Sanzo is a technology company.
Sanzo has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Sanzo.
Sanzo has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Sanzo has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Sanzo's investors include ACF Investors, Acrew Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Battery Ventures, City Light Capital, Conviction VC, Flourish Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Gutter Capital, Hanabi Capital, Hardware Club, Homebrew.
Sanzo is a beverage company that produces Asian-inspired sparkling waters made with real fruit and no added sugars, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It serves health-conscious consumers seeking authentic, culturally diverse flavors such as calamansi, lychee, mango, and yuzu, bridging Eastern and Western taste profiles. Founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Sanzo has demonstrated strong growth momentum, achieving 5x year-over-year growth in 2020 and 2021, supported by over $16 million in funding including a $10 million Series A round led by CircleUp Growth Partners[1][2][4][5].
Sanzo was founded by Sandro Roco, a Filipino-American from Queens, New York, who launched the brand in 2019 with the mission to celebrate high-quality Asian flavors without unhealthy ingredients and to bridge cultural gaps through authentic beverages. Early traction came from launching in local natural grocers and foodservice in New York, growing to over 2,000 retailers including Whole Foods and Target. The brand’s cultural positioning and clean ingredient profile have resonated strongly with consumers, fueling rapid expansion and investor confidence[4][5].
Sanzo rides the growing consumer trend toward healthier, culturally diverse, and authentic beverage options amid a crowded sparkling water market. The timing is favorable due to increasing demand for clean-label products and multicultural representation in food and beverage. Sanzo’s focus on Asian flavors taps into a large global demographic and the rising influence of Asian culture in the West. This positions Sanzo as a key player influencing how ethnic flavors are integrated into mainstream beverage offerings, expanding consumer choice and driving innovation in the category[4][5][6].
Looking ahead, Sanzo is poised to expand its retail footprint and product lineup while deepening its cultural storytelling and lifestyle branding. Trends such as increased interest in functional beverages, wellness, and multicultural authenticity will shape its growth trajectory. With strong financial backing and a clear niche, Sanzo’s influence is likely to grow both in the U.S. and internationally, potentially inspiring more brands to explore authentic ethnic flavors in clean, modern formats. This aligns with its founding mission to bridge cultures through beverage innovation[2][4][6].
Key people at Sanzo.
Sanzo has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in August 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2020 | $1.0M Seed | ACF Investors, Acrew Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, Battery Ventures, City Light Capital, Conviction VC, Flourish Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Gutter Capital, Hanabi Capital, Hardware Club, Homebrew, Infinite Niches, LGF, Osbon Capital Management, Pareto Holdings, Playfair Capital, Science, Stride VC, Torch Capital, Trust Fund, Work-Bench, Biz Stone, Blake Mycoskie, Jake Strom, Michael Ryan Dubin, Nick Green, Steve Aoki, Tony Hawk, Whitney Cummings, William Hockey |
