Bluesmart
YC W15 · Acquired · Bluesmart makes smart luggage powered by an app to empower people to…
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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
- 33m ago
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.
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