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§ Private Profile · New York City, NY, USA
Thirstie is a company.
Thirstie has raised $8.1M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Thirstie.
Thirstie has raised $8.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Thirstie develops a proprietary e-commerce platform and white-label solution specifically for the beverage alcohol industry. This technology facilitates direct-to-consumer and business-to-business online sales by integrating with licensed retail networks, enabling alcohol brands and third parties to offer compliant online purchasing experiences. It provides an enterprise platform managing the complexities of regulated alcohol sales.
Maxim Razmakhin, Co-Founder and CEO, established Thirstie in 2014. The company originated from the insight that the highly regulated beverage alcohol sector lacked robust e-commerce infrastructure. This recognition spurred the development of a specialized solution to streamline online transactions for brands and retailers, guiding their initial product efforts.
Thirstie serves a diverse customer base within the alcohol industry, focusing on brands and businesses expanding their digital retail footprint. The company’s vision centers on driving the evolution of online alcohol sales, providing foundational technology for efficient and compliant digital commerce as the industry adapts to modern consumer purchasing trends.
Key people at Thirstie.
Thirstie is a technology company that builds branded e-commerce platforms for beverage alcohol brands, enabling spirits, wine, beer, and ready-to-drink cocktail companies to sell directly to consumers online while remaining compliant with the complex three-tier alcohol distribution system. It serves global alcohol brands, distributors, and retailers by providing a turnkey, fully compliant digital storefront solution that allows brands to control their consumer interactions and own first-party customer data. Thirstie’s platform solves the problem of limited direct-to-consumer access in the alcohol industry, which historically has been constrained by regulatory and logistical challenges. The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum by pioneering industry-first solutions such as alcohol-branded gift cards and rapidly deployable e-commerce storefronts, now serving hundreds of brands and reaching over 100 million adult consumers across more than 40 U.S. geographies[1][2][3][4].
Founded in 2014 by Devaraj Southworth and Maxim Razmakhin, Thirstie emerged from the founders’ vision to democratize the beverage alcohol industry through technology. Southworth, the CEO, has led the company through multiple transitions—from initially focusing on consumer apps for alcohol delivery to developing enterprise SaaS solutions for large alcohol brands and retailers. Early traction came from partnerships with iconic brands like Dom Perignon and Maker’s Mark, as well as powering e-commerce for innovative products such as the Drinkworks cocktail machine. The company’s evolution reflects a strategic shift to enabling brands to build direct consumer relationships while navigating regulatory compliance via a proprietary network of licensed retailers[1][4][5].
Thirstie rides the wave of accelerating e-commerce adoption in the beverage alcohol sector, a market historically limited by regulatory complexity and fragmented distribution. The timing is critical as consumer preferences shift toward online shopping and direct brand engagement, especially post-pandemic when on-premise sales declined. Market forces such as digital transformation, demand for personalized brand experiences, and the rise of omnichannel retail favor Thirstie’s model. By enabling brands to own their consumer relationships and data while maintaining compliance, Thirstie influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for alcohol e-commerce and fostering innovation in a traditionally conservative industry[1][3][4][8].
Looking ahead, Thirstie is poised to expand its footprint by enhancing its data technology to offer aggregated, anonymized industry insights and potentially shared marketplace products that benefit all participating brands. Trends shaping its journey include increasing regulatory acceptance of online alcohol sales, growing consumer demand for convenience and brand authenticity, and further integration of digital and physical retail experiences. Thirstie’s influence is likely to deepen as it continues to democratize access for smaller brands and drives innovation in branded digital commerce, gift cards, and data-driven marketing—cementing its role as a transformative force in beverage alcohol e-commerce[1][5][7].
Thirstie has raised $8.1M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in March 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2019 | $7M Series A | Brian Finn | Amar Varma, Carter Reum, Jason D., Mike Culhane, Richard Kirshenbaum | Announced |
| Mar 19, 2015 | $1.1M Seed | — | Rakesh Gupta | Announced |
Thirstie has raised $8.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Thirstie's investors include Brian Finn, Amar Varma, Carter Reum, Jason D., Mike Culhane, Richard Kirshenbaum, Rakesh Gupta.
