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Bird Buddy Lands $8.5M To Pursue ‘Tech For Nature’ After Smart Bird Feeder Campaign Takes Off

PRIVATEDec 09, 2021

Amount Raised

$8.5 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

KalamazooHardwareSoftwareConsumer Electronics

Description

After the resounding success of several crowdfunding campaigns for its gamified smart bird feeder, Bird Buddy has raised an $8.5 million seed round. Its first product will ship in a few months, but it’s just the start of what the company hopes will be a new approach to using tech to better enjoy nature.

Quick answer

Bird Buddy raised $8.5 Million in a Funding Round round, dated December 9, 2021. Bird Buddy is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.

How much did Bird Buddy raise?
Bird Buddy raised $8.5 Million in a Funding Round round on December 9, 2021.
What does Bird Buddy do?
Bird Buddy is an AI-powered smart bird feeder that transforms birdwatching into an interactive experience.
Where is Bird Buddy based and how big is it?
Bird Buddy is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Bird Buddy?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Bird Buddy. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Hardware and Consumer Electronics around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Bird Buddy that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Taktikal raised $2M (Seed) on January 12, 2022.
  • RoboSense raised an undisclosed amount (Corporate Round) on December 27, 2021.
  • SkySafe raised $30M (Series B) on December 17, 2021.
  • U Sound raised $30M (Funding Round) on December 17, 2021.
  • SkySafe raised $27M (Convertible Note) on December 17, 2021.
  • First Resonance, Inc. raised $14M on December 15, 2021.

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Company Information

Company

Bird Buddy

Location

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

About

Bird Buddy is an AI-powered smart bird feeder that transforms birdwatching into an interactive experience. It notifies you of feathered visitors, captures their photos, and organizes them into a stunning collection. Celebrated as a top 1% Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, Bird Buddy brings nature closer to you in an innovative and engaging way.

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