VANCOUVER, British Columbia & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meet the newest owner of OXIGEN, the pH balanced water boosted with oxygen. Stephen Curry has changed the game of basketball, and his mission to inspire transcends the world of sport. He embodies the spirit of OXIGEN, helping people get the most out of every day. Curry is an investor, Board Advisor, and the global face of the brand.
Elevating the game is also what OXIGEN is all about. We're going beyond pH balanced water - OXIGEN is boosted with oxygen to help you tackle your day. We're going beyond "recyclable" materials - OXIGEN is bottled in 100% recycled plastic. And we're not just providing lip service to the causes we care about - OXIGEN is actively supporting frontline workers and first responders.
"I’m constantly searching to do things the right way, on and off the court,” said Stephen Curry. “Whether it’s playing basketball, raising children, or building businesses, I always want to challenge the status quo and become a better version of myself. OXIGEN offers the best in product and the best option in sustainability for our planet. I couldn’t be more excited to join the team as an owner, and to contribute in this next stage of hyper-growth.”
Blair Bentham, Founder and CEO of OXIGEN, shared, “Stephen is obviously an incredible athlete, but what’s even more impressive to us is how he lives his values and how committed he is to bettering the world around him. We are so excited to welcome him to our team. We greatly value his expertise and we’re going to rise together – creating a brand that’s better in every way.”
About OXIGEN
OXIGEN is pH balanced water with electrolytes and boosted with oxygen - all to help you recover + rise. And unlike most bottled waters that are "recyclable," OXIGEN is made from 100% recycled plastic - healthy for body and planet. For more information, please visit drinkoxigen.com or follow along on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
ABOUT STEPHEN CURRY
Stephen Curry’s on and off court legacy is marked by transformation and innovation. As one of the most-followed athletes in the world, with a combined following of over 59M across his social platforms, Curry is one of the most influential stars both on and off the basketball court. His 10-year career in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors is marked by many firsts; he was the first person to be named Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote in NBA History and one of a select few to win MVP awards two years in a row. He holds six NBA all-star selections and three NBA Championships. Off the court, he is an emerging figure in Silicon Valley, and the athlete’s brand touts a number of direct investments in innovative consumer and enterprise technology companies. Last year, Stephen and Ayesha Curry launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, whose mission is to unlock the potential of every child by ending childhood hunger, ensuring universal access to education, and enabling active lifestyles. The family foundation is dedicated to providing underprivileged children with the fundamental resources they need to thrive in life, with an emphasis on the Bay Area and Oakland communities. He is also the founder of the Film & Television company Unanimous Media specializing in Faith, Family and Sports content in tandem with Sony Studios, and is the Executive Producer for ABC’s no. 1 primetime show of the Summer, Holey Moley. For more information on Stephen Curry, please visit: Instagram | Twitter | Website
