MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Cait Brumme

Managing Partner

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Smart Home

Llenamaster

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Llenamaster automates the filling of water in any container.

Yada

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Yada is a business that provides an AI platform designed to automate guest engagement for vacation rentals and hotels. By streamlining communication, Yada enables Airbnb hosts to manage their properties more efficiently, automating approximately 90% of messaging and interactions. This automation not only reduces the workload for hosts but also enhances the guest experience by allowing visitors to obtain the information and assistance they need in a conversational manner. The platform also facilitates quick feedback from guests, addressing potential issues that may otherwise be overlooked. Yada has proven effective in helping hosts resolve various maintenance issues, such as leaking pipes and water pressure problems, ensuring a smoother operation for property managers while enhancing guest satisfaction.

NemoCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
NemoCare is developing the smartest and most comprehensive patient monitoring and management system. It is an innovative, continuous vital sign data acquisition, analysis and prediction engine that combines unobtrusive wireless wearable sensors and networks, analytical algorithms and big data to provide affordable continuous, high resolution monitoring for all newborns in hospital, and at home. We use design thinking principles to build life-saving technologies that will transform the way healthcare is delivered. Our current area of work is in newborn and maternal care.

Invento Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Invento Robotics, founded in 2016 and based in Bengaluru, India, specializes in the development of service robots designed for personal assistance and security in various environments such as offices, stores, and malls. The company's flagship robot, Mitra, features advanced capabilities including face recognition and conversational engagement, enabling it to recognize guests and notify hosts of their arrival. Mitra automates numerous tasks, thereby reducing operational costs while enhancing customer experience. With its artificial intelligence capabilities, the robot helps businesses better understand and engage with their customers, ultimately leading to improved sales and satisfaction. In addition to manufacturing these robots, Invento Robotics also offers them for rent, providing flexible solutions for businesses seeking to enhance their service offerings.

Manus Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Developer of a smart health and wellness device designed to empower independent and healthy living. The company provides a wearable robot that not only provides intelligent daily living assistance to the disabled but also collects and analyzes patient muscle data for rehabilitation purposes, enabling people with disabilities to regain their quality of life and independence.

SmartHelio

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
SmartHelio offers a low-cost advanced monitoring technology, e-learning, and appropriate-technology solutions. The company's products takes continuous readings, reports those results automatically, and places the results into an interpretive context that everyone can easily understand and quickly act upon.

IMMA

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
IMMA is reinventing the fertility journey by offering women a self-operated remote device to perform their own follow-ups in the comfort, safety, and intimacy of their home, part of a broad system creating a comprehensive, dedicated, and innovative environment.

VenoVision

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Developer of a home monitoring system designed to transform cardiac care and improve the lives of millions of heart failure and at-risk patients. The company's system identifies and alerts during worsening post-hospitalization conditions, captures deterioration during a hemodynamically stable state and facilitates compliance monitoring and potential for other conditions, enabling healthcare providers to prevent HF patient deterioration towards re-hospitalization.

EyeKnow

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
EyeKnow specializes in an AI-driven monitoring system that enhances safety for children and seniors in home and care facility environments. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, EyeKnow's solution provides continuous surveillance, detecting incidents such as falls or irregular activities, as well as monitoring interactions between caregivers and vulnerable individuals to identify potential abuse or negligence. The system integrates easily with existing security cameras and delivers real-time insights and alerts to stakeholders through a user-friendly mobile app and live dashboard. By combining AI with security camera footage, EyeKnow aims to protect vulnerable populations from violence and ensure peace of mind for families and caregivers.

Ōmcare

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Ōmcare is a digital health company that delivers remote care and real medication adherence. They do this by extending the reach of the caregiver thru its proprietary interactive IoT technologies - promising the right pill, right time, right person. By partnering with pharmacies, payers, providers, and family caregivers, they help people live healthier, more vibrant, independent lives. If independence is freedom, then Ōmcare is liberating the essence of life and empowering independence in more ways than one each and every day. The Ōmcare Home Health Hub, scheduled for release in early 2021, offers caregivers of all types – physicians, pharmacists, and family – the ability to see, speak to, and confirm appropriate medication from anywhere. A variety of call center options will be offered to provide an added connection when a loved one or clinician cannot be there. After all, there’s no true substitution for connecting one-to-one.

Ōmcare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Ōmcare is a digital health company that delivers remote care and real medication adherence. They do this by extending the reach of the caregiver thru its proprietary interactive IoT technologies - promising the right pill, right time, right person. By partnering with pharmacies, payers, providers, and family caregivers, they help people live healthier, more vibrant, independent lives. If independence is freedom, then Ōmcare is liberating the essence of life and empowering independence in more ways than one each and every day. The Ōmcare Home Health Hub, scheduled for release in early 2021, offers caregivers of all types – physicians, pharmacists, and family – the ability to see, speak to, and confirm appropriate medication from anywhere. A variety of call center options will be offered to provide an added connection when a loved one or clinician cannot be there. After all, there’s no true substitution for connecting one-to-one.

