Device Startup Ideas

3 years ago

A device that can measure how much a plant needs to water its roots and send that data to a mobile app.

1,254

1 year ago

An AI-powered voice device that allows people to communicate with their pets.

719

2 years ago

A software company that makes a device that allows users to monitor their home energy use and adjust it remotely.

484

3 years ago

A startup that provides a platform for managing and connecting third-party software for mobile devices The company says it has $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue, mainly from Android

338

3 years ago

A computer science startup that builds simple, cheap, and fast hardware for India’s unconnected. One product, called the Laptop Bridge, is a $35 device meant to plug into an electrical socket and convert it into a computer-like device that can run basic programs and connect to the internet, so that farmers, students, or anyone else can use it.

315

2 years ago

Inventor Dr. Ramesh Kale has been working on a low-cost, disposable "smart" pacemaker for under $1,500. The device is implanted in a pocket-sized battery pack that an individual wears around their waist. The pacemaker is connected to the battery pack via a small wire. When the device senses irregular heartbeats, it sends a signal to the battery pack, which then notifies the individual's doctor. The battery pack is replaceable, and is expected to last up to a year.

311

2 years ago

A protocol for sending commands to IoT devices that are out of reach or don’t have Wi-Fi.

303

1 month ago

This startup is building a device that allows users to easily manage their passwords, providing an easy-to-use interface for people to keep track of their credentials.

231

2 years ago

The first wearable fitness tracking device that’s a 25% slimmer than Apple Watch, with a rotating bezel.

230

3 years ago

A startup that wants to make your money work for you, without having to do the work yourself. The company’s first product is a small device that makes it easier for people to open their credit card accounts, and has plans to expand to other financial products like insurance.

226

2 years ago

A new startup that wants to make the world’s smallest USB hub, allowing users to plug in multiple USB devices (keyboards, monitors, etc) into a single port

226

2 years ago

A platform for managing connected devices in the home, that connects devices to a single hub.

223

2 years ago

A "smart home monitoring" startup focused on energy efficiency. It's currently in a pre-launch stage, with a device that allows users to remotely turn off lights and lock doors with a smartphone, and the company says it has acquired $2.4 million in seed funding

215

2 years ago

A tool for developers to build apps for smart devices. The startup offers a custom SDK to allow other developers to build apps for Android and iOS devices.

214

2 years ago

This SaaS company helps doctors and patients collaborate on medical records. The founders are also building a medical device to connect a patient’s vital signs to medical professionals.

214

1 month ago

A device that you can wear on your wrist that lets you check the weather, check traffic, and send messages and emails, all from your wrist. The device isn’t fully developed, but feels like a more-powerful yet simpler version of the Pebble.

212

1 month ago

A wearable device that provides fitness coaching and guidance for people with chronic conditions. The startup wants to use data to make users’ chronic conditions more manageable.

204

2 years ago

A tool that can show you how your website will look on different devices and browsers.

202

3 years ago

A device that can be attached to a bicycle seat post to help bikers and runners track their stats.

201

2 years ago

This startup is building a smart home device that automatically detects and prevents fires. The company is looking to raise $100,000.

193

2 years ago

A digital to-do list that syncs across devices.

192

2 years ago

A startup that helps users make YouTube videos using live video from their mobile devices.

191

2 years ago

A medical device startup that’s building an ingestible biosensor for more efficient glucose monitoring.

190

2 years ago

A startup that sells a USB-connected device that allows you to remotely control your home’s lights and television, and allow users to launch and log into apps on their phones.

188

3 years ago

It’s a lifestyle music service, where you can access your library from any device and listen to the music in whatever order you want. You can also pay for a subscription to get access to a wider library.

186

3 years ago

A tablet organizer that aims to keep the iPad in sync with your desktop and other devices.

186

2 years ago

A platform that connects employees to various services via mobile apps and an API. The startup is building out a platform that lets companies grant permission to employees to use their mobile devices to access services and apps.

186

1 month ago

A tiny wearable device that can monitor heart rate variability and other vital signs, used to diagnose sleep apnea. The device is being built by a team of engineers and sleep doctors.

182

2 years ago

The startup is building an ecosystem of connected devices that’s meant to make the kitchen smarter. It’s a modular system, with sensors such as a thermometer and a oven that work together to track food and cook times.

181

2 years ago

A tool that allows users to quickly find a doctor and schedule a visit from their mobile device. The startup’s website is now a platform for thousands of doctors in the US to set appointments on a first-come first-serve basis.

181

2 years ago

A tool that helps companies monitor their employees’ smartphone usage, with the ability to monitor their location, time spent on their device, and screen time for each employee.

180

1 year ago

A software company that helps you keep track of all your digital devices, including their location.

179

2 years ago

A software company that creates tools for mobile developers to help them make the most of their device and resources.

176

19 days ago

An in-home health and safety device that connects to smart home services to provide peace of mind.

176

3 years ago

A company that builds vehicle tracking devices for businesses like car washes to help them better understand their workers’ locations.

175

3 years ago

A company that wants to be the “Uber of home security”, letting people pay for home security devices with their credit cards and then let the company handle the rest. The company has raised $10 million in a Series A.

175

2 years ago

A company that is building devices for the elderly that monitor their blood sugar levels.

172

3 years ago

A new company that builds a unique device for kick-starting engines in cars.

171

3 years ago

A startup that makes a product called “The Wig”, a wearable device that can tell you if you have a fever or not by reading your face

170

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help you make the most of your digital devices. For example, it wants to help you use your tablet as a digital sketchbook.

168

3 years ago

A startup that makes a reusable and portable medical device that helps people keep their wounds clean

167

3 years ago

A digital university that offers classes on devices like Roku and Apple TV

166

3 years ago

A startup that helps you make your house a solar-powered, internet-connected network, allowing you to control lights, appliances and other devices through an app.

166

3 years ago

A computer vision startup that wants to make it possible for medical devices to “see”.

166

1 year ago

A startup that’s building a platform for connecting medical devices and home medical services to help people avoid hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses.

166

3 years ago

A device that can pacify nervous horses

165

2 years ago

A hardware company that wants to create smart hardware to help people manage their lives. The company wants to build smart devices that can help people find what they’re looking for, identify emotions, monitor health, and automate household tasks.

164

1 year ago

This startup is building a new kind of fitness tracker that uses a smartphone app to track a person’s activity, then sends the data to a wearable device that’s connected to an account. The team is looking to launch in the second half of 2020.

164

3 years ago

A mobile app that helps you send emails from your mobile device.

163

3 years ago

A digital platform for the home, with an API to help developers build apps and integrate with smart home devices.

162

3 years ago

The company’s first product is a credit card reader that plugs into a mobile device. It’s meant to work with a smartphone’s wireless charging capabilities.

162

3 years ago

Motion-tracking device that can be used with any smartphone.

162

3 years ago

A smart home system that uses AI to manage lighting, connected devices, and thermostats.

161

3 years ago

A startup that sells a device that measures the humidity in your home and helps you manage your dry air

160

3 years ago

A startup that aggregates offline data on a device and allows it to be accessed by other applications.

159

3 years ago

A device that allows workers to log their time and expenses on their phones, and share with their employer.

159

3 years ago

A health care technology company that wants to build a device that can measure your body’s cortisol levels to determine your stress levels.

157

2 years ago

A startup that offers companies and employees a remote access to their company’s data from any device, as long as it's connected to the internet.

157

3 years ago

Hardware startup building a device that uses body heat to cut down on your energy consumption.

156

3 years ago

A medical device to help with back pain

156

3 years ago

A startup that makes a universal remote that can control all the devices in your home

155

2 years ago

A California-based startup that makes a low-cost, low-power, solar powered charger for phones and other devices. It’s a rival to the crowd-funded Fission, which offers a similar product.

155

1 year ago

This startup makes a device that measures skin temperature and runs the numbers to help a patient determine if they have a fever.

155

3 years ago

A wearable device that tracks running and biking data and can communicate with a smartphone app. The startup wants to make it easy to get new workouts and track progress without having to purchase a wearable or smartphone apps.

154

3 years ago

A glance on the apps you use across all devices. It’s a security firm looking to make sure you aren’t using an app on multiple devices that has been hacked.

153

1 year ago

This app enables consumers to access over 50,000 books by reading on their mobile device. It’s meant to be a library of all the books a reader has ever read, and all the books they'd like to read.

153

1 year ago

A hand-held device that makes it easy to take photos from your phone and transfer them to your computer.

153

3 years ago

A wearable device that monitors your heart rate and breathing patterns to help treat sleep apnea.

151

3 years ago

A motorized, wearable device that can put you in touch with your employees when you’re away.

151

2 years ago

An AI-powered product that converts music into a format that sounds good on all of your devices.

151

1 year ago

A startup that wants to create a complete “smart home for the car”. The company wants to make it easier for people to manage their smart home devices from a single dashboard.

150

3 years ago

A company that looks to take the data from the medical devices in your home and learn what your body needs to stay healthy. CIMA aims to build an AI-powered platform that can help you better manage all your health data, and then recommend medications based on what your body needs.

149

3 years ago

A smart home server that can automate and integrate a person’s personal devices (lights, thermostat, etc.). The company is also an app developer, with a marketplace for other companies to integrate with their products.

