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Kitchen Startup Poppi Sells to PepsiCo in $2B Deal After Digital-First Growth

What began as gut-healthy drinks made in a kitchen in 2016 has culminated in a massive $1.95 billion acquisition by beverage giant PepsiCo. The founder attributes success to perfect timing, digital-first strategy, and continuous investment in momentum.

From Kitchen Startup to Billion-Dollar Acquisition

In a remarkable entrepreneurial journey, the prebiotic soda brand Poppi has been acquired by PepsiCo for approximately $2 billion, according to reports. The company’s founder stated the success stemmed from having “the right people, right time, right product” and consistently investing when momentum appeared.