HomeZada

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
HomeZada, Inc. operates a digital home information platform that supports homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of their property, including ownership, selling, and purchasing. The platform enables users to manage various aspects of homeownership such as home insurance, maintenance schedules, remodeling projects, and financial management. It serves a diverse range of users, including homeowners of single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and estates, as well as real estate agents, home builders, insurance agents, and property managers. HomeZada also offers a professional application that assists these service providers in marketing and delivering services to homeowners. By maintaining a comprehensive digital history of a property, HomeZada allows homeowners to present valuable information when selling their homes, while enabling potential buyers to inherit this data for informed decision-making. Founded in 2010, HomeZada is based in El Dorado Hills, California.

EmPowerYu

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
EmPowerYu has created an intelligent Remote Monitoring System that improves healthcare, reduces costs, and improves communication between monitored persons, families and professional caregivers. The system offers a privacy-friendly remote monitoring for seniors living at home alone. A small number of strategically placed motion sensors detect daily life events like getting out of bed and preparing food. The statistical data and patterns determine "normal." Using data analytics, the EmPowerYu system alerts caregivers to usual behaviors. There are no cameras, nothing to wear, and no behavioral changes required. Allow your loved ones to age in place at home and live independently.

Caulys

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of indoor greenhouse tool-kits designed to bring agriculture to the heart of cities so that agricultural products can be within everyone's reach. The company's toolkits require less transport, low energy consumption, less waste, no pesticides, and no GMOs, enabling users to produce fruits and vegetables directly at home with fewer minutes per week of gardening.

NemoCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
NemoCare is developing the smartest and most comprehensive patient monitoring and management system. It is an innovative, continuous vital sign data acquisition, analysis and prediction engine that combines unobtrusive wireless wearable sensors and networks, analytical algorithms and big data to provide affordable continuous, high resolution monitoring for all newborns in hospital, and at home. We use design thinking principles to build life-saving technologies that will transform the way healthcare is delivered. Our current area of work is in newborn and maternal care.

Briocare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of an artificial intelligence-driven senior care platform created to improve the quality of life for seniors. The company's platform uses voice technology to eliminate caregiver anxiety and offers complete control and access to scheduled care events, and daily reports on the senior's activities and well-being, while also providing health tips and content, enabling seniors to increase social interactions in daily life.

Global Security Advancements

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Global Security Advancements helps the consumers and defense industry along with firearm manufacturers and retail companies. It develops, manufactures, and markets "TRA-SOR" the "World's First IoT Safe Storage System".

Heaboo

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Heaboo is a technology company established in 2015 and based in Aveiro, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of a passive device designed to enhance the response time of hot water supply in taps and shower mixers. This innovative device aims to improve energy and water efficiency within buildings by correcting hot water distribution systems. In addition to its primary product, Heaboo also offers auditing and energy certification services for buildings, focusing on aspects such as ventilation and air conditioning. This allows contractors to assess and optimize the energy and water efficiency of various structures.

Solidrip

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
SoliDrip develops a groundbreaking new technology that grants plants the control of irrigation. Our solution is an autonomous irrigation system, designed to support gardens at any scale, outdoor and indoor. Our system always provides the optimal amount of water for each plant and automatically adjusts to any environmental changes. Our technology saves a substantial amount of clean water, prevents water runoff damages, and dramatically reduces gardens' maintenance cost. The SoliDrip system is easy to install, needs no maintenance nor electricity.

Keto AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Keto A.I., Inc. is a company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in swimming pool maintenance services through its innovative technology platform. The company has developed an AI-based skimmer plate that offers valuable insights into pool safety and maintenance. This skimmer plate is equipped with sensors that monitor water quality, water levels, and equipment performance. The collected data is streamed to the cloud and analyzed using artificial intelligence, allowing clients to effectively track and manage their swimming pools. By leveraging advanced technology, Keto A.I. enhances pool maintenance processes, providing users with essential information for optimal pool care.

Dunyha

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Provider of curated vacation homes designed to bridge the gap between boutique lodging and reliable hospitality, aiming to elevate travel experiences for modern millennials and Gen Z. The company provides upscale yet affordable homes that feel like cosy personal dwellings, enabling travellers to enjoy comfortable stays with convenient hotel-like services, fostering authentic connections with local communities.

Caulys

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of indoor greenhouse tool-kits designed to bring agriculture to the heart of cities so that agricultural products can be within everyone's reach. The company's toolkits require less transport, low energy consumption, less waste, no pesticides, and no GMOs, enabling users to produce fruits and vegetables directly at home with fewer minutes per week of gardening.

Automation Hero

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Automation Hero goes beyond traditional RPA by natively integrating AI to form an enterprise-ready intelligent process automation platform. By intelligently automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, Automation Hero improves information worker productivity and drives more successful, optimized business outcomes. Its powerful backend focuses on three key areas: augmenting employee decision making, eliminating repetitive and time-consuming tasks and automating common customer asks. The platform offers both unattended and attended automations. Its attended version is personified by Robin, a proactive, adaptive and interactive AI assistant to create an approachable integration between AI and humans. Automation Hero empowers organizations to modernize legacy systems without adding heavy IT resources through seamless integration.

Cutii

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Cutii, developed by CareClever SAS, is a home care platform centered around a robot designed to facilitate interaction among elderly individuals, their families, caregivers, charities, and healthcare professionals. Launched in 2016 and based in Roubaix, France, Cutii aims to enhance the daily lives of seniors by providing access to a variety of activities and services that promote well-being and social engagement. The robot is equipped with advanced functionalities such as speech recognition, vocal commands, facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and the ability to convert speech to text and vice versa. Additionally, Cutii can interact with connected devices, further enriching the user experience and fostering a sense of connection and support for its users.

