a year ago

KARRI Raises €900k to Launch Smart Walkie-Talkie for Kids

  • KARRI, a London-based startup developing a smart walkie-talkie for children, has secured €900k in pre-seed funding led by 468 Capital

  • The investment will be used to take the product from prototype testing to mass production and rollout in the UK

  • KARRI aims to provide a safe and secure way for parents and young kids to stay in touch, giving kids greater independence and parents peace of mind

  • The device is designed for children aged four to ten and allows them to send messages simply by pushing a button and speaking

  • Parents can receive and send messages back via the KARRI app, track their kids' location via GPS, and enable geo-fencing for additional security

  • KARRI expects to ship its first finished products at the end of August 2024, with a full public launch to follow.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Parents want to give their kids more freedom to explore but are worried about giving them smartphones, which are distracting and expose them to the internet. Traditional walkie-talkies have limited range and lack parental controls."

      Solution

      "KARRI is a smart walkie-talkie for kids aged 4-10 that allows them to communicate with each other and their parents securely. It has a simple interface, GPS tracking, and geo-fencing to ensure kids stay safe."

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