Back to the Roots
Latest round
- Series D
Last raised
- Nov 2021
Total raised
- $34M
Investors
- 11
About Back to the Roots
Back to the Roots, Inc. is dedicated to inspiring home gardening through organic products that promote sustainable living.Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Oakland, US, Back to the Roots, Inc. specializes in organic gardening solutions. The company was founded by Alejandro Ramírez, Alejandro Velez, Nikhil Arora, Olachukwu Offor, and Olivia Tanner. Alejandro Velez serves as CEO.Back to the Roots specializes in offering a comprehensive range of organic gardening products designed to facilitate home gardening and food growth. These products are tailored for customers looking to reconnect with nature and grow their own food, effectively addressing the increasing demand for sustainable living solutions. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individual consumers, educational institutions, and retailers, with products available in over 10,000 retail locations across the United States.Back to the Roots generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales as well as partnerships with retailers and wholesalers. Transactions typically occur through both online sales via their official website and in-store purchases at various retail partners. The company offers a range of pricing plans for their products, which include flagship items such as organic grow kits and plant food. Pricing for individual products varies but is structured to appeal to both novice and experienced gardeners, allowing customers to select from single items or bulk purchases.In November 2021, Back to the Roots, Inc. The company plans to expand its product line by developing new gardening kits and tools aimed at enhancing user experience, with an anticipated release in the upcoming gardening season. Additionally, Back to the Roots is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, focusing on urban areas with high interest in sustainable living and gardening practices by the end of 2023.
Who invested in Back to the Roots
11 investors across 7 rounds
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Funding rounds
Series D
Nov 23, 2021
Amount
$15M
Investors
Series C
Feb 21, 2019
Amount
$3M
Investors
Series C
Nov 27, 2018
Amount
$2.3M
Investors
Series B
May 11, 2018
Amount
$2.6M
Investors
Series A
May 23, 2016
Amount
$7.1M
Investors
Seed
Jan 30, 2016
Amount
$2.2M
Investors
Seed
Jun 9, 2015
Amount
$2M
Investors
Questions about Back to the Roots
Who invested in Back to the Roots?
Back to the Roots has 11 investors on record across 7 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Back to the Roots raised?
Back to the Roots has raised 7 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Back to the Roots last raise money?
Back to the Roots's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Nov 2021.
What does Back to the Roots do?
Back to the Roots is a agribusiness company.
Where is Back to the Roots headquartered?
Back to the Roots is headquartered in Oakland, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Back to the Roots?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back agribusiness companies at Back to the Roots's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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