Copia

Copia's Services

Copia offers a robust technology platform designed to empower businesses to manage their surplus food and non-food items efficiently. Key features include automated nonprofit matching, tax and finance dashboards, and surplus forecasting. The platform supports multi-unit program management, making it ideal for businesses with multiple locations. Additionally, it provides flexible delivery choices, waste tracking capabilities, and audit-proof receipts. Businesses can leverage the Copia portal to track and manage donations, with access to ESG dashboards for comprehensive environmental, social, and governance tracking. Priority customer support ensures a smooth user experience.

Copia's Impact

Copia has made significant strides in addressing food waste and food insecurity. By diverting over 7 million pounds of edible food from landfills, the company has provided businesses and nonprofits with over $23 million in savings. Copia's innovative approach has not only helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also enhanced the profitability of its partners. The company's efforts have been recognized by major publications such as Business Insider and Fast Company, highlighting its role in solving critical issues related to food waste and hunger.

Copia's Partnerships

Copia collaborates with national brands across the United States to tackle food insecurity and environmental sustainability. The company's platform supports a wide range of nonprofits, not just food banks or pantries, ensuring that donations are delivered with dignity to all partnering organizations. By offering solutions for both food and non-food donations, Copia helps businesses of all sizes—from single locations to thousands—manage their surplus efficiently. These partnerships have been instrumental in enhancing community food equity and reducing the environmental impact of waste.

Copia's Technology Platform

Copia's technology platform is a comprehensive solution for managing surplus donations. It includes features such as automated nonprofit matching, tax and finance dashboards, and surplus forecasting, making it easy for businesses to distribute their excess items. The platform also offers waste tracking capabilities, audit-proof receipts, and ongoing data access, allowing businesses to monitor the impact of their donations. Additionally, the ESG dashboards provide valuable insights into environmental, social, and governance metrics, ensuring that companies can meet legislative compliance and track their sustainability efforts effectively.

Copia's Y-Combinator Journey

Copia was part of the Y-Combinator Winter 2016 (W16) batch, a prestigious accelerator program that has supported numerous successful startups. Participation in Y-Combinator provided Copia with essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that have been pivotal in its growth. The program's rigorous support system helped Copia refine its business model, scale its operations, and enhance its technology platform, positioning the company as a leader in the B2B office management sub-industry focused on surplus management and food equity.