149

3 years ago

A startup that makes a device to help people sleep better It’s built like a thermos with a spout that releases humidified air

148

3 years ago

A startup that allows your smartphone to operate as a wearable device that can track your movements, showing you how much exercise you’re getting.

148

3 years ago

A startup that builds custom-fitted protective cases for phones and other devices

147

3 years ago

The startup behind Pachube has expanded into the market for connected devices that allow users to collect and share data. The company has launched two other products since the acquisition: the Pachube Watch, which is a customizable wristband that can be paired with smart devices to collect fitness data and share data with other devices, and the Pachube Photo, which is a way for users to capture and share their photos with other users.

147

3 years ago

A startup that makes and sells a $25 hardware device that plugs into your smartphone and lets you make maps of the world.

147

3 years ago

A SaaS platform that helps IT teams automatically create a repeatable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for IoT/edge devices.

147

3 years ago

This startup in the UK is building a tool that helps people keep track of the time they spend on their phones and other devices.

147

1 year ago

A startup that makes a smart device for helping people with ALS focus on the task at hand rather than the body’s uncontrollable tremors. The device is controlled by a smartphone app.

147

3 years ago

A platform that lets companies and organizations create and manage a portfolio of video shows. The platform makes it easy for anyone to create a show and for it to be consumed, including viewers on mobile devices. The company is in seed funding, and planning to launch in Q4 2019

146

3 years ago

A medical device that helps doctors monitor patients with diabetes.

146

3 years ago

A system for monitoring and controlling IoT devices.

145

3 years ago

This is a tool for developers that makes it easier to “deploy a single application to all of your connected devices”.

145

3 years ago

A company that makes a device to check a car's oil level and health. It plugs into a car's OBD port, and aims to eliminate the need to buy and install an expensive oil change tool.

144

3 years ago

a wearable device that plays video games

144

3 years ago

A small, customizable device which records and analyzes what you do and how you move to help exercise optimally.

144

3 years ago

A startup that sells a small data analytics device to help farmers monitor and optimize their crops.

144

3 years ago

A platform that will allow you to make adjustments to your iPhone or iPad without having to open it up. The startup is focused on making it easier for people to tweak their iOS devices.

144

3 years ago

An ad tech company that’s building a new technology that they say has the potential to significantly change the way digital advertising is purchased and sold. The company’s technology has the potential to revolutionize the digital advertising market by giving advertisers complete control of their ad campaigns, directly from their desktop and mobile devices.

144

3 years ago

A technology that helps companies understand what customers are looking at on their mobile devices.

143

3 years ago

A hardware company that builds its own Bluetooth devices with a focus on connecting medical devices to the internet. It recently raised $5 million in a Series A led by Family Offices.

142

3 years ago

A company that makes a printable device for measuring the distance between two objects. The product is a small, inexpensive laser point that can be attached to things like cell phones, cameras, and other devices.

142

3 years ago

This company is building the next generation of the internet of things device. The startup can send notifications to sensors, over Bluetooth, on smartphones, and even on laptops with a gesture.

142

1 year ago

An API that can be used to integrate web and mobile applications with the API and create a single platform. The API is designed to help enterprise and developers build applications with a central hub that can be accessed from multiple devices.

142

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies set up a session-based video conference system that can be used on any device.

141

3 years ago

A startup that’s making it easier for users to supercharge their mobile devices by pairing them with high-performance wireless chargers. Its 10K program is now open for sign-ups.

141

3 years ago

An iPhone app that makes it easier to share data between devices.

141

1 year ago

A camera-based artificial intelligence system for the home that offers an AI-powered personal assistant to control your lights and other home automation devices.

141

3 years ago

A company that wants to make it easy for companies to monitor work performance and productivity through smart devices like phones and wearables.

140

3 years ago

A company that sells a device to keep your television screen from interfering with the signal you’re watching.

140

3 years ago

A seed-stage startup that features an AI-based platform for managing and automating the operations of supply chain logistics. The platform allows companies to move more goods and save money through the use of smart devices, AI, and robotics.

140

2 years ago

A startup that sells modular smart-home devices aimed at delivering better ‘integrated’ home technology.

140

2 years ago

A tool that helps companies create software that can be run across multiple devices, using HTML5.

140

3 years ago

A system of devices that can detect if an employee is over-committing or under-committing to projects, and adjust a person’s work schedule accordingly.

139

1 year ago

A way to securely send data from iOS devices to the cloud. The startup claims to be the only secure messaging service that can do this.

139

3 years ago

A mobile payments product that allows shoppers to pay for items on any device that supports NFC. The startup is building a payment platform for apps and retailers, as well as a recharge service.

138

3 years ago

A hardware startup that builds medical devices. It’s the first company to make a 3D printer for producing pacemakers.

138

3 years ago

A startup that wants to build a platform for managing and organizing your entire digital life. It’s a way to keep things organized on all your devices, including a “calendar of everything” that can be accessed from any device.

138

1 year ago

A company that builds software for managing a home's energy and water usage, which is controlled via mobile devices.

138

1 year ago

A startup with a list of tools that let you replace your phones with a single device. It’s a bit like a phone, a bit like a tablet, and a bit like a computer.

138

3 years ago

The founders of this startup are building a device to help you identify the origin of your food. It can be used to eliminate food fraud, and help the world’s poorest populations.

137

3 years ago

A startup that provides mobile training to employees, with a program that offers employees the opportunity to collect feedback on a mobile device about their interaction with customers.

137

1 year ago

A platform for sharing the messages and pictures people send between different devices. Users can share pictures or video on their Facebook, Instagram, or whatever account and have the files be instantly available on other devices.

137

3 years ago

A digital assistant to teach people how to use their phones, helping people become more comfortable with their devices.

136

3 years ago

Amazon Alexa has invaded every household in the US. The company wants to make the device even more useful, by adding a voice-controlled interface for apps.

136

3 years ago

Trying to arm the elderly with a health monitoring device that allows them to get reminders about medication, blood pressure, and other dangerous health conditions.

136

3 years ago

A startup working on a new communications protocol for decentralized networks. The company aims to build a network of devices that can communicate without relying on centralized servers.

135

3 years ago

A smart app that keeps track of your health and wellness. The startup is working on a sensor that can be attached to a band or other wearable device and track vitals like heart rate, body temperature, and more.

135

3 years ago

A project management tool that allows companies to create and manage projects from a mobile device

134

2 years ago

An enterprise resource planning solution for small businesses that lets them share key financial data with a single dashboard, rather than using different apps on different devices.

134

3 years ago

A startup that enables doctors to treat patients with diabetes by prescribing them low-cost glucose-monitoring devices. The startup is partnered with the American Diabetes Association and has already provided over 10,000 glucose monitoring devices to patients in the US.

133

3 years ago

A startup that builds custom devices for businesses, such as a GPS-powered shelf for a refrigerator to keep track of stock, or a phone-controlled washing machine. It has raised $4.2 million in investments since it was founded in September.

133

3 years ago

The startup, based in the Netherlands, has built a device that turns any Android smartphone into a camera. It promises to ease the process of sharing photos, while also allowing users to take photos that are harder to take with a traditional camera.

133

3 years ago

A company that provides a platform for the ability to manage, track and process all of the data generated by the billions of sensors that are embedded in the world’s devices.

133

3 years ago

A platform that gives you the ability to broadcast live video from your phone. The startup wants to bring a “Facebook Live” like experience to mobile devices, but with better quality.

133

3 years ago

A startup that promises to improve the reliability of your WiFi, by giving you a constant connection to the internet even when you’re in an area with weak signals. The idea is pretty simple — by bouncing a signal off of a cell tower, the startup is able to provide a stronger signal to the device. At the moment, it’s in a sort of alpha stage — the company will be launching a Kickstarter in early 2016 to help fund a smartphone app, which will then be released for the general public.

133

3 years ago

A messaging app, with a mobile web client to allow for SMS-based communication without a smartphone. The company is working on a browser-based client for non-mobile devices and has raised $3.5M in funding from Y Combinator.

133

1 year ago

A company that sells a device for people to wear that tracks their blood oxygen levels with an algorithm that tells them when to rest and when to exercise.

133

3 years ago

A startup that powers the internet of things by allowing any connected device to be programmable for voice control, whether that be a home security system or a self-driving car.

132

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies identify the best devices for their use cases, using machine learning.

132

1 year ago

A software platform for developing games on mobile devices with a focus on education and quality of life.

132

1 year ago

A tool for geotagging photos and videos on iOS devices, and an app that creates photo collages from your photos.

131

1 year ago

A startup focused on treating traumatic brain injury. The team is building a wearable device that monitors the brain and tailors treatment plans based off the patient’s unique pattern of brain injuries.

131

3 years ago

A startup that makes a physical device that allows you to connect to any wireless network by plugging it into an electrical outlet

130

3 years ago

Caringo is a startup that is building a new category of Internet of Things (IoT) device – a SaaS platform that lets you create a device of your own with a few simple clicks, and then deploy it into the world as a service.

130

3 years ago

The idea: A mobile phone that can be powered by your body movement, rather than by a battery. The goal is for the device to be small enough to fit in your pocket, but powerful enough to run a full computer. The company was founded in May 2016 by two ex-Apple engineers.

130

2 years ago

A start-up that builds small devices for the home to measure temperature, humidity, and other factors. The company is also developing an indoor location service.

