# Podoon

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Xiamen, China
- Website: www.podoon.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Angel (May 6, 2016)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Podoon is a technology company focused on enhancing sleep quality through innovative products, specifically its Xiao Bai Jing smart pillow, designed to provide tailored comfort and support for users' diverse sleeping needs.Founded in 2015, Podoon operates in Xiamen, China, specializing in sleep technology solutions. The company has undergone no significant pivots and does not have any noted subsidiaries. Podoon was co-founded by Xuan Zheng, who also serves as CEO and has a background in technology entrepreneurship. The firm has engaged in three funding rounds, most recently raising CNY 6.0 mn in an Angel round on May 15, 2018, with participation from Fengshion Capital and PBA, totaling CNY 6.0 mn raised to date.Podoon, through its subsidiary Beluga (Xiamen) Information Technology Co., Ltd., specializes in the development and production of the Xiao Bai Jing smart pillow. This product utilizes advanced sleep technology to enhance user comfort, featuring adjustable height settings based on individual metrics like height and weight. The smart pillow incorporates a learning algorithm to monitor sleep posture, air pressure, and sleep patterns, targeting health-conscious consumers primarily in urban markets across China.Revenue for Podoon comes primarily from direct-to-consumer sales of its Xiao Bai Jing smart pillow. The company emphasizes a seamless purchasing experience for customers who value personalized sleep solutions. Revenue is bolstered by individual sales and potential partnerships with sleep clinics and wellness centers, with pricing reflecting the product's advanced features and customization options.Podoon aims to expand its product line with upcoming versions of the Xiao Bai Jing smart pillow, expected to incorporate enhanced features based on user feedback. The company is actively planning to enter new markets beyond China, targeting regions with growing health and wellness trends by 2023. The recent funding of CNY 6.0 mn will be allocated to support product development and marketing efforts to facilitate this expansion.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, May 6, 2016, $0.9M — PBA, Fengshion Capital

## Investors

- PBA — Angel
- Fengshion Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fengshion-capital) — Angel