Aplós

Based in New York, Aplós develops and manufactures premium, functional non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails formulated with plant-based ingredients like adaptogens and hemp extract. The company operates through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and wholesale distribution channels, managing a team of eight employees while approaching 100,000 annual case sales across its portfolio. Following a 500% year-over-year increase in wholesale volume, the brand has secured placements in over 1,300 chain retail doors and 1,000 hospitality menus across the United States. Aplós recently raised a $5.5 million Series A funding round led by McCarthy Capital to expand its physical presence alongside major retail partners like Total Wine. The core beverage formulations were developed in collaboration with master mixologist Lynnette Marrero to replicate the complex sensory experience of traditional alcoholic spirits. The organization was founded in 2018 by co-founders David Fudge and Emily Onkey.