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Sevenhugs is a technology company.
Sevenhugs developed the Smart Remote, a universal control device simplifying the smart home experience. Its core innovation was a proprietary indoor positioning system, enabling the remote to identify the specific connected device it was pointed towards. This contextual awareness automatically displayed relevant controls for appliances, entertainment systems, or lighting, offering a unified interface for diverse smart technologies.
Founded in 2014 by Simon Tchedikian, Stéphane Jaubertou, Lionel Marty, and Olivier Mandine, Sevenhugs arose from the recognition of increasing fragmentation in smart home control. Leveraging extensive experience in electronics and device development, the founders sought a more intuitive method for managing connected environments, moving beyond reliance on multiple, disparate applications.
The Smart Remote catered to consumers desiring natural interaction with their smart homes. Sevenhugs envisioned a future where devices responded seamlessly to user intent through a contextually aware interface, significantly enhancing the ease and integration of connected living spaces.
Sevenhugs has raised $26.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Sevenhugs has raised $26.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Sevenhugs has raised $26.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Sevenhugs's investors include Xerys Invest, Jacques Simonnet, Karista.
Sevenhugs is a technology company specializing in consumer electronics and smart home solutions, best known for pioneering the Smart Remote, the world’s first consumer product to integrate Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology with precise indoor positioning. Their products serve consumers and manufacturers in the smart home, IoT, and automotive sectors by simplifying and enhancing the interaction between humans and digital devices. Sevenhugs’ technology addresses the challenge of intuitive control and precise location tracking within connected environments, enabling seamless device interoperability and user-friendly experiences. The company has demonstrated strong innovation momentum, earning over 14 industry awards including the CES Best of Innovation Design Award, and has expanded its offerings to include UWB software stacks for smartphone and IoT manufacturers[1][2][3].
Founded in 2014 by a team including Olivier Mandine, Lionel Marty, and Stéphane Jaubertou, Sevenhugs emerged from a vision to reinvent how families experience technology at home. The founders brought backgrounds in telecommunications and technology development, identifying a gap in the market for a smart, easy-to-use remote control that could unify diverse home devices. Early traction came with the launch of the Smart Remote in 2018, which leveraged UWB for precise indoor positioning—a technology the founders recognized as transformative for consumer electronics. The company’s innovation was recognized early on by awards from the French National Investment Bank and the European Commission, validating their high innovation potential[1][2][3].
Sevenhugs rides the wave of growing demand for smart home automation, IoT integration, and precise indoor positioning technologies. The timing is critical as UWB technology is becoming a standard embedded feature in smartphones, smart home devices, and automobiles, driven by market forces favoring seamless connectivity and user-centric device ecosystems. By pioneering consumer-grade UWB applications, Sevenhugs has influenced the broader ecosystem by accelerating adoption and setting benchmarks for interoperability and user experience in smart environments. Their technology supports the trend toward more context-aware, location-sensitive applications that enhance convenience, security, and automation in daily life[1][3].
Following the discontinuation of the Smart Remote product line in 2022 due to market shifts, Sevenhugs has pivoted towards providing UWB software solutions to manufacturers, positioning itself as a key enabler in the expanding UWB ecosystem. Future trends shaping their journey include the proliferation of UWB in smartphones and IoT devices, increased demand for precise indoor navigation, and the integration of UWB in automotive and smart city applications. Sevenhugs’ influence is likely to evolve from a consumer product innovator to a foundational technology provider, helping to embed UWB capabilities across industries and accelerating the smart device revolution[3][4][5]. This transition ties back to their original mission of advancing human interaction with digital environments through innovative, easy-to-use technology.
Sevenhugs has raised $26.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $9.0M Other Equity in December 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2019 | $9.0M Other Equity | Xerys Invest | |
| Jun 1, 2016 | $15.0M Series A | Jacques Simonnet | Karista |
| Mar 1, 2015 | $2.0M Seed | Karista |