Koubachi

App to manage home plants

Koubachi - a spin-off from ETH Zurich - brings the Internet of Things (IoT) to the plant space in the home & garden. The company develops disruptive technology to make plant care better and more easy.

Koubachi's products include Wi-Fi Plant Sensors (Indoor/ Outdoor/ Pro) and a free Plant Care App. The app integrates sensor measurements, plant knowledge, weather, location, user preferences and more. The products tell the users when and how to care for their plants. Further innovations are in the works.

Koubachi is currently getting to expand their product line and leadership powered by a Series B investment round.

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ETH Spin-off

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Koubachi

App to manage home plants
Acquired by:
Husqvarna Group

Headquarter:
Zürich

Foundation Date:
May 2009

Technology:

  • ICT

Sectors:

  • Consumer products
  • Applications
  • Consumer
  • Sensors
  • Mobile
  • Wireless
  • Software

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