Cutii

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Cutii, developed by CareClever SAS, is a home care platform centered around a robot designed to facilitate interaction among elderly individuals, their families, caregivers, charities, and healthcare professionals. Launched in 2016 and based in Roubaix, France, Cutii aims to enhance the daily lives of seniors by providing access to a variety of activities and services that promote well-being and social engagement. The robot is equipped with advanced functionalities such as speech recognition, vocal commands, facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and the ability to convert speech to text and vice versa. Additionally, Cutii can interact with connected devices, further enriching the user experience and fostering a sense of connection and support for its users.

Sensytec

Grant in 2019
Sensytec revolutionize the Structural Health Monitoring industry through enhanced quality control and monitoring of cement & concrete structures. Their software and hardware provide Actionable Intelligence from data gathered during design, placement, performance and maintenance. Sensytec's solution monitors, analyzes and quantifies cement and concrete conditions using a ground-breaking system SMART CEMENT™. Deliver DATA on cracking, contamination, corrosion and temperature change properties by using Sensytec.

Ask DOSS

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
An Intelligent Personal Assistant for All-Things Real Estate.

S-There

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
S-There is a developer of a passive medical device aimed at assisting individuals in monitoring their health and managing chronic diseases. The company's innovative smart toilet device tracks hydration levels and offers a detailed analysis through a mobile application. It helps users understand how environmental factors influence their hydration and identifies trends in hydration quality. By providing personalized insights, S-There empowers users to enhance their hydration habits and overall well-being.

Violume

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Developer of a non-touch room disinfection and energy-efficient lighting technology designed to neutralize viruses, bacteria, and fungi on exposed surfaces within healthcare facilities. The company offers an on-demand, one-touch activation platform using wireless control and monitoring and LED lighting technology for facilities to reduce and eliminate as many pathogens as possible in a cost-effective and efficient way, reducing the chances of healthcare-acquired infections.

Watttron

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Watttron invents a revolutionary heating system that can heat up surfaces heterogeneously. Watttron develops an innovative heating technology that can be used in various industrial processes. It is superior to current heating systems in many ways and offers a number of advantages. On the following pages, you will find information about possible applications and opportunities. The company is located in the Technologie- und Gründerzentrum Freital – a technology and start-up center on the outskirts of Dresden, the state capital of Saxony.

Hexagro

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Hexagro Urban Farming develops modular, scalable and automated vertical gardens to grow healthy food into any interior We envision a future where anybody, anywhere will access healthy food. And we are doing our part by reconnecting people to Nature with vertical farming experiences.

Simplesense

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SimpleSense speeds up emergency response by sharing key information between building owners and first responders, including automated 911 alerts when an emergency begins.

iWin

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
iWin, based in Manno, Switzerland, specializes in the development of an innovative photovoltaic venetian-blind shading device that is seamlessly integrated into insulating windows without affecting their design or functionality. Established in 2019, the company aims to enhance building sustainability, as the construction sector is responsible for approximately 40% of global CO2 emissions. The patented system not only generates renewable energy on-site but also effectively controls light and solar radiation, protecting buildings from overheating in summer. iWin’s product is customizable in size and color, durable, and requires minimal maintenance, boasting a payback period of less than ten years. The company has created its first working prototype and has formed partnerships with SUPSI and Pellini Group, a leader in integral venetian blinds. With a significant market opportunity, particularly in Switzerland where around 900,000 square meters of glass façades are installed annually, iWin is poised for growth in the sustainable building sector.

Leaperr

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Leaperr is an artificial intelligence system based on novel technology that combines Deep-Learning, Image-Processing algorithms and stochastic methods that can automatically produce interior design plans by itself, generating creative, new fresh designs without human assistance. Leaperr's unique algorithm captures user preferences and space structure, as well as user's needs and constrains. It instantly creates various personalized design options for any given space. Leaperr demonstrates the visual potential of spaces while creating, at the same time, basic (or full) interior design plans. Leaperr saves time & money as well as the need to visualize abstract design plans. Options are presented as "photo images" making abstract design plans vivid and tangible. No pre designing knowledge is required

Climber

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Climber offers an escalator for home use, designed to help people who have difficulty climbing up and down. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Israel.

Sensio Air

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Sensio Air is a healthcare analytics company specializing in allergy and air quality monitoring. Its allergy tracker allows users to monitor a wide range of common allergens, including molds, pollens, pet dander, and air pollutants. Through a user-friendly interface, individuals can log their daily allergy symptoms, receive alerts about local pollen counts and air quality, and access expert advice on managing their health. Sensio Air employs advanced algorithms to analyze air quality and respiratory symptoms, helping users identify triggers and effectively manage conditions such as hay fever and asthma. The service provides daily pollution reports and allergen forecasts for various metropolitan areas worldwide, empowering users to reduce their exposure to allergens and pollutants. By understanding potential triggers, users can better choose suitable remedies for alleviating their health issues. Sensio Air is available on both iOS and Android platforms.

