# Top 29 Functional Beverages Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 29 best-funded functional beverages startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $601M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/functional-beverages-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**DIRTEA** DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dirtea) DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$296M** last round Aug 2026
- 2 [**Bevi** Bevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bevi) Bevi is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in smart, bottleless beverage dispensers. *Founded* 2013 Boston, United States **$130M** last round Aug 2022
- 3 [**Stars + Honey** Stars + Honey is a premium snack brand founded in 2023 by Daniel Rainey, based in Detroit, Michigan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stars-honey) Stars + Honey is a premium snack brand founded in 2023 by Daniel Rainey, based in Detroit, Michigan. *Founded* 2023 Grosse Pointe, United States **$24M** last round Jun 2026
- 4 [**Hiyo** Hiyo is a Los Angeles-based food and beverage company founded in April 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hiyo) Hiyo is a Los Angeles-based food and beverage company founded in April 2019. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$21M** last round Oct 2026
- 5 [**The Ryl Company** The Ryl CompanyTM is a wellness-focused beverage company founded in 2022 and headquartered in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-ryl-company) The Ryl CompanyTM is a wellness-focused beverage company founded in 2022 and headquartered in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. *Founded* 2022 Morristown, United States **$20M** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**Cove Soda** Cove Soda is a Canadian functional beverage company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cove-soda) Cove Soda is a Canadian functional beverage company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. *Founded* 2016 Halifax, Canada **$15M** last round Nov 2025
- 7 [**Goodrays** Goodrays is a London-based wellness company that specializes in premium CBD-infused functional beverages and related wellness products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goodrays) Goodrays is a London-based wellness company that specializes in premium CBD-infused functional beverages and related wellness products. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2025
- 8 [**Fiberstar** Fiberstar is a research and development company using technology to improve the physical and functional characteristics of food.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fiberstar) Fiberstar is a research and development company using technology to improve the physical and functional characteristics of food. *Founded* 1998 River Falls, United States **$11M** last round Aug 2015
- 9 [**microTERRA** microTERRA is a Mexican Foodtech, Climate Tech, and Biotech company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/microterra) microTERRA is a Mexican Foodtech, Climate Tech, and Biotech company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Mexico City, Mexico **$9.7M** last round Sept 2024
- 10 [**Uncle Arnie's** Uncle Arnie's is a California-based beverage company that specializes in high-potency, THC-infused ready-to-drink beverages and functional shots.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uncle-arnie-s) Uncle Arnie's is a California-based beverage company that specializes in high-potency, THC-infused ready-to-drink beverages and functional shots. *Founded* 2019 Marina del Rey, United States **$7.5M** last round Aug 2025
- 11 [**Culture POP Soda** Culture Pop Soda is a functional beverage company founded in June 2020 by Tom First, known for co-founding Nantucket Nectars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/culture-pop-soda) Culture Pop Soda is a functional beverage company founded in June 2020 by Tom First, known for co-founding Nantucket Nectars. *Founded* 2020 Watertown, United States **$7.5M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**Pulp Culture** Pulp Culture is a beverage company that creates fermented, functional hard-pressed juices designed to support active and healthy lifestyles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pulp-culture) Pulp Culture is a beverage company that creates fermented, functional hard-pressed juices designed to support active and healthy lifestyles. *Founded* 2019 Los Angeles, United States **$7.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 13 [**Nexba** Nexba is an Australian-owned beverage company founded in 2010 by Drew Bilbe and Troy Douglas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexba) Nexba is an Australian-owned beverage company founded in 2010 by Drew Bilbe and Troy Douglas. *Founded* 2010 Sydney, Australia **$6.5M** last round Sept 2024
- 14 [**Awake Chocolate** AWAKE Chocolate is a Canadian food company that specializes in functional, caffeinated confectionery products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/awake-chocolate) AWAKE Chocolate is a Canadian food company that specializes in functional, caffeinated confectionery products. *Founded* 2012 Mississauga, Canada **$5.8M** last round Jul 2025
- 15 [**Positive Hotel** Positive Hotel is a positive wellness zone where we curate great taste, clean, high-quality ingredients, and functional nutrition for your everyday life.](https://millionrounds.com/company/positive-hotel) Positive Hotel is a positive wellness zone where we curate great taste, clean, high-quality ingredients, and functional nutrition for your everyday life. *Founded* - Seoul, South Korea **$5.8M** last round Apr 2021