130

1 year ago

A company that wants to allow people to collaborate on the Internet using their own devices and messaging apps.

130

1 year ago

An wearable hat that links with your phone via Bluetooth and can link with other devices via Bluetooth and the Internet of Things. It’s suppose to be a smart hat that can help a user stay connected and lower their chances of getting a concussion.

130

3 years ago

A wearable that will track activity and sleep habits, and then report them to you on your wrist. The startup wants to create a device that can complete a full-body fitness test that can be used with other devices.

129

3 years ago

A full stack “platform for the modern home” that allows users to control all of their devices from one dashboard. It connects to Nest, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.

129

1 year ago

A startup where individuals can sell the data collected from their mobile devices for a fee.

129

3 years ago

A startup that makes a device that attaches to your phone and acts as a bubble level

128

3 years ago

A startup that wants to use facial recognition to make it easier for companies to manage employee access to their accounts and devices. The idea is that this startup serves as a “supervisor of the cloud”.

128

3 years ago

A company that will allow you to stream your favorite TV show to any TV device in your house. The company is building a platform to stream video from any streaming platform to any device, including TVs, computers, game consoles, mobile phones, tablets, and anything else that can play video.

128

2 years ago

A distributed blockchain that can accommodate the 100,000 transactions per second that will be needed for the next generation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

128

2 years ago

A company that builds 3D-printed prosthetic hands and other medical devices that can be 3D-printed at home, with a focus on helping veterans.

128

3 years ago

A product that tracks the digital footprints of their clients (by tracking device signals) and then uses machine learning algorithms to predict what they’re going to do next. They want to use this data to build a digital reputation system for brands.

127

2 years ago

This startup is building a new kind of pay-as-you-go mobile device, which can be used for a variety of purposes, from music to glasses to medical and molecular research. The device is meant to be flexible and easy to use, with a range of options for the hardware and software, and a monthly fee that is based on usage.

127

1 year ago

A platform for managing IoT devices. The startup wants to provide a platform for managing connected devices for smart homes, offices, etc.

127

3 years ago

A fitness tracking device that’s been downloaded over 3 million times, has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on the App Store, and was sold to Apple. It’s been used by over 60 million people and is now the best-selling fitness tracker on the market. It’s profitable and has a $300 million valuation.

126

3 years ago

Intuition has created a connected digital device that can be used to help handicapped people with daily tasks.

126

3 years ago

A company that makes a small device that cools down the air in your car.

126

3 years ago

A digital assistant that helps people manage their medical records, allowing them to be accessed through an app on any device. The startup aims to make using medical records easier and more accessible.

126

3 years ago

This startup is building a personal finance app that lets users save money by exchanging their data for rewards, and then seeing the points they earn in real-time through an app for their mobile device.

126

3 years ago

A digital version of the notebook and sketchbook you’d use to take your drawing class. The startup wants to bring digital sketching to the iPad, Android tablets, and other mobile devices.

126

2 years ago

A startup that takes on the issues facing small and medium sized companies in the industry with a cloud-based platform they say is “built for the employee experience”. The platform hopes to give employees more time and flexibility to be productive, with features like the ability to manage and access workers from any device, a “private” chat room, and an inbox for all communication.

126

2 years ago

A device to help people manage their energy usage, with the goal of making it easier to track, and incentivizing efficiency.

126

2 years ago

A company that makes it easier for developers to build apps for every device they can imagine: phone, tablet, tv, car, etc. The business is bootstrapped and has had a $1.3M in seed funding.

126

2 years ago

A software/hardware company that builds AI-powered IoT devices like TVs and speakers.

126

1 year ago

A tool to help with “data identification,” allowing users to search through files and pictures in their computer or mobile device to ensure they’re not accidentally deleting or erasing anything.

126

1 year ago

A startup that’s building a tool to help automate the creation of quotes and invoices via text message. The tool is designed to be used by small business owners and freelancers and would work best with a smartphone, but any text-capable device can be used.

126

1 month ago

A hardware company that creates paper-thin fingerprint sensors that can be used to unlock computers, phones, and other devices. A pilot program with the Indian government to use the sensors to improve its census program.

126

3 years ago

A company that uses real-time technology to make sure that your home security system is always on, and that it can be accessed by your family members and friends. It’s also a tool to protect against cyber thieves who could potentially hack into your devices.

125

2 years ago

A startup that wants to make it easier to build internet services for internet-connected devices, especially those that aren’t smartphones.

125

2 years ago

Build a platform for web designers to work with designers and engineers to build websites that are responsive to mobile devices.

125

8 months ago

A hardware startup that’s trying to create a “mini-computer” for IoT projects. The device is meant to be used in “anyplace, anytime, with any device”.

125

3 years ago

Fitness-tracking software that ties into a wearable device. It tracks your workouts and can get your fitness data into your fitness app or website.

124

3 years ago

A new way to manage documents online. The startup has built a system that allows users to annotate documents in the cloud, edits are tracked and synced across their devices, and the comments are then surfaced in a web browser.

124

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a medical device that can be worn like a watch to measure a person’s heart rate throughout the day.

124

3 years ago

A software company that allows people to collect and use data to better manage their health. It’s building a “smart” wearable device that can track your health and send a report to a doctor.

123

2 years ago

This startup is building a new version of the Apple TV. The new device will be a small, small sized device that will turn the TV into a smart TV.

123

2 years ago

This startup is making lifestyle capture devices that help people remember what they’re doing and where they’ve been at all times. It’s like a Fitbit and a Misfit combined.

123

3 years ago

A platform that helps developers of internet of things devices get their software into the hands of end users. The startup is focused on the “Internet of Stuff”, or the internet of things — a technology that allows everyday items to be connected to the internet and have their state monitored.

122

2 years ago

A mobile device management company, whose software allows businesses to track and manage both physical and electronic devices.

122

1 year ago

This startup is building a platform that lets users manage money and assets over a mobile device. They’re building an app that can get money from any user’s bank account and pay bills automatically.

122

1 year ago

An Android app that helps users find nearby public toilets, saving them the hassle of having to carry around a separate mobile device.

122

1 year ago

A technology that lets users send their voice messages to their phones. The startup wants to build a platform that allows users to send voice messages to their phones from any device from anywhere.

122

3 years ago

A device that connects to an existing spectrometer for blood analysis. The device is ready to be used in clinical trials, and has already been approved by the FDA.

120

2 years ago

A hand-held device to track and manage medical supplies and patient inventory

120

2 years ago

A way to measure and report on a person’s location and movements in real-time, without requiring a wearable device.

120

2 years ago

A video platform that works across social media and mobile devices

120

3 years ago

This startup is building a product that can make any physical object like a car, a laptop, a camera or a phone, into an IoT device. It’s currently testing products with big-name brands like Apple and HP already.

119

1 month ago

A startup that allows a person to record voiceover or screencast video calls from any device, and then upload it to a website where others can see and comment.

119

3 years ago

A digital assistant for people with disabilities, allowing them to speak to a device that will respond to them.

118

3 years ago

A company that wants to help developers monetize their apps by bringing an app store to the desktop. The company wants to serve as a way to test and monetize apps across devices and platforms.

118

2 years ago

Taking the speed and agility of the mobile web and developing a platform that can be used on any device, including desktops. The startup, which was started in 2013, is one of the few startups creating a truly mobile web application.

118

2 years ago

a software company with a system for connecting your music library with other devices and services.

118

8 months ago

A startup that makes a wall-mounted charger that can charge multiple devices at once.

118

3 years ago

A product that helps people manage their health and fitness goals by aggregating data from wearable devices.

117

2 years ago

A file-syncing app that works across multiple platforms, enabling users to sync files across all of their devices.

117

2 years ago

A mobile app that helps people find lost items with the help of a special tracker device they keep in their pockets.

117

2 years ago

A mobile platform that helps users find nearby parking via mobile device. The startup is building the technology from ground up, with a new API that can be used by parking lot owners and app developers to get parking data.

117

3 years ago

A system that allows school districts to scale their curriculum and manage it across multiple devices.

116

1 month ago

The company’s slogan is, “Sending is better than email.” Their cloud-based email service, Mailbird, allows you to send email from any device, even your cell phone, with a single click.

116

2 years ago

This startup sells a device which allows you to use the power of your smartphone to map out and visualize the power consumption of any device connected to a power grid.

115

2 years ago

A startup that helps its users automatically take better screenshots, including those of mobile devices. It’s like a smartphone’s automatic screenshot function but for computers.

115

2 years ago

A startup that wants to help you manage your social media accounts with the goal of making it easy to run the same account across multiple devices.

115

2 years ago

A startup building a platform that allows developers to build apps that work on a variety of different devices, such as an iPhone, a Samsung, or a Motorola.

115

3 years ago

A startup founded by Apple alum, which aims to make it easier for people to clean their devices. In exchange for every $10 the company makes, it donates $1 to environmental causes.

114

2 years ago

A gaming and entertainment company that builds audio and video streaming MMORPGs for connected devices.

114

2 years ago

Ex-Google engineers are building a new living room device they call the “Echo” that’s essentially a giant voice-controlled speaker. The device is a stripped-down, Google-made version of the Google Home, and can be controlled by voice, music, and TV apps. It’s set to launch in November.

114

2 years ago

One of the leaders in the IoT market, Flow creates a large range of connected devices for homes and businesses that automate things like lighting and security.

