LumiCup

Name

LumiCup

Legal name

LumiTerra, Inc

Website

https://thelumicup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Single-Use Packaging

SIC

Metal Cans (3411)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Cans (Aluminum & Steel) (IMALADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

Keywords

• Recyclable aluminum cups
• Sustainable packaging
• Single-use beverage cups
• Custom branded cups
• Eco-friendly drinkware

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): LumiCup generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of its aluminum cups via its e-commerce storefront. Products are sold in unprinted and custom-branded variants at fixed unit prices. No subscription or recurring model is evident — purchases are one-time transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LumiCup manufactures and sells single-use beverage cups made from infinitely recyclable aluminum in 9oz, 12oz, and 16oz sizes. Cups are sold unprinted or with custom logo / full-wrap graphic branding to individual consumers for events and to corporate / hospitality buyers for branded use. The company runs direct-to-consumer e-commerce (Shopify) and a B2B registration channel for bulk, custom-branded orders.

Product overview

LumiCup is a sustainable single-use aluminum cup brand offering products in three sizes (9oz, 12oz, and 16oz). The core product line consists of recyclable aluminum cups designed to replace single-use plastic cups, keeping drinks cold 70% longer. Each size is available in unprinted versions as well as customizable variants (custom logo and custom full graphic) for B2C and B2B customers including hospitality and travel sectors. Seasonal and special edition designs are also offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Keeps drinks cold 70% longer than traditional single-use cups
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Centric: Certified B Corporation producing compostable foodservice packaging including cups, bowls, and cutlery. Comparable as a direct competitor in the sustainable single-use cup category with similar hospitality and B2B buyer targets.
• r.Cup: Reusable and recyclable cup provider for venues, events, and hospitality operators. Comparable as a competing sustainability-focused cup solution targeting the same events, hospitality, and travel verticals.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Leading US brand of compostable and sustainable foodservice disposables, including cups, plates, and cutlery. Comparable to LumiCup as a direct competitor in sustainable single-use foodservice packaging targeting hospitality and foodservice buyers.
• Ball Aluminum Cup: Aluminum cup product line launched by Ball Corporation targeting the same single-use plastic replacement category. Highly comparable to LumiCup as the most direct large-scale competitor with identical aluminum substrate and sustainability positioning.
• Repurpose (Brand): Consumer brand of compostable tableware and food packaging sold through retail. Comparable as a sustainably positioned single-use cup and foodservice packaging brand competing for similar environmentally conscious buyers.

Emerging players

• CupClub: UK-based reusable cup rental and tracking service for events and venues. Comparable as an emerging sustainability-focused cup solution competing for the same event and hospitality customers.
• Algramo: Chilean-origin circular packaging startup offering reusable and refillable container systems. Comparable as an emerging player tackling single-use packaging waste in foodservice and consumer goods.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Holdings: Global metal packaging giant producing aluminum and steel cans for beverage, food, and aerosol markets. Comparable to LumiCup as a scaled aluminum packaging manufacturer with the ability to enter sustainable single-use cup categories.
• Ball Corporation: World's largest manufacturer of aluminum beverage cans and aerosol containers. Compares to LumiCup as a much larger incumbent in aluminum beverage packaging that could trivially extend into sustainable single-use cups if the category scales.
• Ardagh Metal Packaging: Major supplier of aluminum beverage cans with global production footprint. Comparable as an established aluminum packaging incumbent with the capital and customer base to compete in sustainable single-use cup formats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lumicup
• Instagraminstagram.com/thelumicup
• TikToktiktok.com/@thelumicup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LumiCup