Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements include the accounts of Laird Superfood, Inc. (the “Company” or “Laird Superfood” or “we”), a Delaware corporation. On July 3, 2018, the Company entered into a plan of conversion and was converted from a corporation under the laws of the State of Oregon to a corporation under the laws of the State of Delaware with an updated par value of $ 0.001 per share of common stock. Nature of Operations Laird Superfood is an emerging consumer products platform focused on manufacturing and marketing highly differentiated, plant-based and functional foods from its headquarters in Sisters, Oregon. The core pillars of the Laird Superfood platform are currently Superfood Creamer coffee creamers, Hydrate hydration products and beverage enhancing supplements, harvest snacks and other food items, and roasted and instant coffees, teas and hot chocolate. The Company was founded in 2015. Initial Public Offering On September 25, 2020, the Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”), in which the Company issued and sold 3,047,500 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $ 22 per share, including 397,500 shares of common stock upon the exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares. After underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs, net proceeds from the IPO were approximately $ 61,966,237 . Offering costs of approximately $ 1,350,815 were recognized as a reduction of additional-paid-in capital. Upon the closing of the IPO, all outstanding shares of the Company’s preferred stock converted into shares of common stock, consisting of (i) 162,340 outstanding shares of Series A-1 convertible preferred stock converting into 324,680 aggregate shares of common stock, (ii) 152,253 outstanding shares of Series A-2 convertible preferred stock converting into 304,506 aggregate shares of common stock, and (iii) 383,142 outstanding shares of Series B-1 convertible preferred stock converting into 766,284 aggregate shares of common stock. Concurrent Private Placement Danone Manifesto Ventures, PBC (“DMV”) purchased 90,910 shares of our common stock in a private placement immediately subsequent to the consummation of the IPO for a total purchase price of $ 2,000,020 , at a price per share of $ 22 . Basis of Accounting The financial statements include the accounts of the Company. The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) as contained within the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Operating results include the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 . Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP has been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC and the accounting standards for interim financial statements. Unaudited Interim Financial Information In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited interim financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position and its results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity and cash flows. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 was derived from audited annual financial statements. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021. The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements and related financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and the related notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 . Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Although management believes its estimates and assumptions are reasonable when made, they are based upon information available at the time they are made. Management evaluates the estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and, if necessary, makes adjustments. Due to the risks and uncertainties involved in the Company’s business and evolving market conditions and given the subjective element of the estimates and assumptions made, actual results may differ from estimated results. The most significant estimates and judgments impact allowances for doubtful accounts and returns, inventory obsolescence, the fair value of and/or potential impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, valuation allowance for deferred taxes, reserves on prepaid expenses, and fair value of stock-based compensation. Business Combinations Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method which requires identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the business acquired be recognized and measured at fair value on the acquisition date, which is the date that the acquirer obtains control of the acquired business. The amount by which the fair value of consideration transferred as the purchase price exceeds the net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. The amount by which the net fair value of assets acquired, and liabilities assumed exceeds the fair value of consideration transferred as the purchase price is recorded as a bargain purchase gain. Acquisition-related transaction costs are expensed as incurred. These estimates are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. In addition, unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such estimates. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill or bargain purchase gain. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Company’s Statements of Operations. Segment reporting The Company currently has one operating segment. In accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), the Company considers operating segments to be components of the Company’s business for which separate financial information is available and is evaluated regularly by management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Management reviews financial information as a whole for purposes of allocation of resources and evaluating financial performance. Accordingly, the Company has determined that it has a single operating and reportable segment. Substantially all product sales for the periods provided were derived from domestic sales. See Note 17 for additional information regarding sales by platform within the Company’s single segment. Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash are highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased. For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company includes cash on hand, cash in clearing accounts, cash on deposit with financial institutions, investments with an original maturity of three months or less, and restricted cash in determining the total balance. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows. September 30, December 31, 2021 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,934,843 $ 56,973,896 Restricted cash 122,695 234,184 Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the $ 31,057,538 $ 57,208,080 Amounts in restricted cash represent those that are required to be set aside by contractual agreement. On December 3, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with DMV, which provided the Company $ 298,103 in funds for the purpose of supporting three COVID-19 relief projects. