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Health-Ade, LLC is a producer of kombucha, a fermented tea known for its probiotics and health benefits. Founded in 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a diverse range of flavors, including original, apple, ginger lemon, plum, grape, cayenne cleanse, beet, carrot, and pomegranate. Health-Ade focuses on creating organic, non-GMO, kosher, vegan, raw, and gluten-free beverages, which are marketed for their gut-health advantages. The kombucha is made through a two-step fermentation process that significantly reduces sugar content. Despite high consumer demand, the company faces challenges in meeting production needs and has the potential to increase sales substantially if brewing capacity is expanded. Products are distributed through various retail locations and restaurants.

MAD TASTY produces hydrating beverages intended to offer cannabis-based sparkling water. They use an effective dose of hemp extract that is low in calories and beneficial for inspiring creativity and supporting the body's endocannabinoid system, enabling customers to expand their bandwidth and keep the creative energy flowing. It was founded in 2018 and operates in Santa Monica, California.

Q Mixers is a food and beverage company based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2007 by Jordan Silbert and Ben Karlin. The company specializes in producing carbonated mixers crafted from real ingredients, offering a range of flavors that includes Ginger Beer, Tonic Water, Indian Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Grapefruit, and Kola. Q Mixers' products are widely available in bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and liquor stores, providing customers with high-quality mixers for their beverages at accessible prices.

Laws Whiskey specializes in whiskey manufacturing by milling grains to create a complex sour mash. It was founded in 2010 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

VitaCup, LLC is a company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in manufacturing vitamin-infused coffee and tea. Founded in 2017, VitaCup focuses on meeting consumer demand for functional beverages by offering products that combine essential vitamins, superfoods, and antioxidants without compromising on taste. The company provides a range of coffee and tea options designed to enhance immune function, productivity, metabolism, and energy levels. VitaCup products are available for purchase online, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking convenient ways to incorporate vitamins and premium ingredients into their daily routines.

Project Juice is a food and beverage company based in South San Francisco that specializes in organic and cold-pressed juices. The company offers more than 20 varieties of cold-pressed juices, nut milks, plant-based foods, and wellness shots. Products are available for purchase nationwide through an e-commerce platform and various retail partners, emphasizing a commitment to healthy and nutritious options for consumers.

GEM&BOLT is a lifestyle brand with a line of fair trade and sustainable Damiana-distilled Artisanal Mezcal. Produced by fourth generation Maestro Mezcaleros in San Dionisio Ocotepec, using traditional methods, with no artificial yeast or chemicals, GEM&BOLT was founded by artist-alchemist duo AdrinAdrina & Elliott Coon. Rooted in the sophistication of fine art, celebration, ritual and plant intelligence the duo are powered by the belief that a positive lifestyle elevates consciousness. GEM&BOLT is fundamentally committed to improving the lives of all of those who contribute to making the best Mezcal in the world. The company aspires to be the most conscious spirit company in the world—with everything we do elevating the lives of the people who make our product, their families, and the communities they live in.

Juicero, Inc. specializes in developing cold-press juicing systems designed to produce raw and organic fruit and vegetable juices. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a unique juicing device that operates with the touch of a button, allowing users to easily prepare nutrient-rich juices at home. In addition to the juicing system, Juicero also provides an application that connects to the device, offering insights into the nutritional content of the juices, tracking user activity, and managing delivery of juice packs. The company’s product line includes various juice packs featuring ingredients such as sweet greens, spicy greens, carrots, beets, and other root vegetables, aiming to encourage consumers to incorporate more fresh produce into their daily diets.

Drizly is an e-commerce alcohol marketplace and the best way to shop beer, wine, and spirits. With the speed and convenience of on-demand delivery and shipping, Drizly partners with retailers in 235 markets to offer consumers of legal drinking age unrivaled selection and a transparent, personalized shopping experience. Backed by world-class institutional investors, Drizly partners with retailers to bring their shelves online, helping them to reach new customers, tap into key market and customer insights, and diversify their business to grow sales.

Repsly, Inc. specializes in mobile software solutions designed to enhance field activity management for organizations with field representatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Repsly's platform enables teams to efficiently perform various functions, such as taking replenishment orders, merchandising, and conducting inspections. The software serves industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and merchandising services, providing tools for field sales, marketing, and lead management. The mobile app allows retail execution specialists to collect real-time data and insights, while the manager's dashboard helps identify opportunities at retail locations. Repsly centralizes sales and field activity data, linking in-store actions to their impact on sales, and supports over 1,000 field teams across more than 80 countries in optimizing their performance.