Olipop
Oakland, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Olipop was founded in 2017 by DAVID MATTHEW LESTER, CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN, and Ben Goodwin.
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DAVID MATTHEW LESTERCo-founder
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CHARLES BENNETT GOODWINCo-founder
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Ben GoodwininFounderHe has spent over a decade working as an entrepreneur and product developer in health and wellness, developing a focus on nutrition and gut health that led to the creation of the company's low-sugar, high-fiber soda formula.
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MELVIN LANDISinExecutive
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TRACY HARTinExecutive
Board
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CHRISTOPHER DAWEBoard director
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JARED STEINBoard director
Investors · 9
AntiSan Juan · $250K – $30M
Barrel VenturesEvanston
Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M
Lakeside CapitalTampa · $100K – $250K
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Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M
Melitas Ventures LlcNew York
MidnightAustin
Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia James J. Pallotta · inferred
Rocana VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $30M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$240.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024
▶$187.9MraisedMar 2025 · 78 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$187.9MraisedMar 2025 · 78 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- MELVIN LANDISExecutive Officer
- DAVID MATTHEW LESTERDirector
- TRACY HARTExecutive Officer
- CHRISTOPHER DAWEDirector
- JARED STEINDirector
- CHARLES BENNETT GOODWINExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $187.9M
- Amount sold
- $187.9M
- Finders' fees
- $1.5M
- Placement agents
- BofA Securities, Inc.
- First sale
- Dec 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$39.8MraisedFeb 2022 · 60 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$39.8MraisedFeb 2022 · 60 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Charles Bennett GoodwinDirector
- Jared SteinDirector
- David Matthew LesterExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $39.8M
- Amount sold
- $39.8M
- First sale
- Oct 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13MraisedFeb 2020 · 39 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$13MraisedFeb 2020 · 39 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Charles GoodwinExecutive Officer, Director
- Patrick FinnDirector
- David LesterExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $13M
- Amount sold
- $13M
- First sale
- Jan 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$100KraisedOct 2018 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$100KraisedOct 2018 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- CHARLES BENNET GOODWINExecutive Officer, Director
- DAVID MATTHEW LESTERExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $100K
- Amount sold
- $100K
- First sale
- Sep 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Olipop?
- Olipop was founded by DAVID MATTHEW LESTER, CHARLES BENNETT GOODWIN, Ben Goodwin in 2017.
- Who are Olipop's investors?
- Olipop's investors include Anti, Barrel Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Lakeside Capital, Left Lane Capital, Melitas Ventures Llc, Midnight, Raptor Group and 1 more.
- How much funding has Olipop raised?
- Olipop has disclosed $240.8M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Olipop headquartered?
- Olipop is headquartered in Oakland, US.