i.am+ Funding, Investors & Competitors

Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple’s iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple’s other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple’s sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.

Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company’s revenue as well as its profit.

Garmin produces GPS-enabled hardware and software for five sectors: fitness, outdoors, automotive, aviation, and marine. Garmin has built a strong reputation for durable, high-precision devices through a vertically integrated design and manufacturing approach. The company’s product lines include smartwatches, fitness trackers, communication equipment, and a comprehensive suite of systems for marine and aviation navigation. Garmin operates globally, with its business focused primarily on North America and Europe.

Huaqin Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research & development, design, manufacturing, and operation of intelligent hardware products. The company operates four businesses: smart terminal business; high-performance computing business; automotive electronics and industrial products business; and artificial intelligence & internet of things (AIoT) business.

Huaqin Co Ltd, along with its subsidiaries, is principally engaged in design, development, manufacture and sales of smart products, including mobile terminals, computing and data center business, AIoT, and communication systems. Its product offerings include mobile devices, computing and data center solutions, AIoT products, and other related technologies. The company generates the majority of revenue from mobile terminals, which include smartphones, tablets and smart wearables.

DJI is a Shenzhen-headquartered manufacturer of drone platforms and camera stabilization systems for commercial and recreational uses. The company enables aerial imaging through innovative flying technologies. DJI operates offices in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Founded in 2006, it prioritizes applications in creative, commercial, and nonprofit sectors.

Royole Corporation is a Fremont, California-headquartered developer of flexible OLED displays, bendable sensors, and smart devices like the world's thinnest smartphone, the FlexPai. Its technology integrates into foldable phones, wearables, and automotive interiors, with production facilities in China.

Razer is a Singapore-headquartered designer of gaming peripherals, laptops, and software ecosystems. It manufactures mechanical keyboards, gaming mice, headsets, and the Razer Blade laptop series equipped with high-refresh-rate displays and NVIDIA GPUs. Razer Synapse software enables device customization and cloud-based profiles, while Razer Gold serves as virtual currency for in-game purchases across platforms.

HTC Corporation is a Taiwanese consumer electronics company. The company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, assembling, processing, and selling smart mobile and virtual reality devices and after-sales services. Its products include smartphones, tablets, cameras, wearable fitness devices, Blockchain phones, Vive, and virtual reality headsets. The company’s operations are mainly in the research, design, manufacture and sale of virtual reality devices and smart mobile devices, which accounts for majority of the total revenue.

Huami is a Beijing-headquartered wearable technology company with offices in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2014, it manufactures activity trackers and smartwatches under the Amazfit brand, including models like Pace, Arc, Cor, Bip, Moonbeam, and Equator. As Xiaomi's exclusive wearable provider, Huami produces the Mi Band series. The firm leads global sales in wearables, surpassing competitors with shipments exceeding 50 million units.

Lanmi is a Shenzhen-based consumer electronics manufacturer producing wireless audio devices, bone conduction headphones, microphones, smart wearables, and IoT modules. The company supplies products to global brands in audio, fitness tracking, and connected home categories.

XGIMI is a Chengdu-based manufacturer of multifunctional projectors featuring high-definition displays, Android operating systems, and 3D viewing capabilities. Established in 2012, the company produces portable and smart projection devices aimed at delivering affordable large-screen experiences worldwide. Its product lineup includes models with built-in smart features for home entertainment and professional use.

Perfumeo is a smart home diffuser company integrating AI and data science for mood-adaptive fragrance diffusion. Headquartered in France, the device holds patents in 157 countries for its green mechatronics and chemistry tech. Backed by Sapphire Ventures, Perfumeo completed focus groups on its V3 prototype in 2023 and joined Google for Startups accelerator. The product connects via app for personalized scent blending from essential oil cartridges.

Zimi is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer of portable power banks, wireless chargers, Bluetooth earbuds, and smart accessories under the ZMI brand. The company supplies Xiaomi ecosystem products including data cables and IoT devices, emphasizing fast-charging tech compliant with PD and QC standards.