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§ Private Profile · 164 Townsend Street, #6 San Francisco, CA 94122, US
Online marketplace for buying and selling new and used items for consumers, focused on social shopping experiences with user verification.
Copious was a San Francisco, California-based online marketplace that facilitated the buying and selling of new and used consumer goods through a digital platform integrated with social media profiles. The e-commerce platform required users to connect their Facebook or Twitter accounts for identity verification, which enabled the creation of personalized shopping feeds tailored to individual social data. Initially targeting a primary demographic of women before expanding into menswear and art, the platform ultimately amassed a base of hundreds of thousands of active users and processed many thousands of completed transactions. Operating with a peak headcount of approximately seventeen employees, the enterprise raised $7 million in total venture funding from prominent institutional investors including Foundation Capital, Google Ventures, Relay Ventures, and Embarcadero Ventures. Copious was officially founded in 2011 by co-founders Jim Rose and Jonathan Ehrlich.
Copious has raised $7.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Copious has raised $7.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Copious has raised $7.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Copious's investors include Foundation Capital, Craig Shapiro, Fifth Wall, First Round Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, SciFi VC, Dave Pell, Don Hutchison, Farhad Mohit, Matt Mazzeo, Google Ventures, Relay Ventures.
Copious refers to at least two distinct technology service providers, not a single high-growth startup or investment firm. Copious (copio.us), based in Portland, Oregon, is a small business services firm (<25 employees, revenue <$5M) specializing in enhancing customer experiences (CX) through web application design and development. It partners with clients to improve conversion rates, refresh brands, engage customers, and streamline operations, aiming to transform frustrating CX into positive, thriving interactions.[1]
A separate entity, Copious Technologies (copioustech.com), offers managed IT services including VOIP phone systems, cybersecurity, camera surveillance, computer repair, network management, AV/media solutions, and workstation sales/support. With 18 years of experience, it emphasizes integrity-based, personalized service for businesses and individuals, providing custom solutions without premium pricing.[2] PrivCo classifies it as a privately-held consumer products firm headquartered in Collinsville.[3] Neither shows evidence of venture-backed growth momentum typical of portfolio companies.
Limited public details exist on founding specifics for either entity. Copious (Portland) operates from 1300 SE Stark St Ste 207, with a phone line active since at least the ZoomInfo record (503-255-1822) and recent employee activity like promotions and hires, indicating ongoing operations but no highlighted founding year or key figures.[1]
Copious Technologies highlights 18 years of experience as of 2025, suggesting a founding around 2007, rooted in a mission for honest IT/electronics services with a personal touch. Client testimonials praise problem-solving for hardware upgrades and integrations, pointing to practical origins in addressing real-world tech pain points for small businesses and individuals. No specific founders or pivotal early moments are detailed in available sources.[2][3]
Both Copious entities operate in the essential services layer of tech, supporting small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) amid rising demands for digital transformation and cybersecurity. Copious (Portland) rides the CX optimization trend, where poor user experiences cost businesses billions in lost conversions—its web-focused approach aligns with e-commerce growth and remote work.[1] Copious Technologies taps into managed IT and cyber defense waves, critical as SMBs face escalating threats (e.g., ransomware) without in-house expertise; its VOIP, surveillance, and network services benefit from hybrid work and IoT expansion.[2]
Timing favors them: post-pandemic SMB digitization surges, with market forces like affordable cloud tools and AI-driven threats amplifying needs for reliable partners. They influence local ecosystems by enabling non-tech firms to compete, though their small scale limits broader disruption compared to giants like AWS or ServiceNow.[3]
Copious entities fill vital niches for SMBs but lack the scale or funding signals of high-flyers—expect steady, local growth via word-of-mouth and service expansions like AI-enhanced CX or advanced cyber tools. Rising SMB tech adoption and cyber risks will shape their paths, potentially evolving into regional powerhouses if they scale networks or add SaaS offerings. Their edge remains in personalized service amid commoditized tech, tying back to the core promise: turning tech frustrations into thriving realities.
Copious has raised $7.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Series A in July 2012.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2012 | $5M Series A | Foundation Capital | Craig Shapiro, Fifth Wall, First Round Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, SciFi VC, Dave Pell, DON Hutchison, Farhad Mohit, Matt Mazzeo, GV, Relay Ventures | Announced |
| Jun 15, 2011 | $2M Seed | — | Alison Rosenthal, Gery Gomez, Michael Lazerow, TIM Kendall, Blackberry Partners Fund, Foundation Capital, GV | Announced |