Dave Copps, Founder of Worlds

About Dave Copps

Dave Copps is the Co-founder and CEO of Worlds, a Dallas-based industrial metaverse and spatial artificial intelligence platform. He co-founded Worlds with Chris Rohde as a spinout of Hypergiant Sensory Sciences, launching the company with a $10 million Series A round. Copps has received several awards, including DallasInnovates Startup Leader of the Year 2025, E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year 2023, and DCEO 2023 Innovator of the Year finalist.

Dave Copps at a glance

• Company: Worlds
• Total raised: $10M
• Latest round: Series A
• Location: Dallas, United States

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