MonitHer

Grant in 2018
MonitHer is pioneering advancements in breast imaging through its innovative home-based ultrasound technology. By providing high-risk individuals with a hands-free automated whole breast ultrasound scanner, the company enables users to conduct monthly scans in the comfort of their homes. This approach facilitates the creation of a dynamic record of breast changes over time, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor developments in real time. MonitHer's technology integrates artificial intelligence and cloud capabilities to enhance early detection of breast cancer, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy. This method not only aims to identify breast cancer at its earliest stages but also seeks to reduce unnecessary diagnostic procedures and associated costs, offering a proactive solution to breast health management.

Sleepiz

Grant in 2018
Sleepiz AG is a Zurich-based startup focused on developing innovative solutions for sleep disorder screening and chronic disease management. Founded in 2018, Sleepiz manufactures a non-contact sleep monitoring device that can be placed on a bedside table. This device utilizes advanced wireless millimeter wave technology, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence to accurately track vital parameters such as breathing, heart rate, and body movements. By enabling real-time assessment of sleep patterns and long-term monitoring, Sleepiz aims to facilitate timely interventions and enhance treatment outcomes for patients. The company's mission is to support the medical community in transitioning healthcare into home environments, allowing for more accessible and patient-centric care.

Fitly

Grant in 2018
Fitly, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops a mobile web application and a countertop device aimed at helping families and children plan, purchase, and prepare healthy meals. The core product, SmartPlate, utilizes advanced food recognition technology to provide users with personalized meal plans based on specific health goals. By pairing the SmartPlate app with a countertop device, users can achieve precise image recognition and nutrient tracking, accessing a comprehensive database of food items for easy tracking. SmartPlate offers personalized guidance on various health aspects, including weight management, energy levels, portion control, and dietary needs. The device is designed to improve the efficiency of meal tracking significantly, aiming to enhance accountability for users managing their diets, whether for weight loss, athletic performance, or chronic illness management. Incorporating advanced object recognition and load sensors, SmartPlate delivers accurate meal analysis, positioning itself as an innovative alternative to traditional calorie-counting methods.

aidy

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Every year, health care associated infections (HAI) kill more people than breast and prostatic cancer combined. According to the WHO, hand hygiene is the single most effective way to reduce HAIs. Making use of technology megatrends of the industry 4.0, such as the Internet of Things, wearables, and artificial intelligence, aidy is able of change the behavior and hand hygiene culture of healthcare workers helping to solve this worldwide problem.

Livv

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Livv is the world’s first AI powered real estate assistant

Save Mom

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Save Mom offers wearable-based connected solutions, making a way for predictive healthcare systems. It partners with hospitals, NGOs, and government institutions to bring in a digital healthcare ecosystem to make pregnancy a joyful experience. Save Mom is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Sindesy

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Sindesy is an innovative company based in Israel, founded in 2016, that focuses on transforming the water heating industry through advanced technology. The company specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that enables standard water heaters to become fully monitored and web-connected systems. Utilizing unique and patented sensor deployment technology, Sindesy's platform allows customers to remotely control their water heaters and receive real-time alerts about potential boiler failures. This integration of sensor technology and big data analysis ensures that users are continuously connected and can manage their water heating systems effectively, enhancing overall efficiency and reliability.

Practix Innovative Workout

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Practix develops an activity tracking system for gyms, using an IoT tracking device with real-time data analytics done by AI and machine learning algorithms. We offer the gym customer automatic, real-time logging of their workout and data-based analytics and metrics for their workout. Gym members receive a wristband which can connect to any current gear in the gym through scanning our NFC patch. The wristband tracks user’s workout data and runs it through our algorithms. The output is presented through the Practix app and website where both gym operator and the customer can see the detailed information about their workout.

Shower Stream

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Shower Stream, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in designing and manufacturing a motion-activated shower head adapter that significantly reduces water wastage. This innovative product addresses the issue of water waste, particularly in hotels, where it is estimated that $30,000 is lost annually due to inefficient shower warm-up practices. Shower Stream's smart adapter not only conserves water but also provides users with data on their savings through a web interface. The device is designed to be unobtrusive, ensuring that it does not disrupt the user's experience while promoting sustainability and efficiency in water usage.

JustSpot.me

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
JustSpot.me is a smart location device that doesn’t need to be charged. It is lightweight, small and waterproof, with a customizable minimalist design and trendy colors. What sets us apart is also that JustSpot.me is charge free, affordable, and easy to use. Existing trackers use Bluetooth or cellular network - they have a short range or need daily charging. Their device works over any distance and the battery can last up to 4 years. Put it in forget it!

The Tiny Heights

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
The Tiny Heights is a neighborhood of homes that are under a 1,000 sqft. They help to lower the barrier of entry to home-ownership utilizing tiny homes. Look out for us in a city near you!

Blue Zero Homes

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Blue Zero Homes is a home building technology company focused on creating environmentally sustainable communities. It differentiates itself by utilizing 100% green, eco-friendly, and recycled materials in its construction process. The company employs a sustainable and repeatable building methodology, ensuring that each home is uniquely designed while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of traditional housing. With a blend of licensed and proprietary intellectual property, Blue Zero Homes aims to provide energy-efficient homes equipped with renewable energy resources, helping homeowners reduce their energy consumption and live more sustainably.

SafeinHome

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
SafeinHome Senior Safety System helps keep elderly loved ones living in their own home longer by sending text alerts to family caregivers if something might be wrong and lets you check in any time right from your smartphone, tablet or computer.

