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LuDela
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
LuDela

LuDela

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California-based LuDela offers real-flame smart candles, enhancing lives globally with better light, controlled via smartphone.

HQ
Santa Cruz, CA, US
Founded
2013
Accelerator
Techstars logoTechstars: Boulder2019
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Website

Founded in Santa Cruz, California, LuDela aimed to revolutionize home lighting with its innovative real-flame smart candles. The company's core mission was to enhance lives globally by providing better light through technology, allowing users to control the ambiance of their spaces via smartphone. By merging traditional candle aesthetics with modern smart home capabilities, LuDela targeted consumers seeking both convenience and a touch of elegance in their home decor.

Despite its promising vision, LuDela faced significant challenges in the business environment, ultimately leading to the cessation of its operations. The company had garnered attention for its unique product offering and had a dedicated customer base appreciative of its blend of tradition and innovation. Although LuDela's journey was cut short, its impact on smart home technology and the concept of integrating real flames with digital control remains noteworthy.

LuDela - Quick Facts

When was LuDela founded?

LuDela was founded in 2013.

Where is LuDela's headquarters located?

LuDela's headquarters is located in Santa Cruz, CA, US.

When was LuDela's last funding round?

LuDela's most recent funding round was for $120k (USD) in December 2018.

How much has LuDela raised to-date?

As of Dec 19, 2018, LuDela has raised a total of $2.1M (USD).

LuDela - Classification

Industry
  • Hardware
Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • IoT
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Smart Candles
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • Smart Home
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
Show 12 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 334100Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 510000Information
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 334110Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 5700Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores
  • 5730Radio, Television, Consumer Electronics, And Music Stores
  • 5734Computer And Computer Software Stores
  • 7372Prepackaged Software