Califia Farms Completes Landmark $225 Million Financing with Diverse Group of Global Investors. : Califia's impressive brand and strategy has cemented them as a clear leader in the plant-based dairy ... [+] space The name Califia originally comes from the Spanish legend of Queen Califia, who ruled the mythical island of California. In fact, Queen Califia is said to have been the inspiration of the golden state’s name. And while she may not be real, the company that put her name and face on their bottle certainly is, and they’re really starting to rule the plant-based dairy market.