Copia's a for-profit technology company that solves food waste &…
Company is active
Event Year: 2015
Company is active
Event Year: 2015
Copia addresses the critical issue of food waste, highlighting that the problem isn't a lack of food, but rather inefficient distribution. The company's innovative technology enables businesses, including food management companies, corporate cafeterias, universities, hospitals, and grocers, to easily arrange pickups of surplus food. This food is then matched and safely delivered to non-profit organizations in need. By partnering with Copia, businesses can access substantial tax benefits, significantly reduce food waste through data-driven insights, and decrease their carbon footprint, all while contributing to their local communities. Copia has already diverted millions of pounds of edible food from landfills, generating significant savings for both businesses and nonprofits, and providing meals to millions of people.
Copia addresses the critical issue of food waste, highlighting that the problem isn't a lack of food, but rather inefficient distribution. The company's innovative technology enables businesses, including food management companies, corporate cafeterias, universities, hospitals, and grocers, to easily arrange pickups of surplus food. This food is then matched and safely delivered to non-profit organizations in need. By partnering with Copia, businesses can access substantial tax benefits, significantly reduce food waste through data-driven insights, and decrease their carbon footprint, all while contributing to their local communities. Copia has already diverted millions of pounds of edible food from landfills, generating significant savings for both businesses and nonprofits, and providing meals to millions of people.
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2016
Total Raised: Unknown (Y Combinator backed)
Last Round: Winter 2016
B2B
B2B
B2B -> Office Management
B2B -> Office Management
Team size: 20
Hiring: No
Team size: 20
Hiring: No