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , we contributed $ 30,526 and $ 111,489 , respectively, to these projects. The restriction will be released upon the completion of the projects. Concentration of Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash on deposit and cash equivalents. At times, cash and cash equivalents balances may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurable limits. The Company’s investment account (recognized as cash and cash equivalents) is with what the Company believes to be a high-quality issuer. The Company has never experienced any losses related to these balances. Non-interest-bearing amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurable limits as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 a pproximated $ 6,254,524 and $ 6,639,821 , res pectively. Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable, net consists principally of trade receivables, which are recorded at the invoiced amount, net of allowances for doubtful accounts. Trade receivables do not bear interest. Receivables are considered past due or delinquent according to contract terms. Management closely monitors outstanding balances and writes off accounts receivable as they are determined uncollectible. The Company provides for estimated losses on accounts receivable based on prior bad debt experience and a review of existing receivables. Based on these factors, management determined no allowance for doubtful accounts was required as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 . Investments Investment securities that are not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities are classified as available-for-sale securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses excluded from earnings and reported as other comprehensive income or loss, net of income taxes. Management determines the appropriate classification of securities at the time of purchase. Investment securities are valued utilizing quoted prices in active markets. Gains and losses on the sales of available-for-sale securities are determined using the specific-identification method. Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value and consists primarily of raw materials and packaging and finished goods. The following table presents the components of inventory, net, as of: September 30, December 31, 2021 2020 Raw materials and packaging $ 5,463,224 $ 4,109,706 Finished goods 4,872,766 2,186,192 Total inventory, net $ 10,335,990 $ 6,295,898 The Company periodically reviews the value of items in inventory and provides write-offs of inventory based on current market assessment, which are charged to cost of goods sold. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , the Company recorded $ 39,880 and $ 168,436 , respectively, in inventory obsolescence primarily related to the Company’s liquid creamer product line. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , the Company recorded $ 102,158 and $ 291,198 , respectively, in inventory obsolescence related to the Company’s liquid creamer product line. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , the Company had a total of $ 695,272 and $ 958,166 , respectively, of prepayments for future raw materials inventory, net of reserve for prepaid assets of $ 179,000 , which is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, net on the balance sheets. Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are valued at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs that do not extend the useful life or increase the value of the assets are charged to expense in the period incurred. Additions and betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives for depreciation purposes for furniture and factory equipment range from 3 to 10 years . The useful life for leasehold improvements is the lesser of the lease term or the useful life. Construction in progress is not depreciated until such a time that the assets are completed and placed into service. Depreciation expense is allocated to general and administrative expenses and cost of goods sold upon the sale of inventory. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , depreciation expense was $ 152,139 and $ 454,400 , respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , depreciation expense was $ 114,877 and $ 344,162 , respectively. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , the Company had a total of $ 462,507 and $ 0 , respectively, of deposits for future equipment purchases, which is included in deposits on the balance sheets. Deferred Rent Deferred rent includes tenant improvement costs that were incurred by the landlord, RII Lundgren Mill, LLC, in the build-out of the Company’s leased space and were reimbursed by the Company. These amounts are treated as additional rents and are expensed straight-line over the life of the lease. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the five-step model as prescribed by ASC Topic 606 , Revenue from Contracts with a Customer, in which the Company evaluates the transfer of promised goods or services and recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for the arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of ASC Topic 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. See Note 17 for additional information regarding revenue recognition. The Company has elected, as a practical expedient, to account for the shipping and handling as fulfillment costs, rather than as a separate performance obligation. Methodologies for determining these provisions are dependent on customer pricing and promotional practices. The Company records reductions to revenue for estimated product returns and pricing adjustments in the same period that the related revenue is recorded. These estimates are based on industry-based historical data, historical sales returns, if any, analysis of credit memo data, and other factors known at the time. Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold includes material, labor, and overhead costs incurred in the storage and distribution of products sold in the period. Material costs include the cost of products purchased. Labor and overhead costs consist of indirect product costs, including wages and benefits for manufacturing, planning, and logistics personnel, depreciation, facility costs and freight. Shipping and Handling Costs of shipping and handling related to sales revenue are included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling costs totaled $ 1,675,438 and $ 4,506,386 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , respectively. Shipping and handling costs totaled $ 1,132,630 and $ 2,721,567 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , respectively. Income generated from shipping costs billed through to customers was included in Sales, net in the statements of operations. Shipping income totaled $ 195,085 and $ 261,495 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , respectively. Shipping income totaled $ 25,737 and $ 221,082 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , respectively. Research and Product Development Amounts spent on research and development activities are expensed as incurred as research and product development expense on the statements of operations. Research and product development expense was $ 242,604 and $ 858,143 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , respectively. Research and product development expense was $ 102,879 and $ 363,990 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , respectively. