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Company overview

Recess is defining a new multi-billion-dollar CPG category focused on healthy relaxation. Our platform includes Recess Mood magnesium-based beverages, Recess Zero-Proof Craft Mocktails, and Recess Mood Powders formulated with calming functional ingredients that support stress relief and emotional balance throughout the day.Backed by strong secular trends in mental wellness and alcohol moderation, Recess is building a scalable omni-channel brand with nationwide retail expansion, category-leading velocities, and a proprietary concentrate-driven supply chain.
Founded in 2018
New York, New York, USA
136 employees (16 in marketing)
takearecess.com
0% recommend to a friend
0% positive business outlook

People

Founders and leadership

Amy Kiska
Amy Kiska
Co-Founder
At the company for 2 years 1 month
Camille Camejo, M.S
Camille Camejo, M.S
Founder, Community Program Coordinator
At the company for 4 years 1 month

Marketing leadership

Erica Garvey
Erica Garvey
Vice President Commercial Marketing
At the company for 6 months
Kelly McDermott
Kelly McDermott
Brand Director
At the company for 1 year 3 months
Alexa Grace Smithwrick
Alexa Grace Smithwrick
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
At the company for 9 years 9 months
Cassandra Gates
Cassandra Gates
Director of Product Marketing
At the company for 8 years

Hiring activity

Open marketing jobs over time

3 open now

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Funding

Last raise

Series Unknown, 6 years ago

Funding history

Jan 2020

Venture Round Recess

Nov 2018

Seed Round Recess

Audience

Monthly website visitors
72.1K
Month over month+2.3%
Quarter over quarter-23.4%
Top sourceDirect (53.5%)
Ad budget per month$0.0
Average search rank55.4
Traffic source mix
Direct
53.5%
Search
33.6%

News

“Relaxation” drinks firm Recess secures funding, names new CEO
Oct 30, 2025 • Just Drinks
Recess, the Pioneer of the Relaxation Beverage Space, Secured $30M in Series B Funding Led by CAVU and Announces the Appointment of Kyle Thomas as President & Co-CEO
Oct 29, 2025 • Business Wire
Recess Raises $30 Million in CAVU-led B Round, Adds Kyle Thomas From C4
Oct 27, 2025 • BevNET.com

Links

takearecess.comLinkedInCrunchbaseX (Twitter)
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Headcount +24.5% year over year
Referral
7%
Social
3%
Paid referral
2.5%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

29.7K

12-mo growth

+24.5%

Monthly growth

+4.9%

Salaries

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Open positions3 open marketing positions

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Social Growth & Community Lead (Fractional)

Recess

USA (Remote)

In-housePart-timeMid level2+ years exp.
2 months ago
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Director of Marketing Operations

Recess

USA (Remote)

$140K/yr - $179K/yrIn-houseFull-timeDirector/executive6+ years exp.
4 months ago
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VP of Trade Marketing

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USA (Remote)

$220K/yr - $250K/yrIn-houseFull-timeSenior level10+ years exp.
5 months ago

Recess insights

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Founded
2018
Headquarters
New York, New York
Employees
11-50
24.5% growth last 12mo
Marketing team
16
12% of company
41 saved employee profiles are linked to this company.

Company stability and risk

Shows a quick risk view from growth, funding age, and news.

Main result
Low risk
Seed-stage · Growing 24.5% last 12 months · Mid-stage · Last funding 3+ years ago
Trend
2022-02-28 -> 2025-12-08
Headcount (12 months)
+24.5%
Last funding round
75 months ago
Negative news (120 days)
0
Risk score1/7

Website traffic

Shows traffic size, change, and traffic sources.

Monthly website visitors
72.1K
Month over month+2.3%
Quarter over quarter-23.4%
Top sourceDirect (53.5%)
Traffic source mix
Direct
53.5%
Search
33.6%
Referral

Competitors and search

Shows competitors and key search metrics in one view.

Main result
0 competitor sites
Search traffic: 18K organic clicks / 0 paid clicks
Organic competitors
0
Paid competitors
0
Keyword change
+224
Ad budget per month
$0.0
Average search rank
55.4

LinkedIn followers

Shows follower count and growth.

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

29.7K

12-mo growth

+24.5%

Monthly growth

+4.9%

Job openings

Shows open jobs, growth, and role changes.

Main result
1 open jobs
Open jobs trend: —
Trend
2025-02-01 -> 2026-02-01
Open jobs growth
—
Biggest role change
—
Latest open role
Commercial Operations Analyst

Marketing team size

Shows saved marketing team size.

16
12% of the company • 41 saved marketing people

First hire or larger team

Shows if this looks like one hire or a bigger team.

Looks like larger team
Based on saved marketing team size: 16.

Glassdoor ratings

Shows saved Glassdoor ratings.

Glassdoor ratings
Overall rating
3 / 5
Work-life balance
3 / 5
Culture
2.5 / 5
Diversity & inclusion
3.8 / 5
Recommend to a friend
0%
Positive business outlook
0%

Funding

Shows saved funding data.

Last raise
Series Unknown
6 years ago
Funding details
Amount raised
—
Last round
Series Unknown
Last fundraise
6 years ago

News

Shows saved company news.

“Relaxation” drinks firm Recess secures funding, names new CEO
Oct 30, 2025 • Just Drinks
Recess, the Pioneer of the Relaxation Beverage Space, Secured $30M in Series B Funding Led by CAVU and Announces the Appointment of Kyle Thomas as President & Co-CEO
Oct 29, 2025 • Business Wire
Recess Raises $30 Million in CAVU-led B Round, Adds Kyle Thomas From C4
Oct 27, 2025 • BevNET.com
7%
Social
3%
Paid referral
2.5%