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LumiCup’s mission is to solve the problem of single-use plastic cups. Our planet is awash in single-use plastic waste, especially disposable plastic cups of all sizes. This year, we’ll use 500 billion of them for a few minutes and then toss them out; usually in the trash, but frequently they end up in our environment where they destroy the ecosystem and harm marine life and wildlife of all sorts. A better way to give consumers what they need while supporting circular manufacturing is to switch to infinitely recyclable aluminum. Most plastic – 95% of it, never gets recycled. Most aluminum does. Our 9 oz., 12 oz., and 16 oz. cups stay cooler, perform better, look nicer and go from your hand to the recycling center, and back to the store shelf in 60 days. Mindlessly sustainable. We can all do better, and this is an easy switch to help the planet.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Los Angeles
Employees
1-10
Total raised
$4.38M
Founded date
2021
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 8
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| Sep 23, 2026 | HOW LUMICUP IS HELPING STADIUMS AND VENUES TURN BEVERAGE SERVICE INTO PROFIT | Photo Credit: Sharon Williams 25% Faster Pours, Less Foam Waste, Colder Drinks and Aluminum Recycling Value Drive Measurable Operational Gains LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As stadiums, arenas and ... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | LUMICUP EXPANDS SPORTS AND VENUE FOOTPRINT WITH NEW PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS MAJOR SPORTS PROPERTIES | Photo Credit: Sharon Williams Custom LumiCups Now Serving Fans at Inter Miami CF's Nu Stadium, FC Dallas’ Toyota Stadium, Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University and Oklahoma City Thunder LOS ANGELES, GA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 202... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | LUMICUP ELEVATES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON, TAILGATES AND END-OF-SUMMER GATHERINGS WITH A STYLISH UPGRADE TO DISPOSABLE CUPS | Lumicup's Five Customizable Sizes Bring A Premium Touch To Everything From Dorm Rooms To Game Day Celebrations LOS ANGELES, GA, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As families squeeze in their final summer gatherings and... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | LUMICUP RAISES $4.38M IN SERIES A FUNDING TO EXPAND PRODUCT LINE AND SCALE MANUFACTURING | Hydra Group Leads Round to Accelerate Lumi’s Mission to Replace 500 Billion Single-Use Plastic Cups Annually LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lumi, an innovator behind the endlessly recyclable aluminum Lu... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | LUMICUP EXPANDS ITS ENDLESSLY RECYCLABLE ALUMINUM LINEUP TO FIVE SIZES | From Tasting Pours to Stadium Pours, There's a LumiCup for Every Occasion, Now Available in 9, 12, 16, 20 and 24 oz. LOS ANGELES, GA, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lumi, the innovator behind the endlessly recyclabl... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | LumiCup Celebrates National Beer Lovers Day with Sustainable Alternative to Plastic Cups | LumiCup LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As National Beer Lovers Day is observed across the country, venues and consumers are increasingly looking at sustainability in how drinks are served. LumiCup, a... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Lumi Raises Seed Funding | Lumi, a Los Angeles, CA-based food and beverage packaging startup fighting the global surge in single-use plastics, closed its seed round of funding of undisclosed amount. Initial investors included Innovent Group, Hydra Group, and Responsi... |
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FAQ about LumiCup
When was LumiCup founded?
LumiCup was founded in 2021.
How much funding has LumiCup raised?
LumiCup has raised $4.38M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about LumiCup?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning LumiCup, among them “HOW LUMICUP IS HELPING STADIUMS AND VENUES TURN BEVERAGE SERVICE INTO PROFIT” (Sep 23, 2026) and “LUMICUP EXPANDS SPORTS AND VENUE FOOTPRINT WITH NEW PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS MAJOR SPORTS PROPERTIES” (Aug 26, 2026).
Is LumiCup still active?
Yes, LumiCup is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 2, 2026.