Feel is a technology company.
Feel has raised $21.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Feel has raised $21.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Feel has raised $21.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Feel's investors include Btomorrow Ventures, Fuel Ventures, Altair Capital Management, Cubit Capital, Paul Graham, 83North, Viola Ventures.
Feel Technology is a technology company specializing in platforms that connect Bluetooth-enabled devices over the internet, enabling interactive experiences like remote touch transmission.[1] It builds hardware such as the HEY bracelet—a wearable that mimics human touch for long-distance connections—and software including the FeelConnect app, which supports global interactivity for personal relationships, with options to filter NSFW content.[1] The company serves consumers seeking emotional closeness (e.g., partners apart by distance) and potentially partners for device integration, solving the problem of physical disconnection in a digital world by "adding touch to the internet."[1] Growth appears tied to expanding device compatibility (iOS 12+, Android 8+) and partnership opportunities, positioning it within the haptic tech ecosystem under broader groups like FeelGroup, which focuses on emotionally intelligent digital interactions.[1][6]
Feel Technology emerged as a pioneer in haptic connectivity, with its core innovation centered on Bluetooth-to-internet bridging via mobile apps and backend systems, though specific founding details like year or founders are not detailed in available sources.[1] The idea stems from the growing demand for smart, connected devices, aiming to "bring the world closer together" through products like the HEY bracelet and FeelConnect app, which evolved from basic device pairing to advanced touch-sharing wearables.[1] Early traction likely built on simple Bluetooth pairing processes, enabling users worldwide to connect devices for interactive content, marking a pivotal shift toward tangible online experiences.[1]
(Note: Distinct from similarly named entities like Feel Therapeutics, founded in 2015 by Eleftheriou and Tsirmpas for mental health wearables, or Feelit Technologies in predictive maintenance.[2][3][4])
Feel Technology rides the wave of haptic and IoT connectivity trends, where devices increasingly share sensory data like touch amid rising demand for immersive remote experiences.[1][5] Timing aligns with maturing Bluetooth standards, 5G/6G advancements, and post-pandemic emphasis on virtual closeness, amplified by e-commerce needs for tactile feedback (e.g., feeling fabrics online).[5] Market forces favoring it include consumer appetite for empathetic tech—extending to emotions and senses—and integration with AI for personalized sensations, influencing ecosystems by enabling "feel tech" in wearables, apps, and partnerships.[1][5][6] It contributes to a shift toward multisensory internet, potentially harmonizing global communication under groups like FeelGroup or NTT's visions.[5][6]
Feel Technology is poised to expand haptic platforms into mainstream apps, e-commerce, and beyond, leveraging partnerships for broader adoption.[1] Trends like 6G, AI-driven personalization, and full-sense sharing (touch to telepathy) will shape its path, amplifying touch's role in human connection.[5] Its influence may evolve from niche wearables to ecosystem enabler, tying back to the core mission: making digital interactions feel profoundly real, bridging distances like never before.[1][6]
Feel has raised $21.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series A in October 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2022 | $11.0M Series A | Btomorrow Ventures, Fuel Ventures | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $6.0M Series A | Altair Capital Management, Cubit Capital, Fuel Ventures, Paul Graham | |
| Feb 1, 2021 | $4.0M Seed | 83North, Viola Ventures |