Smartbow Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2009

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 60

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

Smartbow General Information

Description

Developer of a smart cattle ear tag designed to record the activity of animals. The company's ear tag is integrated with a sensor which automatically provides alerts and records the activity of animals, detects heat and changes in rumination behavior, enabling users to track livestock in real-time.

Contact Information

Website
www.smartbow.com
Formerly Known As
MKW electronics
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Jutogasse 3
  • Weibern, 4675
  • Austria
Primary Industry
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Other Industries
Animal Husbandry
Other Commercial Products
Acquirer
Zoetis
Vertical(s)
AgTech
Corporate Office
  • Jutogasse 3
  • Weibern, 4675
  • Austria

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Smartbow Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
7. Merger/Acquisition 07-Jul-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2018 Completed Startup
5. Early Stage VC 15-Feb-2017 Completed Startup
4. Accelerator/Incubator 25-May-2016 Completed Startup
3. Accelerator/Incubator 14-Oct-2015 Completed Startup
2. Angel (individual) 08-Nov-2013 Completed Startup
1. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2013 Completed Startup
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Smartbow Comparisons

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Developer of a smart cattle ear tag designed to record the activity of animals. The company's ear tag is integrated with
Electronic Equipment and Instruments
Weibern, Austria
60 As of 2018

Te Aroha, New Zealand
 
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Smartbow Competitors (1)

One of Smartbow’s competitors is ProTag, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Te Aroha, New Zealand.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
ProTag Venture Capital-Backed Te Aroha, New Zealand
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Smartbow Patents

  • 72

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 56

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

Smartbow Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-D853054-S1 Animal ear tag Active 20-Sep-2017
CA-3051129-A1 Animal ear tag having a spike Active 08-Feb-2017
CA-3051129-C Animal ear tag having a spike Active 08-Feb-2017
EP-3579689-A1 Animal ear tag having a spike Inactive 08-Feb-2017
US-10918081-B2 Animal ear tag having a spike Inactive 08-Feb-2017 A01K11/001
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Smartbow Former Investors (6)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Finodex Accelerator/Incubator Minority
Fiware Accelerate Accelerator/Incubator Minority
OÖ HightechFonds Venture Capital Minority
The Pearse Lyons Cultivator Accelerator/Incubator Minority
i5invest Venture Capital Minority
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Smartbow FAQs

  • When was Smartbow founded?

    Smartbow was founded in 2009.

  • Where is Smartbow headquartered?

    Smartbow is headquartered in Weibern, Austria.

  • What is the size of Smartbow?

    Smartbow has 60 total employees.

  • What industry is Smartbow in?

    Smartbow’s primary industry is Electronic Equipment and Instruments.

  • Is Smartbow a private or public company?

    Smartbow is a Private company.

  • What is Smartbow’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Smartbow is .

  • How much funding has Smartbow raised over time?

    Smartbow has raised $5.41M.

  • Who are Smartbow’s investors?

    Finodex, Fiware Accelerate, OÖ HightechFonds, The Pearse Lyons Cultivator, and i5invest are 5 of 6 investors who have invested in Smartbow.

  • Who are Smartbow’s competitors?

    ProTag is a competitor of Smartbow.

  • When was Smartbow acquired?

    Smartbow was acquired on 07-Jul-2018.

  • Who acquired Smartbow?

    Smartbow was acquired by Zoetis.

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