Kadeya
Techstars '22Chicago, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse. It targets workplaces, including construction sites, to improve worker hydration and safety while eliminating single-use plastic waste.
Founders & leadership
Kadeya was founded in 2020 by Manuela Zoninsein and Ali Rose van Overbeke.
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Manuela ZoninseininFounder of Kadeya
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Ali Rose van OverbekeinFounder
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Andrew DunnNamed on SEC filing
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Liz LinardosinElizabeth Linardos provides fractional CFO services.
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Denis Lussaultin
Board
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Zachary SmithBoard director
Investors · 11
Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Chicago
Clocktower VenturesSanta Monica · $100K – $20M
Dipalo VenturesChicago
Evergreen Climate InnovationsChicago
GROOVE CAPITALMinneapolis
Oxonian VenturesPalo Alto
PS27 VenturesJacksonville · $250K – $1Mvia Jim Stallings · inferred
Savia VenturesSantiago
SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALChicago · $200K – $1M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
REFASHIOND VenturesreportedNew York · $25K
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$9.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2025–2026
▶$265KraisedJul 2026 · 2 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$265KraisedJul 2026 · 2 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Manuela ZoninseinExecutive Officer, Director
- Denis LussaultExecutive Officer, Director
- Zachary SmithDirector
- Andrew DunnDirector
- Amount sold
- $265K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $100K
- First sale
- Jul 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$150KraisedMay 2026 · 3 investors · RetailingRule 506(c)
▶$150KraisedMay 2026 · 3 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Elizabeth LinardosExecutive Officer
- Zachary SmithDirector
- Denis LussaultExecutive Officer, Director
- Manuela ZoninseinExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $475K
- Amount sold
- $150K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Apr 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
▶$9.1MraisedApr 2026 · 79 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
▶$9.1MraisedApr 2026 · 79 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Denis LussaultExecutive Officer, Director
- Zachary SmithDirector
- Manuela ZoninseinExecutive Officer, Director
- Elizabeth LinardosExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $9.6M
- Amount sold
- $9.1M
- Proceeds to insiders
- $200K
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kadeya do?
- Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse. It targets workplaces, including construction sites, to improve worker hydration and safety while eliminating single-use plastic waste.
- Who founded Kadeya?
- Kadeya was founded by Manuela Zoninsein, Ali Rose van Overbeke in 2020.
- Who are Kadeya's investors?
- Kadeya's investors include Chicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV), Clocktower Ventures, Dipalo Ventures, Evergreen Climate Innovations, GROOVE CAPITAL, Oxonian Ventures, PS27 Ventures, Savia Ventures and 3 more.
- How much funding has Kadeya raised?
- Kadeya has disclosed $9.5M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Kadeya headquartered?
- Kadeya is headquartered in Chicago, US.