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LARQ

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World's First Self-cleaning Water Bottle

Hayward, United StatesFounded 2017Home Living

Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2020

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About LARQ

LARQ operates in the consumer goods market, focusing on innovative hydration solutions. The company’s flagship product is a self-cleaning water bottle that uses UV-C light technology to neutralize up to 99.9999% of harmful bacteria and viruses, ensuring clean and fresh-tasting water. LARQ targets health-conscious consumers who are concerned about water quality and environmental sustainability. The business model revolves around direct-to-consumer sales through its website and retail partnerships, generating revenue from product sales and subscriptions for exclusive offers and hydration news. Additionally, LARQ emphasizes its commitment to social responsibility by donating a portion of every purchase to initiatives that restore oceans and provide clean water to communities in need.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Hayward, United States
Employees: 59
Open positions: 1
Dealroom signal: 77.3/100
Industry: Home Living
Sector: Home Living, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Tech, Hard Tech
Business model: Manufacturing
Client focus: b2c
Investment activity: 1 company, latest Dec 2015
Capital deployed: $350K
Preferred round: SEED
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Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITION✓Exit	Feb 2024	$0	—	Brita	↗
SERIES A✓Equity / VC	Sep 2020	$10M	$40M	David Bell · Heuristic Capital · DCM · Capricorn Investment Group	—

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LARQ website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for LARQ is 330K monthly website visits, down 5.7% over the last three months. LARQ's team grew 73.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits330K 3-month web change-5.7% 1-year team growth+73.5%

Monthly website visitsApr 2020–Jul 2026

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