# Hydrant: Health, New York, United States

> Hydrant: Hydrant, Inc. is a consumer wellness brand based in New York City, specializing in science-driven hydration products that enhance both mental and...

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# Hydrant

Hydrant, Inc. is a consumer wellness brand based in New York City, specializing in science-driven hydration products that enhance both mental and physical performance.

Funding reported Last round: Venture (Round not Specified)

Health New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2017 9 years old
- **Team:** 7 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $14M in dollars
- **Last round:** Venture (Round not Specified) Apr 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Hydrant has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Hydrant

Hydrant, Inc. is a consumer wellness brand based in New York City, specializing in science-driven hydration products that enhance both mental and physical performance.

Founded in 2017 by John Sherwin and Jai Jung Kim, Hydrant aims to address the issue of chronic dehydration among Americans by offering effective alternatives to sugary sports drinks. The company promotes a "no-nonsense" philosophy, providing products that are low in sugar and free from artificial ingredients. Hydrant's product line includes single-use powder packets designed for rapid hydration. Their flagship Rapid Hydration Mix restores hydration levels quickly and is available in various natural fruit flavors. The Caffeinated Hydration Mix combines hydration with caffeine for an energizing boost. Additionally, Hydrant offers wellness-focused products, including Energy, Immunity, and Sleep mixes. Customers can purchase these products through a subscription service or in bulk, ensuring convenient access to hydration solutions. Hydrant targets health-conscious individuals, athletes, and busy professionals, emphasizing practicality and effectiveness in their offerings.

## What company datasets say Hydrant raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$14M** in dollars

Last round **Venture (Round not Specified)**

Last round size **$8.5M**

Last round date **Apr 2021**

SEC Form D **$15M sold, 2 filings, last Dec 2020**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **Jai Jung Kim** Executive Officer, Director, Promoter i
- **John Sherwin** Executive Officer, Director, Promoter i

On the board, as filed i *Franklin Isacson* *Ryan McGuigan*

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [The MBA Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-mba-fund)
- [RX3 Growth Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/rx3-growth-partners)

Each firm lists Hydrant on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

hydration health consumers distribution manufacturing hydration powder hydration sticks sustainable hydration packaging elderberry immunity information technology & services sleep aid hydration mix hydration + caffeine l-theanine caffeine information technology science-backed natural flavoring

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Health
- **Industry code:** NAICS 31211, 311999, 454110, SIC 2099, 5961
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $3.9M a year, as listed

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired Cibo undisclosed Feb 2014

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