- 16 [**Cloud Water Brands** Cloud Water Brands is a wellness beverage company based in New York, founded in 2018 by Marc Siden and Barry Kellman.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloud-water-brands) Cloud Water Brands is a wellness beverage company based in New York, founded in 2018 by Marc Siden and Barry Kellman. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$5.0M** last round Sept 2022
- 17 [**Three Spirit** Three Spirit is a London-based beverage company founded in 2018, specializing in functional, non-alcoholic "social elixirs" that enhance mood and perception.](https://millionrounds.com/company/three-spirit) Three Spirit is a London-based beverage company founded in 2018, specializing in functional, non-alcoholic "social elixirs" that enhance mood and perception. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$3.7M** last round Aug 2021
- 18 [**Weller** Weller is a Boulder, Colorado-based food and beverage company that specializes in functional wellness drinks and CBD-infused products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/weller) Weller is a Boulder, Colorado-based food and beverage company that specializes in functional wellness drinks and CBD-infused products. *Founded* 2018 Boulder, United States **$3.0M** last round Jul 2019
- 19 [**Sourse** Sourse is a San Francisco-based food and wellness company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sourse) Sourse is a San Francisco-based food and wellness company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$2.4M** last round Apr 2023
- 20 [**SENS Foods** SENS Foods is a food startup based in the Czech Republic, with its official headquarters in London, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sens-foods) SENS Foods is a food startup based in the Czech Republic, with its official headquarters in London, UK. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$2.1M** last round Nov 2019
- 21 [**Wolf Spring** Wolf Spring is a pet wellness company focused on enhancing dog nutrition and health through functional food toppers and vitamin supplements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wolf-spring) Wolf Spring is a pet wellness company focused on enhancing dog nutrition and health through functional food toppers and vitamin supplements. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$2.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 22 [**Good Day Chocolate** Good Day Chocolate® is a Boulder, Colorado-based company founded in 2014, specializing in functional chocolate products that deliver dietary supplements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/good-day-chocolate) Good Day Chocolate® is a Boulder, Colorado-based company founded in 2014, specializing in functional chocolate products that deliver dietary supplements. *Founded* 2014 Boulder, United States **$1.3M** last round Apr 2021
- 23 [**MAD TASTY** MAD TASTY is a hemp-infused beverage company founded in Santa Monica in 2018 by Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mad-tasty) MAD TASTY is a hemp-infused beverage company founded in Santa Monica in 2018 by Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic. *Founded* 2018 Santa Monica, United States **$880K** last round Aug 2022
- 24 [**Malaki** MALAKI is a premium non-alcoholic beverage brand based in Mumbai, founded in 2018 by brothers Mohit and Ashish Bhatia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/malaki) MALAKI is a premium non-alcoholic beverage brand based in Mumbai, founded in 2018 by brothers Mohit and Ashish Bhatia. *Founded* 2018 Mumbai, India **$669K** last round Apr 2025
- 25 [**CogniTea** CogniTea creates purpose-crafted functional teas made with specialized ingredients and powerful botanic extracts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognitea) CogniTea creates purpose-crafted functional teas made with specialized ingredients and powerful botanic extracts. *Founded* 2013 Boston, United States **$600K** last round Jan 2015
- 26 [**GAMINATE** GAMINATE is a Polish company based in Warsaw that specializes in developing functional supplements and beverage products designed to enhance mental and physical](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaminate) GAMINATE is a Polish company based in Warsaw that specializes in developing functional supplements and beverage products designed to enhance mental and physical *Founded* 2019 Warszawa, Poland **$526K** last round Sept 2022
- 27 [**Airgoods** Airgoods is a wholesale marketplace founded in January 2023 and based in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airgoods) Airgoods is a wholesale marketplace founded in January 2023 and based in New York, NY. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$500K** last round Sept 2023
- 28 [**Rawsome** Rawsome is a healthy snack and functional food company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rawsome) Rawsome is a healthy snack and functional food company based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Istanbul, Türkiye **$402K** last round Nov 2023
- 29 [**Oat Cult** Oat Cult is a UK-based startup that specializes in functional food, offering the first ambient, premixed overnight oats enhanced with 1 billion live probiotic c](https://millionrounds.com/company/oat-cult) Oat Cult is a UK-based startup that specializes in functional food, offering the first ambient, premixed overnight oats enhanced with 1 billion live probiotic c *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$292K** last round Jun 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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