E2C Overview
E2C creates dedicated, protected, coherent, and simple technological environments for seniors. E2C's technologies allow seniors to fully benefit from the latest communication technologies including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and smartwatches. The company graduated from the AEON incubation program, operated by TechForGood, for entrepreneurs who develop solutions for aging at home.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.3MMar 2015
Latest News
growth-positive
Phone Designed for Elderly and Physically Challenged [video]
Israel-based company E2C focuses on developing mobile communication devices designed for elderly and disabled individuals. Their devices have simplified interfaces and features to make them easier to use. E2Cs Basic Smartphone, sold as the Simple Smartphone in the US, includes features such as long click support, a customized onscreen keyboard, and an S.O.S. button. The company also offers a Family App for authorized family members and caregivers to locate the phone and set boundaries. The article highlights the importance of accessibility in mobile devices and how E2Cs products bridge the gap for elderly individuals and their caregivers.
Customers
http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Tech/Israeli-developer-of-smartphones-for-elderly-advances-in-international-start-up-contest-417837
growth-positive
The Simple Smart Phone for Seniors: Neither Smart nor Simple Enough
The article discusses the Simple Smart Phone, a smartphone designed for the elderly. The phone, which is a modified Samsung Galaxy S3, is designed to be simple and user-friendly for older individuals. It includes features such as large buttons, a haptic keyboard, and easy access to emergency services. The phone is set to hit the U.S. market in May and will be available for free, with additional costs for emergency services and data plans. The article highlights both the positive aspects of the phone, such as its senior-friendly features, and some of its drawbacks, including design issues and bugs in the beta version. Overall, the impact on the company is growth-positive as it targets a specific demographic with a unique product.
Customers
| Sector | Media & Entertainment Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $1.3M |
| Last funding | $1.3M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.e2c.co.il |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
Moshe Levi Street 16, Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel
Photos & Videos
2 item(s)
E2C Business
Business models
B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & EntertainmentTarget Customer
ConsumersDemographics & FamilySeniorsCore Technology
—Tags (4)
seniorsmobile-applicationsaccessibilitymobile-devicesGeographic Markets
IsraelUnited StatesE2C Financials
$1.3M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$1.3M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
4
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.3MMar 2015
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Mar 2015
$1.3M
Office of the Chief Scientist, TMT Investments, Curious Minds, PLUS Ventures
E2C Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$1.3MMar 2015
All Events
Seed
Mar 2015
$1.3M
Office of the Chief Scientist, TMT Investments, Curious Minds, PLUS Ventures
E2C News
3 articles
growth-positive
Phone Designed for Elderly and Physically Challenged [video]
Israel-based company E2C focuses on developing mobile communication devices designed for elderly and disabled individuals. Their devices have simplified interfaces and features to make them easier to use. E2Cs Basic Smartphone, sold as the Simple Smartphone in the US, includes features such as long click support, a customized onscreen keyboard, and an S.O.S. button. The company also offers a Family App for authorized family members and caregivers to locate the phone and set boundaries. The article highlights the importance of accessibility in mobile devices and how E2Cs products bridge the gap for elderly individuals and their caregivers.
Customers
http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Tech/Israeli-developer-of-smartphones-for-elderly-advances-in-international-start-up-contest-417837
growth-positive
The Simple Smart Phone for Seniors: Neither Smart nor Simple Enough
The article discusses the Simple Smart Phone, a smartphone designed for the elderly. The phone, which is a modified Samsung Galaxy S3, is designed to be simple and user-friendly for older individuals. It includes features such as large buttons, a haptic keyboard, and easy access to emergency services. The phone is set to hit the U.S. market in May and will be available for free, with additional costs for emergency services and data plans. The article highlights both the positive aspects of the phone, such as its senior-friendly features, and some of its drawbacks, including design issues and bugs in the beta version. Overall, the impact on the company is growth-positive as it targets a specific demographic with a unique product.
Customers
E2C Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 2 |
| Team members | 2 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 92/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514950823 |
| Crunchbase | e2c |
| Phone | +9721800202040 |
| Creator | Rachel Wain |
| Creator email | rachelwain18@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Matan Eblagon |
| Updater email | matane@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-07-04T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2015-03-22T00:00:00.000Z |