When was Recess founded?

Recess was founded in 2018 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.

Where is Recess located?

Recess is headquartered in New York City, United States.

Who is the current CEO of Recess?

Benjamin Witte of Recess. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Recess have?

As of Mar 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Recess is 143.

Is Recess a funded company?

Recess is a funded company, having raised a total of $57.7M across 3 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Series A round, raised on Feb 13, 2019.

When was the latest funding round of Recess?

Recess' latest funding was a $***** Series B round on Oct 01, 2025, with participation from 6 investors.

Where does Recess rank among its competitors?

Recess ranks 2nd amongst 160 active competitors, of which 20 are funded. It stands 3rd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Recess, which secured $30M in Oct, 2025.

Who are the top competitors of Recess?

Recess' top competitors include Waterloo Sparkling, Fever-Tree and Dash Water. Among them, Recess secured the most recent funding round in October, 2025.

Recess - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Calm, cool, collected functional beverages for relaxation and focus. They offer a range of beverages and mood powders designed to help consumers relax and unwind amidst the stresses of modern life. The company focuses on creating products that provide a calming effect without alcohol, offering an alternative for those seeking balance and focus. They emphasize ingredients that promote relaxation and cognitive function. The brand also offers merchandise. Customers can purchase products directly through their website, with options for subscription and savings. They also focus on customer engagement through newsletters and social media. The company aims to provide a refreshing and functional experience for consumers seeking a moment of calm.

Website: takearecess.com
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Email ID: *****@drinkrecess.com, *****@drinkrecess.com

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2018

Location

New York City, United States

Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$57.7M in 3 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, Oct 01, 2025, $*****

Investors

CAVU Consumer Partners & 17 more

Ranked

2^nd among 160 active competitors

Employee Count

143 as on Mar 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Waterloo Sparkling & 198 more

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Recess has raised a total funding of $57.7M over 3 rounds. Its first funding round was on Feb 13, 2019. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on Oct 01, 2025 for $*****. 6 investors participated in its latest round. Recess has 18 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Recess:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Oct 01, 2025	8744552	Series B	4165015	5524750	3354069	6006205
Nov 01, 2024	1187715	Series B	5504506	6153078	7395988	2578676
Feb 13, 2019	9339468	Series A	2464163	1178513	7873329	6333391

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The founders of Recess is Benjamin Witte. Benjamin Witte is the CEO of Recess.

Here are the details of Recess' key team members:

Benjamin Witte: Founder & CEO of Recess.

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Recess' employee count trend

Recess has 143 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Recess's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Recess include Waterloo Sparkling, Fever-Tree and Dash Water. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Recess, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Waterloo Sparkling 2017, Austin (United States), Acquired	Manufactures and supplier of aromatic water	$7.18M	CAVU Consumer Partners, Trinity Investors ... & 3 others	61/100
2nd	Recess 2018, New York City (United States), Series B	Calm, cool, collected functional beverages for relaxation and focus	$57.7M	Evolution VC Partners, Gaingels & 16 others	62/100
3rd	Fever-Tree 2003, New York City (United States), Public	Brand of soda	$71.6M	LDC, The Independent Investment Trust & 2 others	60/100
4th	Dash Water 2017, London (United Kingdom), Series A	Brand of carbonated water	$23.2M	Beringea, KM Capital & 36 others	57/100
5th	Spindrift 2010, Newton (United States), Acquired	Provider of a beverage company that produces a range of unsweetened sparkling waters made with real, squeezed fruit, offering a unique and refreshing beverage option for consumers	$75.7M	VMG Partners, Prolog Ventures & 6 others	57/100
6th	Yerbae 2017, Scottsdale (United States), Acquired	Provider of sparkling water processing services	$5M	Vistar, Zenfinity Capital & 4 others	54/100
7th	Poppi 2015, Dallas (United States), Acquired	Brand of flavoured soda	$40M	CAVU Consumer Partners, Plus Capital & 15 others	52/100
8th	A. Le Coq 1807, Tartu (Estonia), Acquired	Brand of sparkling drinks for kids	-	-	50/100
9th	Hellowater 2017, Chicago (United States), Seed	Manufacturer & brand of packaged water	$2.83M	Brandt, CSA Partners & 1 others	42/100
10th	Sanzo 2018, Long Island City (United States), Series A	Brand of flavored sparkling water	$16.3M	CircleUp, Flucas Ventures & 20 others	40/100