About
PopSockets is a consumer hardware company that gained significant traction with its signature PopGrip, a collapsible phone accessory that attaches to the back of a mobile device. The company was founded by David Barnett and has grown to sell over 290 million products in 115 countries. Notably, PopSockets was built using a bootstrapped, low-dilution path, starting with less than $500k and no institutional capital.
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Key facts
At-a-glance profile data
- Website
- popsockets.com
- Headquarters
- Boulder, Colorado, USA
- Founded
- 2010
- Total funding
- $365K (Seed)
- Business model
- B2C
Funding rounds
Tech stack
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- Frontend
- Bootstrap
- Payments
- Apple Pay
- Support
- Zendesk
- CDN
- Cloudflare
- Email provider
- Microsoft 365
Frequently asked
What does PopSockets do?
The company has also demonstrated a commitment to patent protection and has stood up to large competitors like Amazon. David Barnett eventually handed off the CEO role to an internal successor.
How much funding has PopSockets raised?
PopSockets has raised a total of $365K in funding. The most recent round on record is Seed.
