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Lockitron

AcquiredYC S09

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 3 known investors

A hardware device that attaches to existing deadbolt locks and enables remote control of locking and unlocking through a mobile application.

Also known as Apigy

ConsumerCybersecurityHardwareIoTUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S09)

CRCameron Robertson
Cameron Robertsonin𝕏Founder/CEO
PGPaul Gerhardt
Paul GerhardtinCo-Founder2009–2019
RWRobert Witoff
Robert Witoffin𝕏FounderChief Technology Officer at Coinbase Ventures

Investors · 3

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Slow VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $1M

In the news

Lockitron A Successful Crowdfunding Startup Story: Fruitful & Inspirationfundraisingscript.com · Oct 2022Lockitron Admits Failure (Public Report)ipvm.com · Jan 2015Lockitron inventors sidestep Kickstarter's funding limits - CNETcnet.com · Dec 2012Lockitron: The app that unlocked crowd-funding success | CNN Businessedition.cnn.com · Nov 2012Forget Kickstarter: Start-up Raises $1.5 Million on Its Owninc.com · Oct 2012YC-Alum Lockitron Is Back With A New Kittechcrunch.com · Oct 2012

Frequently asked questions

What does Lockitron do?
A hardware device that attaches to existing deadbolt locks and enables remote control of locking and unlocking through a mobile application.
Who founded Lockitron?
Lockitron was founded by Cameron Robertson, Paul Gerhardt, Robert Witoff.
Who are Lockitron's investors?
Lockitron's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator, Slow Ventures.
Where is Lockitron headquartered?
Lockitron is headquartered in San Francisco, US.