The Chumby is an embedded computer consumer product (made by a company of the same name) intended to provide user-friendly Internet and LAN access via a wireless Wi-Fi connection. It is intended for home use and consists primarily of a small touch-screen in a soft fabric package. It is lightweight and easily moved. It is powered by AC power and turns off if unplugged and moved, and an optional 9-volt battery provides backup power.
(source: Wikipedia)
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/08 | Series B | 12.5M | Oysterfields, Arba Group, Chance Technologies | Unknown |
People
Ken Steele (Principal Software Architect & Founder)
Steve Adler (VP Business Development & Founder)
Susan Kare (Creative Director)
Steve Tomlin (Founder & CEO)
Duane Maxwell (VP, Software Development & Founder)
Competitors
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News
Chumby calls it quits after tricky move from hardware to software
April 20, 2012 11:04 pm
Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ardvaark/Remember Chumby? A lovable touchscreen gadget with beanbag mystique called Chumby, very much the precursor to today’s tablets, has… Continue reading ⟩
Calling all developers: Chumby moves from hardware to software, and it needs your help
August 29, 2011 4:00 pm
It takes a village to move a company’s focus from hardware to software. San Diego-based Chumby is making that move,… Continue reading ⟩
Best Buy moves into the connected TV business with Tivo’s user interface
August 1, 2011 4:00 am
Internet-connected TVs are becoming a lot more mainstream. The latest sign: Best Buy is announcing its own house label model, dubbed the… Continue reading ⟩