This startup produces synthetic adult beverages using proprietary botanical blends and synthetic compounds designed to induce non-alcoholic intoxication. By leveraging advancements in neurological and biochemical science, the company enables social drinkers to enjoy a relaxed experience without the effects of alcohol.
Funding
$1.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional alcoholic beverages can lead to negative health and social consequences due to the effects of ethanol on the body. Consumers are increasingly seeking alternatives that provide the desired social experience without the harmful effects of alcohol.
Solution
GABA Labs is developing functional ingredients, including both synthetic compounds and botanical extracts, designed to replicate the positive effects of alcohol, such as relaxation and conviviality, without the negative impacts of ethanol. Their lead synthetic ingredient, Alcarelle, modulates the GABAergic system to promote sociability without the harmful side effects of alcohol and is planned to undergo regulatory approval for use in beverages. GABA Labs also licenses botanical ingredients to drinks companies, such as those used in the SENTIA range of functional drinks, to create alcohol alternatives that enhance mood and support social connection. By focusing on the GABA system, GABA Labs aims to provide consumers with healthier and more enjoyable social drinking experiences.
Target Audience
GABA Labs primarily targets drinks companies seeking to expand their portfolios with innovative alcohol alternatives, as well as consumers looking for healthier options for social drinking.
Features
- Alcarelle: A synthetic biomimetic ingredient designed to replicate the relaxing and convivial effects of alcohol without the negative side effects.
- SENTIA: A range of functional drinks utilizing GABA Labs' botanical extracts to enhance mood and social connection.
- Modulation of the GABAergic system: Ingredients target GABA receptors in the brain to promote relaxation and sociability.
- Bioprospecting: Researching GABAergic molecules within the established human food chain to expand the range of alcohol alternative ingredients.
- Regulatory compliance: Alcarelle is planned to undergo strict regulatory testing protocols to ensure safety and functionality.