Founder of ZICO Coconut Water and Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Founder Groundforce Capital
Mark Rampolla is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of ZICO Coconut Water, a brand that helped create the now $8 billion global coconut water category. After growing ZICO into one of the fastest-growing beverages worldwide, Mark sold the company to Coca Cola in 2013. He then transitioned into investing, co-founding PowerPlant Partners, where he played a key role in the plant-based food movement, including the success of Beyond Meat.
In 2020, Mark made a bold move by repurchasing ZICO from Coca Cola with a group of investors, including Jesse Itzler and tennis star Naomi Osaka. Now, through GroundForce Capital, Mark manages $500 million in assets, focusing on health, wellness, and sustainability investments. His journey reflects a deep commitment to innovation and positive change in the consumer goods industry.
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Mark Rampolla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksrampolla/
Founder Groundforce Capital website: https://www.markrampolla.co/
ZICO Coconut Water: https://www.zico.com
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Please note that this information was accurate as of November 26, 2025