Poppi
Poppi is a prebiotic soda brand made with prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar. The brand offers low-calorie, low-sugar functional sodas designed for gut health, with no more than 5 grams of sugar per serving and 35 calories or less. Founded by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Stephen and Allison Ellsworth in Austin, Texas, Poppi gained significant traction through community-focused branding, viral social media campaigns, and influencer partnerships, particularly engaging Gen Z and millennial audiences.
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Overview
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Founded
2015
Total Funding
$39.01M
4 rounds
Latest Valuation
$0.02B
2022
Funding
Total raised $39.01M across 4 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Angel SPV
Date
2020
Amount
$105K
Valuation
$0.02B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Series B | $25M | — | CAVU Consumer Partners |
| 2021 | Series A | $13.5M | — | CAVU Consumer Partners |
| 2020 | Angel SPV | $105K | $0.02B | The Angel Group |
Funding by Round
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Valuation Trajectory
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Entry · Shark Tank / Seed
$0.0B
Jan 2018
Poppi today
$0.0B
Jan 2020 · latest mark
Poppi multiple
13.7x
valuation uplift since first round
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Competitors
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OliPop
Prebiotic soda brand with functional beverages containing up to 9 grams of prebiotic fiber per can, derived from kudzu root extract, chicory root inulin, and Jerusalem artichoke inulin.
Simply Pop
Coca-Cola's prebiotic soda launched to compete with Poppi and OliPop, containing 6 grams of prebiotic fiber, vitamin C, and zinc for immune support.
Coca-Cola Company
Major multinational beverage company entering the prebiotic soda market through Simply Pop launch, leveraging significant distribution and brand power.
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