Nextome

Seed Round in 2017
Nextome is a software technology company based in Puglia, Italy, specializing in indoor navigation solutions. Founded by computer science students, the company has developed a patented indoor positioning and navigation system that utilizes smartphone sensors and low-signal Bluetooth beacons, combined with AI algorithms, to achieve high accuracy within 1-2 meters. This innovative approach allows for easy installation without the need for complex fingerprinting techniques, making the system ready for immediate use. In addition to its core navigation technology, Nextome offers tools for infrastructure management and real-time data analysis. The system is designed for seamless integration into existing mobile applications and can be customized to include additional features, providing a versatile solution for various clients facing indoor navigation challenges.

Perseus Mirrors

Grant in 2017
Perseus Mirrors specializes in the development of smart mirrors, with their flagship product being the Perseus Mirror. This innovative device features an interactive digital display that enhances user connectivity through voice recognition and a user-friendly design. The smart mirror is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, allowing for seamless device syncing. Additionally, it boasts a customizable digital dossier for personalized information display and an embedded camera for video conferencing and capturing images. By combining advanced technology with thoughtful design, Perseus Mirrors aims to keep users connected with their friends and family.

Sleepbox

Grant in 2017
Sleepbox, Inc. specializes in designing and developing modular hotel pods that provide compact sleeping solutions in various locations such as airports, offices, and hospitals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the InnerSpace module and single and double Sleepbox units. These innovative, technology-driven micro-hotels enable partners to easily set up accommodations in high-traffic areas, catering to travelers seeking privacy and comfort for short or extended stays. Sleepbox aims to make restful experiences accessible and affordable for individuals on the go, enhancing the convenience of travel.

GABRIEL

Grant in 2017
Gabriel is building an advanced network of devices that help keep you safe in the face of threats like active shooter situations. In response to a dramatic rise in safety & security threats around the world, they created a cutting-edge alert and crisis management system that is easy to install, implement and affordable to all. Schools and public buildings are their first priority, where a mix of smart sensors and software send instant alerts, provide critical communication and management tools to survive or prepare for today's dangers. All at a fraction of the cost of existing solutions.

UMO

Grant in 2017
Umo is the Google analytics for Smart Cities Sustainability.

Libra@Home

Grant in 2017
Libra@Home has developed a fully immersive virtual reality tool for physical and occupational therapists to improve the delivery and quality of treatment to patients with neurological disorders, both in the clinic and at home. This neurorehabilitation platform uses virtual reality to deliver therapeutic stimuli and sensors and wearables to monitor patient outcomes and track performance.

Smart

Grant in 2017
Smart is developing a wearable technology that is able to early detect heart-failure. This is done by monitoring the amount of swelling in a user's leg. This swelling is called 'edema.' Edema is a powerful metric in regards to the strength of the heart. If the edema goes unnoticed, a hospitalization is unavoidable. They can reduce the amount of unnecessary hospitalizations saving both the hospital and patient, time and money.

SIMA Robot

Grant in 2017
SIMA is made up of a robotic body that in conjunction with your smartphone, through an app, becomes a fully interactive social robot capable of listening, moving and expressing itself to provide a playful experience that stimulates both play and learning.

Sleepiz

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Sleepiz AG is a Zurich-based startup focused on developing innovative solutions for sleep disorder screening and chronic disease management. Founded in 2018, Sleepiz manufactures a non-contact sleep monitoring device that can be placed on a bedside table. This device utilizes advanced wireless millimeter wave technology, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence to accurately track vital parameters such as breathing, heart rate, and body movements. By enabling real-time assessment of sleep patterns and long-term monitoring, Sleepiz aims to facilitate timely interventions and enhance treatment outcomes for patients. The company's mission is to support the medical community in transitioning healthcare into home environments, allowing for more accessible and patient-centric care.

Mycroft

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Mycroft AI, Inc. develops an open-source voice assistant platform that integrates artificial intelligence and natural language processing to allow users to control various electronic devices through voice commands. The Mycroft software operates as an extensible platform, enabling customization and adaptation for a wide range of devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas. Mycroft's approach emphasizes an open-source and open-hardware philosophy, allowing users to modify and enhance their voice assistant experience according to their needs.

Sensio Air

Grant in 2017
Sensio Air is a healthcare analytics company specializing in allergy and air quality monitoring. Its allergy tracker allows users to monitor a wide range of common allergens, including molds, pollens, pet dander, and air pollutants. Through a user-friendly interface, individuals can log their daily allergy symptoms, receive alerts about local pollen counts and air quality, and access expert advice on managing their health. Sensio Air employs advanced algorithms to analyze air quality and respiratory symptoms, helping users identify triggers and effectively manage conditions such as hay fever and asthma. The service provides daily pollution reports and allergen forecasts for various metropolitan areas worldwide, empowering users to reduce their exposure to allergens and pollutants. By understanding potential triggers, users can better choose suitable remedies for alleviating their health issues. Sensio Air is available on both iOS and Android platforms.

Gaszen

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
We provide moments of warmth for everyone, everywhere. We are the bridge that connects people to a more reliable and comfortable energy consumption experience. We created an IoT gas management platform, starting with propane that empowers people to have a better and fairest consumption experience. There are 3B people around the world who use propane as their main source of energy (cooking, hot showers and heating). The propane gas industry was worth 122B in 2015. Our go to market strategy is Mexico (the biggest propane consumer per capita in America), representing an 8B industry. There are 6 million stationary tanks within residential users and SMBs. Our device connects stationary propane tanks to the internet. Our platform connects the three main stakeholders; on one hand to the end user (Residential and SMB’s), later to the gas company and finally to the dispatchers. We have a device for the stationary tank, an application for the end user, a control dashboard for the SMB’s and a management dashboard for gas suppliers.

