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Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing. The company serves consumers seeking alternative beverage options.

ConsumerFoodTech

Founders & leadership

MCMike Cessario
Mike CessarioCEO / FounderBefore launching the canned water brand in 2018, he spent roughly a decade as an advertising creative across a range of agencies. That background in creative work informs the company's marketing-driven approach.
J(Jon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins
Jon-Ryan (J.R.) RigginsCo-FounderHe helped start the company in 2018, serving as chief operating officer through 2022 and sitting on its board until 2024. Since 2023 he has also been an investor at Submersive.

Investors · 16

Capital B Private Holdingslisted by Capital B Private Holdings

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Convivialité Ventureslisted by Convivialité VenturesSan Francisco

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Feldsmith Capitallisted by Feldsmith Capital

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GroundForce Capitallisted by GroundForce CapitalVenice · $10M – $35M
Hinge Capitallisted by Hinge CapitalHaddonfield · $500K – $1M

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James Beshara Fundlisted by James Beshara FundVenicevia James Beshara · inferred

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Lauder Partnerslisted by Lauder PartnersLos Altosvia Gary Lauder · inferred

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Shrug Capitallisted by Shrug CapitalSunnyvale · $100K – $3Mvia Niv Dror · inferred

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Terpsi Capitallisted by Terpsi CapitalHermosa Beach
Trust Fundlisted by Trust FundLos Angeles · $2K – $300Kvia Sophia Amoruso · inferred

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UNCOMMON DENOMINATORlisted by UNCOMMON DENOMINATORNew York

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Velvet Sea Ventureslisted by Velvet Sea VenturesWest Palm Beach

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Wellness Ventureslisted by Wellness VenturesLos Angeles

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Argonautic VenturesreportedNew York · $5M

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SuRo CapitalreportedNew York

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Funding

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through Liquid Death went on to found or lead other companies.

Gary VaynerchukInvestorFounded VaynerX +5Brandon AfariPrivate InvestorFounded chargeFUZE +1Sophia AmorusoInvestorFounded Nasty GalMichael Ryan DubinAdvisorFounded Dollar Shave ClubMichael LazerowBoard Observer & AdvisorFounded Salesforce

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In the news

Liquid Death - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org · Aug 2026The joke is on consumers as Liquid Death raises $23M moretechcrunch.com · Oct 2020Liquid Death Raises 9M to make canned watertechcrunch.com · Feb 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Liquid Death do?
Liquid Death manufactures and sells sparkling energy drinks, iced teas, and flavored sparkling waters branded with horror-themed names and marketing. The company serves consumers seeking alternative beverage options.
Who founded Liquid Death?
Liquid Death was founded by Mike Cessario, Jon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins.
Who are Liquid Death's investors?
Liquid Death's investors include Batshit Crazy Ventures, Capital B Private Holdings, Convivialité Ventures, Feldsmith Capital, GroundForce Capital, Hinge Capital, James Beshara Fund, Lauder Partners and 8 more.