Intake Breathing Secures $62 Million In Funding To Expand Retail Presence

Intake Breathing raised $62 million in its first institutional funding round from Camino Partners to accelerate retail expansion and position its magnetic nasal dilator as an everyday wellness product. Founded in 2019 by medical device inventor Jim Castillo, his daughter Natalie and son-in-law Alex Hauck, who serves as CEO, the Santa Barbara-based company is approaching $100 million in 2026 revenue and has sold more than 100 million pairs of adhesive breathing tabs since 2023. The funding will support omnichannel growth as Intake expands beyond Amazon and its website into major retail, sporting goods and dental channels, targeting consumers seeking better breathing, sleep and athletic performance.

FOUNDERS: Jim Castillo, Natalie Hauck & Alex Hauck

AMOUNT: $62,000,000

HQ: Santa Barbara, California

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