LARQ

LARQ is a hydration technology company founded in 2017 by Justin Wang and Douglas Collins, creators of the world's first self-cleaning water bottle. The brand combines cutting-edge UV-C LED technology with sleek, minimalist design to revolutionise how we drink water. The LARQ bottle uses patented UV-C LED technology that purifies water and cleans the bottle interior at the touch of a button, eliminating up to 99.99% of bacteria and viruses. The technology, which was over 10 years in development, eliminates the need for harsh chemical cleaning and reduces odour-causing bacteria. The brand launched on Kickstarter and became the largest hydration campaign in the platform's history, raising over $1.4 million and surpassing their funding goal in under 24 hours. This success demonstrated strong consumer demand for innovative, sustainable hydration solutions. LARQ is committed to reducing single-use plastic consumption and has expanded their product line to include various bottle sizes, pitchers, and a filtered water bottle. The brand was featured on Shark Tank and has gained recognition for combining technology with environmental consciousness.