Camino Partners Invests in Intake Breathing to Expand Nasal Dilator Market

New York, NY, Oct. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Camino Partners, the values-led investment platform founded by KIND founder Daniel Lubetzky, has announced an investment in Intake Breathing, a company that aims to improve breathing and enhance overall performance. This partnership marks a significant step for Intake Breathing, transitioning from a family-run business to a partner-run one.

Intake Breathing was founded by Jim Castillo, an inventor and medical device engineer, and is now led by his son-in-law, Alex Hauck, who serves as the Co-Founder and CEO. The company was born out of a personal challenge faced by Castillo, who needed a solution to keep his nasal passages open while racing on the motocross track. His solution, the Intake magnetic nasal dilator system, has since evolved into a product that addresses a broader market need.

The Intake magnetic nasal dilator system works by mechanically opening the nasal valve, the narrowest point of the airway, providing users with immediate, physical relief. This innovation has helped Intake Breathing become the fastest-growing brand in the nasal strip category. According to the company, an estimated 80% of Americans have some degree of deviated septum, 56%, more than 90 million people, snore, and over 60% report breathing primarily through their mouths. These figures point to a market of more than 270 million people who could benefit from better breathing.

The partnership with Camino Partners will support Intake Breathing’s expansion beyond its direct-to-consumer engine into offline and specialty channels. This move is aimed at reaching a broader audience and educating consumers on the importance of nasal breathing as a foundational step to accessing peak performance across all aspects of a healthy life. Camino Partners brings to the table a wealth of experience in building companies that change how people think about entire categories, making it a valuable partner for Intake Breathing.

Camino Partners is known for its investment in companies that enhance consumers' lives. With Intake Breathing, the company sees an opportunity to reposition nasal strips from a drug store offering into an essential part of a healthy daily routine. This vision can only be unlocked with thoughtful staging and careful execution, and Camino is committed to supporting Intake Breathing on this journey.

The investment from Camino Partners will enable Intake Breathing to continue its growth and expand its reach. The company has already attracted a growing following among elite athletes, including Dodgers All-Star Justin Wrobleski and Olympic Silver Medalist speed skater Viktor Thorup, as well as everyday consumers. As nasal breathing continues to gain traction as a daily health and performance habit, Camino and Intake Breathing are committed to ensuring that this is just the beginning for the category.