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Black Buffalo

Chicago, IL · Founded 2015 · Privately Held (backing)

Producer of tobacco-made alternative products intended to deliver the same experience as traditional chewing tobacco products. Black Buffalo is based in Chicago, IL and was founded in 2015. Its last reported valuation was $130 million in May 2022. It has raised $51.3 million across 3 recorded rounds; the latest was a $9.5 million early-stage round in Aug 2025.

Last reported valuation
$130.0M
Oct 2026
Priced at
—
Total raised
$51.3M
Last round
Early Stage VC
Aug 2025

Black Buffalo key facts

as of Oct 2026
  • Producer of tobacco-made alternative products intended to deliver the same experience as traditional chewing tobacco products.
  • Black Buffalo is valued at approximately $130.0M as of Oct 2026 (last reported valuation).
  • It has raised $51.3M across 3 recorded rounds; the latest was Early Stage VC ($9.5M) in Aug 2025.
  • Notable investors include 53 Stations, Access Capital (Dallas), AJAX Capital Partners, The Pritzker Organization, Pendyne Capital — 12 tracked in total.
  • Black Buffalo has filed 11 Form Ds with the SEC since 2017, most recently Sep 2025 ($9.5M sold to 4 investors).
  • Status: Privately Held (backing).
Last reported valuation
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$130.0M

Black Buffalo's last reported valuation, May 2022. Nothing priced has surfaced since.

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Black Buffalo funding rounds

3 rounds
Aug 2025Early Stage VC$9.5MSEC filing▮
May 2022Early Stage VC$30.0MSEC filing▮
Feb 2020Early Stage VC$8.0MSEC filing▮
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Black Buffalo valuation

Black Buffalo's last reported valuation was $130 million in May 2022. No priced round, secondary trade or fund mark has surfaced since.

How much has Black Buffalo raised?

Black Buffalo has raised $51.3 million across 3 recorded rounds since 2020. The largest was a $9.5 million early-stage round in Aug 2025.

Black Buffalo has filed 11 Form Ds with the SEC since 2017, most recently in Sep 2025 ($9.5 million sold to 4 investors).

Black Buffalo investors

12 investors are on record for Black Buffalo, including 53 Stations, Access Capital (Dallas), AJAX Capital Partners and The Pritzker Organization. The early-stage round in Aug 2025 drew 4 investors.

About Black Buffalo

Producer of tobacco-made alternative products intended to deliver the same experience as traditional chewing tobacco products. The company's products are made with food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, and are similar to real dips that are available in different flavors and two form factors, enabling users to enjoy tobacco products without risk.

Sector
Consumer Products and Services (B2C)
HQ
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded
2015
Employees
45
Ownership
Privately Held (backing)

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