Thirsty for More: Meet Natalie Boyatt, founder of Bevee

Launched in 2023 by Memphis native Natalie Boyatt, Bevee is a first-of-its kind drink carrier that lets you hold a dozen drinks with one hand. What’s more impressive is this foldable and reusable carrier holds two patents and caught the attention of Amazon Corporate, who offered Natalie an exclusive product launch on their platform last year.

Overcoming the challenges of being a single mother and lacking granular resources for product development, Natalie’s seven-year startup journey ultimately led her to Epicenter. Her first pitch in 2020 marked the beginning of a valuable relationship that provided her with access to fundraising opportunities, mentoring, and networking that have helped her navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Thanks in part to Natalie’s continued engagement with Epicenter, Bevee was accepted into the first Alchemist Accelerator cohort in Memphis.

Encouraged by her peers and her community, Natalie is passionate about giving back and sharing her journey of growth and perseverance. She has not only built a successful product, but is even publishing a book designed to inspire women entrepreneurs. Wait...Now How Do I Build It? is slated for release in 2024.

Bevee is also set to go global with Amazon in 2024. The upcoming launch of a six-cup carrier, designed to hold various drink sizes, continues the company’s innovative streak in targeting the automotive, sports, and hospitality industries. Natalie is also planning to expand the brand’s product line beyond drink caddies, including a full-size cooler with a built-in Bevee and other premium drinkware products.

For its first U.S. location outside of Silicon Valley, Alchemist Accelerator partnered with Epicenter to launch the six-month, venture-backed program in Memphis. The initiative is focused on accelerating early-stage startups that create tech-based solutions for other businesses. Alchemist operates an equity-based, enterprise-venture-focused acceleration program with three classes of 20-30 startups each every year. Ido Sarig, an experienced early-stage startup mentor and coach with global supply chain and connected mobility expertise, leads the Memphis hub as its Managing Director.