114

2 years ago

A startup that is building a software-defined radio for IoT, allowing devices to connect directly to the internet. It’s a layer of software that sits between the radio chip manufacturer and the end user.

114

3 years ago

A company that combines a wearables platform, a wearable device, and a smartphone app to improve the health of its users.

113

3 years ago

A hardware startup that’s building ruggedized bitcoin hardware that can be sold to businesses and consumers. The company is currently working on a $1,000 device that it says can be used for up to a year on a single battery.

113

2 years ago

This is a messaging platform that works with Slack and Google Apps so you can talk about deadlines and collaboration from any device. The startup says it has already helped over 250 companies and is looking to scale.

113

2 years ago

A startup that tracks how much time you spend on the various devices you use.

113

2 years ago

A device that allows people to sync and manage their home energy usage, with an app to help users understand their energy usage and plan expenditures.

113

2 years ago

A platform for smart homes that puts together a bunch of different sensors into one device that can control all the lights and appliances.

112

2 years ago

A company that provides a “wearable” device for monitoring blood sugar. It was founded in Boston by a team of MIT graduates.

112

2 years ago

A startup helping developers build apps that integrate with physical devices via a new way of connecting to IoT sensors via a smartphone.

112

1 year ago

A company that helps companies authenticate their employees using a device that tracks the electrical signals in the brain.

112

2 years ago

A mobile app that focuses on the experience of the user, instead of the device.

111

2 years ago

A company that sells a device that lets your phone read and translate text in over 100 languages. The startup has raised $3 million.

111

2 years ago

A medical device startup that’s trying to simplify the medical industry by tracking and improving on the performance of injectable drugs.

111

2 years ago

A Chicago company that makes medical device packaging that looks like it was made in the 1950s.

111

3 years ago

A software company that helps IoT devices connect to the internet. The company initially grew out of a maker of the exact same products with a smaller market, and it wants to grow into the larger IoT market.

110

2 years ago

A company that makes a device that lets you “reverse engineer” your phone to see what’s on the other side.

110

1 year ago

A way to use a connected device to monitor and control your home's systems

110

2 years ago

A backend platform for the “internet of things”, which connects all the devices in your house. The backend is a piece of software that runs on an app on your phone which connects all the devices in your house. It’s a way to connect all the devices in your house, give voice commands, and get things to do on your schedule.

109

2 years ago

A smart device that can monitor sleep cycles and ease the process of getting a better night's sleep. The startup is building out a smart device to help people sleep better.

109

1 year ago

A startup that wants to make facial recognition technology more accessible. The startup has a software to allow anyone to use the technology to identify faces, and a device to allow anyone to control a webcam and detect faces themselves.

109

2 years ago

Helps IoT developers of all sizes build and deploy IoT-connected projects. The company says it has built over 10,000 devices in the last two years.

108

2 years ago

A platform for building connected home products with a focus on security and automation. The startup aims to compete with existing standards like Thread and Nest that can manage connected devices.

108

2 years ago

A tool that helps you manage multiple to-do lists, in different formats, all in one place, with cloud-based syncing across all your devices.

108

2 years ago

A startup that helps users buy and sell spare gadgets to each other, with a platform that allows people to buy and sell second-hand computers, phones, and other devices.

108

3 years ago

A hardware startup that’s building a way for software to run on physical products, such as a keyboard or a mouse, instead of being software-only. The startup wants to create a device that can connect to a computer and transform a physical object into a fully-functional computer.

107

2 years ago

A music discovery service that lets people upload music from their phones to play on all their devices, creating a sort of Pandora for your mobile devices.

107

6 months ago

A platform that allows mothers to talk to their babies from a distance, via voice and text. The startup is working on a new wearable device that can help babies learn languages, communicate, and even get distracted by their surroundings.

107

3 years ago

A cross-device analytics startup that collects and analyses data on user behavior across a variety of devices.

106

2 years ago

Health 2.0 is a digital health data platform that lets users upload and share raw health data from wearable devices like Fitbits, and add insights and comments.

106

2 years ago

This is an open source project to create a webOS-like platform for a variety of mobile devices.

106

2 years ago

An API for connecting different devices to the same remote control.

106

8 months ago

A company that has created a device designed to keep people active under the guise of being a “gym ball.” The startup is currently focused on helping people age 65 or older maintain their fitness level, and the founders say they’ve sold over a thousand of the devices so far.

106

2 years ago

A startup that makes a medical device for monitoring vital signs and connecting to an app. The startup aims to save lives by simplifying and automating the processes that are often done by nurses.

105

2 years ago

A healthcare company that has designed a device to use a smartphone’s camera to detect tumors

105

2 years ago

A startup that wants to use mobile devices as a way to track and visualize illicit activity.

105

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a “kinda-sorta-smart” system to make medical devices. The startup wants to bring more of the “magic” of machine learning to medical equipment, bringing some of the capabilities of Alexa to the masses.

104

2 years ago

A startup that wants to create a unified messaging platform for every device in a person’s life.

104

2 years ago

A company that designs and manufactures 3D printed medical devices. The startup wants to build a device that helps the blind navigate and helps the visually impaired to see better. It’s working with an area hospital and hopes to have a product out this year.

104

2 years ago

-Two-factor authentication, much like Google Authenticator, but for every service, including cloud-based software and device apps.

104

2 years ago

A wearable device for detecting and tracking the movements of patients by their bedside.

104

1 year ago

A startup that wants to make it easier for people to get the most out of their devices. They want to help people find the apps and tools they need to get work done. Side Note: That’s what we call an original idea.

104

2 years ago

This wearable device generates a heat map of the area around the wearer’s head, allowing him to better understand his environment.

103

2 years ago

A smartwatch that combines “a step counter, altimeter, heart rate monitor, and sleep monitoring device”.

103

2 years ago

A startup that sells a $10 device for managing your finances.

103

1 year ago

A startup that wants to help small businesses be able to use their mobile devices to manage their business, from managing inventory to managing customers.

103

1 year ago

A software platform that allows organizations to build a single dashboard to analyze their business data from any device

103

2 years ago

A device for the elderly that monitors what’s going on with their blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen levels. The company also wants to build a “elderly safe” home that automatically adjusts itself to the needs of the elderly.

102

2 years ago

A device that can act as a second screen for your smartphone, beaming to your TV or a projector. The startup is focused on the touchscreen issue, as the screen is often the weak link in smartphone use.

102

2 years ago

A company that is creating a new kind of wireless charger, which takes the form of a lamp with a cable that plugs into the wall and then into the charging device. The lamp can then charge multiple devices at the same time, and with the lights off the lamp can also act as a nightstand.

102

2 years ago

A wearable device meant to help people with visual impairments navigate the world. The startup is looking to deploy its product in the US and UK, and has raised $2.5 million in seed funding so far.

102

2 years ago

A company that makes a service that turns any connected device into a smart home hub, enabling users to control various smart home devices with their smartphone.

102

1 year ago

An automated device for monitoring heavy construction sites.

102

1 month ago

A restaurant management platform for mobile devices, with the goal of making it easier for restaurants to manage all of their restaurant technology from a single app.

102

2 years ago

A hardware company that makes sensors, including ones for weight and hydration, for home and for athletes. The company believes consumers will use devices such as the Nike FuelBand to track their health and exercise habits.

101

2 years ago

This startup wants to make it easier for people to sell their used gadgets and electronics. It wants to give users free website or app hosting and a platform for selling their devices and accessories.

101

2 years ago

A platform that allows companies to create web applications that work on any device, and connect with each other.

101

2 years ago

A startup that builds affordable, durable, lightweight solar panels that can power devices whether or not the sun is shining.

101

1 year ago

A platform for organization and management of music and audio on a mobile device for the blind and visually impaired

101

7 months ago

A startup that helps people with dementia to maintain their independence. The startup makes a portable device that helps seniors remember their own schedules and preferences.

101

2 years ago

A web services platform that connects developers and organizations to build web-based apps to run on any device.

100

2 years ago

A wearable device that uses a sensor to measure how much CO2 each person is emitting. The startup is looking to reinvent the carbon footprint game by working with employers to offer discounts to employees who can reduce their emissions.

100

2 years ago

A SaaS that lets people collaborate and work together on inexpensive, low-power devices. The team is working with a handful of clients, but more are in the pipeline.

100

2 years ago

A platform that allows users to sign in to various apps, and then track and monitor their health and fitness through their device. The startup, which launched in 2017, is now in over 30 countries across the world and has over 100,000 members.

100

2 years ago

This startup sells a zero-emission travel device that charges a phone, laptop, or other device when the traveler is near a wireless source.

100

2 years ago

A wearable device meant to track and help manage the effectiveness of a workout routine.

100

2 years ago

A video conferencing platform that’s powered by the cloud and designed to work on all devices. It’s already integrated with Slack, allowing customers to schedule meetings from anywhere and get notifications when they’re available.

99

2 years ago

A startup that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to track the performance of a medical device, allowing doctors to debug and improve its operation.

99

2 years ago

A startup that builds sensor-based lights and other devices that can be controlled by a smartphone.

99

2 years ago

The company’s founders speak of a future where the internet of things (IoT) and the internet of everything (IoE) converge, allowing users to control the devices in their homes directly from their phones.

