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AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Hint

Hint

Series D

American beverage company offering 25+ flavors of calorie-free, sugar-free, fruit-infused water delivered to your door.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2005
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Hint, founded in 2005 by Kara Goldin, is an American beverage company dedicated to providing a healthier alternative to sugary drinks. The company's core mission is to promote a healthier lifestyle by offering fruit-infused, flavored water with no sugar, no diet sweeteners, and no calories. Hint offers over 25 flavors of its signature water, which are available for direct delivery to consumers' doors. The company focuses on the health-conscious market, aiming to make water more enjoyable and accessible.

Notable figures associated with Hint include its founder Kara Goldin, who has been instrumental in driving the company's vision and growth. The company has garnered significant attention and investment from health-focused investors. Key achievements include widespread recognition for its innovative approach to flavored water and a strong customer base that appreciates the product's health benefits. Hint has made a substantial impact by encouraging healthier drinking habits and reducing the consumption of sugary beverages.

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Hint - Quick Facts

Who are Hint's competitors?

Companies similar to Hint include Hello Water, Cirkul, Wet Hydration and Lemon Perfect.

When was Hint founded?

Hint was founded in 2005.

Where is Hint's headquarters located?

Hint's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Hint's last funding round?

Hint's most recent funding round was for $25M (USD) in August 2020.

How much has Hint raised to-date?

As of Aug 18, 2020, Hint has raised a total of $57.4M (USD).

How many employees does Hint have?

Hint has 238 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Hint - Classification

Industry
  • Retail
Ownership
  • Private
  • Venture Capital
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Beverages
  • Water
Tags
  • eCommerce
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 312100Beverage Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 312000Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 2080Beverages
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
Show 5 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
  • 312110Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing
  • 312111Soft Drink Manufacturing
  • 312112Bottled Water Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2086Bottled And Canned Soft Drinks And Carbonated Waters