Fugu Luggage Overview
Fugu Luggage develops fully expandable, versatile, durable suitcases for smart travel. The companys suitcases can expand from the largest allowable carry-on size to the largest checked bag. An integrated pump inflates the suitcases shock-absorbent walls. The suitcase can double as a closet and a table, and has additional features such as foldable shelves, a laptop case, a luggage tracker, and a power bank, helping to make travel more convenient.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$600KApr 2016
$1.0MDec 2014
$2.5MDec 2018
$2.9MJun 2018
Latest News
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Fuss Brands Corp. Signs Licensing Agreement with Anyvention Ltd. to Acquire Intellectual Property Rights
Fuss Brands Corp. has signed an exclusive worldwide license with Anyvention Ltd. to develop, manufacture, and distribute all technologies owned by Anyvention, including the Fugu Luggage brand. Fuss Brands plans to use these patents to produce expandable luggage and is in the process of trademarking the name for their new luggage brand. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and experiences under the brands it develops. Anyvention is excited about the licensing arrangement, as it will make their award-winning luggage design available to the public. Fuss Brands Corp. seeks to identify, develop, manufacture, and distribute innovative products to the general public.
Partners
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Travel Smarter With This Collapsible Luggage
The article discusses the Rollux 2-in-1 Expandable Suitcase, a product designed to simplify travel by easily converting between a carry-on or full-size, checkable bag. The suitcase features an award-winning, patented design and a lux finish that balances practicality and style. It can accommodate extended stays with a 93L volume and collapses to a more portable 41L to avoid baggage fees or long check-in lines. The suitcase is currently 15 percent off its original price of $349, making the final price $295.
Customers
Press Releases Archive - Digital Journal
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FUGU LUGGAGE: World's First Expandable Suitcase iReviews
FUGU Luggage, an industrial design company, has created the worlds first expandable suitcase. The suitcase is equipped with inflatable walls made of waterproof Ripstop fabric, allowing it to be used as either a carry-on or expand to a check-in suitcase. It also features built-in shelves, making it a storage unit, and can double as a portable table. The walls can be inflated using an electric pump, external air pump, or by breathing into an external tube. The suitcase is designed for durability and includes advanced technology such as GPS tracking. FUGU Luggage offers a customizable experience, allowing travelers to choose between carry-on and check-in sizes.
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Someone Just Invented the Perfect Suitcase
The article discusses a new expandable suitcase called Fugu, which can transform from a carry-on compliant case to an extra-large checked bag. The suitcase expands from 25 cm to 70 cm in height and includes features like a removable laptop case, inside shelves, a built-in battery, and spinner wheels. Fugu is currently in the Kickstarter stage and is seeking support to launch. The campaign ends on December 13. The article is positive and highlights the usefulness of the suitcase for various travel situations. No specific partners, customers, or financial details are mentioned in the article.
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Funding
| Total funding | $2.1M |
| Last funding | $1.5M |
| Stage | A |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 3 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | fuguluggage.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
HaYarden St 1, Lod, Israel
203 South 2nd Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82072, United States
Photos & Videos
3 item(s)
Fugu Luggage Business
Business models
B2C
Product stage
Beta
Employees
1-10
Sector
—Target Customer
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleTravellers & TouristsCore Technology
—Tags (4)
lifestyleconsumer-goodsconsumerstraveltechGeographic Markets
GlobalFugu Luggage Financials
$2.1M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$1.5M
Last funding
A
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
3
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$600KApr 2016
$1.0MDec 2014
$2.5MDec 2018
$2.9MJun 2018
Private Equity Funding
A Round
Dec 2018
$1.5M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Crowdfunding
Jun 2018
$355.2K
Indiegogo
Seed
Apr 2016
$600K
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Crowdfunding
Dec 2014
$433.68K
Kickstarter
Fugu Luggage Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$600KApr 2016
$1.0MDec 2014
$2.5MDec 2018
$2.9MJun 2018
All Events
A Round
Dec 2018
$1.5M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Crowdfunding
Jun 2018
$355.2K
Indiegogo
Seed
Apr 2016
$600K
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Crowdfunding
Dec 2014
$433.68K
Kickstarter
Fugu Luggage News
10 articles
growth-positive
Fuss Brands Corp. Signs Licensing Agreement with Anyvention Ltd. to Acquire Intellectual Property Rights
Fuss Brands Corp. has signed an exclusive worldwide license with Anyvention Ltd. to develop, manufacture, and distribute all technologies owned by Anyvention, including the Fugu Luggage brand. Fuss Brands plans to use these patents to produce expandable luggage and is in the process of trademarking the name for their new luggage brand. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and experiences under the brands it develops. Anyvention is excited about the licensing arrangement, as it will make their award-winning luggage design available to the public. Fuss Brands Corp. seeks to identify, develop, manufacture, and distribute innovative products to the general public.
