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, wallet, keys etc.) of the users by the use of a mobile application.
History[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ 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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