2024 Revenue
$1.3M(Est.)
Funding
$0
Team
9
Founded
2017
How Copper CEO Dickson Chu grew to $1.3M revenue with a 9 person team in 2024.
Copper provides plug and play hardware that unlocks item-level transaction data in any POS environment and makes it available via a single API.
The Copper Cord is a smart cable that replaces the existing printer cable that connects a merchant's POS system to the receipt printer. In a matter of milliseconds, the Copper Cord parses the item-level transaction data in transit, sends it to the cloud, and injects a QR code at the bottom of the receipt that a server delivers to the table.
Customers don't need to download an app or even be aware of Copper when the receipt arrives at their table. Customers simply open the native camera function on their smartphone and scan the QR code. The Copper Checkout mobile web application opens immediately, presents customers with their receipt, and provides them with the option to either pay or split the check and tip their server using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, or a debit/credit card.
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Copper Revenue
In 2024, Copper's revenue reached $1.3M. The company previously reported $797.2K in 2023. Since its launch in 2017, Copper has shown consistent revenue growth.
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Copper Hit $1.3m revenue in October 2024 | Estimated |
| 2023 | Copper Hit $797.2k revenue in December 2023 | Estimated |
| 2021 | Copper Hit $885.8k revenue in April 2021 | |
| 2017 | Launched with $0 revenue |
Copper Valuation, Funding Rounds
Copper is a bootstrapped IoT Platforms startup. Founded in 2017, Copper has grown to $1.3M in revenue without raising any venture capital or outside funding.
As a self-funded IoT Platforms SaaS company, Copper has built its business with no outside investment.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Source |
|---|
Founder / CEO
Dickson Chu
CEO
30+ years experience building businesses at the intersection of financial services, technology and data Global experience with both large enterprises and early stage start-ups Demonstrated track record of building great teams
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Customers
We do not have customer count information for Copper yet.
Copper Employees & Team Size
Copper employs approximately 9 people as of 2026, down from 12 in 2023.
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Reached 9 employees (October 2024) | |
| 2023 | Reached 12 employees (December 2023) | |
| 2022 | Reached 11 employees (December 2022) | |
| 2021 | Reached 16 employees (December 2021) | |
| 2021 | Reached 10 employees (April 2021) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Copper
What is Copper's revenue?
Copper generates an estimated $1.3M in annual revenue.
Who founded Copper?
Copper was founded by Dickson Chu.
Who is the CEO of Copper?
The CEO of Copper is Dickson Chu.
How much funding does Copper have?
Copper is bootstrapped and has not raised outside funding.
How many employees does Copper have?
Copper has 9 employees.
Where is Copper headquarters?
Copper is headquartered in Reno, Nevada, United States.
Compare Copper to the industry
Copper operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for Copper in each sector below.
Data and Sources
All figures on this page are taken directly from interviews or are estimates from public sources and proprietary models. Not financial advice. Read full disclaimer.
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