Zym
ZYM SPORTS, Inc. produces premium effervescent electrolyte drink tablets marketed to athletes and active lifestyle consumers for hydration during exercise and daily activity. The company sells directly through e-commerce at zym.com at approximately $0.80 per serving across 12+ flavors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersSan Diego, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Zym does
ZYM SPORTS, Inc. is a San Diego-based, privately held consumer packaged goods company that produces and sells effervescent electrolyte drink tablets under the ZYM Sport brand. Founded in 2019 and incorporated as a Delaware C-Corporation, the company targets athletes at all skill levels and active lifestyle consumers seeking hydration supplementation during training, competition, and general workouts, with secondary positioning for daily hydration use. The core product is a fast-dissolving tablet that releases 300mg sodium, 50mg magnesium, 100mg potassium, and vitamins B6, B12, and C into 16-20 oz of water, sweetened with stevia and containing zero sugar. The portfolio spans 12+ flavor variants (including caffeine-enabled Berry + Caffeine and Cherry Limeade + Caffeine at 100mg per serving), a Tahiti Variety Pack, and lifestyle accessories (snapback hat, 21oz water bottle).
ZYM operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model primarily through its Shopify storefront at zym.com, with global shipping enabled at checkout and a store locator for third-party retail discovery. Tablets are sold at $7.49 per unit across single-tablet, 3-pack, 6-pack, and 12-pack configurations, equating to approximately $0.80 per serving — explicitly marketed as half the price of leading sports drinks. Marketing is concentrated on Instagram, customer reviews/testimonials, email newsletters, and social sharing, with free shipping on orders over $45 to drive basket size. No institutional funding, M&A activity, partnerships, certifications, patents, or trademark portfolio is disclosed; the company appears to be founder-owned and bootstrapped, with 51-100 employees and a single San Diego headquarters at 7810 Trade Street, Suite 200. The current operating footprint reflects a horizontally-segmented D2C CPG brand competing in the crowded electrolyte and functional hydration category against scaled incumbents.
Zym firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zym
- Legal name
- ZYM SPORTS, Inc.
- Website
- https://zym.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ZYM SPORTS, Inc. produces premium effervescent electrolyte drink tablets marketed to athletes and active lifestyle consumers for hydration during exercise and daily activity. The company sells directly through e-commerce at zym.com at approximately $0.80 per serving across 12+ flavors.
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Zym industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports Hydration Supplements
- NAICS
- Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sports Drink Production (Isotonic/Hypotonic) (AFAFABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Functional Hydration & Electrolyte Water Production (AFAFAFAH), Sports Drinks & Hydration Beverages (CRADAHAK), Flavored/Enhanced Bottled Water Production (Essenced, Vitamin, Electrolyte) (AFAFACAF)
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Where Zym is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Diego
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Zym business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Direct Product Sales: ZYM generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of electrolyte drink tablets and accessories via their e-commerce website. Products are sold in single-tablet formats, 3-packs, 6-packs, and 12-packs at $7.49 per tablet, with accessory items like water bottles and apparel. The company also offers free shipping on orders over $45 to encourage larger purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Single tablet pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Multi-pack bundles |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tahiti Variety Pack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cost per serving comparison |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Zym product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ZYM manufactures and sells premium effervescent electrolyte drink tablets that dissolve in 16-20 oz of water to deliver hydration with essential electrolytes (sodium, magnesium, potassium), B vitamins (B6, B12), and Vitamin C, sweetened with stevia and containing zero sugar. The product is sold in multiple flavor variants and multi-pack bundles directly to consumers through the company's e-commerce website at approximately $7.49 per tablet.
Product overview
ZYM is a premium electrolyte drink tablet company offering a single unified product line called ZYM Sport, consisting of effervescent electrolyte tablets in multiple flavor variants. The core product portfolio includes 12 distinct flavored electrolyte tablets (Cherry Limeade, Guava Pineapple, Strawberry Lemonade, Mango Passionfruit, Lemon-Lime, Citrus Fruit, Grape, Orange, Watermelon, Berry + Caffeine, Pineapple Grape, Cherry Limeade + Caffeine), a Tahiti Variety Pack combining four popular flavors, and two accessories (ZYM Snapback Hat and ZYM Camo Bottle). The tablets dissolve in water to provide hydration with essential electrolytes (sodium, magnesium, potassium), vitamins B6, B12, and C, using stevia as a natural sweetener with zero sugar content. The product is designed for athletes at all levels for use during training, competition, or general workouts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ZYM Sport Electrolyte Drink Tablets Premium effervescent electrolyte drink tablets designed to hydrate athletes during exercise, training, and competition by replacing essential electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium) lost during activity. Contains vitamins B6, B12, C and uses stevia as a natural sweetener with zero sugar. Sold per tablet and in 3-pack, 6-pack, and 12-pack bundles.
