# OLIPOP

> OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda company that turned the soft drink industry on its head by proving that soda can be both delicious and good for your gut. Founded in 2018 by Ben Goodwin and David Lester, the Oakland-based company combines nostalgic flavors with functional ingredients - each can delivers 6-9 grams of prebiotic fiber from plant-based sources like cassava root, chicory root, and nopal cactus. After reaching $400 million in revenue and profitability in 2024, OLIPOP closed a $50 million Series C at a $1.85 billion valuation in 2025, making it the fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brand in the United States.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Oakland, California, United States
- **Founders:** Ben Goodwin (Co-Founder & CEO), David Lester (Co-Founder & President)
- **Team size:** ~450 employees
- **Products:** OLIPOP Prebiotic Soda, 9g Fiber Line, Subscription Service
- **Notable:** Fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brand in the US by dollar sales and unit growth, Reached $1.85 billion valuation in 2025 - up from $200 million in 2022, Achieved profitability in early 2024

## Products & services

- **OLIPOP Prebiotic Soda** — A line of functional sodas containing OLISMART - a proprietary blend of prebiotics, plant fibers, and botanicals including cassava root, chicory root, jerusalem artichoke, nopal cactus, calendula flower, kudzu root, and marshmallow root. Each can contains 6-9 grams of prebiotic fiber with only 2-5 grams of sugar.
- **9g Fiber Line** — Premium product line delivering 9 grams of prebiotic fiber per can, available in flavors like Blackberry Vanilla, Crisp Apple, and Vintage Cola.
- **Subscription Service** — Direct-to-consumer subscription program offering regular delivery of OLIPOP products at discounted rates.

## Achievements

- Fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brand in the US by dollar sales and unit growth
- Reached $1.85 billion valuation in 2025 - up from $200 million in 2022
- Achieved profitability in early 2024
- Available in 65,000+ retailers nationwide
- Outsells Coke and Pepsi at select grocery retailers
- Grew from $852,000 first year revenue to $400+ million in 2024
- Scientific Advisory Board includes researchers from Purdue, Baylor, University of Minnesota, and University of Nottingham
- B Lab certified as a Public Benefit Corporation

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Partnered with Gruns for limited-edition Strawberry Vanilla Superfoods Greens Gummies
- **2025-12** — Facing class action lawsuit regarding fiber content health claims
- **2025-02** — Closed $50 million Series C at $1.85 billion valuation, led by J.P. Morgan
- **2025-02** — Described Series C as 'final anticipated round of equity financing'
- **2025-01** — SpongeBob SquarePants movie collaboration launched with Pineapple Paradise flavor
- **2024** — Achieved profitability with revenues between $400-450 million

## Links

- Website: https://drinkolipop.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/olipop-pbc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/drinkolipop
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkolipop
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkolipop
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drinkolipop

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Last updated: 2026-05-28