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Stonington, US · Founded 2014 · Connecticut LLC · 2 known investors
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Zest is a beverage brand that makes high-caffeine teas and creatine-electrolyte drink mixes designed to provide coffee-level energy without jitters or a crash. It sells its products direct to consumers, including via subscription, and offers a range of flavored teas and functional drink formulas.
Founders & leadership
Zest Tea was founded in 2014 by James Fayal.
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$940K disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2021
▶$50KraisedMay 2021 · 1 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- James FayalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $50K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- May 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Connecticut
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$650KraisedOct 2019 · 2 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- James FayalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $650K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Oct 2019
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Connecticut
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$130KraisedMay 2018 · 3 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- James FayalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $130K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$50KraisedNov 2016 · 2 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- James FayalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $50K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Oct 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$60KraisedMar 2015 · 2 investors · RetailingRule 506(b)
- James FayalExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $60K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Connecticut, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Zest Tea do?
- Zest is a beverage brand that makes high-caffeine teas and creatine-electrolyte drink mixes designed to provide coffee-level energy without jitters or a crash. It sells its products direct to consumers, including via subscription, and offers a range of flavored teas and functional drink formulas.
- Who founded Zest Tea?
- Zest Tea was founded by James Fayal in 2014.
- Who are Zest Tea's investors?
- Zest Tea's investors include Empire Angels, University System of Maryland Momentum Fund.
- How much funding has Zest Tea raised?
- Zest Tea has disclosed $940K raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Zest Tea headquartered?
- Zest Tea is headquartered in Stonington, US.