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MadVapes
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MadVapes
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madvapes.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2009
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MadVapes is a privately held vape retailer and distributor headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, founded in 2009 by Mark Hoogendoorn. The company sells vaping products and accessories and operates from a 10,000 sq ft warehouse, having scaled over time from a home office to a garage, then to a rented warehouse, before moving into its current facility. Its served market is concentrated in North Carolina, and it appears to function as both a retailer and a distributor of vape hardware and consumables.

In 2015, MadVapes acquired ElectraVapor (undisclosed terms) on the same date that a transaction with Panorama Point Partners was logged, suggesting some form of financing or strategic alignment around the deal. The company's most prominent public-facing event in the available data is a 2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the 'sealed container' defense in a product liability matter involving a lithium-ion battery defect, shielding MadVapes from liability when a customer suffered burns from a battery malfunction. With 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding history beyond the 2015 transaction, no online presence beyond a basic website (madvapes.com), and no disclosed technology stack, the business is positioned as a small, founder-led regional operator rather than a technology-enabled retail platform.

The data quality is limited: no revenue, no named customers, no partnerships, no management depth beyond the founder, no marketing or distribution channel information specific to MadVapes (the Kure CBD & Vape content in the source set refers to a different entity), and no product-level detail. The company should be evaluated as a small regional retail/distribution operator with a single observed M&A transaction and one notable legal precedent that limits distributor liability for latent battery defects.

Short descriptiontext

MadVapes is a privately held vape retailer and distributor founded in 2009 and based in Mooresville, North Carolina, operating from a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and serving the regional North Carolina market.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
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HeadquartersMooresville, United States
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Mooresville
HQ countrystring
United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
vape retail, e-cigarette products, vape distribution, e-liquid supplies, vape hardware
Industry3 codes
1Dedicated Vape & E-Cigarette Shops (Specialty Retail)
CodeCRANAEAAPrimaryYes
2Vape Wholesale Cash & Carry / Trade Retail
CodeCRANAEAFPrimaryNo
3E-Liquid & Nicotine Salt Retail
CodeCRANAEAHPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers459991
  • Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers42494
SIC code1 code
  • Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods5090
Product category
Vape Retail and Distribution
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

MadVapes is a vape retailer and distributor based in Mooresville, North Carolina, operating out of a 10,000 square-foot warehouse. It sells vaping hardware (mods, pod systems, disposables) and consumables (e-liquids, related vape supplies) to end consumers, and distributes vape products at wholesale to retailers across North Carolina.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1Vape hardware and devices
Scale indicator1 record

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move4 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight2 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1VaporFi
TypeDirect peer
Description

Online-direct vape retailer and e-liquid brand selling devices, e-liquids, and accessories to adult consumers. Directly comparable to MadVapes on product mix (mods, e-liquid, hardware) and customer base.

2Element Vape
TypeDirect peer
Description

Large online vape and e-cigarette retailer offering disposables, mods, pods, and e-liquids with a national DTC footprint. Comparable to MadVapes as a specialty vape retailer/distributor competing on assortment and price.

3Direct Vapor
TypeDirect peer
Description

Online vape retailer selling mods, e-liquids, and accessories with national shipping. Operates in the same specialty vape retail category as MadVapes.

4MyVaporStore
TypeDirect peer
Description

Specialty online vape retailer carrying mods, tanks, e-liquids, and starter kits. Direct competitor in the vape retail category with a comparable product set to MadVapes.

5Kure CBD & Vape
TypeRegional player
Description

Multi-location vape and hemp retailer headquartered near MadVapes in Mooresville, NC, offering e-liquids, devices, disposables, and hemp-derived THC. Highly comparable regional peer with similar product mix and same home geography.

6Halo Cigs
TypeDirect peer
Description

Vape retailer and e-liquid brand selling mods, e-liquids, and starter kits online. Comparable to MadVapes on retail/wholesale model and product portfolio.

