Abstract Ice

What Abstract Ice does

Abstract Ice, Inc. is a Petaluma, California-based private manufacturer of premium craft ice for beverages, founded as Abstract Ice and operating with an additional office in Portland, Oregon and 11-50 employees. The company produces crystal clear, slow-melting ice in multiple proprietary shapes (The Rock, Infinity Sphere, Tower, Orbs, Gems) and specialty formats (Etched Rock with custom logos/monograms, Floral Collection with suspended edible flowers) using a patented in-house engineered freezing technology that compresses production time from roughly three days to a few hours. Its operations are powered by 100% renewable energy through Sonoma Clean Power, with a focus on water and energy efficiency.

Abstract Ice generates revenue through four channels: (1) B2C retail via shelf placement in Hannafords, Wegmans, and Busch grocery stores across eight US states (California, Oregon, Boston, Detroit, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Maine) and online ordering through deliveredcold.com; (2) B2B wholesale to bars, restaurants, hotels, and event companies through a self-service portal launched in Q1 2024 and 120+ US distribution centers; (3) custom branded ice for enterprise foodservice clients, exemplified by United Airlines' 100 Years program and Ritz Carlton; and (4) custom event ice for weddings, corporate events, sports venues, and music venues. Pricing is structured as pay-as-you-go unit pricing on the B2B portal with rates available only to registered accounts; consumer and enterprise pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is anchored by its "Ice as a Canvas" brand positioning and a resident mixologist relationship with James Beard Award winner Charles Joly.

The business is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, investors, or parent entity. There are no public revenue figures, and operational history (founding date, prior capital raises) is not disclosed in the available material. Expansion to date has been executed through channel breadth (three grocery chains, 120+ distributors, enterprise branded accounts) and SKU breadth rather than through M&A or external capital events.

Name

Abstract Ice

Legal name

Abstract Ice, Inc.

Website

https://abstractice.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abstract Ice is a privately held Petaluma, California-based manufacturer of premium crystal-clear craft ice for bars, restaurants, hotels, events, and retail consumers, selling through grocery chains, 120+ US distributors, a B2B portal, and custom branded enterprise programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaluma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2C Retail Ice Sales: Direct sales of craft ice products to individual consumers through retail grocery stores (Hannafords, Wegmans, Busch) and online ordering via deliveredcold.com.
2. B2B Wholesale Ice Sales: Wholesale sales of craft ice products to bars, restaurants, hotels, and event companies through direct account relationships and 120+ distribution centers across the US.
3. Custom Branded Ice Products: Custom branded ice products with proprietary logos for corporate clients such as United Airlines and Ritz Carlton foodservice programs.
4. Custom Event Ice: Custom ice for special occasions and events including corporate events, weddings, sports venues, and music venues with custom etching and design services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Abstract Ice manufactures and sells crystal clear, slow-melting craft ice in multiple proprietary shapes (The Rock, Infinity Sphere, Orbs, Tower, Gems) and specialty collections (Floral Collection, Etched Rock) using patented freezing technology. Products are sold to individual consumers through grocery retail and online ordering, to bars, restaurants, and hotels through a B2B wholesale portal and 120+ distributors, and as custom-branded etched ice to corporate clients such as United Airlines and Ritz Carlton.