99

8 months ago

A way for smart home device makers to create and sell devices in the US. The company already has customers outside of the US, including in Brazil and Australia.

98

2 years ago

A sensor embedded into a device that allows it to communicate with a connected phone and let the maker know if the device is being moved and where it’s being moved to. The sensor would also allow the maker some control over the device.

97

3 years ago

The product is a hardware device that uses machine learning to help you take the best shot of a face. The startup uses AI to learn faces and pair them with photos of them taken by users. It’s the company's first product, which was launched in June, and was a finalist in the class of 2018.

96

2 years ago

A platform for people to shop, share, and rate products using Internet of Things devices as a signal.

96

1 year ago

A wearable device for working out that contains a heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and GPS that users wear to track how they’re exercising.

96

8 months ago

A personal finance platform that provides a better user experience for millennials, who are more likely to use mobile devices to check bank balances.

96

2 years ago

A software platform being built to allow companies to use digital assets and data to build and share multi-person, multi-device campaigns.

95

2 years ago

A way to import data from a computer or device onto an iPad.

94

7 months ago

This is a platform for web developers to build websites that can be accessed from one device and synced across different devices.

94

2 years ago

A platform that allows merchants and brands to focus on their core products and services over general marketing efforts. The startup’s co-founder is the co-founder of the company that created Yo, the first social network for mobile devices.

93

2 years ago

A medical device company in the Netherlands that wants to bring a reusable medical device to market, which can be used for hysterectomies, colonoscopies, and other procedures. The device works with a camera and a monitor and wirelessly connects to an operating room.

93

7 months ago

A 3D printing company that wants to use its technology to build medical devices, with 3D printing helping to streamline the surgery process.

93

2 years ago

A startup that seeks to help people with chronic pain by enabling them to connect their mobile device to a wearable device to track symptoms and manage pain.

92

2 years ago

The startup aims to make a less expensive version of the smartphone, while also going beyond the smartphone. The company wants to make a more general purpose device, a super-smart watch, a fitness tracker, a camera, a fitness tracker, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band, a smart health band,

92

9 months ago

A device that prevents waste and helps the patient manage their medications

92

6 months ago

A text-only chat and messaging app that is free and ad-free on all devices.

92

2 years ago

A company that aims to build a simple digital video recorder that can be used to stream video from any compatible device, with a cloud-based backend that allows owners to edit, share, and even sell videos.

91

2 years ago

A startup in the health space is building a new device that connects people with a local doctor on demand, allowing them to get diagnoses and prescription refills on the spot. The startup has raised $3.1 million in funding.

91

7 months ago

Based in India, this startup is building software for managing a family farm. They use a combination of traditional tools and tech for their operations, featuring an irrigation system that can predict which fields need water, a digital record-keeping suite, and a series of IoT devices for farm management.

91

2 years ago

Launched in May, the startup is working with the FCC and other agencies to build a new framework for monitoring and certifying mobile devices in a more transparent and decentralized fashion. The startup is developing an app that uses AI to monitor the data and use it to provide performance and security information.

90

2 years ago

A $5 device that connects to your browser and helps you keep track of your spending. The device tracks your checking account and credit card transactions, and lets you enter receipts, to see where your money is going.

90

2 years ago

A San Francisco-based startup that operates a marketplace for people to rent their unused devices like computers, cameras, and drones.

89

2 years ago

A way to connect old-fashioned pay phones to modern devices, with the idea being to make current pay phones more productive.

89

2 years ago

The startup is building a Wi-Fi device with a built-in battery for charging your phone in the middle of nowhere, allowing for more travel freedom.

89

2 years ago

A startup that is taking the place of virtual assistants and is meant to be a more natural way to interact with devices.

88

2 years ago

The startup wants to build a way for people to manage their digital assets via their mobile device. The startup says they’ve built a mobile app that can be used to create a digital presence for local businesses and brands. Co-founders say they’ve been doing extensive research on the best way to adopt blockchain technology.

88

2 years ago

An open source API for medical device data

88

2 years ago

A workplace chat solution that syncs your calendar and files from your desktop or mobile devices to your corporate network.

88

8 months ago

A platform to help developers build websites and mobile apps that are responsive to different devices.

88

6 months ago

A health monitoring device for diabetics that lets people check their glucose levels. The startup is also working on a smartwatch for diabetics.

88

2 years ago

This co-op is building a tool that lets workers “walk in” to any business, and plug in their device to show that it works.

87

2 years ago

The founders of this company want to build a more connected and secure version of Amazon’s Alexa, one that can work with smart home devices and allow users to access the internet through their voice.

87

2 years ago

This startup creates software that helps companies manage the security risks posed by laptops and other devices.

86

2 years ago

A company that hopes to bring a new type of wireless router to market with a design that makes it easy to keep up with mobile devices and handle more traffic.

86

2 years ago

A company building a $10,000 smart kitchen device that can track and measure food production, helping people get to know the nutritional value of their food, and making it easier to cook healthier food.

86

2 years ago

A startup that aims to connect the world through the Internet of Things at a global scale. It aims to use the Internet of Things to enable the connected devices in homes and businesses to communicate with each other and the world while offering new services for consumers.

85

2 years ago

A platform for devices and makers to build internet-connected things and sell them.

85

2 years ago

A project management and time tracking app that allows users to track time from multiple devices, while also converting time tracking data into a single, searchable spreadsheet.

85

2 years ago

A smart device for tracking your fitness, with an app that syncs with the device to help you get in better shape.

85

10 months ago

A company that lets people use a single credit card to buy things with both Apple and Android devices.

85

8 months ago

A solution for tailoring the way your website looks based on the device and browser type. The startup says it can make websites look better, especially on mobile and tablets.

85

6 months ago

A startup that wants to make sure that the data you collect from the devices you buy actually helps you make better decisions about them.

85

2 years ago

This “authentic voice-calling” startup lets you make and receive phone calls using Amazon’s Alexa or Google Assistant devices.

84

2 years ago

A “smart” speaker that works like a smart home appliance, but which can also control your smart home appliances (like your lights and thermostat). It can work with a variety of IoT devices, and the founders say it will be in the market in the next 12 months.

84

2 years ago

A developer of touchscreen keyboards for touchscreen devices.

84

8 months ago

A company that allows people to charge electronics and other devices without being tied to a power outlet.

84

11 months ago

A company who makes a small device for making sense of large volumes of data and looking for trends.

83

10 months ago

The startup takes advantage of the fact that people often have to use their iPhones for multiple things, and wants to make it easy to manage multiple tasks at once. It’s a collaborative task manager for people who frequently use two or more devices. It’s treating its first paying customers via its crowdfunding campaign.

83

2 years ago

This is a platform for buying and selling homes. The company uses a combination of AI and mobile devices to facilitate the process.

82

2 years ago

A startup that allows people to have a live video platform for their devices, including a small screen app.

82

1 year ago

A product that lets you create and sell short stories for mobile devices

82

1 year ago

A tool for mobile developers that lets you build custom keyboards for certain devices.

82

1 year ago

An online platform for managing and creating personal notes on all your devices, with notifications and reminders

82

11 months ago

This startup is building an app that helps people design and manage their home automation system (cameras, lights, etc.) from their phone or desktop computer. It basically acts as a way to manage and control smart home devices from a smartphone.

82

9 months ago

A company started by former Googlers that is building a framework for smart home devices, including ones that can provide water, oxygen and lighting.

82

2 years ago

A startup that makes a wearable device for on-the-job pain relief.

81

9 months ago

A startup that is building hardware to help users find the best route home, even if they don’t have a GPS device.

81

2 years ago

The story of how the founder of a company that makes protective filters for mobile devices moved to China, raised funding, and founded a rival company.

80

2 years ago

Idea is an interface to create and edit content for any electronic device that is powered by iOS or Android.

80

2 years ago

A connected home solution that is a white label version of the Eufy smart light bulbs. The startup is building an IoT developer platform for other brands to create connected devices. It has a very early version of the app and is looking to raise funding to continue development.

80

2 years ago

The startup is working to build a service that will help banks allow their customers to pay bills using their mobile devices.

80

2 years ago

Smart WiFi is building a platform that lets users control their home WiFi networks with an app, allowing users to adjust their devices’ bandwidth to network-appropriate levels, and to turn the network off altogether.

80

2 years ago

A wireless network for Internet of Things devices in public places

80

2 years ago

A company that sells a device that can change the color of a bike’s frame to match the bike’s color scheme.

80

1 year ago

A SaaS for managing how your bookmarks are organized across multiple devices

80

1 year ago

The startup is designing and selling a wearable device that tracks one’s hydration and heart rate to help athletes get a better exercise plan.

80

1 year ago

A startup that makes a wearable device that can detect the slightest inkling of a heart attack and call 911 immediately.

80

2 years ago

A mobile loyalty program on the city’s streetcars. Citymapper has a small but active mobile app for iPhone and Android devices that is a map of the subway and bus system in London. The company is also building a loyalty program that rewards users for using it.

79

2 years ago

A digital health platform that helps patients track their blood pressure, heart rate, and other measurements. The idea is that it’s less expensive, and easier to use than the existing devices, which are used by a small percentage of the market.

79

2 years ago

A company working to connect “smart cities” around the world, hoping to connect smart devices and smart city infrastructure.

79

2 years ago

“The Swiss Army Knife for your car”, a device that runs an array of sensors to help keep your car on the road and save money.

