Shade
Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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- | N/A | - | |
N/A | Spinout | ||
$100k | Early VC | ||
N/A | N/A | Convertible | |
$1.5m | Grant | ||
N/A | N/A | Convertible | |
$230k | Grant | ||
$980k | Grant | ||
$800k | Grant | ||
$2.2m | Late VC | ||
Total Funding | €5.3m |
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EditWearShade operates in the wearable technology market, specializing in UV exposure monitoring devices. The company serves both individual consumers and research institutions by providing a waterproof, Bluetooth-connected device that measures UV exposure continuously for up to 5 days on a single charge. The core product is a wearable sensor that uses a proprietary semiconductor to measure the UV index with high accuracy, even indoors. The device records both instantaneous and cumulative UV exposure, and the data is accessible via mobile applications for iOS and Android. For research purposes, WearShade offers centralized access to raw data and summary reports, enabling study coordinators to measure adherence and other analytics in real time. The business model includes direct sales to consumers and partnerships with research institutions. Revenue is generated through the sale of the devices and potentially through data analytics services.
Keywords: UV sensor, wearable technology, Bluetooth, waterproof, real-time analytics, semiconductor, research data, mobile app, continuous monitoring, battery life.