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About Butlr
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$71.3M
Headquarters
Burlingame, California
Founded
2019
Overview
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Butlr provides a platform that utilizes thermal-based people sensing technology to gather real-time, anonymous data about occupancy and movement within buildings. This data helps organizations, such as office buildings and commercial properties, make informed decisions regarding business strategy and operational efficiency. By analyzing space utilization, dwell time, and activity heatmaps, Butlr enables clients to optimize their workforce and design operations that align with energy consumption goals, ultimately creating safer and more sustainable environments. The platform can be integrated into existing business systems, allowing for features like real-time alerts and optimized office layouts. Butlr generates revenue by charging customers for access to its platform and data, and it has established a strong market presence with over 100 global customers.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Raised $38M in Series B funding to expand in senior care communities.
- Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 by Fast Company.
- Growing demand for smart building solutions due to hybrid work models.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from emerging startups in people-sensing technology.
- Potential privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny over data collection practices.
- Dependence on large clients like Walmart and Verizon poses a business risk.
What makes Butlr unique
- Butlr uses patented thermal-based people sensing technology for anonymous occupancy data.
- The platform integrates easily with existing business systems for real-time insights.
- Butlr's focus on senior living facilities sets it apart in the market.
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Funding
Total Funding
$71.3M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
4 Rounds
Tiger GlobalIndustry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 19%Butlr, a physical AI startup, raised $38M in Series B funding, led by Foundry, to meet growing demand for its sensors and anonymous data analytics. The technology enhances safety, energy efficiency, and collaboration in buildings, primarily serving senior living communities and workplaces. The company has raised $68M to date. Notable clients include Walmart, Qualcomm, and Verizon. The new funding will help expand Butlr's presence in senior care communities.
Butlr, a Burlingame, CA-based physical AI (PAI) startup, raised $38M in Series B funding
Butlr named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
Patented Body Heat-Based Sensors to Shape Research at University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Artificial Intelligence and Technology Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Collaboratory . .
Founded by Honghao Deng and Jiani Zeng in 2019, Butlr has now raised a total of $33.0M in total equity funding and is backed by Qualcomm Ventures.
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About Butlr
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$71.3M
Headquarters
Burlingame, California
Founded
2019
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