1 Shot Energy

What 1 Shot Energy does

1 Shot Energy (legal: One Shot Energy, LLC) is a privately held, Henderson, Nevada-based direct-to-consumer functional supplement company founded in 2021 that sells ultra-portable chew and lozenge formats in three product lines: Energy Chews (75mg caffeine per piece with taurine and L-theanine), Focus Chews (caffeine-free formulation built on L-Tyrosine, B-vitamins, zinc, and prebiotic fiber), and Voice Drops (honey lozenges infused with slippery elm bark, marshmallow root, licorice root, and peppermint oil). The core technical claim is an oral-absorption taffy delivery system in which chewing releases active ingredients through oral mucosa for faster onset than pills or beverages, with remaining actives absorbed during digestion for sustained release. Products are formulated with monk fruit and organic brown rice syrup sweeteners and are manufactured at SQF-certified, FDA-registered facilities compliant with conventional-food regulations; all SKUs are free of the Big 8 allergens.

The company monetizes through a Shopify storefront at 1shotenergy.com with three interlocking revenue mechanics: one-time à la carte and bundle purchases, a Subscribe & Save subscription offering 20% off plus free shipping on 30/60/90-day cadences, and a Build Your Stack mix-and-match bundle builder that layers 8–15% bundle discounts on top of subscription pricing for combined savings up to 35%. A branded merchandise line (caps, tees, stickers at $24.99) and an XP-based loyalty program (Bronze through Legend tiers) round out the monetization surface. International shipping is offered with free shipping above $80.

Customer acquisition is anchored on cultural partnerships rather than paid retail: the brand has launched co-developed SKUs with VR/extraction shooters Ghosts of Tabor (Toxic Limeade, 2023) and Gray Zone Warfare (Lychee Splash, 2025), strategy game Stellaris (Dark Matter Cherry, 2024) and survival game Silent North (Infected Raspberry, 2024), and recording artists T-Pain (Painberry Voice Drops, 2024) and Matt Heafy of Trivium (Soothing Yuzu Voice Drops, 2024). Additional sponsorships include the Disc Golf Pro Tour (announced 2025-03-07) and TwitchCon Las Vegas. The company serves four primary buyer personas — gamers, athletes and fitness users, working professionals, and voice users (singers, streamers, teachers) — with secondary focus on health-conscious energy-drink reducers. Scale signals cited on the storefront include 3,000,000+ chews enjoyed, 12,000,000+ hours of energy delivered, and ~3,452 Judge.me verified reviews with Top 1% Shops and Top 5% Trending badges; the company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, ownership structure, or revenue figures.

Name

1 Shot Energy

Legal name

One Shot Energy, LLC

Website

https://1shotenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1 Shot Energy is a Henderson, Nevada-based direct-to-consumer supplement brand founded in 2021 that sells ultra-portable caffeine energy chews, caffeine-free focus chews, and honey voice-support lozenges, distributed via its own Shopify storefront with subscription, bundles, and loyalty mechanics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Nutrition Supplements

NAICS

Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Functional Shot Production (Wellness/Immunity/Focus Shots) (AFAFAFAI), Energy Drink & Energy Shot Production (AFAFABAG), Better-for-You / Functional Snacks (Low Sugar, Keto, Probiotic, Fortified) (CRADABAM)

Keywords

• Energy chews
• Pre-workout supplements
• Functional supplements
• Focus chews
• Convenient supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

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, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (One-Time): Direct e-commerce sales of Energy Chews, Focus Chews, and Voice Drops in various bundle configurations. Single sleeves, 8-sleeve bundles, and custom bundles available. Gaming collaborations include DLC codes with qualifying purchases.
2. Subscription (Subscribe & Save): Recurring subscription model offering 20% off + free shipping on all orders. Customers can set delivery frequency (30, 60, or 90 days). Auto-delivery with ability to modify, pause, or cancel anytime. Bundle subscriptions offer up to 35% combined savings.
3. Bundled Products with DLC: Gaming collaboration products include digital DLC codes (e.g., Ghosts of Tabor weapon skins) delivered via email after order ships. Creates cross-sell value and gaming community engagement.
4. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, camp caps, and other apparel. Additional revenue stream leveraging brand equity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

1 Shot Energy manufactures and sells single-dose, ready-to-use functional supplement chews designed for energy, focus, and vocal performance. The company's core product line includes pre-workout Energy Chews, Focus Chews for mental clarity, and Voice Drops for singers and performers, marketed primarily to fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and performers seeking a portable alternative to traditional powdered supplements.

