COUPER

I am so excited to announce that this week I started my internship at COUPER ! I am so excited to work with an amazing group of people and immerse myself in the world of startup fashion. I would like to thank all my professors and advisors for all of their support, especially Brenda Schuck Stover !

We have some big news! Couper is thrilled to announce that we have closed on our acquisition of Sovereign Collective. Midwest-based Sovereign Collective is a multi-brand platform for discovering the world's finest luxury and contemporary designers, with a steadfast commitment to bringing small international brands to the US market. This strategic move marks an exciting expansion for Couper and reinforces its commitment to providing customers with curated collections and exclusives. The acquisition will allow Sovereign Collective’s international brand portfolio to reach a broader audience on Couper’s platform, while adopting Sovereign Collective’s dropship model ensures less wasted inventory and increased brand longevity for Couper’s partners. With the introduction of innovative features such as "travel shopping" to Couper’s platform, customers will be able to embark on a global exploration of unique finds, adding an exciting new dimension to their shopping experience. Each member of the Couper team played a crucial role in the acquisition, with Caroline Gilroy focusing on tech and operational integrations, Agee Leinberry leading brand alignment and marketing messaging, and Couper Partner and Head of Growth, Lindsay Ladas, overseeing the transaction’s execution. Customers can expect to see new features implemented on shopcouper.com during the second quarter of 2024. Couper is concurrently also raising their first round of equity financing with a $2M SAFE round expected to close in the second half of 2024. Please reach out to [email protected] to learn more. Caroline Gilroy Agee Leinberry Lindsay Ladas

We are excited to announce that Couper has officially signed on its first advisor, Jean Luo! Los Angeles based, Jean comes to Couper with extensive experience in the tech and startup space. She was most recently a Head of Product at Snapchat with a focus in augmented reality and a founder herself of the outdoor experiences platform, Outdoor Pass. Jean will be involved in multiple angles of the business with a focus on customer acquisition strategy, use of AI/AR in e-commerce, and a future Couper iPhone application. Welcome Jean to the Couper family! Caroline Gilroy Agee Leinberry Lindsay Ladas