Nevis Brands

What Nevis Brands does

Nevis Brands Inc is a Seattle-based, publicly traded cannabis beverage company operating a multi-brand portfolio of THC and functional beverages across U.S. regulated cannabis markets and nationwide hemp-derived channels. Its core brands include Major™ (a 100mg fast-acting THC beverage and Washington State's #1 THC beverage since its March 2019 launch), Happy Apple™ (low-dose THC and THC+CBC formulations), OOMRA (a functional hemp-derived beverage brand), and the Washington-exclusive sub-brands Vertus™ and Velvet Swing™. The products are built on SōRSE proprietary water-soluble emulsion technology, which enables an average onset time of 8-15 minutes and aims to address the slow onset and inconsistent dosing issues associated with traditional cannabis edibles.

The company monetizes through consumer product sales via two parallel distribution channels: licensed distributors and authorized dispensaries in state-regulated cannabis markets (Washington, Mississippi, Oregon, Colorado, New Jersey, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona, Ohio, with California stated as coming soon), and direct-to-consumer e-commerce through drinkoomra.com, nevishemp.com, and drinkhappyapple.com for hemp-derived THC products sold nationwide. It is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange (CSE: NEVI) and the US OTC Exchange (NEVIF), and is led by CEO John Kueber and VP Chris Deco with a 1-10 employee base.

Nevis relies heavily on its proprietary SōRSE technology and its Washington State market leadership for differentiation, while pursuing geographic expansion into additional regulated states (e.g., Illinois in 2025) and hemp-derived product lines (OOMRA, Happy Apple hemp SKUs) to grow distribution scale. A 2025 distribution agreement with Z-T Distribution Inc for Happy Apple hemp-derived beverages further indicates a push to broaden retail availability. The business model is fundamentally consumer goods rather than technology- or AI-driven, with growth contingent on regulatory access, distribution wins, and brand pull across increasingly fragmented state-level cannabis markets.

Name

Nevis Brands

Legal name

Nevis Brands Inc

Website

https://nevisbrands.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nevis Brands Inc is a Seattle-based, publicly traded company that develops and distributes multi-brand cannabis and hemp-derived THC beverages—including Major, Happy Apple, and OOMRA—across U.S. regulated cannabis states and nationwide e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Beverages

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Alcohol, Tobacco & Cannabis Inventory-led Online Retailers (CRAFADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hemp-Derived Delta-8/Delta-9/THC-A Specialty Retail (Where Legal) (CRANAHAD)

Keywords

• Cannabis beverages
• THC infused drinks
• Hemp functional beverages
• Water soluble cannabis emulsion
• Regulated cannabis products

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Beverage Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling cannabis beverage products including Major, Happy Apple, Vertus, and Velvet Swing through regulated dispensaries and licensed distributors in state-by-state regulated cannabis markets.
2. Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Sales: Revenue from hemp-derived THC beverages sold nationwide through e-commerce platforms including drinkoomra.com and nevishemp.com.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nevis Brands develops, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of cannabis-infused and hemp-derived THC beverages under brands including Major, Happy Apple, OOMRA, Vertus, and Velvet Swing. Products are sold through licensed dispensaries in regulated U.S. cannabis markets and via direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms for hemp-derived THC beverages sold nationwide.

Product overview

Nevis Brands is a multi-brand cannabis and functional beverage company operating as a platform of distinct product lines. The portfolio includes Major (high-dose THC beverages in small formats), Happy Apple (low-dose and standard THC beverages), OOMRA (functional Hemp D9 beverages), and sub-brands Vertus and Velvet Swing (Washington State-specific offerings). The products are distributed through regulated cannabis markets (Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ohio) and nationwide via hemp-derived THC channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Major™: 100mg fast-acting THC beverage powered by SōRSE technology. Launched March 2019, Washington State's #1 THC beverage. Available in 2oz (100mg THC) and 6.7oz formats with flavors including Blackberry Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Blueberry, Apple Peach, Sugar Free Lemonade, Mojo-Rita, and Sugar Free Gingerade.
• Happy Apple™
• Vertus™
• Velvet Swing™
• OOMRA

