What COPPTECH does

COPPTECH is a private ingredient brand company that develops and licenses proprietary antimicrobial technology based on copper, zinc, and other natural elements. Founded in 2014 in Santiago, Chile, and now headquartered in London, UK, the company provides its technology to manufacturers and product companies that integrate antimicrobial protection into their own products during the manufacturing process. COPPTECH's technology is designed to inhibit and eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria, mold, fungi, and viruses, and is positioned as a lifetime protection layer that does not wash off or dissipate with use.

The company's offering is delivered in four principal physical formats that match different manufacturing inputs: Masterbatch (concentrated pellets for PVC, polyester, polypropylene, ABS, polyurethane, TPR, polycarbonate, and other plastics), Powder (for coatings, OSB/MDF panels, cement, mortar, sealants, cardboard, paper, and non-wovens), Yarn & Fiber (woven and non-woven textiles using copper-embedded yarn), and Liquid (decorative paints, industrial coatings, lacquers, varnish, and ink). It also distributes the Novālent cleaning line, which provides up to 90 days of surface antimicrobial protection and is EPA and FDA cleared for food contact surfaces. The technology is backed by 35+ global patents and 30+ proprietary formulations, with registrations at the US EPA and EU BPR level.

COPPTECH operates a B2B ingredient-brand model with three intertwined revenue streams: per-unit/weight sales of antimicrobial ingredients to manufacturers, recurring 2-4% service fees from its Innovation Partner Program (which bundles discounted ingredients with up to $2M in capital access, free testing, regulatory support, and co-marketing), and paid regulatory certification and claims guidance services. The customer base is broad and verticalized, with named manufacturing partners across food packaging (Yumanpack, Amerplast, Fitesa), construction materials (LP Chile, Arauco), textiles and footwear (North Clothes, Bamers, Monarch, Purra Performance, Kimba), and physical security (Bash). The company has executed a clear globalization cadence, with offices in Chile, China, the US, the UK (including an R&D center in Manchester), and Mexico, and reported revenue of $15MM at the 2021 milestone.

Name

COPPTECH

Legal name

Copptech

Website

https://copptech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

COPPTECH is an antimicrobial ingredient brand that supplies copper- and zinc-based antimicrobial technology in masterbatch, powder, yarn, and liquid formats to manufacturers in packaging, construction, textiles, electronics, coatings, footwear, and irrigation industries worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Antimicrobial Ingredient Sales: Copptech sells antimicrobial ingredients (masterbatch, powder, liquid, yarn formats) to manufacturers across industries. Ingredients are priced competitively and integrated into existing manufacturing processes. Revenue comes from the add-on cost of antimicrobial technology per unit or weight.
2. Innovation Partner Program Fees: Partners pay a service fee between 2-4% for access to the Preferred Innovation Partners Program, which includes discounted ingredient pricing, capital access up to $2 million, free testing, regulatory support, and co-marketing. This creates recurring revenue through program participation fees.
3. Regulatory Certification Services: Copptech provides regulatory certifications and claims guidance for partners, helping them navigate EPA, BPR, and other regulatory requirements for antimicrobial product claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

COPPTECH develops and sells a proprietary antimicrobial technology based on copper and zinc, delivered to industrial manufacturers in four physical formats: masterbatch, powder, yarn, and liquid. These ingredients are integrated into host products across packaging, construction, textiles, electronics, footwear, coatings, transportation, irrigation, and PVC to provide continuous antimicrobial protection throughout the lifetime of the finished good.

