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Inuru
Provides a superior consumer experience for product marketing with luminous labels and packaging
About Inuru
Inuru GmbH, a German company with Polish roots, is positioned at the intersection of printed electronics and packaging, focusing on the production of affordable organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The company was founded in Berlin in 2016 by Marcin Ratajczak (CEO) and Patrick Barkowski (CTO), who have known each other since high school. Their journey began with an idea conceived in a Berlin sushi restaurant, inspired by the desire to create dynamic, moving images on everyday surfaces, similar to those in the Harry Potter films.
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The core of Inuru's business is a patented technology that enables the printing of paper-thin, self-powered OLEDs directly onto various surfaces. This digital printing process significantly reduces the historically high manufacturing costs associated with OLEDs, making the technology accessible for mass-market applications. The company's primary product is its Electric Luminous Film (ELF), an ultra-thin, waterproof, and shockproof label that integrates this OLED technology. These films can be activated by touch, motion sensors, or even sound, transforming static packaging and labels into interactive experiences. In March 2024, Inuru inaugurated its "Dragon Factory" in Wildau, a highly automated production line for inkjet printing of OLEDs, which is expected to lower manufacturing costs by approximately 90%.
Inuru's business model involves collaborating with companies to integrate its technology into their product portfolios. The company serves clients across several sectors, most notably marketing, pharmaceuticals, and entertainment. Early high-profile projects with brands like Coca-Cola, for a Star Wars campaign in 2019, and Cattier Champagne demonstrated the technology's potential for enhancing brand presence. In the pharmaceutical sector, Inuru's smart labels are designed to improve medication adherence by providing light signals for expiration dates or dosage reminders, addressing a significant issue in healthcare. The entertainment sector is another focus, with applications in products like board games. Revenue is generated through these partnerships and the sale of their specialized OLED products. The company has raised significant capital to scale its operations, including a €2.3 million Series A in 2020 and a $10 million round in 2023 from investors such as Aper Ventures, Adamed Technology, and ARIA.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany
- Employees
- 26
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 61.6/100
- Sector
- Semiconductors, Packaging and Containers, OLED, Spinout, Semiconductor Designers and Manufacturers, Hard Tech, Horizon Europe, DT and LS
- Technology
- Hardware, Deep Tech, Nanotech, Connected Device, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VCOther financing | Oct 2023 | $10M | $42M | Adamed Technology · Aria Ventures · APER Ventures | ↗ |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jun 2020 | $2.5M | $10M | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Inuru is 2.9K monthly website visits, down 19.4% over the last three months. Inuru's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
- ATAdamed Technology
- AVAria Ventures
APER Ventures
Other known investors7 additional known investors
Free University of Berlin
ARIA Fund
German Accelerator
Humboldt Innovation
Riyadh Techstars Accelerator
Science & Startups
Techstars
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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