Partners
growth-positive
Travel Smarter With This Collapsible Luggage
The article discusses the Rollux 2-in-1 Expandable Suitcase, a product designed to simplify travel by easily converting between a carry-on or full-size, checkable bag. The suitcase features an award-winning, patented design and a lux finish that balances practicality and style. It can accommodate extended stays with a 93L volume and collapses to a more portable 41L to avoid baggage fees or long check-in lines. The suitcase is currently 15 percent off its original price of $349, making the final price $295.
Customers
Press Releases Archive - Digital Journal
growth-positive
FUGU LUGGAGE: World's First Expandable Suitcase iReviews
FUGU Luggage, an industrial design company, has created the worlds first expandable suitcase. The suitcase is equipped with inflatable walls made of waterproof Ripstop fabric, allowing it to be used as either a carry-on or expand to a check-in suitcase. It also features built-in shelves, making it a storage unit, and can double as a portable table. The walls can be inflated using an electric pump, external air pump, or by breathing into an external tube. The suitcase is designed for durability and includes advanced technology such as GPS tracking. FUGU Luggage offers a customizable experience, allowing travelers to choose between carry-on and check-in sizes.
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growth-positive
Someone Just Invented the Perfect Suitcase
The article discusses a new expandable suitcase called Fugu, which can transform from a carry-on compliant case to an extra-large checked bag. The suitcase expands from 25 cm to 70 cm in height and includes features like a removable laptop case, inside shelves, a built-in battery, and spinner wheels. Fugu is currently in the Kickstarter stage and is seeking support to launch. The campaign ends on December 13. The article is positive and highlights the usefulness of the suitcase for various travel situations. No specific partners, customers, or financial details are mentioned in the article.
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FUGU LUGGAGE: Carry-On Or Check-In - Clapway
The article discusses the FUGU LUGGAGE, a versatile suitcase that can expand and transform from a carry-on to a check-in size. Made from durable materials, the suitcase incorporates innovative features such as spinner wheels, collapsible shelves, and a built-in electric pump. With over 1,000 backers on Kickstarter and close to $400,000 in funding, the FUGU LUGGAGE is gaining popularity and becoming a travel trend. The article highlights the convenience and functionality of the suitcase, making it an ideal travel companion.
Customers
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Add This Brilliant Inflatable Suitcase To Your Wish List Stat
Fugu Luggage, a company that has created an inflatable suitcase, is gaining attention. The suitcase can inflate from the size of a carry-on to that of a full suitcase in less than a minute and has built-in shelves for organization. It is also shock-absorbent. Fugu Luggage is currently in its funding stage on Kickstarter and has already surpassed its initial goal of $50,000.
Investment
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For shopaholics, the suitcase that triples in size
The article discusses the invention of an expandable suitcase called the Fugu, inspired by Mary Poppins magical bag. The suitcase can triple in size using an electric pump and is expected to cost £190. It allows travelers to save time and money by starting their journey with a compact carry-on size and expanding it for the journey home. The Fugu suitcase is currently in the prototype stage and the company is raising funding through Kickstarter. The inventor hopes to make the suitcase available for order by December next year.
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Israelis Develop Multi-Tiered Collapsible Omni-Wheeled 'Fugu Luggage' - From A Carry-On To A Check-In
Israeli company Fugu Luggage has developed a suitcase that can expand from a compact carry-on size to a larger checked bag size. The company sought funding for the project on Kickstarter, with a goal of $50,000. However, they have already surpassed this goal, raising nearly $175,000. The suitcase, which uses air to expand, can increase its capacity from 40 liters to 120 liters. The company suggests that travelers can use the suitcase as a carry-on for the first stage of their journey, and then expand it to check it in on the return journey.
Investment
growth-positive
Fugu inflatable luggage goes from carry-on to full-size with air Digital Trends
The article discusses the Fugu suitcase, a smart luggage that can expand its walls using inflatable technology. The suitcase is currently in prototype form and the company has turned to crowdfunding to raise money for production. The Fugu suitcase has already surpassed its funding goal on Kickstarter. It is made with durable PVC fabric and internal drop-stitching, making it rigid and able to support the weight of a person. The expandability of the suitcase allows for more storage space and it also comes with removable shelves. The suitcase has omni-directional wheels for easy maneuverability. The article mentions that backers of the crowdfunding campaign can pre-order the Fugu suitcase for around $220 and it is expected to ship in August.
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Fugu Luggage Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 1 |
| Team members | 2 |
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| Confidence | 93/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Natalia Golczar |
| Registrar ID | 515250629 |
| Crunchbase | fugu-luggage |
| Creator | Sharon Shapira |
| Creator email | shapira.sharon2@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Updater email | jenny.sotnik@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-11-06T00:00:00.000Z |
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