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Kimba

Techstars '24

Tel Aviv, IL · 16 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Kimba makes a biometric sleep device that uses built-in sensors (and optional integration with wearables like Oura, WHOOP, Apple Watch, and Garmin) to deliver personalized, AI-driven natural scent therapy timed to the sleep cycle. The consumer product aims to improve sleep quality and cognitive performance through the olfactory-limbic pathway, positioned as responsive sleep technology rather than passive aromatherapy.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Ben Fuxbruner", "title": "Founder & CEO"}]

AI & Machine LearningHardwareWellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

BFBen Fuxbruner
Ben FuxbrunerinCo-Founder & CEOBen Fuxbruner is the founder of Kimba, a sleep technology company that delivers personalized scent therapy using biometric sensors and AI to enhance sleep quality.
GBGabi Beck
Gabi BeckinCo-Founder & CTOBeck holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Tel Aviv University and previously served as a Major and team commander in an intelligence unit of the Israeli Defense Forces, with active reserve service. Beck led manufacturing engineering at Civan Advanced Technologies, where he directed integration of high-power laser systems for security and civilian applications.

Investors · 11

Able PartnersNew York · $500K – $3M
Barrel VenturesEvanston
Beyond22Tel Aviv
fresh.fund
PALETTE VENTURESHouston · $150K – $500K
Selva VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $5M
Supermoon CapitalSan Francisco · $150K – $2.5M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Resolute Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $1M

Also in the syndicate · 2

Air VenturesBeyond 22

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Kimba went on to found or lead other companies.

Mike MastersonInvestorFounded Nevro +1Grayson JudgeInvestorFounded Supermoon Capital

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Oura369 shared keywordsOura Ring is a wearable smart ring that collects and analyzes 50+ personal health metrics to provide insights on sleep, fitness, and wellness for individual users.
WHOOP347 shared keywordsWHOOP is a wearable health monitoring device that provides 24/7 tracking of sleep, strain, stress, and heart health metrics to help users optimize their fitness and wellness.
Rise Science330 shared keywordsRise Science develops RISE, a mobile app that tracks sleep and energy levels while providing personalized recommendations based on sleep debt and circadian rhythm science. The app is designed for consumers seeking to optimize sleep quality and daily energy to improve productivity and overall performance.
Ubie303 shared keywordsUbie provides a free AI-powered symptom checker that generates a personalized report on possible causes of a user's symptoms and guidance on when to see a doctor, based on a short questionnaire developed with doctors. The consumer-facing digital health service operates in Japan, the United States, and other countries.
Sleep Reset221 shared keywordsSleep Reset is a digital sleep clinic offering online treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea through cognitive behavioral therapy, at-home sleep testing, and clinician-guided care. The platform serves individuals struggling with chronic sleep issues and provides alternatives to traditional sleep labs and sleep medication.

Companies competing with Kimba for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

A Running Timeline of Health, Wellness Funding and M&Athefashionlaw.com · Aug 2026Can Scent Help You Sleep Better? Kimba Raises $5.4M To Show It Can | Beauty Independentbeautyindependent.com · Jul 2026Kimba Raises $6.5 Mn in Seed Round led by Selva Venturesstartuprise.org · Jun 2026Kimba Raises $6.5 Million To Launch AI-Powered Scent Therapy Platform For Better Sleeppulse2.com · Jun 2026After PTSD and years of insomnia, Israeli founder raises $6.5 million to improve sleep through scent | CTechcalcalistech.com · Jun 2026Sleep tech Kimba launches with $6.5M in fundingaxios.com · Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Kimba do?
Kimba makes a biometric sleep device that uses built-in sensors (and optional integration with wearables like Oura, WHOOP, Apple Watch, and Garmin) to deliver personalized, AI-driven natural scent therapy timed to the sleep cycle. The consumer product aims to improve sleep quality and cognitive performance through the olfactory-limbic pathway, positioned as responsive sleep technology rather than passive aromatherapy.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[{"full_name": "Ben Fuxbruner", "title": "Founder & CEO"}]
Who founded Kimba?
Kimba was founded by Ben Fuxbruner, Gabi Beck.
Who are Kimba's investors?
Kimba's investors include Able Partners, Barrel Ventures, Beyond22, fresh.fund, PALETTE VENTURES, Selva Ventures, Supermoon Capital, Techstars and 1 more.
How much funding has Kimba raised?
Kimba has disclosed $6.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Kimba headquartered?
Kimba is headquartered in Tel Aviv, IL.