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed when incurred. Advertising expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $ 1,954,377 and $ 5,313,881 , respectively. Advertising expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $ 1,140,369 and $ 3,146,592 , respectively. Marketing Marketing costs are expensed when incurred. Marketing expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $ 1,131,023 and $ 3,079,181 , respectively. Marketing expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $ 312,402 and $ 883,286 , respectively. Income Taxes Income taxes provide for the tax effects of transactions reported in the financial statements and consist of income taxes currently due and deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company may also be subject to interest and penalties from taxing authorities on underpayment of income taxes. In such an event, interest and penalties are included in income tax expense. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for differences between the basis of assets and liabilities for financial statement and income tax purposes. The differences relate primarily to depreciable assets (use of different depreciation methods and lives for financial statement and income tax purposes) and net operating losses. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be taxable or deductible when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Due to the historical net loss position of the Company, the Company recorded a deferred tax valuation allowance of $ 12,695,954 and $ 7,563,110 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 , the Company recorded a deferred tax liability of $ 86,495 to account for the book versus tax basis difference related to the goodwill intangible asset acquired in the Picky Bars acquisition, also known as a “naked credit.” Repurchased Stock Management presents repurchased stock (at cost) as a reduction in stockholders’ equity to reflect the historical stock repurchase transactions more clearly. There were no stock repurchase transactions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 . There were stock repurchases of $ 0 and $ 20,532 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , respectively. Stock Incentive Plan The compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions is recognized in the financial statements. The cost is measured based on the grant date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Compensation cost for all employee stock awards is calculated and recognized over the employees’ service period, generally defined as the vesting period. For awards with graded-vesting, compensation cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. Compensation cost for all consultant stock awards is calculated and recognized over the consultant’s service period based on the grant date fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Upon exercise of stock option awards or vesting of restricted stock units, recipients are issued shares of common stock. Pre-vesting forfeitures result in the reversal of all compensation cost as of the date of termination; post-vesting cancellation does not. Earnings per Share Basic earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock that were outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is similarly determined, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if all dilutive potential common stock and preferred stock had been issued and is calculated under the treasury stock method. Due to the Company’s net loss, all stock options and convertible preferred stock are anti-dilutive and excluded. Stock Split The Company’s board of directors and stockholders approved a 2-for-1 split of the Company’s common stock, which was effected on August 19, 2020. The split divided each share of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock into two shares of common stock and correspondingly adjusted the conversion prices of its convertible preferred stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the split. The split was effective upon filing of the Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation on August 19, 2020. The Company has reflected the effect of the 2-for-1 split of its common stock (and the corresponding adjustment of the conversion prices of its preferred stock) in these financial statements as if it had occurred at the beginning of the earliest period presented. Warrants Issued and detachable stock warrants are classified as equity or liability instruments based on the specific terms of the underlying warrant agreement. In circumstances where debt or equity is issued with detachable warrants, the proceeds from issuance are allocated to each instrument based on an acceptable method, which generally involves determining the fair value of one or more of the instruments. In conjunction with the Company’s IPO, the warrant outstanding was cancelled. See additional information in Note 13. License Agreement – Indefinite Lived Intangible Asset On August 3, 2015, the Company entered into a license agreement with the Company’s co-founder Laird Hamilton (the “LH License”). The LH License stated Laird Hamilton’s contribution to the Company was in the form of intellectual property, granting the Company the right to use Laird Hamilton’s name and likeness. This contribution, which was reported on the balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , was valued at $ 132,000 and satisfied with the issuance of 660,000 shares of common stock. The Company has determined that the intangible asset associated with the LH License has an indefinite life, as there is no foreseeable limit on the period of time over which it is expected to contribute to the cash flows of the Company. Please see Note 16 for more information on the Company’s related party transaction with Mr. Hamilton. On May 2, 2018, the Company entered into a license agreement with Gabrielle Reece, who is married to Mr. Hamilton (the “GR License”). Pursuant to the GR License, Ms. Reece granted the Company rights to her name, signature, voice, picture, image, likeness and biographical information commencing on July 1, 2015. This contribution, which is reported on the balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 , was valued at $ 100 based on the consideration exchanged. The Company has determined that the intangible asset associated with the GR License has an indefinite life, as there is no foreseeable limit on the period of time over which it is expected to contribute to the cash flows of the Company. Please see Note 16 for more