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§ Private Profile · Austin, TX, USA
UnaliWear is a technology company.
UnaliWear develops the Kanega Watch, a discreet wearable medical alert device. It integrates voice-activated assistance and advanced fall detection for continuous monitoring and emergency response. Unique hot-swappable batteries provide uninterrupted protection without removal for charging. This core technology delivers reliable, real-time support, enhancing personal safety with always-on capabilities.
Founded in 2013 by Jean Anne Booth, Brian Kircher, and Marc DeVinney, UnaliWear arose from the need for effective, unobtrusive personal safety technology. Jean Anne Booth, a serial entrepreneur with successful high-tech ventures, contributed significant innovation expertise. The company’s inception was driven by an insight to create a seamless, always-on wearable emergency response system.
The Kanega Watch targets older adults and individuals seeking independence with readily available assistance. UnaliWear’s vision empowers users to maintain autonomy through a sophisticated, user-friendly safety net. The company aims to evolve personal emergency response systems, offering an integrated, elegant, and continuous wearable solution for peace of mind and independent living.
UnaliWear has raised $7.4M across 2 funding rounds.
UnaliWear has raised $7.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
UnaliWear is a wearable‑health technology company that builds the Kanega Watch, a voice‑activated, wrist‑worn medical alert device with automatic fall detection, 24/7 monitoring and location services designed primarily for seniors and people with disabilities who want to age in place safely without carrying a smartphone or pendant-style alarm[1][5]. The company emphasizes dignity and continuous protection via features such as AI-tuned fall detection, dual cellular + Wi‑Fi connectivity, and a patented swappable battery so the device remains powered and worn at all times[3][5].
High‑Level Overview
Origin Story
Core Differentiators
Role in the Broader Tech Landscape
Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick take: UnaliWear is a focused medical‑device innovator that turned personal caregiving pain points into a dedicated, always‑on wearable emphasizing dignity and reliability for seniors; its future hinge‑points are scaling distribution, demonstrating clinical and economic value to providers/payers, and defending differentiation as broader wearables encroach on safety features[6][2][5].
UnaliWear has raised $7.4M in total across 2 funding rounds.
UnaliWear's investors include Keiretsu Capital, Moonshots Capital, Social Starts, True Wealth Ventures, Maxim Ventures.
UnaliWear has raised $7.4M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Series A in July 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | $4M Series A | — | Keiretsu Capital, Moonshots Capital, Social Starts, True Wealth Ventures | Announced |
| Feb 29, 2016 | $3.4M Seed | Maxim Ventures | — | Announced |