Product overview

1 Shot Energy offers ultra-compact functional supplement chews and lozenges in three core product lines: Energy Chews (75mg caffeine with taurine and l-theanine for sustained energy), Focus Chews (caffeine-free with L-Tyrosine, B-vitamins, and zinc for mental clarity), and Voice Drops (honey lozenges with slippery elm, marshmallow root, and licorice root for vocal support). Products feature collaborations with gaming brands (Ghosts of Tabor, Gray Zone Warfare, Stellaris, Silent North) and musicians (T-Pain, Matt Heafy of Trivium). The company operates a Build Your Stack bundle system allowing mix-and-match customization with subscription discounts, plus a loyalty rewards program. Manufacturing is FDA-registered and SQF certified in Henderson, NV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Chews Pre-workout energy supplement chews designed for fitness enthusiasts and athletes seeking a portable, single-dose alternative to traditional powdered pre-workout formulas. Each chew delivers energy-supporting ingredients without the need for mixing or shakers.
• Focus Chews Functional chewable supplements formulated to support mental focus and cognitive clarity for students, professionals, gamers, and athletes needing sustained concentration without the jitters of high-caffeine products.
• Voice Drops Specialty chewable supplements formulated to support vocal performance, throat comfort, and voice clarity for singers, public speakers, podcasters, and performing artists.
• Collaboration / Limited-Edition Flavors Limited-edition flavor variants and collaboration SKUs produced under partnership arrangements with influencers, athletes, or brands, leveraging the core chew format to drive engagement and market expansion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000,000+ chews enjoyed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Disc Golf Pro TourminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 March 2025Official partnership supporting DGPT players and fans. Sponsorship to fuel performance and fan excitement in disc golf community.
• Gray Zone Warfare (Madfinger Games)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaming collaboration featuring Lychee Splash Energy Chews. Products are lootable in-game for 2x stamina regen buffs. In-game and real-life products to keep players going through jungle missions.
• Ghosts of TaborcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR extraction shooter collaboration featuring Toxic Limeade Energy and Focus Chews. Includes in-game lootable products for stamina buffs and exclusive weapon cosmetics DLC with qualifying purchases.
• Stellaris (Paradox Interactive)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategy game collaboration featuring Dark Matter Cherry Energy and Focus Chews. Cosmic/sci-fi themed products with sour black cherry cola flavor.
• Silent North (Combat Waffle Studios)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGame collaboration featuring Infected Raspberry Energy and Focus Chews. Blue raspberry flavor with gaming-themed branding.
• T-PaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist collaboration featuring Painberry Voice Drops. T-Pain co-developed the strawberry-flavored voice support lozenges he uses in studio and on tour. Includes 3-pouch bundles with 30 total drops.
• Matt Heafy (Trivium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMetal vocalist collaboration featuring Soothing Yuzu Voice Drops. Co-developed with the Trivium frontman for throat support during studio and touring.
• Bread (Elastic Laces)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConvenience collaboration featuring the Bread Box collectors box. Combines Bread elastic shoe laces with 1 Shot products in a limited gift box.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Celsius: Mass-market functional energy drink distributed through retail and convenience. Comparable on functional energy positioning and clean-label claims, but operates at vastly larger scale across beverage aisles rather than chew format.
• Liquid Death: Culturally disruptive beverage brand with heavy emphasis on partnerships and subcultures (metal, gaming, lifestyle). Comparable GTM play using extreme partnerships and unconventional branding to punch above its weight relative to its small team.
• Olipop: Better-for-you functional CPG brand that scaled primarily through DTC before gaining mainstream retail. Comparable as a clean-label functional consumer brand that built credibility via influencer and subscription before distribution expansion.
• Red Bull: Dominant energy drink incumbents who set the cultural bar for extreme-sports and gaming sponsorships. Relevant as the brand 1 Shot is targeting adjacently in gaming/endurance with concentrated doses rather than canned beverages.

Direct peers

• G Fuel: Gaming-first energy brand with powdered energy formulas and extensive gaming/esports creator partnerships. 1 Shot's ghost-of-tabor and Gray Zone Warfare collabs and Discord community building mirror G Fuel's gamer-segment play with a chew format instead of powder.
• Alani Nu: Energy and functional wellness brand built on influencer marketing and viral social launches. Comparably targets lifestyle-driven consumers with clean-label energy and is a peer on brand-led, community-GTM functional energy.
• 5-hour ENERGY: Energy shots that deliver a compact caffeine dose in a non-beverage format. 1 Shot's energy chews are a direct functional substitute targeting the same use case (quick pre-workout/commute boost) with a different delivery format (chewable taffy vs. liquid shot).
• Goli Nutrition: Direct-to-consumer functional supplements in chew/gummy formats sold online. Closely comparable form factor (functional chews with vitamins/nootropics) and DTC subscription motion, both selling low-sugar clean-label chew supplements.

Emerging players

• Mid-day Squares: Functional snack brand with clean-label positioning and DTC-heavy distribution. Comparable on better-for-you functional snack positioning and brand-led community GTM, though in bar format rather than chew.
• MNGO Energy: Emerging functional energy chews competitor with similar taffy/chew format. Most direct format-level peer selling chew-based energy online, though with smaller distribution footprint and partnerships than 1 Shot.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1shotenergy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@1shotenergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/1shotenergy
• Instagraminstagram.com/1shotenergy
• TikToktiktok.com/@1shotenergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1-shot-energy

Compliance2 records

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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