StartEngine

StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2014. It enables everyday individuals to invest in and own shares of startups and early-stage companies, making it the largest platform of its kind in the United States. With a mission to democratize access to capital, StartEngine has launched more Regulation Crowdfunding offerings than any other platform, raising over $200 million and successfully funding more than 350 companies. The company focuses on supporting entrepreneurs in achieving their goals by providing a pathway for capital investment from the public.

Howard Marks

Co-Founder and CEO

Past deals in Beverages

The Bitter Housewife

Seed Round in 2021
The Bitter Housewife specializes in the production of craft cocktail ingredients, offering a range of products such as small-batch bitters, syrups, and cocktail kits. The company aims to inspire creativity in cocktail recipes, allowing customers to explore diverse drink blends. Their products are available for purchase online, catering to both cocktail enthusiasts and casual consumers seeking unique beverage options.

Cheers

Series A in 2021
Cheers Health, Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of nutraceutical capsules aimed at supporting liver health and alleviating the negative effects of alcohol consumption. Its product lineup includes Cheers Restore, which aids liver recovery after drinking, Cheers Hydrate for rehydration, and Cheers Protect, a daily supplement that enhances glutathione levels and overall liver function. The company primarily sells its products online and was founded in 2013 in Houston, Texas. Originally known as Thrive+ Health Inc., it rebranded to Cheers Health, Inc. in January 2019.

Yerbae

Venture Round in 2021
In 2017 our Co-Founders Todd and Karrie Gibson decided to share their vision with the world of bringing people a clean beverage that provides a purpose in people’s lives. This vision led them to the creation of Yerbaé. This company has become an industry pioneer by re-introducing the world to one of our signature ingredients, Yerba Mate. This herb allowed us to transform what an enhanced sparking beverage can do for people.

Yae! Organics

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Yae! Organics offers raw, organic, vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO juice powders. The company provides functional supplements, beverages, snacks, and skincare derived from the highest quality fruits and vegetables.

PaQuí

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
PaQuí is an artisanal tequila handcrafted in a small distillery using traditional pot stills. The company's Master Distiller invented a new process to achieve an inviting aroma, layers of flavor, and a soft finish. PaQuí was founded in 2014 and based in New York.

DIVINIA Water, Inc.

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Pure • Balanced • Eco-friendly • Oxygenated • Cellular DIVINIA = Proven pure + deep cellular hydration WITHOUT additives or ingredients. A whole new category of functional water.

Eight Bridges Brewing

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Eight Bridges Brewing is a self-distributing production brewery and tasting room focused on delivering a great craft beer experience. The company's Brewery and Tasting Room is a comfortable place where anyone can enjoy a glass of beer while talking or playing games with family and friends.

Outbound Brewing

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Outbound Brewing Inc. engages in producing non-alcoholic, hemp-infused, and cannabis infused beverages. The company's products include blood orange haze, pale haze, and grapefruit haze. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Del Mar, California.

Smart Soda

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Smart Soda offers vitamin-infused flavored sparkling alkaline waters and sodas made with only organic cane sugar. The company's drinks are natural, vegan, kosher, antioxidant-rich, gluten-free, and can be CBD infused. Its portfolio includes 32 flavors. More than just a soda company, Smart Soda is a global provider of premier sparkling water systems for restaurants, offices, cafes, health clubs, and more. Smart Soda has offered a healthy soda alternative using all-natural alkaline sparkling water. This has truly set us apart from the competition because its products both taste better and are better than regular name-brand sodas, flavored sparkling water, and soft drinks.

Elevate Nutrition

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Elevate Nutrition is offers revolutionary plant based supplements provide the cleanest nutrients to support muscle recovery, lean muscle mass, weight-loss, and overall well-being. Our supplements are perfect for those who want to amplify their health and fitness.

ONE ROQ Spirits

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
ONE Roq Spirits, LLC produces gluten, sulfite, and sodium free distilled spirit. The company produces vodka of different flavors, such as One Roq, Loganberry Flavor, Dark Chocolate Truffle, and Magenta Raspberry. ONE Roq Spirits, LLC was founded in 2008 and is based in Buffalo, New York.

GLOW Beverages

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
GLOW Beverages, Inc. produces and sells vitamin drink. The company’s products include mango apricot enrgy, mango apricot hydration, and spicy watermelon energy. It sells its products online. GLOW Beverages, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

truBrain

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
truBrain is building the next generation performance food and beverage brand. We leverage neurotechnology to redesign solutions in food and beverage, starting by disrupting the energy drink market with products that support direct focus instead of caffeine-induced alertness. truBrain is backed by SherpaVentures, Brightstone Venture Capital, and the Start Engine accelerator fund.

Ginjan Bros

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Ginjan Bros is an African-inspired hospitality brand that specializes in developing traditional organic and non-GMO beverages.

GOffee

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
GOffee is the first company to offer individual coffee delivery in NYC. We partner with companies in Manhattan to upgrade their coffee experience:Twice a week employees get their favorite coffee drink (Latte, Drip, Cappuccino) from any brands (Starbucks, La Colombe, Joe's...) delivered to their desk. Best way to start the day or run a All Hand meeting

Rhode Islands' Dressings

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Organic, Gluten-Free Salad Dressings

NowKeto

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
NowKeto, Inc. is a company that manufactures and distributes a range of ketogenic health products, including vitamins and dietary supplements. Founded in 2017 and based in Dover, Delaware, NowKeto offers products such as Keto MCTs Oil Powder, KetoCOLLAGEN, KetoBOOST Exogenous Ketone Supplement, and KetoENERGY Ketones. In addition to its product line, the company also provides coaching services to support individuals pursuing a ketogenic lifestyle.

Epec

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey

Baja United Wine

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Importer of Beer and Wine from Baja

Titomirov Vodka

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Seven Times Distilled Alkaline Vodka

Quila Maria's Tequila Ria

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Ready-To-Drink Margaritas & Tequila

Epec

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey

YE US Inc

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Yecup is the first wireless consumer product of YE US Inc. Fine-tune your drink's temperature on-the-go with the Yecup app, cool and heat up beverages up to 150 F (60 Celsius), as well as cool down your drink as low as 15 Celsius (59 F) Degree. Yecup perfectly keeps your preferred temperature all day long and even charges your smartphone and other devices up to 3 times a day!

Coco Jack

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Coco Jack designed a shock-absorbing grip, whose material was originally developed to absorb the vibration from motorized lawnmowers. It helps protect your hand from excess vibrations if you're opening a lot of coconuts at once.

VitaPerk

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Energy and Nutrition Boost for Coffee

Niveau Brands Inc.

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Alternative energy beverage promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

Baqua

Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Baqua, Inc. is a producer and supplier of organic beverages, focusing on ancient grain-infused teas and fruit juices. Established in 2016 and based in Lexington, Kentucky, the company offers a variety of flavors, including lemon mint, blueberry pineapple, and apple ginger, alongside hemp-infused drinks. Baqua's products are designed to support immune health and overall wellness, containing no added sugars, artificial ingredients, or preservatives. They provide consumers with healthier drink options that are rich in prebiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and electrolytes, promoting better beverage choices for improved health.

truBrain

Seed Round in 2015
truBrain is building the next generation performance food and beverage brand. We leverage neurotechnology to redesign solutions in food and beverage, starting by disrupting the energy drink market with products that support direct focus instead of caffeine-induced alertness. truBrain is backed by SherpaVentures, Brightstone Venture Capital, and the Start Engine accelerator fund.