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Instant Hydration Inc.

Carlsbad, CA · Founded 2022
LAST FUNDING
$16.5M
Series B

Electrolytes formulated with premium, all-natural and organic ingredients. Instant Hydration replenishes you faster and longer than water alone.

Funding history

RoundAmount
Series B$16.5M
SEC Form D filed
Nov 18, 2025

About Instant Hydration Inc.

How much funding has Instant Hydration Inc. raised?

Instant Hydration Inc. has raised $16.5M in total funding. The most recent round was Series B.

Where is Instant Hydration Inc. headquartered?

Instant Hydration Inc. is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

What does Instant Hydration Inc. do?

Electrolytes formulated with premium, all-natural and organic ingredients. Instant Hydration replenishes you faster and longer than water alone.

What problem does Instant Hydration Inc. solve?

Caffeine gives an energy lift but pulls water and minerals out of the body, leading to jitters, fogginess, and a crash.

What's Instant Hydration Inc.'s solution?

Energy+ pairs paraxanthine (the compound the body naturally produces when breaking down caffeine) with 780 mg of an electrolyte and mineral blend in a single stick, aiming to deliver clean energy plus rehydration.

What makes Instant Hydration Inc. different?

The product uses paraxanthine directly rather than raw caffeine for a smoother effect, and its own comparison chart claims 78% fewer calories, zero added sugar, premium deep-sea mineral salt, and 27% more potassium than 'leading hydration powders.'

What makes Instant Hydration Inc. notable?

Instant Hydration was co-founded by Zachary Gordan, who also co-founded the DTC eyewear brand DIFF Eyewear; it has raised $16.5M from investors including Gross Labs and Point King Capital.

Leadership

Executive Officer, Director
LinkedIn ↗
Executive Officer
LinkedIn ↗
Jordan Menard
Executive Officer, Director
Shawnt Karakozian
Director
Industry
Consumer
Founded
2022
HQ
Carlsbad, CA
Raised
$16.5M
Stage
Series B

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