RISE Brewing Co.

Name

RISE Brewing Co.

Legal name

RISE Beverages LLC

Website

https://risebrewingco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ready-to-Drink Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

RTD Coffee Production (Non-Dairy/Non-Alcoholic) (AFAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

RTD Iced Tea Production (AFAFABAD), Coffee & Tea Beverage Co-Packing (RTD Coffee/Tea, Cold Brew) (AFAFAIAD), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Nitro cold brew coffee
• Ready-to-drink coffee
• Oat milk lattes
• Office coffee service
• Bag-in-box cold brew

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Products sold directly through risebrewingco.com website with subscription model offering 10% recurring discounts. Includes home delivery of canned nitro cold brew, oat milk lattes, and bag-in-box cold brew.
2. Retail/Grocery Distribution: Products sold through national and regional grocery retailers including Whole Foods, Kroger, Safeway, Albertsons, Publix, Wegmans, and specialty retailers. Sold in over 20,000 retail doors.
3. Office Coffee Service & Wholesale: B2B sales of nitro cold brew kegs, BROOD countertop machines, bag-in-box systems, and canned products to offices and wholesale partners. Includes complimentary tastings and bulk discounts.
4. Amazon Marketplace: Products available for purchase on Amazon with 12-pack options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

RISE Brewing Co. brews and sells organic nitro cold brew coffee in multiple formats including ready-to-drink cans, 20L disposable kegs, bag-in-box systems, and a BROOD countertop dispensing machine. The company also produces dairy-free oat milk lattes in flavors such as Black, Classic Oat, Vanilla, Mocha, and Salted Caramel, distributed nationally through grocery retail, direct-to-consumer e-commerce with subscription, and B2B office coffee programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New 11oz Black Cold Brew Unsweetened 100% coffee nitro cold brew in 11oz cans, sold in 12-packs for $32.99. High caffeine, ready-to-drink format for retail and office consumption.
• New 11oz Vanilla Cold Brew Dairy-free vanilla oat milk latte nitro cold brew in 11oz cans, sold in 12-packs for $32.99. Smooth and coffee-forward with Madagascar vanilla.
• Oat Milk Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Latte (7oz) Organic oat milk mocha nitro cold brew latte in 7oz cans, sold in 12-packs (regular $39.99, sale $29.89). 80mg caffeine per serving, dairy-free.
• Salted Caramel Nitro Cold Brew Latte (7oz) Award-winning salted caramel nitro cold brew with organic oat milk in 7oz cans, sold in 12-packs (regular $39.99, sale $29.89). 90mg caffeine per serving.
• Bag-in-Box Cold Brew (3 Gallon) Shelf-stable 3-gallon Bag-in-Box cold brew sold at $87.46, available as Ready-To-Drink or Concentrate. Designed to pair with the BROOD countertop machine for on-tap nitro cold brew.
• BROOD Countertop Nitro Cold Brew Machine Countertop coffee dispensing machine that pours regular and nitrogen-infused cold brew on tap with the tilt of a handle, designed for office and home use alongside RISE Bag-in-Box products.
• Nitro Cold Brew Kegs (Office/Wholesale) 20L disposable nitro cold brew kegs sold to corporate offices and wholesale partners for on-tap nitro cold brew service, with complimentary tastings and bulk discounts available.
• RISE Cold Brew Subscription Recurring direct-to-consumer subscription delivering nitro cold brew cans and oat milk lattes on a monthly cadence with 10% off all orders and free shipping over $65.
• Barista Blend Oat Milk Organic oat milk made from four simple ingredients (Organic Oats, Sunflower, Water, Sea Salt), engineered to foam for at-home barista use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded to over 20,000 retail doors nationwide by 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BROODcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 October 2021BROOD manufactures countertop coffee dispensing machines that RISE uses for office coffee service. RISE Cold Brew BROOD Machines pour regular and nitrogen-infused cold brew on tap with the tilt of a handle.
• FOX SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRISE Brewing Co. partnered with FOX Sports for the 'Fuel Your Superfan Sweepstakes' campaign tied to college football. The promotion encouraged fans to submit videos of their game day morning prep routines, with weekly prizes and a grand prize of a year's supply of RISE coffee plus tickets to a FOX Big Noon Game.
• Whole Foods MarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor national grocery retailer partner offering RISE products in stores across the US. Also available at international Whole Foods locations in Canada.
• KrogercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor grocery retailer chain partner with widespread national presence for RISE product distribution.
• SafewaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational grocery chain partner for retail distribution of RISE nitro cold brew products.
• PublixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional grocery chain in the southeastern US stocking RISE products.
• WegmanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional grocery retailer in the northeastern US known for premium product selection, carrying RISE products.
• AlbertsonscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor grocery retailer chain partner for nationwide RISE product distribution.
• MeijercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidwestern regional retailer partner stocking RISE nitro cold brew products.
• ErewhonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium specialty grocery retailer in Southern California known for health-focused products, carrying RISE.
• Gelson'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern California specialty grocery chain known for premium and organic products, retail partner for RISE.
• Market of ChoiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional specialty grocery retailer in Oregon carrying RISE products.
• Colonie RestaurantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrooklyn restaurant where RISE launched their first commercial partnership in 2015, marking the beginning of their business after door-to-door sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Direct nitro cold-brew draft and canned competitor with overlapping B2B office and retail channels; both brands sell keg-based nitro to enterprises and cans to grocery.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Pioneer in canned nitro cold brew, owned by Peet's; competes head-to-head in the same premium grocery and office channels that RISE serves.
• Chameleon Cold-Brew: Organic, plant-based RTD cold brew brand with nationwide grocery distribution; directly comparable product positioning, retail channel, and oat-milk SKU set.
• High Brew Coffee: RTD cold brew competitor distributed in major U.S. grocery and convenience; closely comparable in size, packaging format, and target health-conscious consumer.
• Wandering Bear Coffee: Cold brew brand focused on bag-in-box and nitro on tap for offices and homes; competes in both the B2B keg and DTC channels that RISE targets.
• Califia Farms: Plant-based RTD coffee and oat milk brand with strong grocery presence; directly competes in oat-milk lattes and bottled/canned coffee adjacencies to RISE.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Premium specialty coffee brand owned by Nestle with RTD canned coffee and food-service distribution; broader portfolio but overlapping premium RTD and foodservice customer base.
• Starbucks (RTD / North American Coffee Partnership): Largest U.S. RTD coffee player via bottled Frappuccino, bottled Cold Brew, and licensed partnerships; competes for the same grocery shelf space and consumer occasions.
• Peet's Coffee (Stumptown parent): Owns Stumptown and operates a large RTD and office coffee business; broad incumbent in the same category with greater capital and channel power.

Emerging players

• Woke Cold Brew: Smaller RTD cold brew brand often cited alongside RISE in market reports; partial overlap in canned cold brew format and retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/risebrewingco
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@risebrewingco
• Facebookfacebook.com/risebrewingco
• Instagraminstagram.com/risebrewingco
• TikToktiktok.com/@risebrewingco?lang=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about RISE Brewing Co.