Tom First, Founder of Culture POP Soda

About Tom First

Tom First is the founder and CEO of Culture POP Soda, a company established in 2020. Culture POP Soda develops and manufactures functional probiotic beverages made with organic fruit juices, herbs, spices, and live probiotics, focusing on digestive health. The company distributes its products through direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms and major retail grocery networks. Culture POP Soda has secured $57.2 million in total funding across three distinct investment rounds.

Tom First at a glance

• Company: Culture POP Soda
• Total raised: $57M
• Latest round: Series B
• Investors: Enlighten Hospitality, Howard Schultz, Andreessen Horowitz, Kapor Capital, Saga, Peter Chernin
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

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