Gaszen

Seed Round in 2016
We provide moments of warmth for everyone, everywhere. We are the bridge that connects people to a more reliable and comfortable energy consumption experience. We created an IoT gas management platform, starting with propane that empowers people to have a better and fairest consumption experience. There are 3B people around the world who use propane as their main source of energy (cooking, hot showers and heating). The propane gas industry was worth 122B in 2015. Our go to market strategy is Mexico (the biggest propane consumer per capita in America), representing an 8B industry. There are 6 million stationary tanks within residential users and SMBs. Our device connects stationary propane tanks to the internet. Our platform connects the three main stakeholders; on one hand to the end user (Residential and SMB’s), later to the gas company and finally to the dispatchers. We have a device for the stationary tank, an application for the end user, a control dashboard for the SMB’s and a management dashboard for gas suppliers.

QuirkBot

Grant in 2016
Quirkbot is the maker movement in a box. It turns both class-rooms and living-rooms into full on makerspaces in a matter of minutes. They help put the maker movement into schools. The learning philosophy and skills acquired when implementing maker philosophy in schools is extremely attractive to a large portion of the world's school systems today. Implementing it is hard. Quirkbot's innovative design and simple technical solutions, uniquely solve many of the existing practical problems, as well as being engaging enough to compete for the learner's attention in the modern digital world.

HomePad

Grant in 2016
The application homePad Pro is made for the professional users that want to have a complete tool for managing property inspections. Available in the AppSoreHomePad is the first simple and intuitive application available on the Appstore allowing you to establish an inspection report for the outgoing / incoming tenants. The paper supports used currently to document property inspections are particularly constraining and require significant storage space. HomePad is the first application for iPad that guides you simply and professionally through the procedure. No training is required! No documents to prepare. Begin with a new inspection or from an existing one, complete the necessary information and start the inspection. Creating new room details and checking any damage takes only a few minutes using photos and keywords! Meter reading? Key inventory? No problem, homePad has already thought it out for you! Complete the inventory using handwritten electronic signatures, generate the PDF and send it simultaneously to all parties and store it in their collaborative platform.

LeakSpotter

Grant in 2016
LeakSpotter is an innovative startup based in Boston, recognized for its effective solution to address water wastage caused by toilet leaks. The company has developed a compact device that monitors water flow and detects leaks or overflows, alerting users through notifications on their phones or building management systems. By providing timely alerts, LeakSpotter enables customers to take proactive measures, ultimately reducing costs associated with excessive water bills. This technology not only helps in conserving water but also promotes responsible water usage.

Salient Eye

Grant in 2016
Salient Eye has developed a multi-platform technology that enables anyone to turn any unused smartphone/tablet (Android or iOS) into a personal security or monitoring solution (such as Home Security, Baby/Elderly Care Monitoring, etc.) with an online connection to a 24/7 Control Center. They have more than 1.3 Million organic downloads worldwide, among them are thousands of premium paying users - that, with no marketing efforts. and their users love them - they have a rating of 4.4 (out of 5) from 17K users. Also, they support 20 languages. How it works: their app uses the device’s camera to sense motion and then immediately takes photos of the scene and sends the user an instant alert via Text and email with a link to the images. In case of a burglary event - the user can send the photos of the burglary event online to a 3rd party's 24/7 Control Center. Their Go To Market strategy is B2B2C - they are partnering with a large security company in South Africa and a few more strategic partnerships are in their pipeline (including one of the largest Insurance companies in Europe).

Smart Home Technology

Grant in 2016
Smart Home Technology GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in developing smart devices and home automation products. The company is committed to enhancing existing systems by offering ultra-low power, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that leverage advanced technology and scientific research. Its innovative zero-standby power technology enables the operation of electrical devices, including household appliances, without standby losses, contributing to energy efficiency. Smart Home Technology focuses on a comprehensive approach, addressing security and communication concepts while delivering power-efficient systems and smart software tailored for business customers in the cleantech and smart home sectors.

