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Hive Founder Continues to Dominate UK IoT Market With New Software
"This is a really exciting time," says CEO Pilgrim Beart, "Not just for DevicePilot but for the IoT industry as a whole, because now can build an IoT solution. Our zero code integrations with leading device manufacturers as well as popular IoT services from AWS, Azure and Google, plus business platforms like Zendesk, Salesforce and Slack, are removing the barriers to industry growth.
Now, the internet of things is evolving - just like the internet itself did."
The round was led by of - who will be joining the board alongside DevicePilot chairman, - plus investors & and further investments from original angel investors including the founders of Skyscanner, Moonfruit and Pachube.
DevicePilot is a SaaS company based in London, UK , providing the device analytics needed to analyse performance, track KPIs and trigger actions from IoT devices. The company works with IoT industry leaders to help grow businesses whilst keeping operational costs down. Unlike DIY systems, the tool is easy to use and infinitely scalable. For more information, please call +44 207 520 7073 or email sales@devicepilot.com
http://www.devicepilot.com
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Pontaq is a UK registered venture capital fund with a core USP of cross border technology transfer between UK and India . Since inception in 2015, the firm has been capitalizing on the massive opportunity of "#Innovation #Startup #Scaleup" through its UK India Innovation Funds (UIIF). The fund comprises of a team of seasoned entrepreneurs with multiple exits and an experienced VC. The fund invests into both software and hardware-based technology firms across UK and India in the B2B/ B2B2C space.
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