OUR STORY
NightCap was born from a dream, literally. At just 16 years old, founder Shirah Benarde envisioned a simple but powerful way to prevent drink spiking after her friend’s experience at a party. That idea became the NightCap Scrunchie, a wearable drink cover that discreetly doubles as a hair accessory. Joined by her brother Michael, the two co-founded NightCap with a mission to make nightlife safer for everyone.
The idea quickly gained national attention after securing a deal on Shark Tank and has since grown into a global safety movement.
Safety Meets Legislation
NightCap is more than a product company, it’s a driving force for change.
In 2024, NightCap played a key role in passing California Bill AB 2375, a first-of-its-kind law mandating that bars with full liquor licenses provide drink covers to patrons upon request. This groundbreaking legislation sets a precedent for how safety can and should be built into nightlife culture.
Our team is now actively supporting similar bills in New York, Massachusetts, and beyond, working alongside lawmakers, universities, and advocacy groups to ensure that safety is not left up to chance, it’s built into the system.
Our Mission
At NightCap, our mission is clear:
To make nightlife safer by innovating prevention products, empowering individuals, and driving legislation that ensures safety becomes the standard, not the exception.
We believe safety should be as non-negotiable as seatbelts in cars. Through partnerships with lawmakers, universities, bars, and global brands, we’re working to make that vision a reality.
Our Impact
Since launch, NightCap has transformed from a single invention into a global movement:
- 1+ million units sold across 70+ countries
- Featured in retailers like Forever 21 and collaborations with brands like Bumble, RAINN, and the NBA
- Partnerships with 200+ universities, nonprofits, and military bases
- Spearheading nationwide policy change to normalize drink-spiking prevention in bars and public venues
IN THE MEDIA
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Our Products
We design products that are functional, stylish, and easy to use—making safety seamless.
- NightCap Scrunchie – The original viral invention that doubles as a hair accessory and drink cover
- Keychain Covers – Portable, reusable, always within reach
- StopTopps Stickers – Single-use drink cover stickers for bars, festivals, and events
- CanCap – A reusable lid for soda, beer, and seltzer cans, now launching with NBA and MLB teams
Join the Movement
Whether you’re a university, bar, sports team, or individual, you can be part of rewriting the future of nightlife safety. Together, we can ensure no one has to ask the question:“When is it enough?”
