# CTRL+Console

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/ctrl-console

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boulder, US
- Website: www.ctrlconsole.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.3M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 1, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

CTRL+Console develops innovative touchscreen control consoles that streamline workflow for creative professionals, particularly in video editing. Their products enhance user interaction with software, improving efficiency in creative projects.CTRL+Console specializes in touchscreen control consoles that enhance creative workflows for professionals. Founded by Jeff Chow, the company began its journey with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012. Headquartered in Boulder, US, CTRL+Console has raised USD 0.260 mn in Seed funding from investors including AngelList and Foundry Group as of April 1, 2015.CTRL+Console offers advanced touchscreen control consoles designed to enhance the workflow of creative professionals, particularly in video editing. The company's core products include the Controller and the Editor consoles, which provide seamless control over industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. These consoles utilize a patented Gesture Control System to simplify complex functions, making it easier for users to navigate and edit their projects. Launched initially through a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2012, CTRL+Console's products cater to a diverse clientele of creatives in over 50 countries, including video editors, filmmakers, photographers, and designers. The company aims to expand its product offerings beyond video editing to encompass photography, 3D modeling, and design software, thus addressing the needs of a broader spectrum of creative professionals.CTRL+Console generates revenue primarily through the sale of its touchscreen control consoles via in-app purchases. The Controller is priced at USD 4.99, while the more advanced Editor console is available for USD 29.99, offering professional users additional functionalities and features. These products are marketed directly to consumers, targeting individuals and professionals who rely on creative software for their work. The company’s revenue model focuses on providing accessible pricing options while emphasizing the value of enhanced productivity and efficiency for its users. By offering tiered pricing for different product capabilities, CTRL+Console effectively caters to both novice and experienced creatives, establishing a clear transaction structure that supports ongoing engagement with its user base.CTRL+Console plans to design and launch new products aimed at expanding their current offerings, with a focus on photography, 3D modeling, and design software. The goal is to enter additional markets by 2025, targeting regions with a growing number of creative professionals. The recent Seed funding of USD 0.261 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, allowing for further product development and market expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 1, 2015, $0.3M — Foundry Group, AngelList

## Investors

- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Seed
- AngelList — Seed