Bluesmart
Bluesmart is a YC Winter 2015 (W15) company. Based in New York, NY, USA. Team of 51.
About Bluesmart
Summary
Bluesmart makes app-connected carry-on luggage for frequent travelers. The bag replaces manual tracking and manual locking with built-in features: a GPS locator, a remote-controlled lock, a battery charger, and a digital scale. Travelers get real-time location data and device charging without carrying separate accessories.
Business model
One-time purchase price per bag.
Go-to-market
Bluesmart sells direct to consumers, initially through a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo that converted backers into pre-order customers across more than 100 countries.
From the Y Combinator listing
Bluesmart makes smart luggage powered by an app to empower people to…
Bluesmart is a global travel company that became famous for creating the world's first smart connected luggage. Its first product, the Bluesmart Carry-on, launched in October 2014 through Indiegogo and raised more than $2M in pre-orders from more than 10,000 backers in 120 countries worldwide. It was named "Top Innovative Product and Service" by Forbes Magazine, awarded "Best Travel Gear" by Fast Company and “Best of the Best" Red Dot Design Award. The company is backed by Y Combinator and other top Silicon Valley venture investors. Bluesmart is headquartered in New York with offices in Hong Kong, China and Argentina.
Facts
- Consumer / Consumer -> Consumer Electronics
- New York, NY, USA
- 51
- Acquired
- Growth
Founders (1)
- Alejo Verlini
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