Ekko Audio

Grant in 2016
HUB | The first Hi-Fi, Wi-Fi hub for headphones and speakers Share hi-fi audio to multiple users for a real-time, wireless listening experience unlike anything you’ve heard. Introducing HUB by ekko, the first Hi-Fi, Wi-Fi audio hub for headphones and speakers. It lets you instantly share wireless audio with multiple simultaneous listeners using any earbuds, headphones or powered speakers. This is the wireless sound experience you’ve been waiting for. Share real-time wireless audio with 4+ users A revolutionary approach to group listening, HUB uses ultra-low latency Wi-Fi technology to stream real-time audio to multiple listeners. Its audiophile-grade quality is enough to satisfy the needs of the most demanding listeners, while its design is simple enough for the whole family to enjoy. It’s a perfect solution for music, movies, games, and more. Individual wireless receivers In addition to the app, each receiver incorporates volume and mute functions for simple control over each user’s listening experience. Hear what you’ve been missing HUB's high-resolution 96kHz / 24-bit audio quality and individual user equalizer settings allows each listener to personalize their own listening experience. Listen loud? Prefer softer sound? Adjust your settings to suit your preference without interrupting anyone else’s. Stream from any source Connect the base station to any audio source, and built-in Wi-Fi instantly streams audio to one or more portable wireless receivers. Designed for single or multiple users Connect any pair of earbuds, headphones or speakers to one of ekko’s rechargeable wireless sound pucks. Support for 4+ simultaneous users. Control everything from one app Mobile app lets you customize your listening experience. Fine-tune equalizer settings, set volume safety limits, manage security features like encryption and password protection, access your favorite streaming music services, and more. Adjustable safe volume limits Volume safety limits help parents to ensure safe listening for kids. Adjust maximum volume levels, or manage each receiver’s volume in real-time using the mobile app. Simple multi-room audio In addition to headphones, HUB can connect to any powered speakers or stereo system, allowing you to set up a wireless multi-zone audio system in seconds. Control each zone’s volume and equalizer settings using the mobile app. Rechargeable sound pucks are a perfect solution for temporary setups like parties, while an optional individual charging accessory will be available for semi-permanent installations. Compatible with everything Easily play audio from any hardwired source via HUB’s RCA / AUX and optical audio inputs, and wirelessly via Airplay/DLNA. Additionally, ekko allows users to stream from mobile devices using their favorite streaming media apps, or directly from their Windows or Mac devices. Beautifully functional design HUB by ekko was thoughtfully designed to look great in any setting. Currently available in two color choices: black or silver. Wireless charging The HUB base station connects directly to an AC power outlet and charges the sound pucks via wireless induction charging. The sound pucks are simply placed on the base unit to recharge. hub mini: 2-user model HUB will come in two versions: the standard 4-user model and the 2-user HUB mini, ideal for smaller groups. Prototyping & Development Over the past year, the ekko Audio team has worked closely with our design and engineering partners to bring HUB from a humble napkin sketch to a sleek, finalized industrial design, to working proof-of-concept prototypes. Building on what we learned in testing, we began drafting plans and specifications for the consumer-ready device, which brings us to where we are today.

Connido

Grant in 2016
Connido product is an integrated solution for parents using integrated devices and a mobile app that replaces current baby monitors, supports parents in establishing their baby's sleeping routine; and monitors and advises parents on their sleep and activity.

Personal Mattress

Grant in 2016
Personal Mattress specializes in delivering customized mattresses tailored to the unique body data of health-conscious consumers, aiming to enhance sleep quality. By leveraging crowd-sourced information alongside individual body metrics, the company offers a personalized mattress design that accommodates both singles and couples through its e-commerce platform. The mattresses feature a German-engineered design with U.S. patents, incorporating a configuration of 19 adjustable tubes that can be easily reconfigured as the user's body dimensions change over time. This innovative approach positions Personal Mattress as a leader in the customizable sleep system market, focusing on promoting healthier sleep through personalized solutions.

SensorWake

Grant in 2016
SensorWake SAS manufactures and sells olfactory alarm clocks in France. The company offers alarm clocks and scent capsules with a selection of scents, such as croissant, espresso, chocolate, pepper mint, seaside, and cut grass. It sells its products through retail shops, as well as online. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Nantes, France. SensorWake operates as a subsidiary of Maison Berger Paris.

CoolComposites

Grant in 2016
CoolFlux is an additive for building materials that automatically regulates indoor temperature to keep you comfortable. When it gets warm outside CoolFlux traps heat that would otherwise enter your building. At night, it automatically releases that heat and recharges for the next day.

Bedly

Seed Round in 2016
Bedly is revolutionizing the rental market by offering a modern housing solution designed for today's renters. The company specializes in month-to-month room rentals within shared apartments, providing a more affordable alternative to traditional one-bedroom apartments while eliminating long-term lease commitments. Bedly aims to simplify the rental process, making it as straightforward as booking a hotel room. By streamlining the apartment search and living experience, Bedly allows individuals to focus on their personal and professional pursuits, all while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of on-demand housing.

CLARA Swiss Tech

Grant in 2015
CLARA is the unique and revolutionary smart jacket that incorporates ultra bright turn signals and braking sensors to automatically make cyclists, runners and every pedestrian safer in poor light conditions.The USB rechargeable circuit is equipped with sophisticated sensors as GPS, heart rate monitor, and inertial measurement unit to track performance data. The user can visualise all the information on the smartphone’s application to build healthy lifestyle habits and achieve personal goals.

Water Hero

Grant in 2015
Water Hero is a company that offers an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solution aimed at protecting homeowners from water leaks while providing detailed information on water consumption for conservation efforts. The company has developed a cloud-connected device that monitors water flow in real-time, detecting leaks and notifying users instantly. In the event of a leak, the system can automatically close the water valve to prevent further damage. Currently in beta, Water Hero is collaborating with property insurance providers and leaders in the water appliance industry to bring its service to market, alongside direct sales and distribution through trade channels.

Quitbit

Grant in 2015
Quitbit is the world’s first smart lighter with a built-in display that shows you of how many cigarettes you’ve smoked and how long it’s been since your last cigarette. It syncs with a mobile app to view smoking history, set reduction plans, and optionally limit how often and when the lighter can be used. Together the Quitbit system helps keep you on track to reach your goals, wether quitting or just tracking your smoking.