79

1 year ago

A platform that helps developers create and manage their applications across various operating systems and devices.

79

1 year ago

A company that organizes and supports marketplaces for medical devices and other medical supplies.

79

1 year ago

A free online calendar that syncs across all devices. It’s a digital alternative to paper calendars, and uses a scoring system to keep track of upcoming events.

79

8 months ago

A tool for sharing news and stories that can be shared and read on mobile devices. The startup is aiming at major news outlets and publications.

79

2 years ago

This SaaS company is creating a platform that lets mobile developers build apps natively for two of the most important devices people have, their phones and their TVs.

78

2 years ago

A company that makes software that helps people find lost items. They’re also developing a wearable device that will help people find their lost items.

78

1 year ago

A “game-changing” way to interact with a refrigerator. The startup wants to combine the features of a smartphone with a microwave oven to create a connected kitchen appliance that lets you shop and cook from any device.

78

1 year ago

A platform that makes it easy for developers to ship their apps to a wide number of popular devices, from iPhones to Android, Windows and Samsung. Its marketplace offers a library of the software’s apps and plans to add new devices each month.

78

2 years ago

A company that sells a handheld device that can measure UV quantities for soil. The company’s first product is a $200 device that measures UV quantities to help farmers measure how much fertilizer to use.

77

2 years ago

A startup for identifying the cause of “silent theft”, using the smartphone’s GPS to track the location of the device.

77

2 years ago

A startup that wants to build a single platform to manage all of your data on all of your devices.

77

2 years ago

The California-based company, which previously had raised $16 million, is selling custom-designed power banks, which are basically portable chargers for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices. The company is selling them through its website but is also looking to partner with retailers to sell them in their brick-and-mortar stores.

77

2 years ago

A group of engineers building a “scalable, secure, and private” platform that allows developers to build applications that run on a personal computer, a group of devices, or a network of devices.

77

1 year ago

A tool for building lightweight IoT devices that communicate securely with the internet via IFTTT.

77

1 year ago

A company that wants to build a hardware-based solution to the security problem of the internet of things. The startup wants to build a chip that can secure a device through a physical security system.

77

5 months ago

A messaging app for the deaf and hard of hearing that makes it possible for deaf people to get phone calls, video calls, and video chats. In May 2019 the company launched a product that lets deaf people hear their friends through a device to communicate.

77

1 year ago

A startup that uses a 3D printing process to create new components for electronic devices.

76

9 months ago

A search engine for the internet of things, where all the devices in your home can be brought together through APIs to make it easy for you to monitor and tune them.

76

8 months ago

A company building a device to help people get off the couch to raise their blood pressure.

76

2 years ago

A connected car service that uses data from the car for the driver and the device for the company. It uses the data to create personalized recommendations and “intelligent insights”. It currently has over 3,000 cars on its platform.

75

2 years ago

Software that lets users set up wireless mesh networks so they can use these networks to connect their own devices.

75

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform to allow users to create their own custom-engineered blocks on a 3D printer. Those blocks can be used to construct robot arms, medical devices, and other tools.

75

2 years ago

A medical startup building a device that tracks a patient’s progress at home, in the hospital, and in the doctor’s office.

75

1 year ago

A custom-built security system to protect mobile devices, with a team of designers and engineers that build the actual hardware and software. The startup is staffed by former Google employees and was spun out from Google to focus on security.

75

1 year ago

This startup is building a new way to build apps for mobile devices, with an emphasis on India. The company is building a mobile-first app development platform to make it easier for Indian developers to get going.

75

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easy to access and manage all of the content, people, and devices in your life.

74

2 years ago

A voice-activated OS that allows you to speak into your phone and have your device understand what you’re saying.

74

2 years ago

A product that connects your phone to other devices, such as a car’s Bluetooth, and syncs your phone’s clock with the car’s.

74

2 years ago

The startup wants to build a device that can be used as a wrist computer that can control other devices wirelessly.

74

1 year ago

A company that’s building a platform for “unbundling” smart home devices so that you can choose from a wide range of products made by different companies.

74

1 year ago

A new kind of medical imaging device that can detect early-stage cancers.

74

1 year ago

A digital assistant that controls your smart home devices.

74

9 months ago

A medical device for people with diabetes. The company says it’s the first to combine a continuous glucose monitor with a radio frequency-based insulin pump.

74

7 months ago

A company that’s designed to help with data transfer as you switch between different devices.

74

1 month ago

This startup is building a platform for hosting websites and apps across multiple devices. They say they’re not trying to compete with Google or Facebook but instead use their own platform to help connect their customers to their apps.

74

2 years ago

A company building a platform that allows consumers to buy accessories for their smart home devices from a single marketplace, thereby simplifying the buying experience.

73

2 years ago

This startup is building a device that can allow users to charge their devices from the sun.

73

2 years ago

Voice-activated home and car security devices that run in the background and alert you if there is an issue.

73

2 years ago

A startup that helps manufacturers of air fresheners, air purifiers, and air purifying devices scale their operations. The startup creates software that automates the design of these products for overseas manufacturers, allowing them to keep costs down.

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1 year ago

A platform for making it easier for people to integrate their health and fitness data into their daily lives. The startup is currently trying to get the FDA on its side to call its technology a medical device.

73

1 year ago

This startup is building a device that allows anyone to send a text message from their computer to a phone number. The device itself is a wristband with a camera and a way to send a photo via a text message.

73

1 year ago

A company that helps drive the “internet of things” by creating a platform that allows devices to connect over the internet.

73

1 year ago

A SaaS solution for businesses to take credit card payments from their mobile devices, including ApplePay and Google Pay, and then process that payment through their preferred payment processor.

73

1 year ago

A startup building an omnichannel shopping app that gives customers a unique shopping experience across multiple devices

73

8 months ago

A startup that aims to take the pain out of connecting and managing your employees’ devices.

73

1 month ago

A tool for waveform monitoring in medical devices

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2 years ago

A connected device that connects a person’s body to their social network via a bracelet, allowing them to monitor their fitness and coaching needs, connect with friends, and be more active. The device, which is being developed by a team of former Google employees, raised $1.5 million in seed funding.

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2 years ago

Automates the process of getting a fingerprint scanner to work on a device you already own. The startup is focusing first on Android devices and then extending to other platforms.

72

1 year ago

A platform for managing your personal digital life across multiple devices. Think of it as a digital “phonebook” that you can access from anywhere.

72

1 year ago

A startup that helps people track their usage of wireless spectrum. The startup says they’ve collected data from over 2 million devices and is partnering with 5 other startups to launch in India and the US.

72

1 year ago

A video chat app for mobile devices

72

1 year ago

A startup that connects and consolidates all your various fitness tracking devices into a single dashboard.

72

1 year ago

A company that makes a device for testing an individual’s taste preferences and then uses the data to create recipes for their food

72

1 year ago

This company wants to build a platform where every household can be equipped with a low-cost device that can detect imminent threats like fires and carbon monoxide.

72

2 years ago

3D printers designed specifically to work with medical devices.

71

1 year ago

A startup that provides personalized content to people on their mobile devices, including software and device updates.

71

1 year ago

A wearable device that allows people to control their smart home devices with their movements without having to go hands-on.

71

1 year ago

A company building a lot of tags for IoT devices, including temperature sensors, temperature probes, humidity probes, GPS tags, NFC tags, RFID tags, and barcode and QR code tags.

71

1 year ago

This startup is building a health-monitoring device that uses your phone’s accelerometer to detect changes in your posture.

71

1 year ago

The company wants to help marketers predict which city will see the most growth in mobile app usage. They’ve built a machine-learning algorithm that generates possible markets based on a number of factors, including population density and the amount of money spent on mobile devices.

71

1 year ago

A company that creates a platform for small businesses to interact with Amazon’s Alexa-enabled retail devices, at least in the US.

71

11 months ago

This startup is building a “scavenger hunt” game where players have to use a wearable device to find clues and solve puzzles.

71

2 months ago

A wearable device that uses sensors to measure your body’s levels of oxygen saturation, pulse, and blood pressure in order to alert you to potential dangers like low oxygen or high blood pressure.

71

2 years ago

A project created by YC alum Eric Migicovsky, it’s a device that can measure your physical activity and communicate with your smartphone.

70

2 years ago

A quality verification platform that tracks and verifies the quality of products. The company is focused on the $1.5 Trillion medical device market.

70

2 years ago

This startup is building a service for customers to access their smart home devices from a mobile app, and for customers to configure device settings from a mobile app.

70

1 year ago

This startup makes the “world’s first build-it-yourself” device that connects to a mobile app to consume, record, and transmit data from various medical devices to a mobile phone.

70

1 year ago

An AI-powered network for the internet of things to share data from devices, enabling devices to talk to each other and enabling the creation of new business models like predictive maintenance and maintenance as a service.

70

1 year ago

A company developing a device that cuts the cord on the ties that attach laptops to desks.

70

1 year ago

Scanners for medical devices, built to help patients use them more efficiently. Currently focused on the UK.

70

8 months ago

Webscale allows users to send and receive funds via email and mobile device. It’s using a combination of email and SMS to send the money, and is currently gathering funding for its $1.35 million seed round.

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5 months ago

A Berkeley-based startup that makes a bionic eye. The company’s device attaches to the eye, allowing users to see a bit more clearly.

