Olipop Hits $1.85 Billion Valuation Following Latest Funding Round
The prebiotic soda brand plans to expand its product lineup and distribution after raising $50 million in Series C funding.
- Olipop, a prebiotic soda brand founded in 2018, has been valued at $1.85 billion after a $50 million Series C funding round led by J.P. Morgan Private Capital's Growth Equity Partners.
- The company has gained popularity for its claims of supporting gut health and its appeal to younger generations, with 1 in 4 Gen Z consumers reportedly drinking Olipop.
- Olipop's growth is evenly split between legacy soda drinkers and new consumers entering the carbonated soft drink market, contributing to its position as the top non-alcoholic beverage brand in the U.S. by dollar sales and unit growth.
- The brand's success has been fueled by strategic marketing campaigns, including a significant presence on TikTok and partnerships with influencers and celebrities like the Jonas Brothers and Gwyneth Paltrow.
- Olipop plans to use the new funding to expand its product offerings, increase marketing efforts, and broaden its retail distribution across major outlets like Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods.