Nixie Sparkling Water

What Nixie Sparkling Water does

Nixie Sparkling Water (legal entity: Nixie Beverage Company) is a U.S. better-for-you beverage brand founded in 2019 by Nicole Bernard Dawes, the entrepreneur who previously built organic snacks brand Late July (acquired by Campbell's in 2018). The company produces zero-sugar, zero-calorie flavored sparkling water and zero-sugar soda in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans with non-BPA liners. Products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and sweetened only with organic stevia leaf extract — the company explicitly excludes aspartame, erythritol, xylitol, and acesulfame potassium (Ace K). The portfolio spans 15+ SKUs across two categories: sparkling water (e.g., Lime Ginger, Strawberry Hibiscus, Blackberry Raspberry, Watermelon Mint, Grapefruit, Peach Black Tea) and zero-sugar soda (Classic Cola, Cream Soda, Strawberry Cream, Cherry Cola, Root Beer, Ginger Ale).

The company's core technical differentiator is a reverse osmosis water filtration process that removes PFAS ("forever chemicals"), fluoride, sodium, and heavy metals from source water — positioning Nixie against the growing consumer concern over tap-water contamination in packaged beverages. The brand narrative is built on three consumer pain points: (1) sugar and artificial sweetener avoidance, (2) concern over PFAS and other contaminants, and (3) plastic-bottle waste.

Nixie operates a multi-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its Shopify storefront (drinknixie.com, free shipping over $50), online marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart), and physical retail through 11,000+ grocery doors across all 50 states — spanning natural channel (Whole Foods, Sprouts, Natural Grocers), conventional grocery (Albertsons/Safeway, Kroger, Publix, Stop & Shop, Giant, Meijer), and a direct-store delivery (DSD) network built with regional distributors Big Geyser (NYC Metro) and ODOM Corporation (Pacific Northwest). Pricing is uniform at $34.99 per 12- or 24-pack. Target segments are health-conscious consumers, clean-label seekers, and parents/families. The company is privately held, Delaware-incorporated with a California principal office, has raised roughly $35 million cumulatively ($8M in 2022, ~$27M in 2025), and operates with 11–50 employees.

Name

Nixie Sparkling Water

Legal name

Nixie Beverage Company

Website

https://drinknixie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nixie Sparkling Water produces USDA Organic, zero-sugar sparkling water and soda in recyclable aluminum cans, selling through DTC e-commerce, 11,000+ grocery retailers across all 50 states, and online marketplaces to health-conscious consumers seeking clean-label beverage alternatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverages

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flavored/Enhanced Bottled Water Production (Essenced, Vitamin, Electrolyte) (AFAFACAF), Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced) (CRADAHAC)

