Leonardo DiCaprio is investing in beverage startup Runa, which works with Ecuadorian farmers to manufacture sustainably produced organic teas and natural energy drinks made from the guayusa plant found in the Amazon. However, DiCaprio isn’t just financially backing the brand, the Oscar-winning actor and environmental activist will donate all of his shares back to the guayusa farmers so that they will be direct shareholders.
Leonardo DiCaprio invests in beverage company and donates his shares to Ecuadorian farmers
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