Chipolo
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Manufacturing of Bluetooth tracking devices |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | Trbovlje, Slovenia |
Area served 🗺️ | Worldwide |
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| 🌐 Website | chipolo |
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Chipolo is a Slovenian company that manufactures Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices. The tracking devices can be used to locate lost belongings (such as bags, wallets, keys, etc.) of the users by the use of a mobile application.
History
Chipolo was founded in 2013 by a group of friends from Slovenia who wanted to create a solution for their own problem of frequently misplacing their belongings.[1][2][3] The team developed the first Chipolo tracking device and launched it on Kickstarter in 2014.[4][5][6]
In 2017, Chipolo partnered with the German electronics company, Bosch, to integrate their tracking technology into Bosch's "Smart Home" system.[7]
In April 2019, 4iiii partnered with Chipolo to help in tracking their bikes.[8]
The name "Chipolo" is a portmanteau of the words 'chip' and 'color'.[9]
Function
The Chipolo devices function by Bluetooth-connecting to a user's smartphone.[10][11] The Chipolo app makes the lost item make a loud noise so that users can find it more easily. The software also has the ability to show a map with the device's most recent position.[12]
All of the Chipolo products have unique functions that are tailored to meet the needs of the user. In order to let consumers attach the gadgets to their belongings.
Funding
In November 2013, Chipolo launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of their first tracking device. The campaign exceeded its funding goal of $15,000, raising a total of $293,318 from over 5,329 backers.
References
- ↑ Kladnik, Drago; Pipan, Primož; Gašperič, Primož (2014-06-18). Poimenovanja Piranskega zaliva. Geografija Slovenije. ZRC SAZU, Založba ZRC. ISBN 978-961-05-0336-1. Search this book on
- ↑ "These 10 Slovenian tech startups are all set to grab your attention in 2020 | Silicon Canals". 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "(VIDEO in FOTO) Bili smo v proizvodnji Chipola, kjer še kar iščejo nove sodelavce". vecer.com (in slovenščina). Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "Chipolo - a LingoHub Global Champion". LingoHub - Translation Service Hub. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ↑ "Chipolo". www.kubbick.com. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ↑ "Track Chipolo - Bluetooth Item Finder for iPhone and Android's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ↑ elkefleing (2015-04-13). "Smart Home kommt im Alltag an - 24 Anbieter". deutsche-startups.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ↑ "Sea Otter Sports Tech Update: 4iiii, Acer/Xplova, Barfly, Bryton, K-Edge, Stages, Wahoo". DC Rainmaker. 2019-04-17. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Our story". Chipolo. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
- ↑ Lüthje, Simon (2022-09-14). "Chipolo ONE Spot - alternative to Apple AirTags in test". Basic Tutorials. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ "Keep tabs on keys with these Bluetooth trackers". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ↑ Volaire, Collum (2021-09-14). "Everything You Need to Know about Chipolo Bluetooth Trackers". WirelessWizard.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
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