Keywords

• Organic sparkling water
• Zero sugar soda
• Organic beverages
• Clean label drinks
• Aluminum can beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Larkspur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Direct online sales through the company's Shopify-powered e-commerce website at drinknixie.com, offering products directly to consumers with free shipping on orders over $50.
2. Retail Sales: Products sold through major retail chains including Whole Foods, Albertsons/Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger, Publix, Natural Grocers, Meijer, Stop & Shop, and The Giant Company.
3. Marketplace Sales: Products sold through online marketplaces including Amazon and Walmart.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nixie Sparkling Water produces and sells USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified sparkling water and zero-sugar soda beverages in a range of flavors. Products are sweetened with organic stevia leaf extract, contain zero sugar and zero calories, use reverse osmosis-purified water to remove PFAS, fluoride, sodium, and heavy metals, and are packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans with non-BPA liners. The portfolio includes flavors such as Lime Ginger, Black Cherry Lime, Strawberry Hibiscus, Watermelon Mint, Peach Black Tea, Pomegranate Green Tea, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit Tangerine, Blackberry Raspberry, and a zero-sugar soda line including Classic Cola, Cream Soda, Root Beer, Ginger Ale, Strawberry Cream, and Cherry Cola.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lime Ginger Sparkling Water Organic sparkling water in Lime Ginger flavor, sold as 24-pack for $34.99, sweetened with organic stevia, zero sugar and zero calories.
• Black Cherry Lime Sparkling Water Organic Black Cherry Lime sparkling water sold in 24-pack format for $34.99.
• Strawberry Hibiscus Sparkling Water Organic Strawberry Hibiscus sparkling water sold in 24-pack format for $34.99.
• Watermelon Mint Sparkling Water Organic Watermelon Mint sparkling water sold in 24-pack format for $34.99.
• Peach Black Tea Sparkling Water Organic Peach Black Tea sparkling water sold in 24-pack format for $34.99.
• Pomegranate Green Tea Sparkling Water Organic Pomegranate Green Tea flavored sparkling water sold by Nixie.
• Grapefruit Tangerine Sparkling Water Organic Grapefruit Tangerine sparkling water sold by Nixie.
• Blackberry Raspberry Sparkling Water Organic Blackberry Raspberry sparkling water sold by Nixie.
• Grapefruit Sparkling Water Organic Grapefruit sparkling water sold by Nixie.
• Lime Sparkling Water Organic Lime sparkling water sold by Nixie.
• Lemon Sparkling Water Organic Lemon sparkling water sold by Nixie.
• Classic Cola Zero Sugar Soda Organic zero-sugar Classic Cola sold by Nixie, available in grocery retail and on Amazon and Walmart.
• Cream Soda Zero Sugar Soda Organic zero-sugar Cream Soda sold by Nixie in 12-pack format.
• Root Beer Zero Sugar Soda Organic zero-sugar Root Beer soda sold by Nixie.
• Ginger Ale Zero Sugar Soda Organic zero-sugar Ginger Ale sold by Nixie in 12-pack format at $34.99.
• Cherry Cola Zero Sugar Soda Zero-sugar organic Cherry Cola launched as a new Nixie flavor, expanding the brand into the zero-sugar soda category in four-pack format.
• Strawberry Cream Zero Sugar Soda Zero-sugar organic Strawberry Cream soda launched by Nixie as part of its four-pack format expansion into the zero-sugar soda category.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 11,000 major grocery retailers nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Big GeysercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2026Regional distributor for the New York City Metropolitan Area. Big Geyser supports Nixie's direct-store delivery network as a key distribution partner in one of the largest metropolitan markets in the US.
• ODOM CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2026Regional distributor for the Pacific Northwest region. ODOM Corporation supports Nixie's distribution expansion in the Pacific Northwest as part of their direct-store delivery network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olipop: Olipop produces better-for-you, low-sugar functional sodas using prebiotics and plant fiber, sold across Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, and Target. Closely comparable to Nixie's zero-sugar organic soda line on positioning, channel mix, and target consumer (health-conscious soda switchers).
• Poppi: Poppi makes prebiotic, low-sugar fruit-flavored sodas distributed nationally in Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Walmart. Comparable to Nixie on better-for-you soda positioning, mass retail expansion strategy, and founder-led brand narrative.
• Spindrift: Spindrift produces sparkling water flavored with real fruit and no concentrates, sold in mainstream grocery and natural channels. Most directly comparable to Nixie's flavored sparkling water line on clean-label positioning, similar price point, and overlapping retail distribution.
• LaCroix: LaCroix is the original mass-market flavored sparkling water brand from National Beverage Corp, with deep distribution across grocery, club, and mass channels. Comparable to Nixie on flavored sparkling water SKU structure and channel strategy, but at a much lower price point.
• Liquid Death: Liquid Death sells canned still and sparkling water (and iced teas) in an edgy, sustainability-forward aluminum-only format, with distribution in Whole Foods, Sprouts, and mainstream grocery. Comparable to Nixie on aluminum-can sustainability story, beverage category overlap, and lifestyle-brand marketing approach.
• Culture Pop Soda: Culture Pop Soda produces organic, probiotic-fermented sodas with real fruit, sold in Whole Foods, Sprouts, and natural channels. Comparable to Nixie's zero-sugar organic soda line on ingredient quality, certifications, and target health-conscious consumer.

Broad incumbents

• AHA Sparkling Water: AHA is Coca-Cola's flavored sparkling water brand with bold flavor combinations and major marketing support. Comparable to Nixie on flavored sparkling water category and grocery channel presence, but backed by Coca-Cola's distribution and trade-spend muscle.
• Bubly: Bubly is PepsiCo's flagship flavored sparkling water brand with nationwide mass-market distribution. Comparable to Nixie on flavored sparkling water category and retail channel footprint, though competing primarily on price and brand recognition.
• Perrier: Perrier is the global category-defining sparkling water brand owned by Nestlé Waters. Comparable to Nixie on carbonated water category and premium positioning, though with vastly larger scale and international distribution.

Emerging players

• Hal's New York Seltzer: Hal's is an emerging better-for-you seltzer and soda brand in modern retail. Comparable to Nixie on flavored sparkling water/seltzer category overlap and natural-channel positioning, though smaller in scale and assortment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/drinknixie
• TikToktiktok.com/@drinknixie
• Xx.com/drinknixie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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