Best Traditional Nutraceuticals Companies in California, United States
The 185 best Traditional Nutraceuticals companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Herbalife.
Ranked: Best Traditional Nutraceuticals companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbalife Manufacturer of nutritional supplement products for multiple therapeutic conditions | $1.2B | 94 mo ago | 9,200 9,200 → 15,200 (+65%) | — | Cart FunctionalityAdobe Experience ManagerApple iCloud Mail+24 | Top 50k | 10 patents Herbal weight‑loss and energy drink formulations using plant‑based nutritional compounds. | — |
| 2 | Body Armor Functional beverage company manufacturing sports drink products with coconut water base | $350M | 94 mo ago | 370 | — | Apple iCloud MailSalesforceTailwind CSS+12 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 3 | Joint Juice Liquid supplement for joint health | $155M | 173 mo ago | — | Dave Ritterbush CEO | DrupalWordPressCart Functionality+18 | Top 10M | 7 patents Functional food supplements and beverages for cartilage health and joint nutrition | — |
| 4 | FRS Brand of nutrition drinks & supplements | $148M | 155 mo ago | 20 | Thomas Lines Co-Founder & Director | — | — | 91 patents Aerial fire‑retardant chemical formulations with corrosion inhibition for firefighting deployment | — |
| 5 | CORE Brand of energy drinks | $66M | 98 mo ago | 15 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | Top 5M | 20 patents Advanced PCB manufacturing using conductive constraining cores and thermally conductive prepregs | — |
| 6 | A SHOC Manufacturer of energy drinks | $29M | 50 mo ago | 53 | Lance Collins Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Guardion Health Sciences Developer of clinically supported dietary supplements for ocular health | $16M | 70 mo ago | 12 | Michael Favish CEO & President | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | DripDrop ORS Manufacturer and marketer of medical grade hydration products | $14M | 133 mo ago | — | Eduardo Dolhun Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Perelel Manufacturer of vitamin supplements | $12M | 7 mo ago | 4 | Victoria Gioia Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+40 | Top 500k | — | 2 launchs |
| 10 | UPTIME Energy Provider of country music radio broadcasting services | $12M | 96 mo ago | 49 | Damola Kareem CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyTailwind CSS+27 | Top 5M | — | 1 launch · 3 partnerships · 1 expansion |
| 11 | NeuroGum Manufacturer of caffeine-infused gum and mints for enhanced focus and energy | $8M | 40 mo ago | 21 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+51 | Top 500k | 3 patents Caffeinated functional confectionery with L‑theanine for cognitive enhancement | — |
| 12 | Swell Provider of health insurance plans and supplementary coverage | $8M | 107 mo ago | 3 | Nathan Carey Founder/ President | — | — | 13 patents Hydrodynamic flow‑deflection devices for marine vessels and watercraft. | — |
| 13 | NHTC International direct-selling and e-commerce company offering personal care and wellness products | $5M | 40 mo ago | 140 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 14 | Perennial Brand of non-dairy adult nutrition beverage | $2M | 105 mo ago | 5 | Sara Bonham Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Virun Develops and offers food ingredients | $2M | 167 mo ago | 51 | Philip Bromley CEO | — | — | 105 patents Probiotic and functional ingredient delivery via stable dry powders and edible emulsions | — |
| 16 | This Saves Lives Brand of energy bars | $2M | 81 mo ago | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | Bazi All-natural energy shot product | $2M | 192 mo ago | — | Debbie Wildrick CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Bio Essence Herbal Essentials Manufactures a range of herbal supplements | $1M | 101 mo ago | 11 | Yang Co-Founder | Windows ServerMicrosoft ASP.NETBootstrap+8 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 19 | Samo Health Manufacturer of protein supplements | $950K | 75 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Innate Biology Manufacturer of fasting mimetic supplements | $500K | 59 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 | MAGNAK Manufacturer of sports supplements | $475K | 25 mo ago | — | Sourabh Kharait Founder | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+25 | Top 50M | — | — |
| 22 | JAK Native Provider of audit, tax, and advisory services | $298K | 137 mo ago | — | Abby Hanneman Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Wake Manufacturer of energy supplements | $154K | 70 mo ago | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | RuckPack Provider of design and engineering services for regulated industries | $150K | 162 mo ago | — | Derek Herrera CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyFacebook Login+31 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 25 | BUBS Naturals Nutrition for impactful living, honoring a hero's legacy through wellness | $110K | 55 mo ago | 16 | Sean Lake Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+36 | Top 1M | — | — |
Top 12 Traditional Nutraceuticals companies in California
#1
Series B · Los Angeles, California · founded 2018 · 4 employees$12.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer of vitamin supplements
- Oct 2025Series B$27M
- Dec 2023Series A$6M
- Jul 2022Seed$4.7M
#2
Public · Los Angeles, California · founded 1980 · 9200 employees$1.2Braised▾
Manufacturer of nutritional supplement products for multiple therapeutic conditions. It offers nutrition, weight management, energy, and fitness products. Product categories include heart health, women's health, digestive health, immune health, stress management, energy, sports nutrition solutions, and personal care products.