- ZYM Sport Cherry Limeade Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural sour cherry and lime flavor, featuring the light tart taste of ripe sour cherry with a pinch of juicy lemon and fresh lime. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Guava Pineapple Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural pineapple and guava flavor, evoking Hawaiian islands with sweet ripe pineapple and a pinch of guava. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Strawberry Lemonade Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural strawberry and lemon flavors, featuring a light fresh strawberry taste with a pinch of juicy lemon. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Mango Passionfruit Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural mango and passionfruit flavor, featuring a light taste of mango with a pinch of intense passionfruit. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Lemon-Lime Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural lemon and lime flavors, featuring a light lemon and light lime taste. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Citrus Fruit Effervescent electrolyte tablet combining pink grapefruit, mandarin orange, and lemon flavors, featuring a juicy lemon taste with a pinch of peel mandarin and juicy pink grapefruit. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Grape Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural grape flavor, featuring a light sweet taste of ripe Othello blue grapes. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Orange Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural orange flavor, featuring a juicy orange taste with a pinch of lime. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Watermelon Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural watermelon flavor, featuring a juicy taste of ripe sweet watermelons. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Berry + Caffeine Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural strawberry, raspberry, and red currant flavors, containing 100mg of caffeine. Features a light fresh tart taste of red berries. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up while providing an energy boost.
- ZYM Sport Pineapple Grape Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural pineapple and grape flavor, evoking the Caribbean with sweet ripe pineapple and a pinch of grape. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up.
- ZYM Sport Cherry Limeade + Caffeine Effervescent electrolyte tablet in natural sour cherry and lime flavor, containing 100mg of caffeine. Features light tart taste of ripe sour cherry with a pinch of juicy lemon and fresh lime. Designed to combat fatigue, muscle cramps, and lactic acid build-up while providing an energy boost.
- ZYM Sport Tahiti Variety Pack Variety pack containing four ZYM Sport flavors: Cherry Limeade, Grape, Orange, and Mango-Passionfruit. Designed for athletes who want to try multiple flavors during training, competition, or active lifestyle. Priced at $29.96.
- ZYM Snapback Hat Premium trucker cap accessory with breathable mesh panels and adjustable snapback closure. Features hard buckram, structured 6-panel design, made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. Sold at $9.00 sale price (regular $29.00).
- ZYM Camo Bottle 2nd Generation Little Big Mouth 21oz water bottle accessory with a tight-sealing Big Mouth screw top, wide enough for ice cubes and powder drink mix. Delivers 50% greater water flow than competition. BPA-free plastic, 100% FDA food-grade approved. Priced at $5.00.
Quantifiable outcome
- Free shipping on orders of $45 or more
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Zym
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Zym technology and API
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Feature3 records
Zym partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Zym competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DripDrop: Oral rehydration solution brand sold in stick-pack and bottle formats. Comparable target customer (athletes, active workers), function (ORS-grade electrolyte replacement), and direct-to-consumer + retail distribution model.
- Cure Hydration: Plant-based electrolyte hydration mix brand offering stick-pack powders and effervescent tablets. Targets the same health-conscious, active-lifestyle consumer with similar price point and ingredient philosophy.
- LMNT: Premium electrolyte drink mix brand targeting athletes, low-carb/keto consumers, and hydration-aware buyers. Strong DTC brand with similar audience and ingredient philosophy (zero sugar, targeted mineral levels).
- Skratch Labs: Sports hydration brand offering drink mixes and effervescent-style products for endurance athletes. Comparable product positioning, target market (endurance athletes), and premium-DTC GTM approach.
- Nuun: Effervescent electrolyte tablet brand (now Nuun Life) selling directly comparable dissolvable tablets for athletes and active consumers. The closest format-to-format competitor to ZYM Sport.
- Liquid IV: Direct competitor in the powdered/stick-pack electrolyte hydration category, now owned by Unilever. Sells through DTC, retail, and hospitality — the most direct analog to ZYM's product positioning, target athletes, and SKU strategy.
Broad incumbents
- Pedialyte: Abbott-owned hydration/electrolyte brand that has expanded from pediatric rehydration into adult sport/active use cases. Provides an established retailer-distributed incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping use case.
- Gatorade: PepsiCo-owned flagship sports drink brand with full-line RTD, powder, and emerging tablet formats. The market-defining incumbent that ZYM positions against on performance, taste, and price.
Emerging players
- Buoy: Direct-to-consumer electrolyte/hydration drops brand with vitamin-enhanced formulations. Smaller, more niche competitor operating in the same hydration-welling category with premium-DTC positioning.
- Hydrant: DTC electrolyte drink mix brand marketed heavily for daily hydration and wellness. Adjacent in product format (powder mix) and target consumer (active, wellness-oriented), but competes with ZYM for share of hydration occasions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Zym
What does Zym do?
ZYM manufactures and sells premium effervescent electrolyte drink tablets that dissolve in 16-20 oz of water to deliver hydration with essential electrolytes (sodium, magnesium, potassium), B vitamins (B6, B12), and Vitamin C, sweetened with stevia and containing zero sugar. The product is sold in multiple flavor variants and multi-pack bundles directly to consumers through the company's e-commerce website at approximately $7.49 per tablet.
Is Zym a public or private company?
Zym is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Zym founded?
Zym was founded in 2019. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Zym based?
Zym is headquartered in San Diego, United States, in the North America region.
How does Zym make money?
One revenue line is on record: direct Product Sales.
Who are Zym's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DripDrop, Cure Hydration, LMNT, Skratch Labs, Nuun and Liquid IV. Broad incumbents are Pedialyte and Gatorade. Emerging players are Buoy and Hydrant.
Does Zym have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zym.
What industry is Zym in?
Zym's product category is Sports Hydration Supplements. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFABAF, Sports Drink Production (Isotonic/Hypotonic), with a secondary code of AFAFAFAH, Functional Hydration & Electrolyte Water Production. Its NAICS code is 312112 and its SIC code is 2080.