7Mig Vapor
TypeDirect peer
Description

Online specialty vape retailer offering mods, e-liquids, and accessories to adult consumers. Overlaps with MadVapes on core vape retail category.

8McLane Company
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the largest U.S. wholesale distributors to convenience stores, carrying tobacco, nicotine, and related categories. Comparable to MadVapes' wholesale/distribution arm but at vastly larger scale and broader assortment.

9Eby-Brown
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major convenience-store wholesaler distributing tobacco, nicotine, and related products nationwide. Comparable to MadVapes' B2B distribution function within the same downstream retail channels.

10NJOY
TypeEmerging player
Description

Independent vape hardware and e-liquid brand with national retail distribution. Adjacent player with overlap in vape devices/nicotine products that compete for the same adult consumer wallet as MadVapes.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat2 records

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Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A1 record

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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MadVapes

Vape Retail and Distributionmadvapes.com

MadVapes is a privately held vape retailer and distributor founded in 2009 and based in Mooresville, North Carolina, operating from a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and serving the regional North Carolina market.

What MadVapes does

MadVapes is a privately held vape retailer and distributor headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, founded in 2009 by Mark Hoogendoorn. The company sells vaping products and accessories and operates from a 10,000 sq ft warehouse, having scaled over time from a home office to a garage, then to a rented warehouse, before moving into its current facility. Its served market is concentrated in North Carolina, and it appears to function as both a retailer and a distributor of vape hardware and consumables.

In 2015, MadVapes acquired ElectraVapor (undisclosed terms) on the same date that a transaction with Panorama Point Partners was logged, suggesting some form of financing or strategic alignment around the deal. The company's most prominent public-facing event in the available data is a 2026 North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the 'sealed container' defense in a product liability matter involving a lithium-ion battery defect, shielding MadVapes from liability when a customer suffered burns from a battery malfunction. With 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding history beyond the 2015 transaction, no online presence beyond a basic website (madvapes.com), and no disclosed technology stack, the business is positioned as a small, founder-led regional operator rather than a technology-enabled retail platform.

The data quality is limited: no revenue, no named customers, no partnerships, no management depth beyond the founder, no marketing or distribution channel information specific to MadVapes (the Kure CBD & Vape content in the source set refers to a different entity), and no product-level detail. The company should be evaluated as a small regional retail/distribution operator with a single observed M&A transaction and one notable legal precedent that limits distributor liability for latent battery defects.

MadVapes firmographics

Firmographics
Name
MadVapes
Legal name
MadVapes
Website
https://madvapes.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2009
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
MadVapes is a privately held vape retailer and distributor founded in 2009 and based in Mooresville, North Carolina, operating from a 10,000 sq ft warehouse and serving the regional North Carolina market.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

MadVapes industry classification

Industry
Product category
Vape Retail and Distribution
NAICS
Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991), Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers (42494)
SIC
Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)
akta.pro primary industry
Dedicated Vape & E-Cigarette Shops (Specialty Retail) (CRANAEAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Vape Wholesale Cash & Carry / Trade Retail (CRANAEAF), E-Liquid & Nicotine Salt Retail (CRANAEAH)

Keywords

  • Vape retail
  • E-cigarette products
  • Vape distribution
  • E-liquid supplies
  • Vape hardware

Where MadVapes is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mooresville
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

MadVapes business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

MadVapes product offering

Product offering

Core offering

MadVapes is a vape retailer and distributor based in Mooresville, North Carolina, operating out of a 10,000 square-foot warehouse. It sells vaping hardware (mods, pod systems, disposables) and consumables (e-liquids, related vape supplies) to end consumers, and distributes vape products at wholesale to retailers across North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Vape hardware and devices

