15 Hot Startups Exploring The Hardware Niche


#5 Amiigo - Funding: $580,698 via Indiegogo

Is a new wearable band that can tell exactly what exercise you're performing.

Founders: David Scott, Abe Carter, and Nahom Workie

Amiigo is a cool wearable sports band and shoe sensor that knows exactly what exercise you're performing.  It uses Bluetooth and allows you to connect with iOS and Android phones.

#4 ChargeCard - Funding: $161,897 via Kickstarter

Is a credit card-sized smartphone charger.

Founders: Noah Dentzel and Adam Miller

The trendy ChargeCard is a slim card-shaped charging cable. It allows you to charge your Smartphone on the go when your phone battery dries out. The ChargeCard is available for any Smartphone that supports Micro USB and also supports Apple products which has 30-pin dock connector.

#3 Ninja Blocks - Funding: $1.1 million from Kickstarter

Bridges the gap between different gadgets.

Founders: Marcus Schappi, Madeleine Schappi, and Pete Moore

The device connects your gadgets to the web. It allows you to automate your personal electronic devices. For example, if your friends are playing on Xbox Live you will get an alert or if someone knocks at your door you will receive a text message to your phone.

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