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Senic

AcquiredYC S13

Berlin, DE · Founded 2013 · 16 employees · 7 known investors

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Senic makes wireless switches and remotes, along with software, that control smart home products such as Sonos speakers and Philips Hue lighting. It targets consumers, prosumers, and installation professionals looking to manage sound and lighting setups.

Also known as Measurephone, Inc

ConsumerHardwareIoTGermanyEuropePartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S13)

Senic was founded in 2013 by Philip Michaelides.

PMPhilip Michaelides
Philip MichaelidesFounderHe has over a decade of experience in technology R&D, manufacturing operations, and M&A activities.
EJEoghan Jennings
Eoghan JenningsGeschäftsführerJennings has held interim finance and business development roles across companies including Bionsect, Quest Elements, Harbor Research and Fathym, and founded and led Bourbon from 2014 to 2020. He also serves on the supervisory board of Energiegenossenschaft Ahnsbeck eG, having previously sat on its management board.
AM
Andreas MohrFounder2012–2013
JB
Johannes BerdinFounderformer
KK
Kai-Dominik KuhnCTO2012–2014
LA
Lech Alexander MurawskiCTO2012–2014
TETobias Eichenwald
Tobias EichenwaldCEO2012–2023Founder at Roma

Investors · 7

Birchmere VenturesreportedPittsburgh · $500K – $5M

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Black Tech Nation VenturesreportedPittsburgh · $250K – $1M

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Infoteriareported

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Target PartnersreportedMunich · $1.1M – $3.2M

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Gira

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Legal entities · 2

corporate structure
Measurephone, Inc
Senic, Inc.

In the news

Berlin smart home player Senic raises $4m in seed roundsiliconrepublic.com · May 2018German smart home startup Senic raises $4 million in seed funding - Tech.eutech.eu · Mar 2018Berlin-based Senic raises $4 million to build beautiful smart home systems | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Mar 2018Smart home device developer Senic secures seed fundingeu-startups.com · Aug 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Senic do?
Senic makes wireless switches and remotes, along with software, that control smart home products such as Sonos speakers and Philips Hue lighting. It targets consumers, prosumers, and installation professionals looking to manage sound and lighting setups.
Who founded Senic?
Senic was founded by Philip Michaelides in 2013.
Who are Senic's investors?
Senic's investors include Y Combinator, Birchmere Ventures, Black Tech Nation Ventures, Infoteria, Target Partners, Wefunder.
Where is Senic headquartered?
Senic is headquartered in Berlin, DE.