Copper
Facts
- HQ
- Seattle
- Sectors
- Financial Services
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 41
- Founders
- Stefan Berglund, Eddie Behringer
Retro, founded by ex-Instagram engineers Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, raises >$21M Series A — SEC filing
Retro, a photo-sharing app founded by ex-Instagram engineers Nathan Sharp and Ryan Olson, raised over $21 million in a Series A round that closed in December, per an Aug. 19 SEC filing cited by TechCrunch. PitchBook now values the startup at over $100 million; the filing was made for Lone Palm Labs and Retro did not respond to requests for comment.
Diplo Invests in Copper, Backing Rewards Platform with 4+ Million Members
Musician Diplo has invested in Copper, a consumer rewards platform that helps over 4 million members earn rewards through games and everyday shopping.
Diplo invests in Seattle rewards startup Copper as company grows to 4+ million members and $42M raised
Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Diplo has invested in Seattle-based consumer rewards startup Copper as it expands its platform, which now serves more than 4 million members. Copper, founded in 2019 and having raised $42 million to date, says it helps users earn money via mobile games, cash-back offers and purchases while positioning itself as an alternative to attention-extracting apps.
Eddie Behringer announces Diplo (Thomas Wesley 'Diplo' Pentz) is an official investor in Copper
Eddie Behringer announces that DJ Diplo (Thomas Wesley 'Diplo' Pentz) has become an official investor in Copper; the post contrasts Copper's approach with typical consumer apps designed to take more from users.
Grammy-Winner Diplo Invests in Copper to Expand $42M-Funded Consumer Rewards Platform Serving 4 Million Members
Copper, a consumer rewards platform with 4 million members and $42 million total funding, secured an investment from Grammy-winner Diplo to scale its gaming- and shopping-based earnings ecosystem.
Fortson VC Raises $50M to Fund Early-Stage B2B Software Startups Led by Cole Younger in Seattle
Fortson VC, led by Cole Younger, has raised $50 million to invest in early-stage B2B software startups, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. The fund plans 25 to 30 investments with check sizes between $500,000 and $1 million, focusing on founders with unique internal compasses.
Copper Halts Banking Services After Synapse Bankruptcy Forces Deposit Account Lockouts
Fintech startup Copper has discontinued its banking services and debit card offerings due to its banking-as-a-service provider Synapse filing for bankruptcy and shutting down its platform. Affected customers are temporarily unable to access deposit accounts, but Copper plans to pivot to its 'Earn' product focused on surveys and games.
Seattle Startup Stack Raises $2.7M to Build Crypto Investing and Education Platform for Teens
Seattle-based startup Stack raised $2.7 million to develop its education-focused crypto investing platform for teens, aiming to differentiate with tailored content alongside investment tools. The company plans iOS and Android app launches, targeting a waitlist of 5,000, backed by investors including Madrona Venture Group and Santa Clara Ventures.
Tacoma Venture Fund, led by Dennis Joyce, is investing a $12.3M first fund to back nearly 20 early-stage startups in Tacoma area
Tacoma Venture Fund, founded two years ago, is investing a $12.3 million first fund to back nearly 20 early-stage startups—with a focus on the Tacoma, Washington area south of Seattle—to address a capital shortage in the local startup ecosystem.
GeekWire returns in person for 2022 Awards at Showbox SoDo, honoring 60+ finalists across 15 categories with 16,000+ votes
GeekWire held its first in-person GeekWire Awards in three years at Showbox SoDo in Seattle, honoring 60+ finalists across 15 categories with over 16,000 community votes and appearances by local tech leaders and entertainers.
Seattle’s Stack Raises $500,000 to Launch March Crypto Investing Platform for Teens with Parental Co-Ownership
Seattle startup Stack is building a gamified crypto investing platform for teenagers and financially disenfranchised young people, launching in March with parental co-ownership and educational rewards. The company raised $500,000 in a pre-seed round from On Deck and Santa Clara Ventures and joined a Seattle fintech incubator.
Dutchie raises $350M Series D, valuation doubles to $3.75B after seven months
Cannabis e-commerce and point-of-sale startup Dutchie raised $350 million in a Series D, doubling its valuation to $3.75 billion just seven months after a $200 million round and bringing total funding to $603 million.
People
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Eddie Behringer Founder, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder & CEO
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Geoff Entress Board Member
