Kadeya 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.
Smart Soda Holdings, IncFounded in 2019, Smart Soda Holdings, Inc. grew from early hydration-system innovation at SodaStream Professional into a Cleveland-based company focused on changing how beverages are delivered. Its JuLi™ platform provides on-demand hydration for commercial settings, with an emphasis on reducing the packaging and logistics demands of traditional bottled drinks.CLEVELAND, OH
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
Welly BottleWelly Bottle makes design-focused reusable bottles and drinkware, pairing insulated stainless steel with natural bamboo to replace single-use plastics. Based in Pittsburgh, the company gives at least 1% of every sale to clean-water projects worldwide, making its “bottle to well” mission part of the product itself.PITTSBURGH, PA
Fase VendingFase Vending develops autonomous self-service food stations from its Norristown, Pennsylvania base, including the BARIZZA modular kiosk and PIZZADOOR pizza vending system. Its equipment combines refrigerated vending, digital ordering and automated cooking to let operators sell prepared food around the clock, with customizable stations designed for settings such as hotels, hospitals and micromarkets. Founder and CEO Gregory Raffaele says the company’s mission is to modernize front-of-the-house food service through automation.NORRISTOWN, PA