Our Story
LEAU started in 2025 in Flims Graubünden. As an idea between two friends because nothing like it existed in Switzerland yet. "We wanted to bring a different type of thinking to Water and how you consume a beverage." - Kiara. Something that focused on how you want to feel rather than the focus being on the taste. Our founders backgrounds and skills make for the perfect team to build something unique and exciting.
The idea, the moment
Kiara and Nicole were snowboarding together when the idea of LEAU began, based on our own trouble deciding on what to drink at a mountain cafe. LEAU fills the gap of a premium sparkling water with a refreshing infusion of minimal flavor. Design focused cause we wanted to feel like we could identify with a brand, which we could not at the time. We felt like nothing hit all these pillars for us, so we set out to create something with the focus on taste, community, design and concept.
THe world of leau
LEAU is not really in the business of sparkling water. That is simply where it starts. What we are building is a world: one where hydration is not an afterthought squeezed between meetings, but a ritual worth pausing for — mornings that begin with intention, nights that end with quiet. The ambition has never been to be the loudest beverage on the market. It is to be the brand you identify with and reach for without thought.
Kiara Schwartz, co-founder
Kiara is a multidisciplinary creative and Entrepreneur working across Branding, Marketing and Art Direction throughout her career. She has worked on several different start ups across different industries. Now is the perfect time to apply all her skills to her very own venture.
“I never imagined sparkling water would be what I’d create,” she says. “But the moment I spoke the idea out loud, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Nicole and I naturally share a clear vision of what we’re building.” - Kiara
Nicole Weber, co-founder
Nicole is a graphic designer, website and product engineer with a background in operations and sales. Nicoles skills help drive forward our business through analytical thinking and a focus on growth and development.
“When Kiara shared the idea, my first thought was how naturally our skills fit together. Together, our experiences amplify each other. We’re open-minded, bouncing ideas back and forth, shaping a vision we couldn’t have achieved alone. LEAU has become more than a project – it’s a space where our skills and experiences come together to create something special.”