70

2 years ago

A company that aims to help companies determine which labor-saving devices are actually more efficient and cost-effective for their operations.

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2 years ago

The e-commerce startup focuses on selling and installing a secure, open source operating system for IoT devices.

69

2 years ago

An API for building multi-device applications that can connect to real-time data sources like sales numbers, sales forecasts, weather, and other data to give business insights.

69

2 years ago

The startup’s goal is to build a $500 device that can be used to produce electricity from small amounts of water, such as rainwater.

69

2 years ago

A Wi-Fi network that allows businesses to securely host their own Wi-Fi hotspots and access them from any device.

69

1 year ago

A tool that streamlines how companies and governments can track and monitor their employees' data and activities through their devices.

69

1 year ago

A small wearable device that fits comfortably on your wrist. The company wants to build a health-tracking device that tracks your activity, sleep, and heart rate, and syncs with your phone to show you personalized stats.

69

1 year ago

A tool for making your home a smart home. The app is a one-stop shop for managing all the smart devices in your home.

69

1 year ago

This startup is building a smart home device that can help you turn on lights and get the thermostat balanced while you’re away.

69

1 year ago

A startup that has crowdfunded a device that translates the physical world into digital code

69

1 year ago

A company that sells a device that allows people to control a wide variety of home automation products from thermostats, to door locks to motion sensors and more.

69

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that is building a solution to address the need for early-stage investment in the medical device industry The company wants to help hardware startups run more efficient clinical trials

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2 years ago

Dedicated to helping businesses in the medical device industry, the startup helps manufacturers understand the regulatory landscape for selling medical devices in the US, Canada, and Europe.

68

2 years ago

A dashboard to help companies manage access to their employees’ information. It’s a way to manage access from any device.

68

2 years ago

a way to charge a phone or other device using a solar panel.

68

2 years ago

A physical device for reading and studying in a low light environment. The startup has a physical device that helps you study in a low light environment.

68

1 year ago

A Toronto-based startup that brings a trusted chat experience to your mobile device, with a built-in customer support system.

68

1 year ago

This startup is building a device for physically and digitally connecting people to each other in real life.

68

1 year ago

A platform for letting developers build apps that work across different connected home devices.

68

1 year ago

A platform that allows stores to use GPS to track shopping carts, pay for parking, and more. These features are now available on more than a dozen Android devices in the US.

68

7 months ago

A company that builds Bitcoin mining hardware and wants to make building your own custom mining equipment easier. The founders built the first Blockchain-based mining device over a year ago.

68

3 years ago

Idea: This is a startup that makes a “smart” doorbell. It has a camera, a microphone, and a speaker. Users can talk to delivery and service providers through the doorbell, and the device can be used to monitor and intervene in domestic abuse cases.

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2 years ago

A new company that wants to provide an API for integrations between all kinds of smart home devices.

67

2 years ago

Autopilot is building a device for the visually impaired that lets them use their phones to control devices like lights, coffee machines, etc.

67

2 years ago

A SaaS platform that helps businesses manage their phone calls with a single dashboard that can be accessed from any device. The founders say they’ve already had over 400,000 calls a month through their platform.

67

1 year ago

A startup focused on designing better medical devices for uteruses, ovaries, and other organs.

67

1 year ago

A medical device company using blockchain to develop a platform to help people with diabetes manage their medical costs.

67

1 year ago

A technology platform for managing the “Internet of Things” that connects all devices together into one platform.

67

1 year ago

This app aims to help people find a local bar or restaurant, and lets you order food or drinks through your mobile device.

67

1 year ago

A startup building a machine for mobile device management, which allows IT to remotely manage and fix devices.

67

1 year ago

This company is making it easier for people to create a cloud-based office that automatically syncs with their phone, computer, and other devices.

67

1 year ago

A new wireless charging platform that uses electromagnetic induction to charge devices with a wireless charger.

67

1 year ago

A wearable device that alerts you when your oven is on, or when a door or window is opened or closed. The company, which was founded in May, also lets parents monitor children’s activities.

67

7 months ago

A company that makes a wireless sensor device that measures and tracks a user’s vital signs.

67

2 years ago

This startup is building a tool for creating and managing maps using GPS and mobile devices.

66

2 years ago

This company is building a digital service that helps businesses manage their data, giving them access to information on any device, anytime, anywhere.

66

1 year ago

A startup that wants to make it easier to remotely and securely manage and update home and office devices.

66

1 year ago

A piece of software that turns any iOS or Android device into a mobile 3D scanner.

66

1 year ago

This startup wants to launch a new way of getting healthcare, which is more personal and cheaper. By using a home-based device that records symptoms to answer questions like: “How are you feeling” “What’s happening with your lungs” “How do you compare to your doctor’s predictions”

66

1 year ago

Password manager app with support for multiple accounts and 2FA, with a “find” feature that allows users to search for their stuff and sync it across devices

66

1 year ago

A company that wants to create a file sharing network between a bunch of connected devices, like a smart fridge and a smart TV.

66

9 months ago

A wearable device that helps runners track and improve their runs. Currently focusing on the US.

66

8 months ago

A way to make it easier for people to use your tools and games with different controllers other than the keyboard and mouse, and to make it easier for people to play games on different devices.

66

7 months ago

A device meant to help patients manage their diabetes and lower healthcare costs, by helping them track blood sugar levels and reduce their risk of developing complications.

66

2 years ago

This little wearable sensor makes it easier to find your phone when you lose it. The device is supposed to vibrate if it’s within a certain radius of your phone.

65

1 year ago

A startup that’s building an open-source driver for Android Nougat devices, allowing Android 6.0 users to get the performance benefits of the new chip.

65

8 months ago

A visual search engine for mobile devices, aimed at giving you more control over what you’re looking at and making it easier to find relevant content.

65

8 months ago

This startup is building a way to give consumers a simple way to create a virtual shopping cart via their mobile device. Users can scan products from a catalog and immediately order them. The app is currently available on iOS and Android.

65

2 years ago

A startup that makes it easy to manage and track things by using your voice or mobile device.

64

1 year ago

An API that provides a service for monitoring and controlling the temperature of a building. The startup is building a control system for the industrial sector, with the goal of building a platform that can be integrated into GPS and IoT devices.

64

1 year ago

A company that wants to lower the cost of IoT devices.

64

1 year ago

A startup that makes smart-home devices that can tell you when your blinds need to be opened or closed.

64

1 year ago

A startup that wants to use a combination of machine learning and AI to help you better manage your health data. The startup is looking to take a similar approach to a product they previously released, the AmpedSense wearable device.

64

1 year ago

A consumer-facing company that helps users manage the productivity of their devices.

64

1 year ago

One of the most interesting startups to come out of the fintech space, Nomiku is building a device that allows consumers to cook with precision.

64

9 months ago

This startup wants to bring a messaging system the size of a phone to the smart home to help you manage your devices.

64

6 months ago

A startup that’s working on a GPS-powered wearable assistant, which will allow people to speak and send text messages to their devices in order to get notifications, check out weather, and find their location.

64

2 years ago

A device that can help “people get in shape”. The device is currently being used by a number of fitness studios and gyms that cater to women. The company has raised $2.5 million.

63

1 year ago

A home automation widget that allows users to control the devices in their home with a single app.

63

1 year ago

A tool to help users develop apps, or “hack” and customize their devices.

63

1 year ago

A startup that enables people using the iOS operating system to integrate their voice, touch and facial recognition security features into their devices.

63

1 year ago

A medical device that can detect breast cancer, in a more affordable and less invasive way than current tools. It’s not FDA approved yet, but the founders say they have been talking to a number of medical companies that have expressed interest.

63

1 year ago

All of us have an old smartphone lying around somewhere, and we don't know what to do with it. The startup wants to aggregate all of those old devices into a platform to help make them useful again.

63

8 months ago

An API for tracking mobile devices on a network, which creates a profile for each device and its network usage.

63

1 year ago

A small hardware startup that wants to be a platform partner for IoT that helps companies deploy their own autonomous devices.

62

1 year ago

This startup is building an easy-to-use, low-cost home automation solution that lets users combine and control various smart devices to automate their home.

62

1 year ago

A company that sells iPhone cases that double as an app-launching device, allowing users to launch their favorite apps by simply tapping their smartphone on the case.

62

1 year ago

A startup that helps customers connect their smart home devices to their utility companies for easier energy management.

62

7 months ago

A “smart” mic launched in September 2019 that can wirelessly connect to a phone and act as a speakerphone or a speaker. The device is meant to improve call quality and reduce missed calls.

62

2 years ago

A decentralized network of health and medical devices that can connect to each other to streamline health data gathering and data sharing. The network is designed to be a completely decentralized, non-profit network, and is currently in talks with the NHS.

61

2 years ago

A device that combines a smartphone and a projector into a single streaming device.

61

1 year ago

This startup is building a “smart” house. The startup’s devices monitor activity and make adjustments to the home’s heating and cooling system based on those activities.

61

1 year ago

A startup that allows users to log in from all their devices, anywhere they are, and go straight to their email.

61

1 year ago

A tool for sharing and receiving invoices, bills, and receipts across all of your devices.

61

1 year ago

A wearable, solar-powered device that makes it easy for people to send money to one another

61

1 year ago

A startup that helps users save the data they want in a digital storage system. You can save to a Dropbox account and have it automatically backed up, with a separate app that syncs it between devices.

