Bluesmart

Overview

Bluesmart makes smart luggage powered by an app to empower people to travel[1]. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY, USA[2] and went through Y Combinator in the Winter 2015 batch[3]. As of the information available, the company has a team size of 51[4].

Bluesmart is a global travel company that became known for creating the world's first smart connected luggage[5]. Its first product, the Bluesmart Carry-on, launched in October 2014 through Indiegogo and raised more than $2M in pre-orders from more than 10,000 backers in 120 countries worldwide[5]. The company is backed by Y Combinator and other top Silicon Valley venture investors[5]. In addition to its New York headquarters, Bluesmart maintains offices in Hong Kong, China and Argentina[5].

Bluesmart is a global travel company that became famous for creating the world's first smart connected luggage. Its first product, the Bluesmart Carry-on, launched in October 2014 through Indiegogo and raised more than $2M in pre-orders from more than 10,000 backers in 120 countries worldwide. It was named "Top Innovative Product and Service"​ by Forbes Magazine, awarded "Best Travel Gear"​ by Fast Company and “Best of the Best"​ Red Dot Design Award. The company is backed by Y Combinator and other top Silicon Valley venture investors. Bluesmart is headquartered in New York with offices in Hong Kong, China and Argentina. [2]

Y Combinator's directory lists the company location as New York City, NY, USA; New York, NY, USA. [4]

Business address: 111 East 14th Street, New York, New York, 10003. [6]

Growth & traction

Y Combinator lists a team size of 51. [1]