information on the Company’s related party transaction with Ms. Reece. On November 19, 2018, the Company executed a License and Preservation Agreement with Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Reece which superseded the predecessor license agreements with both individuals. The agreement added specific terms related to noncompetition and allowable usage of the property under the license. No additional consideration was exchanged in connection with the agreement and the life of the agreement was set at 100 years. On May 26, 2020, the Company executed a License and Preservation Agreement with Mr. Hamilton, and Ms. Reece (the “2020 License”), which superseded the predecessor license and preservation agreement with both individuals. Among other modifications, the agreement (i) modified certain approval rights of Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Reece for use of their respective images, signatures, voices, and names (other than those owned by the Company), rights of publicity and common law and statutory rights to the foregoing in the Company’s products, (ii) modified certain assignment, change of control and indemnification provisions, and (iii) granted the Company the right to extend the term of the agreement for additional ten-year terms upon the expiration of the initial one-hundred year term. No additional consideration was exchanged in connection with the agreement. As indefinite-lived intangibles, the Company assesses qualitative factors each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances exist that indicate that the fair values of the licensing agreements were less than the carrying amounts. Upon considering these factors, the Company determined it was more likely than not that the fair values of the 2020 License were not less than the carrying amounts; therefore, the Company recognized no impairment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 . Definite Lived Intangible Assets, net Definite lived intangible assets are valued at cost, net of accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives for amortization purposes range between 3 and 10 years. Amortization expense is allocated to general and administrative expense. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 , amortization expense was $ 139,775 and $ 243,578 , respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 , amortization expense was $ 2,524 and $ 7,599 , respectively. Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the assigned fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with a business combination. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually as of December 31, or whenever events occur or circumstances change that indicate goodwill may be impaired. In testing goodwill for impairment, the Company has the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances indicate that it is more-likely-than-not (more than 50 %) that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount. When performing a qualitative assessment, the Company evaluates factors such as industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, and other relevant entity specific events and changes. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company chooses not to perform the qualitative assessment, then a quantitative assessment is performed to determine the reporting unit’s fair value. If the carrying value exceeds its fair value, then an impairment loss is recognized for the amount of the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill. Employee Benefit Plan The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the “401(k) plan”) for all employees 18 years or older. The 401(k) plan was initiated on July 1, 2018. Employee contributions may be made on a before-tax basis, limited by Internal Revenue Service regulations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 , we did no t match employee contributions. JOBS Act Accounting Election The Company qualifies as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. An emerging growth company can elect to use this extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until the earlier of the date that it (i) is no longer an emerging growth company or (ii) affirmatively and irrevocably opts out of the extended transition period provided in the JOBS Act. Currently, the Company has elected to file as an emerging growth company defined under the JOBS Act, and as such, these financial statements may not be comparable to the financial statements of companies that comply with the new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements There were no new accounting pronouncements adopted in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 , respectively. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), whereby a lessee will be required to recognize for all leases at the commencement date a lease liability, which is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee’s right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Under the new guidance, lessor accounting is largely unchanged. A modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements must be applied. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. ASU 2016-02 is effective for the Company’s annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The adoption of the new standard is expected to result in the recognition of additional lease liabilities and right-of-use assets as of January 1, 2022. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this pronouncement. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (“Topic 326”): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” as modified by subsequently issued ASUs 2018-19 (issued November 2018), 2019-04 (issued April 2019), 2019-05 (issued May 2019), 2019-11 (issued November 2019), 2020-02 (issued February 2020) and 2020-03 (issued March 2020). Topic 326 modifies the measurement and recognition of credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments, requiring the use of forward-looking expected credit loss models based on historical experience, current economic conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount, which may result in earlier recognition of credit losses under the new standard. It also requires that credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities be recorded as an allowance through net income rather than reducing the carrying amount under the current, other-than-temporary-impairment model. The standard requires a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company’s annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company has not yet evaluated the potential impact of this pronouncement. Reclassification of Prior Period Presentation Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. As a result, certain line items have been amended in the balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of cash flow, and the related notes to the financial statements. Subsequent Events Subsequent events are events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date |