AquaHydrate sports water has recieved a capital infusion of $10 million from Ronald Burkle of The Yucaipa Companies investment firm. AquaHydrate, whose investors include actor Mark Wahlberg and banking firm Emerald Partners, continues its discussions with a number of strategic investors in order to secure a long-term partner that will advance distribution and enhance marketing capability beyond the more than 2,200 stores that currently carry the product. Discussions are also being held with major international beverage distributors for expansion into overseas markets.
The sports drink itself is made through a proprietary, multi-step process in which water is purified and raised to an alkaline pH of 9, and then supplemented with electrolytes and natural trace minerals. The official sports beverage of the Men's and Women's USA Water Polo Teams, its patrons include Vince Wilfork of the New England Patriots, golf legend Jack Nicklaus, professional women's basketball player and Olympic Gold Medalist Delisha Milton-Jones.
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