- Aug 2018Conventional Debt$1.2B
#3
Acquired · Beverly Hills, California · founded 2011 · 370 employees$349.5Mraised▾
Drink Bodyarmor is a company that manufactures and distributes sports drink that claims to provide superior hydration to athletes. The company claims that the drink contains no artificial colors or flavors and is made with potassium-packed electrolytes and vitamins and made with coconut water. As on February 2016, it offers 8 different flavors. The drink can be bought online on the companies website as well as through major retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, departmental stores, and grocery stores in the United States.
- Aug 2018Series C$300M
- Apr 2016Series B$6M
- Aug 2015Series B$20M
- Feb 2014Series B$8.9M
#4
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2001$155Mraised▾
Joint Juice (Brand owned by Post Holdings) is engaged in manufacturing liquid supplement focused on maintaining healthy joints and is marketed in 2 variants: Blueberry Acai and Cranberry-Pomegranate. The company used to sell its products online. Joint Juice was acquired by Post Holdings for $180M during September 2013 and now is one of the portfolio brands of Post Holdings.
- Dec 2011Series D$146.6K
- Oct 2011Series D$73.4M
- May 2011Series C$2.3M
- Feb 2011Series C$3.5M
#5
Series E · San Mateo, California · founded 2004 · 20 employees$148Mraised▾
FRS is a nutraceutical company focused on sportspersons, involved in manufacturing beverages to provide sustained energy and endurance, muscle recovery and increased mental focus. The patented FRS formula is based on a natural anti-oxidant called quercetin found in foods such as blueberries, apples and red grapes. The FRS formula uses a pure form of quercetin (QU995). Other ingredients include Green tea extract, another antioxidant, and seven essential vitamins to maximize absorption and effectiveness. Product forms manufactured by FRS include drinks, concentrates, powders, and chews positioned across 14 portfolio products.
- Jul 2013Series E$19.9M
- Mar 2010Series E$23.1M
- Mar 2009Series D$11M
- May 2008Series D$13M
#6
Series B · Newport Beach, California · founded 2018 · 53 employees$29Mraised▾
Manufacturer of energy drinks
#7
Series A · Los Angeles, California · founded 2015 · 21 employees$8.2Mraised▾
Manufacturer of caffeine-infused gum and mints for enhanced focus and energy. These products utilize scientifically-backed nootropic formulas to provide a convenient and portable boost in cognitive function. The company offers various flavors and pack sizes to cater to different consumer preferences. The products are marketed as sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan, and aspartame-free. The manufacturing process adheres to strict quality control standards.
- Feb 2023Series A$8.2M
#8
Acquired · Los Angeles, California · founded 2015 · 15 employees$65.5Mraised▾
CORE provides the pH balanced drink. It offers organic hydration with antioxidants and immunity increasing product. It is ultra purified and balanced with electrolytes and minerals.
- Apr 2018Series C$38.7M
- May 2016Series B$15.3M
- Apr 2015Series B$11.5M
#9
Public · Los Angeles, California · founded 1988 · 140 employees$4.6Mraised▾
International direct-selling and e-commerce company offering personal care and wellness products. This company sells these products under its own brand. It operates through subsidiaries and has a global presence, distributing products internationally. The company's stock is publicly traded.
- Feb 2023Post IPO$42.6K
- Aug 2019Post IPO$4.6M
#10
Public · San Diego, California · founded 2009 · 12 employees$16.4Mraised▾
Developer of clinically supported dietary supplements for ocular health. It develops and markets dietary supplements specifically focused on improving eye health. The products are designed to address specific consumer needs within the ocular health market and are based on clinical research and evidence. The company's mission is to provide effective nutritional solutions to help maintain eye health and overall well-being. The supplements are intended to be used as part of a broader health strategy.
- Aug 2020Grant (prize money)$999.7K
- Mar 2020Post IPO$3.5M
- Mar 2019Series B$350K
- Feb 2019Grant (prize money)$223.7K
#11
Seed · Rocklin, California · founded 2017$475Kraised▾
Manufacturer of sports supplements
#12
Early Stage · Los Angeles, California · founded 1985 · 49 employees$11.7Mraised▾
Provider of country music radio broadcasting services. It offers a diverse range of programming, including on-air personalities, music playlists, and news segments. The service also includes a mobile application and integration with smart home devices for convenient listening. Additional features encompass contests, event promotion, and advertising opportunities. The company produces original content and features local news and information relevant to its listeners.
- Jun 2018Unattributed$10.2M
- Aug 2012Unattributed$1.5M
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