Vandra is a premium energy + focus lollipop designed for nightlife, creatives, and hybrid athletes. It was built to extend the vibe and bring people together.
Vandra started in Alex and Wian’s college garage in 2026. What began as a mission to make their own nights last longer with caffeinated lollipops quickly grew into something much bigger as more people started hearing about the product.
Athletes, artists, festival-goers, and all kinds of people connected with the idea of a portable, delicious, aesthetic source of energy and honestly, so did we.
Before Vandra, Wian was running an events company in South Africa called Half Half Grooves with his brother, Raynard Roothman. Together, they built a special community around a shared love of music, energy, and people.
Through that experience, Wian saw a gap for an energy product that truly moved with you while you were out grooving. He wanted something that not only looked cool, but also carried a vibe of its own.
The lollipop idea came to him one night at a viewpoint, and it stuck.
Alex immediately jumped on board when Wian pitched it. The team had previously been working on another startup, but once this idea hit, they knew they had to switch gears.
As consistent festival-goers, outdoor adventurers, and creators, Alex and Wian knew the world needed a product that was portable, aesthetic, and gave you energy to keep the moment going.
Together, this pair has created a product that was built around the fundamentals of community, movement, presence, and authenticity.
At Vandra, we believe energy is about your state, not just stimulation.
The energy industry has been built around one thing: delivering caffeine as fast as possible. It is built for function, not feeling. But real energy is not just a spike. It is a state of feeling alive, elevated, and creative.
Real energy inspires you to move through the world in your own rhythm.
People do not just want to be awake. They want to feel alive.