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Zico

Seal Beach, US · Founded 2020 · 2 known investors

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ZICO is a coconut water beverage brand offering 100% coconut water sourced from Nam Hom and premium coconuts in Southeast Asia and Thailand, marketed as a natural hydration drink with no added sugar. The product is positioned to help replenish electrolytes during physical activity and daily life.

Founders & leadership

Zico was founded in 2020 by Mark Rampolla.

MRMark Rampolla
Mark RampollaSecretaryCo-Founder and Managing Partner at GroundForce Capital
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Alan GeorgeChief Financial Officer
CGChristopher Gallant
Christopher GallantChief Executive OfficerChristopher Gallant worked in strategy at Bain & Company before building consumer brands including beer-related ventures. He is now CEO of Zico, a coconut water beverage company.
LS
Logan SchwartzNamed on SEC filing
TH
Tom HicksNamed on SEC filing

Board

CM
Charles MuthBoard director
AB
Adam BorodBoard director
RM
Rebecca MessinaBoard director

Investors · 2

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$29.4M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2022–2025

▶$2.3MraisedDec 2025 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mark RampollaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rebecca MessinaDirector
  • Christopher GallantExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alexandre RubertiDirector
  • Alan GeorgeExecutive Officer
  • Adam BorodDirector
Offering amount
$7M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.1MraisedDec 2024 · 30 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles MuthDirector
  • Alan GeorgeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher GallantExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mark RampollaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam BorodDirector
  • Rebecca MessinaDirector
Offering amount
$9.5M
Amount sold
$9.1M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14MraisedJan 2023 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rebecca MessinaDirector
  • Charles MuthDirector
  • Adam BorodDirector
  • Mark RampollaDirector
  • Alan GeorgeExecutive Officer
  • Tom HicksExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$14M
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedDec 2022 · 22 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles MuthDirector
  • Logan SchwartzDirector
  • Rebecca MessinaDirector
  • Tom HicksExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alan GeorgeExecutive Officer
  • Mark RampollaDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Zico do?
ZICO is a coconut water beverage brand offering 100% coconut water sourced from Nam Hom and premium coconuts in Southeast Asia and Thailand, marketed as a natural hydration drink with no added sugar. The product is positioned to help replenish electrolytes during physical activity and daily life.
Who founded Zico?
Zico was founded by Mark Rampolla in 2020.
Who are Zico's investors?
Zico's investors include GroundForce Capital, RCV Frontline.
How much funding has Zico raised?
Zico has disclosed $29.4M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Zico headquartered?
Zico is headquartered in Seal Beach, US.