Last deal

Amount

Convertible Note

Stage

20.03.2018

Date

3

all rounds

$25K

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Next Thing makes physical things customizable with software.

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founded date

01.01.2013

Operating Status

Closed (28.02.2018)

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Convertible Note

IPO status

Private

Description

Their first product, OTTO, is a digital camera that can be customized through a companion iPhone app, and is designed specifically to be modified by hackers, artists, and everyday people. It is also the first product powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. Next Thing is a builder of both hardware and software, with locations in Oakland, CA and Shenzhen, China. OTTO is a hackable digital camera that allows users to create GIFs and customize its functions and behavior. It was launched through a Kickstarter campaign in 2015.
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Their latest funding was raised on 20.03.2018. Their latest investor SOSV. Their latest round Convertible Note

Date 
Funding Round 
Investors 
Money Raised 
Lead 
20.03.2018
2
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2
31.10.2017
2
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1

Thomas Deckert

Dave Rauchwerk
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Dave Rauchwerk is a Founder of Next Thing Co.

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Dave Rauchwerk

Gustavo Huber
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Gustavo Huber is a Founder & Partner at Next Thing Co.

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