GO2, founded by Christopher Archer, makes a portable carbonation tumbler that lets people sparkle their favorite drinks at home or on the go. The company’s integrated system grew from Archer’s frustration with leaving a home soda maker behind and is designed to reduce reliance on single-use cans and bottles through refillable CO₂ canisters. GO2 is currently preparing for its initial production run through crowdfunding and preorders.
RoamRoam makes the SodaTop, a portable carbonator that screws onto its insulated 32-ounce bottle to turn still water into sparkling water in seconds, without a countertop machine. Designed for travel and everyday carry, the system uses recyclable steel CO2 cartridges and a triple-wall bottle that keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours, or 48 hours with ice. Roam is currently preparing for launch through Kickstarter.
KapsuleKapsule is a U.S.-formulated beverage startup preparing its first launch around a simpler way to make functional drinks at home or on the go. Its patented click technology releases a concentrated liquid pod into water, eliminating the scooping and mess associated with powdered mixes; the system is designed for people seeking convenient zero-sugar hydration with a reusable bottle.NEW YORK, NY
KadeyaKadeya builds closed-loop beverage vending stations that bottle drinks on demand, then autonomously clean and sanitize reusable bottles for their next use. Designed for workplaces such as construction sites and manufacturing facilities, its system pairs plastic-free hydration with data on consumption, safety, and carbon reduction. Founded by Manuela Zoninsein, Kadeya describes its team as bringing a combined 100 years of experience scaling disruptive companies to the beverage industry.NEW YORK, NY
Cocktail GatorCocktail Gator grew from Ken Empey’s search for an easier way to mix drinks while tailgating into a business making soft-sided portable cocktail coolers and bar accessories. Its signature Walk About Gator carries bottles, sealed ice and cups in one manageable package, with a design aimed at parties beyond the tailgate. The company is co-owned by Ken and his son Ben Empey, who handles sales and marketing.ONTARIO, NY