Companies that use MadVapes

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles2 records

MadVapes technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

MadVapes partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

MadVapes competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • VaporFi: Online-direct vape retailer and e-liquid brand selling devices, e-liquids, and accessories to adult consumers. Directly comparable to MadVapes on product mix (mods, e-liquid, hardware) and customer base.
  • Element Vape: Large online vape and e-cigarette retailer offering disposables, mods, pods, and e-liquids with a national DTC footprint. Comparable to MadVapes as a specialty vape retailer/distributor competing on assortment and price.
  • Direct Vapor: Online vape retailer selling mods, e-liquids, and accessories with national shipping. Operates in the same specialty vape retail category as MadVapes.
  • MyVaporStore: Specialty online vape retailer carrying mods, tanks, e-liquids, and starter kits. Direct competitor in the vape retail category with a comparable product set to MadVapes.
  • Halo Cigs: Vape retailer and e-liquid brand selling mods, e-liquids, and starter kits online. Comparable to MadVapes on retail/wholesale model and product portfolio.
  • Mig Vapor: Online specialty vape retailer offering mods, e-liquids, and accessories to adult consumers. Overlaps with MadVapes on core vape retail category.

Regional players

  • Kure CBD & Vape: Multi-location vape and hemp retailer headquartered near MadVapes in Mooresville, NC, offering e-liquids, devices, disposables, and hemp-derived THC. Highly comparable regional peer with similar product mix and same home geography.

Broad incumbents

  • McLane Company: One of the largest U.S. wholesale distributors to convenience stores, carrying tobacco, nicotine, and related categories. Comparable to MadVapes' wholesale/distribution arm but at vastly larger scale and broader assortment.
  • Eby-Brown: Major convenience-store wholesaler distributing tobacco, nicotine, and related products nationwide. Comparable to MadVapes' B2B distribution function within the same downstream retail channels.

Emerging players

  • NJOY: Independent vape hardware and e-liquid brand with national retail distribution. Adjacent player with overlap in vape devices/nicotine products that compete for the same adult consumer wallet as MadVapes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

MadVapes social profiles

Digital presence

MadVapes financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

MadVapes leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

MadVapes funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

MadVapes M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about MadVapes

What does MadVapes do?

MadVapes is a vape retailer and distributor based in Mooresville, North Carolina, operating out of a 10,000 square-foot warehouse. It sells vaping hardware (mods, pod systems, disposables) and consumables (e-liquids, related vape supplies) to end consumers, and distributes vape products at wholesale to retailers across North Carolina.

Is MadVapes a public or private company?

MadVapes is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was MadVapes founded?

MadVapes was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is MadVapes based?

MadVapes is headquartered in Mooresville, United States, in the North America region.

Who are MadVapes's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are VaporFi, Element Vape, Direct Vapor, MyVaporStore, Halo Cigs and Mig Vapor. Kure CBD & Vape is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are McLane Company and Eby-Brown. NJOY is listed as an emerging player.

Does MadVapes have an API?

No public API is recorded for MadVapes.

What industry is MadVapes in?

MadVapes's product category is Vape Retail and Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAEAA, Dedicated Vape & E-Cigarette Shops (Specialty Retail), with a secondary code of CRANAEAF, Vape Wholesale Cash & Carry / Trade Retail. Its NAICS code is 459991 and its SIC code is 5090.

