# Kuprion

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kuprion

- Industry: Materials
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.kuprioninc.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 29, 2019)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Kuprion Inc is a specialized materials company focused on developing engineered solutions for electronic applications, particularly through its innovative ActiveCopper™ product line.Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, US, Kuprion Inc specializes in advanced engineered materials. The firm has successfully raised a total of USD 5.00 mn in funding across two deals, with the latest being a Series A round on March 29, 2019, led by Alsop Louie Partners, alongside Startup Capital Ventures. The CEO, Nick Antonopoulos, leads the company in its mission to address thermal expansion challenges in electronic assemblies.Kuprion specializes in advanced engineered materials, particularly their innovative ActiveCopper™ product line, which includes sintering pastes, adhesives, inks, and gaskets. These products are specifically designed to address the thermal expansion challenges in electronic assemblies by offering tunable Coefficients of Thermal Expansion (CTEs) that align with various substrates such as ceramics, silicon, and silicon carbide. Released to meet the growing demands of high-performance electronics, Kuprion’s formulations have applications in industries such as automotive for electric vehicles (EVs), telecommunications for 5G networks, and cloud computing for high-speed connectivity. The company serves a diverse client base, including manufacturers in the semiconductor, aerospace, and medical electronics fields across major global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia. These end users leverage Kuprion’s products to enhance the performance and reliability of high-power, high-voltage, and high-frequency electronic devices.Kuprion generates revenue through direct sales of its flagship ActiveCopper™ solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive, telecommunications, and semiconductor manufacturing. The sales model is primarily B2B, where transactions are structured as direct contracts with clients who require customized solutions for their specific high-performance electronic needs. Pricing plans are structured based on project scope and volume, allowing flexibility for bulk orders while maintaining competitive pricing for specialized formulations. Kuprion's revenue is further enhanced through long-term partnerships with companies needing consistent supply of their materials for ongoing production requirements. The firm’s adherence to regulatory standards such as RoHS and REACH also positions its products favorably in markets prioritizing environmental compliance and sustainability.Kuprion plans to utilize the USD 5.00 mn raised in its Series A funding round to support the development of new products tailored for high-performance electronics, targeting launch in the upcoming year. The company aims to expand its market presence into Europe and Asia by 2025, capitalizing on the growing demand for advanced electronic materials in these regions. Recent funding will facilitate investments into R&D, enhancing product offerings and market expansion strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 29, 2019, $5M — Startup Capital Ventures, Alsop Louie Partners

## Investors

- Startup Capital Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/startup-capital-ventures) — Series A
- Alsop Louie Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alsop-louie-partners) — Series A