# Aito

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/aito

- Industry: Semiconductors
- Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Website: www.aito-touch.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.9M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 12, 2014)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Aito BV, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in advanced haptic technology solutions that enhance user interaction through innovative products designed for consumer electronics.Founded in 2012 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Aito BV develops haptic technology solutions for consumer electronics. The company has executed a total of 6 deals, with its latest funding round on June 30, 2023, raising EUR 6 million from investors including FORWARD.one Management and Innovation Industries. The firm is co-founded and led by Andreas Sloth and Anne Thorstensen, who have a history in technology innovation.Aito Touch specializes in advanced haptic technology solutions, focusing on products such as the Aito Haptic Touchpad and Aito Haptic Keyboard. The company's technologies provide immersive touch experiences through finger sensing and haptic feedback, catering to various applications in consumer electronics. Aito has partnered with leading laptop OEMs, successfully producing over 200,000 units in 2022, thereby enhancing user experience in the market.Aito Touch generates revenue through partnerships and direct sales primarily to business clients in the consumer electronics sector. The company supplies its haptic technology solutions to notable laptop manufacturers and electronics brands. Revenue is derived from the sale of flagship products, including proprietary haptic integrated circuits designed for unique touch functionalities. Strategic partnerships with top OEMs are essential to Aito's revenue stream, supporting their financial growth.In June 2023, Aito BV raised EUR 6 million in venture funding to expand its market reach and introduce new features. The company plans to design and launch upcoming products that will further enhance its haptic technology offerings. Additionally, Aito aims to enter new geographic markets, although specific regions have yet to be detailed. The funding will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing the company's product capabilities and market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 12, 2014, $2.7M — Sirius Equity Partners, Inkef
- Series A, May 10, 2012, $1.2M — Inkef

## Investors

- Inkef (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inkef) — Series A, Series B
- Sirius Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sirius-equity-partners) — Series B