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Hello Soju
Premium soju seltzers crafted with real fruit juice and natural flavors for an elevated drinking experience
About Hello Soju
Hello Soju specializes in producing premium ready-to-drink soju seltzers, combining rice-based soju with real fruit juice and natural flavorings. Targeting adult consumers aged 21 and over, the company offers a range of flavors including Lychee, Green Grape, Lemon Yuzu, Watermelon, Peach, and Asian Pear. Each seltzer contains 7% alcohol by volume and is gluten-free with no artificial sweeteners, appealing to health-conscious consumers seeking a refined beverage option. Operating in the alcoholic beverage market, Hello Soju generates revenue through direct sales to consumers, ensuring compliance with legal age restrictions. The business model focuses on providing a high-quality, convenient drinking experience for personal consumption, particularly suited for celebrations and social gatherings.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Employees
- 7
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 79.3/100
- Industry
- Food
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Alcohol, Beverage, Functional Beverages
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Apr 2025 | $6.8M | $27M | Ballistic ventures · Ted Schlein | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Hello Soju is 4.2K monthly website visits, up 75% over the last three months. Hello Soju's team grew 133.3% over the past year.
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Ballistic ventures
Ted Schlein
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