61

1 year ago

A product that helps companies and agencies track employee time, location and performance from multiple devices.

61

5 months ago

A startup that’s building a service that helps farmers in Africa sell surplus crops online, and provide them with access to markets and cash through mobile devices.

61

2 years ago

A video-based training software that lets instructors teach interactive video courses to anyone via a mobile device.

60

1 year ago

This is a mobile payments startup that allows users to use mobile payments on their mobile devices and pay for things like bus fares and groceries. They’re also looking to develop a payments API that would allow merchants to accept payments without a mobile device.

60

1 year ago

A way to get someone’s attention through a wearable device, such as a bracelet. The startup wants to make it easier for fashion designers to communicate with their customers.

60

1 year ago

A medical device company building a high-performance, low-cost endoscopy system that can be used by physicians at home or in the field.

60

1 year ago

A B2B platform that helps people decide what to do with the Amazon Alexa-enabled devices they already have at home.

60

1 year ago

This startup is building a device to help hard of hearing people navigate public spaces.

60

9 months ago

A company that helps installers set up and troubleshoot smart home devices, with a team of moonlighting technicians in America and a support desk in India.

60

8 months ago

A small startup with a big mission — to make the best possible phone for the most people possible. The company has built a device which it says is in-line with the best of the best, but still affordable to use.

60

6 months ago

A new type of electronic device to help farmers stay in touch with their fields. The device is designed to allow farmers to monitor water levels, temperatures and other data in real time.

60

3 years ago

Idea: A web-based Hub for all your IoT devices

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Device Startup Ideas

A device that can measure how much a plant needs to water its roots and send that data to a mobile app.

An AI-powered voice device that allows people to communicate with their pets.

A software company that makes a device that allows users to monitor their home energy use and adjust it remotely.

A startup that provides a platform for managing and connecting third-party software for mobile devices The company says it has $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue, mainly from Android

A protocol for sending commands to IoT devices that are out of reach or don’t have Wi-Fi.

This startup is building a device that allows users to easily manage their passwords, providing an easy-to-use interface for people to keep track of their credentials.

The first wearable fitness tracking device that’s a 25% slimmer than Apple Watch, with a rotating bezel.

A startup that wants to make your money work for you, without having to do the work yourself. The company’s first product is a small device that makes it easier for people to open their credit card accounts, and has plans to expand to other financial products like insurance.

A new startup that wants to make the world’s smallest USB hub, allowing users to plug in multiple USB devices (keyboards, monitors, etc) into a single port

A platform for managing connected devices in the home, that connects devices to a single hub.

A "smart home monitoring" startup focused on energy efficiency. It's currently in a pre-launch stage, with a device that allows users to remotely turn off lights and lock doors with a smartphone, and the company says it has acquired $2.4 million in seed funding

A tool for developers to build apps for smart devices. The startup offers a custom SDK to allow other developers to build apps for Android and iOS devices.

This SaaS company helps doctors and patients collaborate on medical records. The founders are also building a medical device to connect a patient’s vital signs to medical professionals.

A device that you can wear on your wrist that lets you check the weather, check traffic, and send messages and emails, all from your wrist. The device isn’t fully developed, but feels like a more-powerful yet simpler version of the Pebble.

A wearable device that provides fitness coaching and guidance for people with chronic conditions. The startup wants to use data to make users’ chronic conditions more manageable.

A tool that can show you how your website will look on different devices and browsers.

A device that can be attached to a bicycle seat post to help bikers and runners track their stats.

This startup is building a smart home device that automatically detects and prevents fires. The company is looking to raise $100,000.

A digital to-do list that syncs across devices.

A startup that helps users make YouTube videos using live video from their mobile devices.

A medical device startup that’s building an ingestible biosensor for more efficient glucose monitoring.

A startup that sells a USB-connected device that allows you to remotely control your home’s lights and television, and allow users to launch and log into apps on their phones.

It’s a lifestyle music service, where you can access your library from any device and listen to the music in whatever order you want. You can also pay for a subscription to get access to a wider library.

A tablet organizer that aims to keep the iPad in sync with your desktop and other devices.

A platform that connects employees to various services via mobile apps and an API. The startup is building out a platform that lets companies grant permission to employees to use their mobile devices to access services and apps.

A tiny wearable device that can monitor heart rate variability and other vital signs, used to diagnose sleep apnea. The device is being built by a team of engineers and sleep doctors.

The startup is building an ecosystem of connected devices that’s meant to make the kitchen smarter. It’s a modular system, with sensors such as a thermometer and a oven that work together to track food and cook times.

A tool that allows users to quickly find a doctor and schedule a visit from their mobile device. The startup’s website is now a platform for thousands of doctors in the US to set appointments on a first-come first-serve basis.

A tool that helps companies monitor their employees’ smartphone usage, with the ability to monitor their location, time spent on their device, and screen time for each employee.

A software company that helps you keep track of all your digital devices, including their location.

A software company that creates tools for mobile developers to help them make the most of their device and resources.

An in-home health and safety device that connects to smart home services to provide peace of mind.

A company that builds vehicle tracking devices for businesses like car washes to help them better understand their workers’ locations.

A company that wants to be the “Uber of home security”, letting people pay for home security devices with their credit cards and then let the company handle the rest. The company has raised $10 million in a Series A.

A company that is building devices for the elderly that monitor their blood sugar levels.

A new company that builds a unique device for kick-starting engines in cars.

A startup that makes a product called “The Wig”, a wearable device that can tell you if you have a fever or not by reading your face

A startup that wants to help you make the most of your digital devices. For example, it wants to help you use your tablet as a digital sketchbook.

A startup that makes a reusable and portable medical device that helps people keep their wounds clean

A digital university that offers classes on devices like Roku and Apple TV

A startup that helps you make your house a solar-powered, internet-connected network, allowing you to control lights, appliances and other devices through an app.

A computer vision startup that wants to make it possible for medical devices to “see”.

A startup that’s building a platform for connecting medical devices and home medical services to help people avoid hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses.

A device that can pacify nervous horses

A hardware company that wants to create smart hardware to help people manage their lives. The company wants to build smart devices that can help people find what they’re looking for, identify emotions, monitor health, and automate household tasks.

This startup is building a new kind of fitness tracker that uses a smartphone app to track a person’s activity, then sends the data to a wearable device that’s connected to an account. The team is looking to launch in the second half of 2020.

A mobile app that helps you send emails from your mobile device.

A digital platform for the home, with an API to help developers build apps and integrate with smart home devices.

The company’s first product is a credit card reader that plugs into a mobile device. It’s meant to work with a smartphone’s wireless charging capabilities.

Motion-tracking device that can be used with any smartphone.

A smart home system that uses AI to manage lighting, connected devices, and thermostats.

A startup that sells a device that measures the humidity in your home and helps you manage your dry air

A startup that aggregates offline data on a device and allows it to be accessed by other applications.

A device that allows workers to log their time and expenses on their phones, and share with their employer.

A health care technology company that wants to build a device that can measure your body’s cortisol levels to determine your stress levels.

A startup that offers companies and employees a remote access to their company’s data from any device, as long as it's connected to the internet.

Hardware startup building a device that uses body heat to cut down on your energy consumption.

A medical device to help with back pain

A startup that makes a universal remote that can control all the devices in your home

A California-based startup that makes a low-cost, low-power, solar powered charger for phones and other devices. It’s a rival to the crowd-funded Fission, which offers a similar product.

This startup makes a device that measures skin temperature and runs the numbers to help a patient determine if they have a fever.

A wearable device that tracks running and biking data and can communicate with a smartphone app. The startup wants to make it easy to get new workouts and track progress without having to purchase a wearable or smartphone apps.

A glance on the apps you use across all devices. It’s a security firm looking to make sure you aren’t using an app on multiple devices that has been hacked.

This app enables consumers to access over 50,000 books by reading on their mobile device. It’s meant to be a library of all the books a reader has ever read, and all the books they'd like to read.

A hand-held device that makes it easy to take photos from your phone and transfer them to your computer.

A wearable device that monitors your heart rate and breathing patterns to help treat sleep apnea.

A motorized, wearable device that can put you in touch with your employees when you’re away.

An AI-powered product that converts music into a format that sounds good on all of your devices.

A startup that wants to create a complete “smart home for the car”. The company wants to make it easier for people to manage their smart home devices from a single dashboard.

A company that looks to take the data from the medical devices in your home and learn what your body needs to stay healthy. CIMA aims to build an AI-powered platform that can help you better manage all your health data, and then recommend medications based on what your body needs.

A smart home server that can automate and integrate a person’s personal devices (lights, thermostat, etc.). The company is also an app developer, with a marketplace for other companies to integrate with their products.

A startup that makes a device to help people sleep better It’s built like a thermos with a spout that releases humidified air

A startup that allows your smartphone to operate as a wearable device that can track your movements, showing you how much exercise you’re getting.

A startup that builds custom-fitted protective cases for phones and other devices

A startup that makes and sells a $25 hardware device that plugs into your smartphone and lets you make maps of the world.

A SaaS platform that helps IT teams automatically create a repeatable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for IoT/edge devices.

This startup in the UK is building a tool that helps people keep track of the time they spend on their phones and other devices.