
Barcode is a plant-based, adaptogen-powered functional beverage for everyday performance.
Drink Barcode, Inc. has raised $4.8M in total funding. The most recent round was Series D.
Drink Barcode, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
Barcode is a plant-based, adaptogen-powered functional beverage for everyday performance.
Most sports/hydration drinks on the market are unhealthy (like soda) despite being marketed for performance.
Barcode makes an all-natural premium hydration beverage meant to support everyday performance and recovery.
They cite a specific formulation claim — only 30 calories, 0g added sugar, and 12 vitamins & minerals — and market themselves as 'The #1 Performance Water For Hydration,' developed and tested with input from fitness experts.
Co-founded by athletic trainer Mubarak "Bar" Malik and NBA player Kyle Kuzma (Los Angeles Lakers/Milwaukee Bucks); the company has raised nearly $8M.
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