# Cowlar

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, US
- Website: www.cowlar.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 15, 2017)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Cowlar Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for the dairy industry, focusing on real-time health monitoring and productivity optimization for dairy farms.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, US, Cowlar Inc. develops technology solutions for dairy farming. The company was initiated by Umer Ilyas, who has an entrepreneurial background. Cowlar has secured a total of USD 0.05 mn in funding, with their latest round being a SEED round completed on March 15, 2017, backed by AgLaunch. The company has successfully completed three deals to date.Cowlar Inc specializes in innovative technology solutions for the dairy industry, primarily focusing on enhancing the efficiency and productivity of dairy farms. The company’s flagship product is a smart collar designed for dairy cows, which provides real-time monitoring of the animals' health, activity levels, and reproductive status. This technology aims to optimize herd management by enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions, ultimately improving milk production and animal welfare. Cowlar's solutions are targeted towards dairy farmers globally, with significant adoption in North America and Europe, where there is an increasing demand for advanced agricultural technologies. Additionally, Cowlar’s services extend to providing data analytics and insights tailored to the needs of dairy producers, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing operational productivity in the dairy sector.Cowlar Inc generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, where clients pay for ongoing access to the technology and data services provided by the company. Transactions typically occur directly between Cowlar and dairy farm operators, establishing a business-to-business (B2B) relationship that fosters long-term partnerships. Clients benefit from a tiered pricing structure based on the number of collars utilized and the breadth of data analytics services required, allowing for flexibility in scaling operations as their needs evolve. Cowlar's smart collar system not only serves as a flagship product but also reinforces the value proposition of their revenue model by offering comprehensive insights into herd management. These financial transactions are structured to encourage recurring revenue while supporting continuous innovation within Cowlar's product offerings.Cowlar Inc. is focused on expanding its offerings with new products designed to enhance data analytics and monitoring solutions for dairy farmers, with plans for a launch by late 2023. The company is also looking to expand into markets in South America and Asia by 2024. The recent SEED funding raised in March 2017 will be used to support these product developments and market entries, enabling Cowlar to enhance its technology and reach a broader customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 15, 2017 — Enabling Future
- Seed, Jan 17, 2017 — Y Combinator, Sound Ventures, Zillionize Angel, Liquid 2 Ventures, AgLaunch
- Seed, Aug 15, 2016, $0.1M — AgLaunch

## Investors

- AgLaunch (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aglaunch) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Sound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sound-ventures) — Seed
- Zillionize Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zillionize-angel) — Seed
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Seed
- Enabling Future (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/enabling-future) — Seed