Thirstie
Founded Year
2013Stage
Corporate Minority | AliveTotal Raised
$12.78MAbout Thirstie
Thirstie builds tools to enable internet commerce for liquor brands. It develops an application programming interface (API) that integrates directly with the brand website, It connects brands with localized retailers that deliver directly to consumers while working within the existing framework of the three-tier system. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in New York, New York.
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Thirstie Patents
Thirstie has filed 2 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Credit cards
- Customer loyalty programs
- Debit cards

Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
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12/7/2016 | 6/11/2019 | White wine grape varieties, 3D imaging, Promotion and marketing communications, Marketing, Consumer behaviour | Grant |
Application Date | 12/7/2016 |
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Grant Date | 6/11/2019 |
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Related Topics | White wine grape varieties, 3D imaging, Promotion and marketing communications, Marketing, Consumer behaviour |
Status | Grant |
Latest Thirstie News
May 18, 2023
The Spirits Business 18 May 2023 RNDC has bought Young Won Trading Distribution The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Young Won Trading Distribution began distributing alcoholic beverages in North Carolina (NC) 30 years ago. The purchase will enhance RNDC’s portfolio of sake, soju, Korean wine, baijiu and Asian beer. Bob Hendrickson, RNDC chief operations officer, said: “We’re excited to expand our footprint with this purchase. “This increases business in VA [Virginia], MD [Maryland], DC [Washington DC], PA [Pennsylvania] and expands our distribution to NC. “We are excited to continue to broaden our beverage portfolio.” RNDC is the second biggest wine and spirits distributor in the US, covering both the US on-trade and off-trade. The company currently has partnerships in 38 states across the US. In December 2022, RNDC invested in alcohol e-commerce site Thirstie. Thirstie was established in 2014 by Maxim Razmakhin and Devaraj Southworth. RNDC created a dedicated craft spirits division in June last year, called The Artisan Group . Meanwhile, in October 2022, vodka producer Victor George Spirits secured a multi-state distribution deal in the US with the distributor. In other distribution news , Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the biggest alcohol distributor in the US, bought a stake in alcohol e-commerce platform Reserve Bar for an undisclosed amount. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Subscribe
Thirstie Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Thirstie founded?
Thirstie was founded in 2013.
Where is Thirstie's headquarters?
Thirstie's headquarters is located at 25 West 39th Street, New York.
What is Thirstie's latest funding round?
Thirstie's latest funding round is Corporate Minority.
How much did Thirstie raise?
Thirstie raised a total of $12.78M.
Who are the investors of Thirstie?
Investors of Thirstie include Republic National Distributing Company, Paycheck Protection Program, Brian Finn, Lewis Frankfort, Barbara Desoer and 14 more.
Who are Thirstie's competitors?
Competitors of Thirstie include Speakeasy, Vroom Delivery, Minibar, TapRm, ReserveBar and 10 more.
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