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JD SupraNorth Carolina Court Affirms Sealed Container Defense in Vape Battery Malfunction CaseThe North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the "sealed container" defense in Weaver v. AMV Holdings LLC, ruling in favor of vape retailer MadVapes and distributor Medusa Distribution after a customer's lithium-ion battery malfunction caused burns. The court found that the internal manufacturing defect was latent and undetectable through reasonable inspection, shielding non-manufacturing sellers from liability under North Carolina's Products Liability Act. The plaintiff failed to prove an exception to the defense, as evidence of overseas manufacturing did not sufficiently establish that the manufacturer was outside North Carolina jurisdiction or insolvent.PR NewswireMadvapes Now Open In AugustaMadvapes, a Mooresville, North Carolina-based retailer of electronic cigarettes and e-liquids, opened a new full-service location in Augusta, Georgia on May 6, 2017, marking its fourth store overall. The Augusta store, located at 4107 Madeline Drive near Fort Gordon Army base, features a signature juice bar with 125 flavor extracts for customized e-liquid blends. The company has more than doubled its store locations since early 2015 and operates franchise locations across nine U.S. states, Germany, and Ireland.PR NewswireMadvapes Opens Flagship Store In Statesville, NCMadvapes has opened a new flagship store in Statesville, North Carolina, which had record-breaking sales during its opening weekend. This expansion marks a doubling of Madvapes store locations since early 2015, positioning the company with one of the largest retail footprints in the electronic cigarette industry.PR NewswireMadvapes Tours WashingtonMadvapes executives and specialists traveled to Washington DC in early January 2017 to meet with the FDA and members of Congress regarding FDA Deeming Regulations affecting the vaping industry. In preparation, the company submitted over 1,000 pages of documentation seeking clarity on rulings, guidelines, testing procedures, and proposed solutions for streamlined data collection and collaboration. The company discussed the economic impact of vaping, tax revenue generation, and the potential effects of federal regulations on the industry with legislators representing districts where Madvapes operates.PR NewswireMadvapes Registers Products With Europe TPD!Madvapes, a Mooresville, N.C.-based retailer of electronic cigarettes and e-liquids, has successfully registered 86 e-liquid products with the European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) after rigorous independent laboratory testing and submission to the EU Commission. The registration, administered by the EU DG Health and Food Safety Department, enables the company to continue selling its proprietary and third-party brands in key European markets including Germany and Ireland, where it operates retail locations in Frankfurt, Russelheim, and Dublin. Madvapes views this regulatory compliance achievement as a precursor for navigating the U.S. FDA's Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process.PR NewswireMadvapes Lands Franchise In East Carolina!Madvapes, a Mooresville, North Carolina-based electronic cigarette retailer and e-liquid producer, has announced a new franchise location in Greenville, North Carolina, scheduled to open in November 2016 near East Carolina University. The company has doubled its store locations since early 2015 and now operates over 80 retail locations across the United States, making it one of the largest e-commerce vaping distributors in the industry. The new franchise owner and President of Bright Leaf Vendors, Inc., who transitioned from smoking to vaping after purchasing from Madvapes, cited the company's customer service and training programs as key factors in the partnership.PR NewswireMadvapes Opens Appalachian Location In Boone!Madvapes, a leading e-cigarette retailer and e-liquid producer, has opened a new store location in Boone, North Carolina, operated by American Vapes. The new store, located in the Shadowline Shopping Center, will serve the Appalachian State University community and offer products including the locally inspired Appalachian Steam premium e-liquid. Madvapes now operates over 85 retail locations across the United States.PR NewswireMadvapes Opens First Franchise Store In Knoxville, Tennessee!Madvapes Holdings, LLC announced the opening of its first franchise location in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 15, 2016, marking a new phase in the company's expansion strategy beyond its existing corporate and licensee store model. The company, established in 2009 and operating over 80 retail locations across the U.S., reported doubling its store count since early 2015 and plans to continue expansion into additional U.S. states and Europe over the next 12 months.PR NewswireMadvapes Appoints Scanlan As CEO Of UK DivisionMadvapes Holdings has appointed Tony Scanlan as CEO of its UK division to lead expansion efforts in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The company plans to establish a chain of corporate-owned and franchised stores across these regions, leveraging Scanlan's experience in the tobacco and electronic cigarette sectors.PR NewswireMadvapes Continues Expansion With Franchise DivisionMadvapes Holdings, LLC launched its new franchising unit, Madvapes Franchising LLC, and registered its franchise disclosure document to expand operations across North America. The company plans to more than triple its current footprint of over 80 locations by 2018, leveraging its established brand recognition and production facilities.