Naomi Osaka Becomes Investor and Brand Ambassador to Hermosa Beach's ZICO Coconut Water

Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Joins ZICO Coconut Water as Brand Ambassador and Investor

Los Angeles – On the eve of the Wimbledon Championships and ahead of the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics, ZICO Coconut Water announced today that star tennis champion Naomi Osaka has joined the company as a new brand ambassador and investor. Osaka’s endorsement of ZICO is an extension of her longstanding loyalty to the product for its naturally hydrating properties, which help her deliver top performance on the court. 

"I am excited to join ZICO Coconut Water as an investor and brand ambassador as I prepare to compete at Wimbledon and the upcoming summer games,” said Osaka. “For me, this partnership is an opportunity to align with a product that I personally use and enjoy. I like that ZICO is a natural source of hydration to power me on and off the court, so to be able to invest now just makes sense.”  

ZICO Coconut Water was founded by Mark Rampolla who, along with a group of original investors including Jesse Itzler, reacquired the brand from The Coca-Cola Company in 2021.

Mark Rampolla, ZICO founder and co-managing partner of GroundForce Capital said, “I am honored that Naomi has chosen to join ZICO. Her trust in us both on and off the court is thanks to our commitment to product purity and excellence. We’re excited to bring the natural hydrating power of ZICO to the broader world, and Naomi is a perfect partner to help us on this next chapter of the brand’s journey.” 

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About ZICO Coconut Water

ZICO Coconut Water is one of the original hydration beverages beloved by health minded consumers and athletes alike looking for a healthier alternative to artificial beverages and sugar laden sport drinks. Coconut water is the ultimate hydration beverage, packed with naturally occurring electrolytes to hydrate and replenish you after intense physical activity or just thrive in daily life. Unlike many coconut water brands, ZICO NEVER adds sugar and we use only the highest-quality coconuts exclusively from Thailand and select regions of southeast Asia.