
Functional beverage market projected to grow significantly, benefiting Guayaki.
Funding
Total raised$81.80 M
Latest valuation$375.00 M
StageLATE_VC
LATE VC
12/31/2022$75
$375.00 MEARLY VC
8/31/2020N/A
$449.6 K