British American Tobacco
VC Fund
London, United Kingdom
British American Tobacco is a VC fund in London focused on Cannabis and Medical. British American Tobacco plc (informally BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second-largest tobacco company by sales (after Altria Group, the former Philip Morris International).BAT has a market-leading position in over 50 countries and operations in around 180 countries.Its four largest-selling brands are Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent and Pall Mall, with others including Kool, Benson & Hedges and Rothmans.BAT has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. As of 6 July 2012 it had a market capitalisation of £65.6 billion, the sixth-largest of any company listed on the London Stock Exchange.It has a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
- Total investments:
- 4
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
Last updated:
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Industries British American Tobacco invests in
Stages British American Tobacco invests in
Countries British American Tobacco invests in
Contacts
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Kingsley Wheaton
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Ann Godbehere
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Anthony Ruys
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Damian De Conno
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Gerard Murphy
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Cannabis 3 (75%)
- Medical 2 (50%)
- Health Care 2 (50%)
- Wellness 1 (25%)
- Wholesale 1 (25%)
Stage
- Series B 1 (25%)
- Post-IPO Debt 1 (25%)
- Post-IPO Equity 1 (25%)
Country
- Canada 1 (25%)
- Germany 1 (25%)
- United States 1 (25%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Kingsley Wheaton
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
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Chief Strategy & Growth Officer | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
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Ann Godbehere
Non-Executive Director
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Non-Executive Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Anthony Ruys
Non-Executive Director
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Non-Executive Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Damian De Conno
Global Data, Reporting and Analytics Account Manager - Corporate Functions
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Global Data, Reporting and Analytics Account Manager - Corporate Functions | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Gerard Murphy
Non-Executive Director
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Non-Executive Director | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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OrganiGram
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OrganiGram is a producer and distributor of medical and recreational cannabis. They are dedicated to consistently providing clients with the highest grade medicine and service. Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada, as well as developing international businesspartnerships to extend the Company’s global footprint. | $30.3M / Post-IPO Equity / Nov 06, 2023 | |
Charlotte's Web
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Charlotte's Web specializes in the development and distribution of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) wellness products. Charlotte's Web premium quality products begin with proprietary hemp genetics grown on American farms using organic and regenerative farming practices. Cannabidiol ("CBD"), CBC, CBG, terpenes, flavonoids, andother beneficial compounds are naturally occurring botanical compounds in the Company's hemp extracts. The CW Labs R&D division of the Company advances hemp science at a center of excellence in Louisville, Colorado. CBD oil tinctures (liquid products), CBD gummies (sleep, stress, exercise recovery), CBD capsules, CBD topical creams and lotions, and CBD pet products for dogs are all available from Charlotte's Web. Charlotte's Web maintains strict control over product quality and consistency through its vertically integrated business model, with 20+ product lot testing for quality assurance.The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Louisville, Colorado. | $56.8M / Post-IPO Debt / Nov 15, 2022 | |
Sanity Group
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Sanity Group is a holistic European Cannabis company focusing on health, wellbeing, and scientific research. To utilize the full potential of its health benefits, Sanity Group is investing in fundamental research of the cannabis plant and its active ingredients as well as in specific areas of application.It was founded in 2018 and headquarteredin Berlin, Germany. | $37.6M / Series B / Sep 07, 2022 | |
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OrganiGram
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OrganiGram is a producer and distributor of medical and recreational cannabis. They are dedicated to consistently providing clients with the highest grade medicine and service. Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada, as well as developing international businesspartnerships to extend the Company’s global footprint. | $176.2M / Post-IPO Equity / Mar 11, 2021 |
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FAQ
What does British American Tobacco invest in?
British American Tobacco invests primarily in Cannabis, Medical and Health Care startups, most often at Series B and Post-IPO Debt stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at British American Tobacco?
The team at British American Tobacco includes Kingsley Wheaton (Chief Strategy & Growth Officer), Ann Godbehere (Non-Executive Director) and Anthony Ruys (Non-Executive Director), among 9 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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