Aplós is a fast-growing functional spirits brand co-founded by Emily Onkey and David Fudge that targets consumers seeking premium, alcohol-free alternatives without sacrificing ritual, flavor, or social experience. In 2025 the company posted more than 400% growth in retail and on-premise channels, expanding into 2,000+ additional retail doors and securing placements on over 1,000 hospitality menus, including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Soho House, and Michelin-starred restaurants. Its core portfolio includes the award-winning Aplós Calme, Aplós Ease, and Aplós Arise spirits, alongside ready-to-drink offerings such as the Ume Spritz, Mandora Negroni, Chili Margarita, and Kola Fashioned. Early 2026 will see the release of the Dragon Fruit Martini, a non-alcoholic twist on the popular Pornstar Martini cocktail. Aplós positions itself at the center of the mindful-drinking movement, leveraging elevated design and functional botanicals to build a loyal community of both drinkers and non-drinkers. The recent capital infusion will be used to scale production capacity, deepen its hospitality and retail footprint, and accelerate product innovation in both bottled spirits and canned RTD formats.

Total raised

$11M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Nov 2025