# Cove: Packaging & containers, Los Angeles, United States

> Cove: Cove is a materials innovation company based in Irvine, CA, founded in 2018. Based in Los Angeles, United States. Founded 2014.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/cove-3 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Cove

Cove is a materials innovation company based in Irvine, CA, founded in 2018.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Packaging & containers Los Angeles, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 27 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $12M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Oct 2023

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Cove has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Cove

Cove is a materials innovation company based in Irvine, CA, founded in 2018.

The company specializes in developing sustainable packaging and biomaterial solutions aimed at replacing highly polluting products and materials. Cove's team includes scientists, engineers, and designers with experience from industry leaders like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble. Cove offers advanced sustainable packaging and biomaterial solutions, featuring patented natural polymer formulations tailored for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. They provide comprehensive support throughout the process, including material formulation, production, packaging design, and delivery, assisting brands in their transition to more sustainable options.

## What company datasets say Cove raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$12M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$6.6M**

Last round date **Oct 2023**

Investors listed **5**

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Babel Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/babel-ventures)
- [1/1 Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/1-1-capital)

Each firm lists Cove on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

consumer goods & retail patented formulations distribution manufacturing biodegradable bottle launch supply chain expertise pollution reduction ai-powered development tools natural polymer formulations logistics & supply chain packaging & containers manufacturing environmental services sustainability microplastics removal technology ip licensing mechanical or industrial engineering

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- **Sector:** Packaging & containers
- **Industry code:** NAICS 32521, 322299, 541715, SIC 3999
- **Region:** California
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/cove-4cd468832e)

## How it ended, so far

Exit

Exit Buyer Price When

Acquired [Dropbox](https://millionrounds.com/fund/dropbox-ventures) undisclosed Feb 2012

## Packaging & containers in United States

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