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AWAKE Raises $8M for Caffeinated Chocolate

AWAKE Chocolate, the maker of delicious, functional, caffeinated chocolate bites and bars, announced the completion of an impressive $8 million CAD investment round. The funding was led

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AWAKE Raises $8M for Caffeinated Chocolate

AWAKE Chocolate, the maker of delicious, functional, caffeinated chocolate bites and bars, announced the completion of an impressive $8 million CAD investment round. The funding was led by a $5 million CAD commitment from Btomorrow Ventures (BTV), the investment arm of British American Tobacco (BAT), and an additional $3 million CAD from BDC Capital. This new round brings AWAKE’s total investment to $15.5 million CAD, highlighting investor confidence in the brand’s continuous growth and innovative product lineup.

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