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Tobacco Products
InvestmentJul 29, 2026, 04:08 PM

AIR Global Invests $20M in Greentank, Secures Option for 20% More

AI Summary

AIR Global PLC announced a strategic equity investment of USD $20 million in Greentank Innovations Corp., a leader in vaporization hardware. This investment, made through preferred shares, values Greentank at approximately USD $170 million pre-money. AIR also secured a warrant to potentially increase its stake by another 20% at a USD $250 million valuation, gaining a board nomination right and enhanced commercial terms. Additionally, AIR shared preliminary pilot study results for its Crown Switch electronic vape, powered by Greentank's technology, indicating significantly lower levels of certain harmful chemicals compared to other products.

Key Highlights

  • AIR Global PLC invested USD $20 million in Greentank Innovations through preferred shares.
  • The investment was based on Greentank's pre-money valuation of approximately USD $170 million.
  • AIR secured a warrant to increase its ownership by another 20% over 24 months at a USD $250 million valuation.
  • AIR gains the right to nominate a director to Greentank's board and enhanced commercial terms.
  • A pilot study showed Crown Switch produced approximately 94% less formaldehyde and 97% less nickel metal.
  • The study results will be presented at the 79th Tobacco Science Research Conference.