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WOO Sports

Techstars '14

Boston, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 14 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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WOO Sports sells a wireless USB-C charger designed specifically for its WOO 4.0 action-sports performance sensor, using contactless charging to keep the sensor's sealed, IP69K-waterproof housing intact. A full charge provides over 24 hours of session time.

HardwareIoTSports Tech

Founders & leadership

LK
Leonard KoenigExecutive
YZYtzen Zeilstra
Ytzen ZeilstraCo-founder & COO2013–2018He holds a master's degree in accountancy from Nyenrode Business University and completed corporate finance studies at Harvard Extension School, with over 20 years of experience in business operations and finance across private and public companies.
JHJohnny Hujol
Johnny HujolCo-Founder & Chief Technical Officer2013–2015Johnny Hujol is a French-American engineer who previously worked in bioinformatics at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and as a data engineer at Siren. He co-founded WOO Sports, a company that develops performance-tracking devices for athletes.

Board

SH
Sebastian HeitmannBoard director
WBWoody Benson
Woody BensonMember Board Of Directors2013–2021Venture Partner at LaunchCapital

Investors · 3

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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SparkLabs Global VenturesreportedPalo Alto

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2017

▶$1.6MraisedSep 2017 · 47 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul RussoDirector
  • Leonard KoenigExecutive Officer, Director
  • Barry CoffmanDirector
  • Pau Morilla GinerDirector
  • Ytzen ZeilstraExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Aug 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.3MraisedJan 2016 · 79 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Woody BensonDirector
  • Ytzen ZeilstraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Leonard KoenigExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.3M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.7MraisedApr 2015 · 71 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sebastian HeitmannDirector
  • Leonard KoenigExecutive Officer, Director
  • Woody BensonDirector
  • Ytzen ZeilstraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Johnny HujolExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.7M
Amount sold
$2.7M
First sale
Jan 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does WOO Sports do?
WOO Sports sells a wireless USB-C charger designed specifically for its WOO 4.0 action-sports performance sensor, using contactless charging to keep the sensor's sealed, IP69K-waterproof housing intact. A full charge provides over 24 hours of session time.
Who are WOO Sports's investors?
WOO Sports's investors include Bantam Group, Techstars, SparkLabs Global Ventures.
How much funding has WOO Sports raised?
WOO Sports has disclosed $8.7M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is WOO Sports headquartered?
WOO Sports is headquartered in Boston, US.