# FutureDial

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Sunnyvale, US
- Website: www.futuredial.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 19, 2006)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

FutureDial Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in advanced processing platforms for mobile device lifecycle management, utilizing robotic and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance operational efficiency.Founded in 1999 in Sunnyvale, US, FutureDial Inc. provides solutions for the mobile device lifecycle. The company was formed by industry veterans but no specific founders are mentioned. FutureDial has secured a total of USD 1.33 mn in funding, with its most recent deal occurring on January 22, 2015. To date, they have completed 7 deals.FutureDial specializes in providing an advanced SMART Processing Platform designed for the mobile device lifecycle, which includes receiving, testing, and grading devices using robotic and artificial intelligence technologies. The platform integrates several core services, including SMART Capture™ for functional testing and valuation of devices, and SMART Receive™ for efficient disposition management upon receiving devices. Additionally, the RADI™ Functional Testing robot represents a unique offering as the only single-piece flow solution for high-volume production environments. FutureDial's technology serves a diverse clientele, including wireless carriers, service providers, and manufacturers, enabling them to streamline their operations across various geographical markets, such as North America, Europe, and Asia. By enhancing the second-life commerce of mobile devices, FutureDial addresses critical challenges related to inconsistent grading and inefficient supply chain processes.FutureDial generates revenue through B2B transactions with organizations seeking to optimize their mobile device processing capabilities. The company engages in contractual partnerships with clients, providing access to its SMART Processing Platform and associated services. These transactions include subscriptions for software access, fees for robotic testing services, and revenue from the integration of the platform into clients' logistics operations. Flagship offerings such as the SMART Capture™ technology and the RADI™ robot form integral parts of the service contracts, allowing clients to leverage automation and analytics to enhance their performance metrics.FutureDial plans to expand its product offerings, including new features for its SMART Processing Platform aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy in device grading. The company targets geographic expansion into Asia and Europe by 2025, leveraging its recent venture funding of USD 1.33 mn raised in January 2015 to support these initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 19, 2006, $2.9M — Venrock
- Series B, Jun 17, 2004, $1M — CrossBridge Ventures
- Series B, Sep 9, 2003, $0.8M — CrossBridge Ventures
- Series B, Nov 30, 2001, $6.3M — Venrock

## Investors

- Venrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venrock) — Series B
- CrossBridge Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crossbridge-ventures) — Series B