Product overview

Abstract Ice offers a portfolio of craft ice products, including core clear ice shapes (The Rock, Infinity Sphere, Orbs, Tower, Gems), specialty collections (Floral Collection with suspended edible flowers, Etched Rock with custom designs), and B2B wholesale offerings. Their products are crystal clear, slow-melting ice made from pure water, sold in various shapes and sizes. The company also provides custom ice services for events including corporate events, weddings, and branded ice for hospitality partners like United Airlines and Ritz Carlton. Ice is sold at retail locations and distributed to restaurants and bars nationwide through over 120 distribution centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Rock Crystal clear, slow-melting 2-inch cube designed for Old Fashioned or rocks glasses; 4 oz. cubes with 2" sides, sold in retail packs and 72-pack wholesale format.
• Infinity Sphere Large crystal clear sphere designed for rocks glasses; 6 oz. spheres with 2.75" diameter, sold in retail packs and 36-pack wholesale format.
• Orbs Crystal clear mini spheres for Collins glasses, Old Fashioned glasses, and spritz vessels; 144-pack wholesale format available.
• Tower Tall cube designed for Collins glass, highball, or tall tumbler; 4.5 oz. cubes, 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" x 5 1/4", sold in retail packs and 55-pack wholesale format.
• Gems Crystal clear gem-shaped ice pieces for elevated beverage presentation.
• Etched Rock Custom-etched version of The Rock with logos, monograms, or designs for bars, events, and special occasions; 4 oz. cubes with 2" sides.
• Floral Collection Medium crystal clear spheres with fresh, edible flowers suspended in the center; 1.5 oz. spheres with 1 3/4" diameter.
• Custom Branded Ice for Enterprise Foodservice Custom 2"x2" cubes of craft ice etched with proprietary client logos, sold in 72-pack format for foodservice; named programs include United Airlines 100 Years and Ritz Carlton.
• Custom Ice for Events Custom ice etching and design services for corporate events, weddings, sports venues, and music venues, with custom logos, monograms, and seasonal designs for small gatherings to massive crowds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Freeze time reduced from 3 days to hours using proprietary technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Airlines foodservice customer ordering custom branded craft ice products with proprietary United Airlines 100 Years logo etching. 2"x2" cube, 72 pack format for in-flight and airport lounge service.
• Ritz CarltonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRitz Carlton foodservice customer ordering custom branded craft ice products with proprietary Ritz Carlton logo etching. 2"x2" cube, 72 pack format for hotel bars and restaurants.
• HannafordscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail grocery partner distributing Abstract Ice products to consumers in stores across California, Oregon, Boston, Detroit, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Maine.
• WegmanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail grocery partner distributing Abstract Ice products to consumers in stores across California, Oregon, Boston, Detroit, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Maine.
• BuschcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail grocery partner distributing Abstract Ice products to consumers in stores across California, Oregon, Boston, Detroit, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Maine.
• Charles JolyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident mixologist and global bartending champion, James Beard Award-winning beverage designer, and craft cocktail movement leader. Helps reimagine the entire drink experience and push boundaries of what's possible with craft ice.
• Sonoma Clean PowerminorOthersEnergy provider supplying 100% renewable and locally produced power for Abstract Ice's manufacturing facility, supporting their sustainability commitments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reddy Ice: North America's largest manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice products, supplying foodservice, retail, and industrial customers. Competes with Abstract Ice for shelf/fridge space and on-premise accounts, but at mass-market commodity price points and scale.
• Arctic Glacier Group: Major North American packaged ice manufacturer serving retail and foodservice customers. Competes for the same on-premise foodservice accounts as Abstract Ice, but at conventional-ice commodity price points and footprint.
• Home City Ice: Large US packaged ice and dry-ice supplier serving grocers, convenience stores, and foodservice operators. A direct competitor for retail shelf listings in the same packaged-ice channel where Abstract Ice's Hannafords/Wegmans/Busch SKUs live.
• Hoshizaki America: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration equipment widely used by bars, restaurants, and hotels. Competes indirectly with Abstract Ice by enabling on-premise clear-ice production as an alternative to outsourcing premium ice.
• Scotsman Ice Systems: Manufacturer of commercial ice machines and dispensers for foodservice and hospitality. Competes with Abstract Ice by supplying bars and hotels with in-house equipment for producing gourmet and clear ice, substituting for outsourced craft ice.
• Ice-O-Matic: US-based commercial ice machine manufacturer producing cube, flake, nugget, and gourmet ice systems. Competes with Abstract Ice by enabling bars and restaurants to produce larger-format clear ice on premises rather than sourcing it.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 →

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