# Black Buffalo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/black-buffalo

- Industry: Food
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.blackbuffalo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $30M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 8, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Black Buffalo Inc. is a tobacco alternative company that specializes in producing nicotine pouches and long cut products designed to replicate the traditional chewing tobacco experience without using tobacco leaves or stems.Founded in 2015 in Chicago, US, Black Buffalo Inc. focuses on providing innovative tobacco alternatives. The company has successfully closed three deals, with the most recent being a Series A funding round in August 2022, during which they raised USD 30 mn from investors including Listen Ventures and The Pritzker Organization. The founders, Jeffery David and Mark Hanson, have contributed to shaping the company’s direction since its inception.Black Buffalo specializes in providing tobacco alternatives, primarily focusing on nicotine pouches and long cut products that mimic traditional chewing tobacco without using tobacco leaf or stem. Their offerings include various flavors of pouches and long cut products such as wintergreen, mint, straight, blood orange, and peach, along with a zero-nicotine line. These products are targeted primarily at adult consumers aged 21 and older, aiming to reduce or eliminate traditional tobacco use while delivering a satisfying experience across various geographical markets in the US, including Colorado and Missouri.Black Buffalo generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships with retailers across the United States. Customers can purchase products online or in-store, with options for expedited checkouts and age verification through account creation. The company implements a points-based rewards program, encouraging repeat purchases, and offers varying pricing structures for their products, including subscriptions for regular customers. Their flagship offerings include well-reviewed nicotine pouches and long cut alternatives positioned as premium products for former tobacco users.In August 2022, Black Buffalo Inc. raised USD 30 mn in Series A funding, co-led by Listen Ventures and The Pritzker Organization, with additional participation from UTC Venture Group, Vice Ventures, and returning investor Watchfire Ventures. The company plans to utilize this funding to expand its workforce and enhance online sales capabilities as they aim to develop new products and grow into new markets. Specific plans for expansion and product launches are expected in the near future as the company pursues strategies to increase its market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 8, 2022, $30M — The Pritzker Organization, Listen Ventures, Vice Ventures, Watchfire Ventures, UTC Venture Group

## Investors

- The Pritzker Organization — Series A
- Listen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/listen-ventures) — Series A
- Vice Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vice-ventures) — Series A
- Watchfire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/watchfire-ventures) — Series A
- UTC Venture Group — Series A