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Nebula, Inc.
Other B2B Software · Mountain View, United States · Founded 2011
Oracle | Integrated Cloud Applications and Platform Services MoreLess
Nebula operates as the smart entertainment brand under the umbrella of Anker Innovations, a global consumer electronics company. Anker Innovations was established in 2011 by Steven Yang, a former senior algorithm engineer at Google. Yang, after earning a master's degree in Computer Science, identified a market opportunity for reliable mobile charging solutions and returned to China to found the company. This foundation in high-quality power accessories allowed Anker to expand into multiple consumer electronics categories, including the creation of the Nebula brand.
The Nebula brand focuses on the portable entertainment market, specifically through its line of smart projectors. The business model revolves around the design, manufacturing, and sale of these consumer electronic devices to a global audience through online channels like Amazon and its own website, as well as select retail partners. The products cater to individuals seeking flexible home entertainment, business presentation solutions, and on-the-go viewing experiences. As of late 2025, a strategic decision was made to merge the Nebula brand with Anker's audio brand, soundcore, to unify visual and audio product development.
Nebula's product portfolio consists of a range of smart projectors that vary in size, resolution, and features. A key product line is the 'Capsule' series, known for its compact, can-sized design that offers portability with features like a built-in battery and 360-degree sound. These devices often run on an Android TV operating system, providing direct access to streaming applications like Netflix and YouTube. Higher-end models, such as the Cosmos and X1 series, deliver 4K resolution, increased brightness up to 3,500 ANSI lumens, and advanced imaging technologies like Dolby Vision and laser light sources. Unique selling points across the product range include automated setup features like autofocus, keystone correction, and obstacle avoidance, all designed to simplify the user experience. Keywords: portable projectors, Anker Innovations, Steven Yang, smart entertainment, home cinema, Nebula Capsule, DLP projector, 4K projector, Android TV projector, mobile theater, Nebula Cosmos, soundcore, consumer electronics, outdoor projector, laser projector, smart home devices, pico projector, movie projector, wireless projector, mini projector
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- Status
- Closed
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Employees
- 18
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 0.0
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Nov 2021
- Capital deployed
- $3.1M
- Preferred round
- SEED
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Nebula, Inc. funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBT✓Debt | Apr 2014 | $3.5M | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jul 2013 | — | — | Webb Investment Network | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2012 | $25M | $100M | Highland Capital Partners · Kleiner Perkins · Comcast Ventures | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | May 2011 | $10M | $40M | Kleiner Perkins | — |
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 |
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