Sinclair Fire

Grant in 2015
Smarter, Faster, Safer - SinclairFire. Inspired to make a difference after a personal tragedy, they are passionate about helping to make the world a safer place. Thousands of people in the UK suffer devastating fires each year. At Sinclair Fire, they want to change this through the use of breakthrough technology. Their primary innovation is the SF1020, an infrared fire detection device, designed to respond to fires rapidly and without false alarms, saving lives and reducing the cost of fire damage. They work with Fire and Rescue Services, Social Housing Providers and Developers to make the home a safer place.

Honeycomb Homes

Grant in 2015
Half of America's chronic homeless and incarcerated population spent time as children in foster care. If they could provide opportunities to young adults aging out of foster care, then they can successfully transition into their communities. Honeycomb Homes will offer two-year apprenticeships in agriculture with housing, food, income, on-the-job training, follow on job placement, and long-term support. Their homes will demonstrate how they can be linked to the land and succeed.

Bedly

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Bedly is revolutionizing the rental market by offering a modern housing solution designed for today's renters. The company specializes in month-to-month room rentals within shared apartments, providing a more affordable alternative to traditional one-bedroom apartments while eliminating long-term lease commitments. Bedly aims to simplify the rental process, making it as straightforward as booking a hotel room. By streamlining the apartment search and living experience, Bedly allows individuals to focus on their personal and professional pursuits, all while enjoying the flexibility and convenience of on-demand housing.

SproutsIO

Grant in 2014
SproutsIO, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013, that specializes in designing and manufacturing automated indoor gardening systems. These systems enable individuals to cultivate fresh fruits and vegetables on demand, utilizing an innovative hybrid hydroculture technology that allows for year-round, soil-free growing. SproutsIO integrates machine learning and proprietary growing profiles to optimize the cultivation process based on the seeds used. The company also offers a mobile application, SproutsIOGrow, which allows users to monitor and control their gardens remotely through real-time sensor data and video feeds. This approach empowers consumers to take charge of their food production, making it accessible regardless of local climate or gardening expertise. The SproutsIO system combines a smart gardening device, seed refills, and software services, providing a comprehensive solution for growing personalized produce efficiently and sustainably.

Remotaid

Grant in 2014
Remotaid fights prenatal death through a home use fetal heart rate monitor. At 4 million annual childbirths in the USA, 25,000 otherwise viable fetuses die during the third trimester of pregnancies. Prenatal death can occur without prior symptoms and can only be prevented by regular medical checkups. Frequenting hospitals is not only financially demanding, but also time consuming. Their portable fetal heart rate monitor utilizes a patented method that guarantees absolutely no harm to the fetus and makes home application available..

Grove

Grant in 2014
Grove Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing natural indoor gardening products that facilitate the cultivation of fruits and vegetables at home. Founded in 2013 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Grove aims to make local, healthy food accessible to everyone. The company offers a range of products for seed and plant care, as well as tools for aquarium maintenance and water testing. Additionally, it provides educational resources designed to teach life sciences, sustainability, and nutrition in schools. Grove's innovative systems enable users to monitor and optimize their indoor gardening through web-connected technology, allowing for easy management of controlled environments and plant growth. The company envisions a future where home farming appliances are as commonplace as refrigerators.

GoodLux Technology

Seed Round in 2014
GoodLux Technology, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the development of wearable devices that measure and track light exposure. Their flagship product, SunSprite, is a smart sensor designed to quantify light exposure based on established medical principles of bright light therapy. This device aims to enhance mood, improve focus, and regulate sleep cycles by providing users with individualized and easily accessible data on their light exposure. GoodLux Technology's innovations make light therapy more measurable and affordable, promoting overall well-being through optimal exposure to bright light.

Sensible Baby

Grant in 2013
They truly believe that they can have a wide and positive effect on the lives of parents and children. The SmartOne sensor is just the beginning of a larger trend in wearable technology and what they like to call the "quantified baby" movement.

SWITCH - Remote Control Your Life

Grant in 2013
Switch is a mobile app that controls and automates tasks in the real world. Whenever you want something you hit a switch or schedule a task.

Handy

Series A in 2012
Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

SmartSense

Grant in 2011
SmartSense delivers data-driven IoT solutions for food safety, facilities monitoring, and supply chain visibility. They founded SmartSense in 2005 to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. It was based on an observation that something fundamental was changing with the way organizations thought about efficiency, quality, and agility. Internet connected sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) were enabling an operational paradigm where real-time information improved efficiency and decision-making. They set out to enable sensor-driven decisions and to focus on big challenges. They automate monitoring for food and medication safety and compliance, and they monitor critical equipment and tanks for product quality and preventative maintenance. Today thry have earned the trust of the most critical government, commercial, and non-profit institutions in the world. Their systems enable real-time sensor-driven decisions at over 2,000 organizations in 75 countries, including at Walmart, CVS Health, SpaceX, Apple, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and the US Department of State.

SmarterShade

Grant in 2011
Imagine - being able to electronically darken a window with the flip of a switch.SmarterShade is an emerging clean technology that does just this. Windows, skylights and other glazings made with SmarterShade can be darkened on command. As part of a daylighting/natural heating strategy, this technology has the potential to save the United States billions in energy costs. SmarterShade is a concept from Lono, LLC, a company based in South Bend, Indiana. Through their own proprietary technology, they have developed an aftermarket application for selectable tint on windows that:
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