Product overview

Copptech is an ingredient brand company offering proprietary antimicrobial technology that uses copper, zinc, and natural elements to inhibit growth and eliminate 99.9% of bacteria, mold, and fungi. The company provides its technology in multiple product formats—Masterbatch for plastics, Powder for industrial coatings and construction materials, Yarn & Fiber for textiles, and Liquid for paints and coatings—allowing manufacturers to integrate long-lasting antimicrobial protection into their existing production processes. Their technology serves diverse industries including packaging (Freshness Technology for food), textiles, construction, electronics, footwear, coatings, transportation, irrigation, and PVC. The portfolio is complemented by the Copptech Clean line (powered by Novālent technology) for surface cleaning applications, and the Innovation Partner Program offering capital access, testing, and marketing support. Regulatory compliance includes EPA and BPR standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COPPTECH Masterbatch
• COPPTECH Powder
• COPPTECH Yarn & Fiber
• COPPTECH Liquid
• Copptech Clean (powered by Novālent)

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% elimination of bacteria, mold, fungi, and viruses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, flagship, core and notable.

• Codelco LabfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership with Codelco Lab (world's largest copper producer) to find alternative uses for copper, leading to initial R&D and development of antimicrobial technology.
• LP ChileflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for antimicrobial construction materials. LP Chile is recognized for commitment to excellence and quality. Collaboration has increased visibility in Chilean media and deepened understanding of consumer needs.
• YumanpackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican packaging company (100% Mexican with subsidiaries in Colombia and Ecuador) that collaborated with Coppttech to create award-winning antimicrobial meat pads and food packaging. Partner won Food Tech Expo Innovation Award 2023.
• Purra PerformancecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUS-based insole manufacturer and OEM supplier leveraging Coppttech Antimicrobial Technology for sporting and footwear products. Represents Coppttech's expansion into US market.
• BashcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerChilean physical security solution provider that launched antimicrobial padlock line with Coppttech coating. Captured over 10% of Chilean padlock market share and enhanced customer experience.
• NovālentcoreTechnology or IntegrationCoppttech is the distributor of Novālent cleaning products providing up to 90 days of antimicrobial protection for surfaces. EPA and FDA approved for food contact surfaces.
• NHS (National Health Service)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK National Health Service conducted clinical trials in 2016 demonstrating 38% reduction in hospital days for patients using products with Coppttech technology.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• BioCote: UK-based antimicrobial additive supplier integrating silver- and zinc-based technologies into plastics, coatings, and textiles. Directly comparable to Copptech in B2B ingredient model, format diversity, and regulatory positioning.
• Sanitized AG: Swiss specialist in antimicrobial and hygiene function additives for polymers, textiles, and coatings. Comparable technology breadth and ingredient-brand model, with deeper European enterprise penetration.
• Sciessent (Agion): Antimicrobial technology brand (silver and zinc-based) sold as masterbatch and additives for polymers, textiles, and coatings. Directly comparable ingredient-brand business with EPA-registered formulations.
• Microban International: Direct competitor offering built-in antimicrobial technologies and ingredient branding across plastics, textiles, coatings, and consumer products. Closest functional analog to Copptech's ingredient-brand model with broader scale and longer market tenure.
• Addmaster: UK-based supplier of antimicrobial additives (Biomaster) for plastics, textiles, and coatings with a masterbatch-centered offering. Comparable in scale, geographic focus, and partner-driven GTM to Copptech.

Emerging players

• Cupron: Copper-based antimicrobial technology company focused on textiles, healthcare, and consumer products. Closely comparable chemistry (copper-based) and a subset of Copptech's end-markets.
• Parx Materials: Emerging antimicrobial plastics technology company using a biocompatible zinc-based approach, targeting polymers, consumer goods, and medical devices. Overlaps with Copptech's PVC/plastics format but with a distinct chemistry.

Broad incumbents

• BASF: Global chemical incumbent with a masterbatch and additives portfolio (including antimicrobial and biocidal product lines) serving plastics, coatings, and agriculture. Comparable end-markets but vastly larger R&D, distribution, and capital base.
• Lonza: Global specialty chemicals and ingredient manufacturer with antimicrobial and hygiene offerings across personal care, healthcare, and industrial markets. Broader portfolio and scale than Copptech, with overlapping customer categories.
• Dow Chemical: Major chemical and polymer producer with antimicrobial additive capabilities serving packaging, construction, and consumer goods. Adjacent competitor at the masterbatch/polymer-additive layer where Copptech also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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