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Recess

Recess

Private
New York City, New YorkConsumer & Commercehttps://takearecess.com/

Last Round

Series B

Dec 8, 2025

Est. Valuation

$157.6M

Total Funding Raised

$83.6M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Recess is a beverage company that produces functional sparkling waters and powders infused with adaptogens and magnesium to help consumers feel calm and focused.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

D2C Brands, Home & Lifestyle, E-commerce

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Marketplace Commission, Subscription SaaS

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

functional beveragesparkling waterhemp extractadaptogensnon-alcoholic beveragemocktailsCPGconsumer packaged goodsdirect-to-consumerDTCexperiential marketingevent sponsorshipbrand activationsubscription boxwellness brand

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Recess Comparables

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Recess Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series BDec 8, 2025
Series BOct 29, 2025
SeedOct 1, 2018
SeedJun 30, 2018

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Benjamin Witte

Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Simon Goode

COO

Executive Team

Recess Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Recess investors
InvestorRounds
Torch CapitalSeed, Series B
Vice VenturesSeed
Great Oaks Venture CapitalSeed
Midnight Venture PartnersSeries B
Doehler VenturesSeries B
Döhler VenturesSeries B
GaingelsSeed

Market signals

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  • Feb 6, 2026

    Albertsons added as a key customer.

  • Feb 6, 2026

    Kroger identified as a key customer

Recess Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Recess a public or private company?

Recess is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Recess?

Recess is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Recess worth (valuation)?

Recess's valuation is estimated at $157.6M based on funding round data.

Can I buy Recess stock?

Recess shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Recess's last funding round?

Recess's most recent funding round was Series B on December 8, 2025.

Who are the main investors in Recess?

Key investors in Recess include CAVU Consumer Partners.

Will Recess IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Recess.

How can I track Recess secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range62
Year Founded2018
Last FundingDec 8, 2025

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