Aerflo Raises $10M for Its Revolutionary Circular Refill Sparkling Water Solution

Aerflo Raises $10M for Its Revolutionary Circular Refill Sparkling Water Solution

The beverage industry is witnessing significant trends: a surge in the self-made sparkling water market and steady growth in reusable bottle adoption. Consumers increasingly gravitate towards healthier drink options and the convenience of at-home carbonation, while environmental concerns drive the shift away from single-use plastics.

Aerflo, a newly-launched startup, has positioned itself at the intersection of these trends with its innovative Aer1 system. This portable carbonation device transforms still water into sparkling water on the go. The system's key feature is its proprietary bottle lid, which houses a refillable carbon capsule capable of carbonating four full bottles of water.

Operating on a circular economy model, Aerflo has implemented a unique refill system. Customers return their empty capsules by mail and receive full replacements, eliminating the need for ongoing subscriptions. The initial cost for consumers is $99, including the Aer1 device, an Aer1 bottle, and 13 carbon capsules. After this, customers pay only for replacement capsules as needed, with empty returns.

Insight from Co-Founders

AlleyWatch caught up with Aerflo Co-CEOs and Co-founders John Thorp and Buzz Wiggins to learn more about the business, strategic plans, and latest funding round.

• Who were your investors and how much did you raise?
• The funds raised were seed and pre-seed/seed, totaling over $10M in venture capital with rounds led by notable investors.