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Bluesmart

AcquiredYC W15

New York City, US · 51 employees · 25 known investors

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Bluesmart manufactures connected luggage with integrated app controls for travelers seeking location tracking and mobile device management features. The company serves global customers through carry-on suitcase designs distributed across multiple continents.

ConsumerHardwareIoTTravelUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

AVAlejo Verlini
Alejo VerliniCPOAlejo Verlini is founder and Chief Product Officer of Bluesmart, which manufactures connected luggage with app-based tracking and device management features. He brings experience in consumer electronics product development and design.
DSDiego Saez Gil
Diego Saez GilCEO2015–2018Founder at Pachama
MDMartin Diz
Martin DizCTO2014–2017Founder/CEO at TANGObuilder
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Tomi PierucciCEO2013–2018
BCBrian Chen
Brian ChenVice President of Operations2014–2017Finance & Operations Manager at Nextech Invest
POPablo  Orlando
Pablo OrlandoCOO2016–2018Founder at Ping

Investors · 25

ACE & CompanyreportedGeneva

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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Bios PartnersreportedFort Worth

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Bright Success Capitalreported

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Cherubic VenturesreportedGrand Cayman

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Endeavor CatalystreportedNew York

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Flight VenturesreportedSan Francisco

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HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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MONASHEESreportedSão Paulo · $10M

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NazcareportedMexico City

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Pear VCreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $4M

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Pegasus Tech VenturesreportedSan Jose

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PreAngel FundreportedBeijing · $20K – $1M

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Soller HoldingsreportedLondon

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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XG VenturesreportedMenlo Park

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Yunqi PartnersreportedShanghai

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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3 people who came through Bluesmart went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bluesmart do?
Bluesmart manufactures connected luggage with integrated app controls for travelers seeking location tracking and mobile device management features. The company serves global customers through carry-on suitcase designs distributed across multiple continents.
Who founded Bluesmart?
Bluesmart was founded by Alejo Verlini.
Who are Bluesmart's investors?
Bluesmart's investors include Cota Capital, FundersClub, German Ventures, Mind the Seed - MTS Fund, Y Combinator, ACE & Company, Amino Capital, Bios Partners and 17 more.
Where is Bluesmart headquartered?
Bluesmart is headquartered in New York City, US.