Riazul Imports LLC

Riazul produces unique and distinctive ultra-premium sipping tequilas made from 100% blue agave for tequila aficionados and enthusiasts.

  • Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Food and Beverage
  • Location New York City, NY, USA
  • Currency USD
  • Founded October 2008
  • Employees 11
  • Website riazul.com

Company Summary

Riazul produces an ultra-premium line of 100% blue agave spirits. Riazul is privately held and was established to satisfy the explosive and sustained demand that exists for premium tequila. Riazul was founded by Inaki Orozco who's family has owned the property in the highlands of Jalisco for over 200 years. Riazul has placed a strategic focus on the "trend-setter" tequila aficionado and enthusiast, currently offering four distinct varieties.

Team

  • Iñaki Orozco
    Founder/CEO

    Upon inheriting a large piece of land in Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico, Orozco began to realize his dream of producing a premium line of tequila. His Mexican roots, combined with his MBA from Rice University and interpersonal skills in building long lasting personal and business relationships make him the ideal candidate to lead and implement Riazul's business plan.

  • Adora Galas
    Co- Founder & VP of Sales

    With a background of over 15 years in marketing and promotions, Galas has proven to be an invaluable partner in realizing the Riazul dream. As promotional coordinator for Warner Music Latina, she has represented several world-renowned artists, allowing her to build and sustain relationships that are sure to benefit Riazul's efforts to become more visible in the marketplace for premium tequilas.

  • Mario Moreno
    Director of Operations

    Based in Mexico, Moreno oversees and manages the production process of Riazul tequila from the time the blue agave is planted through the bottling process. His extensive background in agronomy, combined with his experience working at the Cuervo Research Laboratory of Tequila, make Moreno an integral asset to the Riazul team. He managed many of Casa Cuervo's plantations for over 15 years and implemented many processes that remain in place today.

  • Nicholas Diamond
    Managing Partner

    An original investor in Riazul, Nick has helped grow the Riazul brand since inception. He is responsible for business development throughout the USA. Nick has also been instrumental in developing and maintaining business relationships. Previously, Nick spent nine years at Credit Suisse in accounting and real estate securitization. He holds a degree in Finance and Economics from Baruch College.

Advisors

  • Marco Castilla, previous partner at Duane Morris LLC
    Lawyer
    Unconfirmed
    Jose Padilla, CPA
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

Previous Investors

  • 28 investors with ownership from a low of .2548% to a high of 14.6717%
    Unconfirmed

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