Products and services

• Major™ Cannabis beverage brand delivering 100mg of fast-acting THC in 2oz and 6.7oz formats, powered by SōRSE water-soluble emulsion technology with 8-15 minute onset time. Available in flavors including Blackberry Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Blueberry, Apple Peach, Sugar Free Lemonade, Mojo-Rita, and Sugar Free Gingerade, with specialty THC/CBN/CBD blends for sleep and relief. Targeted at adult cannabis consumers in regulated U.S. markets.
• Happy Apple™ Low-dose all-natural cannabis beverage available in 5mg Hemp-Derived THC, 100mg THC, and 10mg THC+CBC formulations. Marketed as a relaxing beverage with no artificial colors or flavors, designed for social occasions and unwinding. Distributed via hemp channels nationwide and through licensed dispensaries in regulated markets.
• OOMRA Functional beverage brand offering Hemp D9 products, sold nationwide through the brand's e-commerce platform drinkoomra.com and nevishemp.com.
• Vertus™ Sparkling cider cannabis beverage positioned as an alternative to Prosecco or Champagne, containing 100mg THC. Available only in Washington State through licensed dispensaries.
• Velvet Swing™ Cannabis beverage containing 33mg CBD and 100mg THC. Available only in Washington State through licensed dispensaries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average onset time of 8-15 minutes using SōRSE technology
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 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

One partnership is on record.

• Z-T Distribution InccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Strategic distribution agreement for Happy Apple hemp-derived THC beverages. Z-T Distribution Inc serves as a key distributor enabling expanded retail availability of Happy Apple products in the hemp marketplace.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Keef Brands: Keef Brands is one of the original cannabis-infused beverage companies, producing a range of THC-infused sodas and sparkling waters for regulated U.S. cannabis markets. Directly comparable to Nevis as a multi-state cannabis beverage brand with dispensary distribution.
• Houseplant: Houseplant (co-founded by Seth Rogen) is a lifestyle cannabis brand with a focus on cannabis-infused beverages and pre-rolls sold in regulated North American markets. Comparable as a premium-positioned cannabis beverage brand targeting adult social-use occasions.
• Tinley Beverage Company: Tinley Beverage Company develops and distributes cannabis-infused beverages including sparkling waters and cocktail-inspired drinks in regulated U.S. and Canadian markets. Closely comparable product portfolio and distribution approach to Nevis.
• Coda Signature: Coda Signature produces premium cannabis-infused products including beverages, chocolate, and topicals for the Colorado and broader US regulated cannabis market. Comparable as a multi-product cannabis CPG brand with beverage as a category line.
• Sproutly Canada: Sproutly Canada developed a proprietary water-soluble cannabis ingredient technology (Appellation) for beverage applications, directly analogous to Nevis's SōRSE platform. Comparable as a technology-driven cannabis beverage ingredient supplier.

Broad incumbents

• Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops: Lagunitas Hi-Fi Hops is a non-alcoholic, THC-infused sparkling beverage launched by Lagunitas Brewing Company (a Heineken subsidiary). Comparable as a cannabis beverage product but backed by a major incumbent beverage company with significantly larger resources.
• Canopy Growth Corporation: Canopy Growth is one of the largest publicly-traded cannabis companies globally, with a portfolio that includes Tweed and Quatreau cannabis beverages in Canada. Comparable as a multi-product cannabis operator with beverage as a category, though at vastly larger scale.
• Tilray Brands: Tilray Brands is a major global cannabis and CPG company (including SweetWater Brewing and Hi-Ball Energy) that has expanded into cannabis-infused beverages through brands like Canaca. Comparable as a broad incumbent with beverage portfolio.
• 4Front Ventures: 4Front Ventures is a multi-state cannabis operator with manufacturing, cultivation, and retail operations including branded cannabis products. Comparable as a multi-state cannabis CPG operator, though broader than beverages alone.
• Curaleaf Holdings: Curaleaf is one of the largest US multi-state cannabis operators with dispensary, cultivation, and branded product operations including Select and Grassroots brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent multi-state cannabis company with brand portfolio including beverages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nevisbrands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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