Dropps' current company page identifies its founders and lists B Corp, USDA Biobased, and Leaping Bunny credentials. A Craftory-led investment is documented, so we classify the brand as VC-backed rather than independent. The cited sources do not disclose the current ownership percentage.
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What's inside
Ingredients & Safety
The pods clean with plant-based surfactants and a full enzyme blend that lifts stains at lower temperatures. The formulas are USDA Certified Biobased and leave out dyes, phosphates, parabens, chlorine, and optical brighteners. They ship in recyclable paperboard, not plastic.
Certifications
Certified B CorporationLeaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)USDA Certified BiobasedPlastic-Free Packaging
A couple to know4 ingredients we flag
Watch Protease enzyme Effective stain remover but can cause skin irritation in concentrated form.
Watch Amylase enzyme Breaks down starch-based stains, generally safe but can sensitize some individuals.
Watch Lipase enzyme Breaks down fat and grease stains. Generally safe but can irritate in concentrated form.
Watch Cellulase enzyme Removes cotton fuzz and restores fabric color. Generally safe but can sensitize.
Ingredient list reviewed
Safe Watch Caution
01Sodium carbonatealso listed as Washing Soda, Soda Ash
02Protease enzymeWatch
03Amylase enzymeWatch
04Lipase enzymeWatch
05Cellulase enzymeWatch
06Plant-based surfactants
Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.
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Who owns it
Ownership & Independence
Dropps was founded by Jonathan Propper, building on the Cot'n Wash business he created with his mother, Lenore. The Craftory announced an investment in 2020; its page reports $16 million while Technical.ly reported $10 million. Dropps announced Emily Culp as CEO effective June 10, 2026. The cited sources do not disclose the current ownership percentage.
Ownership recordVC-Backed
Outside investorsDropps
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Control
Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp; Craftory-backed. The cited sources do not disclose the current ownership percentage.
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VC funding note. Outside investment from The Craftory in 2020. Current ownership percentage is not disclosed in the cited sources.
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Where to buy
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