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Bluesmart

Acquired · Bluesmart makes smart luggage powered by an app to empower people to…

17signal of 100 · rising 3
  • team of 51Team size · YC's directory+8.9
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4

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About Bluesmart

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.

YC batch
W15 · Winter 2015
Status, per YC
Acquired
Category
Other
Team size
51
Location
New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: IoT, Travel

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Bluesmart: questions

Which YC batch was Bluesmart in?

Bluesmart was in Y Combinator's Winter 2015 batch (W15).

Is Bluesmart still active?

Y Combinator lists Bluesmart as acquired.

Where is Bluesmart based?

Bluesmart lists New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.