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HOPE Hydration

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HOPE Hydration designs and operates free water refill stations that combine filtered, cold drinking water with digital out-of-home advertising screens, funding the network through brand ad revenue. It serves advertisers, host venues, and the public across high-traffic spaces such as airports, stadiums, and event venues.

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Founders & leadership

JRJorge Richardson
Jorge RichardsonFounder, Chief Executive OfficerJorge Richardson is co-founder and CEO of HOPE Hydration, which operates free water refill stations with integrated digital advertising screens in high-traffic venues. He previously worked as a neighborhood handyman during his teenage years.30 Under 30 2022
CGCristina Gnecco
Cristina GneccoCo-Founder & COOFounder of HOPE Hydration, which operates water refill stations that dispense free water at events using NFC-enabled bottles to enable features like gamified refill leaderboards and sponsorship activations while cutting single-use plastic.
DTDave Tigue
Dave TigueCo-Founder, Head of Engineering

Investors · 1

BURNT ISLAND VENTURESlisted by BURNT ISLAND VENTURESBrooklyn

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$20M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

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In the news

Hope Hydratation Raises $20M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Jul 2025HOPE HYDRATION RAISES $20M IN ITS AIM TO BUILD THE WORLD'S LARGEST FREE WATER NETWORKprnewswire.com · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does HOPE Hydration do?
HOPE Hydration designs and operates free water refill stations that combine filtered, cold drinking water with digital out-of-home advertising screens, funding the network through brand ad revenue. It serves advertisers, host venues, and the public across high-traffic spaces such as airports, stadiums, and event venues.
Who founded HOPE Hydration?
HOPE Hydration was founded by Jorge Richardson, Cristina Gnecco, Dave Tigue.
Who are HOPE Hydration's investors?
HOPE Hydration's investors include BURNT ISLAND VENTURES.
How much funding has HOPE Hydration raised?
HOPE Hydration has disclosed $20M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.