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Liquid I.V.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

Liquid I.V. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Established market leader with strong distribution and impact focus, but facing volume-growth constraints that limit expansion potential within the mature functional beverage segment. Liquid I.V. benefits from Unilever's global distribution infrastructure and resources since (September 2020), commanding the #1 market position in U.S. powdered hydration. However, minimal revenue growth (0-5%.

What is Liquid I.V.'s industry? Liquid I.V. (liquidiv.com) operates in Non-Alcoholic Beverages. AskCyborg classifies Liquid I.V. under Non-Alcoholic Beverages in its company registry.

Liquid I.V. is the #1 powdered hydration brand in America, offering powdered hydration solutions to elevate vitality with a focus on impact. The company was acquired by Unilever on September 1, 2020, and operates as a...

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Established market leader with strong distribution and impact focus, but facing volume-growth constraints that limit expansion...

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Industry Non-Alcoholic Beverages
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Liquid I.V. Overview

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Liquid I.V. is the #1 powdered hydration brand in America, offering powdered hydration solutions to elevate vitality with a focus on impact. The company was acquired by Unilever on September 1, 2020, and operates as a subsidiary of the global consumer goods giant.

Strategic Profile

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Liquid I.V. utilizes LIV HYDRASCIENCE™, a science-backed formula with optimized electrolytes, essential vitamins, and clinically tested nutrients, delivering 3x more electrolytes than leading sports drinks with 5 essential nutrients. The brand is available online and in-store at over 40,000 retailer doors across the United States, with over 54 million servings donated to date and a commitment to donate 150 million servings by 2032.

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Competitors include Kuli Kuli, HiPP, Hydrant, Amazing Grass, and iSatori. Liquid I.V. stands 3rd in total funding among its competitors. The category includes both established CPG players and emerging functional hydration startups, with Liquid I.V. maintaining market leadership through brand recognition and retail distribution scale.

Industry Context

Liquid I.V. operates in Non-Alcoholic Beverages.

Key facts

Founded: 2012 · Headquarters: Los Angeles, US · Employees: 377 (as of March 2026) · Revenue: $63M (2025) · Market cap: N/A

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  • Liquid I.V. ranks 1st amongst 132 active competitors in its category
  • Annual sales were $63M in 2025, indicating steady but modest revenue base for a Unilever subsidiary
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Recent developments

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  • March 2026Liquid I.V. employed approximately 377 people across 5 continents including North America, Asia, and Europe
  • 2025Annual sales reached $63M
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HydrantFunctional hydration alternative→Kuli KuliPlant-based functional beverages→Amazing GrassOrganic superfood powder beverages→Hydration MultiplierPowdered hydration drink mix→

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Liquid I.V. operates in Non-Alcoholic Beverages. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Liquid I.V. do?+
Liquid I.V. is the #1 powdered hydration brand in America, offering powdered hydration solutions to elevate vitality with a focus on impact. The company was acquired by Unilever on September 1, 2020, and operates as a...
What is Liquid I.V.'s Cyborg Score?+
Liquid I.V. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Liquid I.V.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Hydrant, Kuli Kuli, Amazing Grass, Hydration Multiplier. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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