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Olipop

Oakland, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 19 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 GoodwinFounderHe 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 LANDISExecutiveExecutive officer with background at major consumer goods companies including Coca-Cola, Clorox, and Kraft General Foods, where he managed significant P&L operations and led pricing, strategy, and organizational transformation initiatives. Board member of Coca-Cola joint ventures with fairlife and Suja Life.
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TRACY HARTExecutiveTracy Hart is a Chief Financial Officer with experience in consumer products and manufacturing operations, having held finance leadership roles at multiple companies and working with executive teams on strategic planning, cost structure optimization, and merger activities.
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Ben Goodwin David LesterFounder
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David LesterFounder

Board

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CHRISTOPHER DAWEBoard director
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JARED STEINBoard director

Investors · 19

Antilisted by AntiSan Juan · $250K – $30M

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Barrel Ventureslisted by Barrel VenturesEvanston

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BFG Partnerslisted by BFG PartnersBoulder · $1M

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Collaborative Fundlisted by Collaborative FundNew York · $500K – $1M

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Colterlisted by ColterChicago

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Doehler Ventureslisted by Doehler Ventures

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Lakeside Capitallisted by Lakeside CapitalTampa · $100K – $250K

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Left Lane Capitallisted by Left Lane CapitalNew York · $5M – $75M

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Melitas Ventures Llclisted by Melitas Ventures LlcNew York

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Midnightlisted by MidnightAustin

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Raptor Grouplisted by Raptor GroupMiami Beachvia James J. Pallotta · inferred
RCV Frontlinelisted by RCV FrontlineCold Spring Harbor

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Terpsi Capitallisted by Terpsi CapitalHermosa Beach
The Lab Private Equity Fund 2, LPlisted by The Lab Private Equity Fund 2, LPNew York City
Finn Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco

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Goalvest VenturereportedNew York

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Monogram Capital PartnersreportedBeverly Hills · $50M

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Rocana VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $30M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$240.8M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2018–2024

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 Angel group, Anti, Barrel Ventures, BFG Partners, Collaborative Fund, Colter, Doehler Ventures, Lakeside Capital and 11 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.