Connecthings, the French Internet of Things company, widely acknowledged as the leader in the European Internet of Public Things field, is gearing up to expand further into the US. Founded in 2007, Connecthings has developed a cloud-based beacon management platform used by "smart" cities to facilitate information flow to citizens and tourists. Rapid growth over the past eight years has seen the company's technology adopted in 20 European cities, as well as in Rio de Janeiro and New York. The company recently secured €9.5m ($10.16m) in new funding specifically for its US expansion and was recently incorporated as a US company; Company President, Xerys Funds, will relocate to New York to lead the US business development from January 2016.
Connecthings, the French Internet of Things company, widely acknowledged as the leader in the European Internet of Public Things field, is gearing up to expand further into the US. Founded in 2007, Connecthings has developed a cloud-based beacon management platform used by "smart" cities to facilitate information flow to citizens and tourists. Rapid growth over the past eight years has seen the company's technology adopted in 20 European cities, as well as in Rio de Janeiro and New York. The company recently secured €9.5m ($10.16m) in new funding specifically for its US expansion and was recently incorporated as a US company; Company President, Laetitia Gazel Anthoine, will relocate to New York to lead the US business development from January 2016.