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Carbonized polymer dots (<i>CPD</i>s) have been paid a lot of attention by researchers because of their excellent properties due to their unique structure. However, few studies have researched the impact of the <i>CPD</i> structure on composite applications. Herein, <i>CPD</i> and heat-treated <i>CPD</i> (<i>h</i>-<i>CPD</i>) are used to fabricate a reinforced Cu matrix composite. There was a semi-coherent interface between <i>h</i>-<i>CPD</i> and Cu. However, functional groups and polymer chains of <i>CPD</i>s decomposed during heat treatment, weakening the mechanical and electrical properties of the composites. These findings show that <i>CPD</i> structural integrity is vital to composites.