Smile Beverage Werks is a Delaware public benefit corporation based in Darien, Connecticut, that produces commercially compostable, carbon‑neutral single‑use coffee pods whose patented design eliminates the need to separate lid, filter, and grounds for disposal. Its BPI‑certified pods have a 12+ month shelf life, require no rinsing, and are compatible with Nespresso Original and Keurig brewing systems. The company emphasizes sustainability across its supply chain—sourcing beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, manufacturing in a facility powered by wind, solar, and hydropower, using recycled cartons, and maintaining a ClimatePartner‑certified climate‑neutral supply chain; products are also USDA Biobased certified. Founded by Michael Sands and Frank Schuster, Smile Beverage Werks sells pods online via Walmart, Amazon, and its own website. The company plans to use recent funding for research and development, purchasing filling equipment, and to maintain working capital for growth. Its stated mission is to make environmentally friendly single‑use beverage packaging accessible and convenient for consumers and businesses.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jul 2021