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IoT connectivity solutions company developing secure, cellular-connected devices for developers, focused on simplifying IoT development.
Blues has raised $131.0M across 7 funding rounds.
Key people at Blues.
Blues was founded in 2019 by Ian Small (Founder) and Ray Ozzie (Founder).
Blues has raised $131.0M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Blues develops Internet of Things connectivity solutions, including the Notecard and Notehub platforms, that simplify the process of building secure, cellular-connected devices for developers. The company provides hardware and software tools designed to remove technical complexity from IoT development, enabling product makers to build scalable, data-driven intelligent services without requiring deep engineering expertise. In early 2025, the enterprise closed a $25 million venture equity funding round led by Sequoia Capital, which resulted in Sequoia Managing Partner Roelof Botha joining the board of directors. The executive leadership team expanded in June 2025 when Ian Small, the former CEO of Evernote, joined the organization as chief executive officer to direct its commercial scaling efforts. Inspired by the need for wireless radiation monitoring devices following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Blues was founded in 2018 by Ray Ozzie.
Blues has raised $131.0M across 7 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Blues Wireless - Other Equity in July 2025.
Blues was founded in 2019 by Ian Small (Founder) and Ray Ozzie (Founder).
Blues has raised $131.0M in total across 7 funding rounds.
Blues's investors include Ross Fubini, Gradient Ventures, Left Lane Capital, XYZ Venture Capital, Roelof Botha, AI Fund, Carmen Chang, Obvious Ventures, Passion Capital, Sequoia Capital, Jim Lanzone, Peter Rojas.
Key people at Blues.
Blues is a technology company that helps physical product makers transform their offerings into data-driven intelligent services by providing embedded cellular and wireless connectivity solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Their flagship products, Notecard (a pre-certified, secure cellular System-on-Module) and Notehub (a cloud-based data routing and device management platform), enable developers and enterprises to easily and securely connect devices globally, especially in remote or challenging environments. Blues serves industries such as transportation, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and industrial automation, addressing the complexity, cost, and security challenges of IoT connectivity while enabling new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. The company has shown strong growth with over 900 customers and significant funding rounds led by top investors like Sequoia Capital, reflecting its momentum and market impact[1][2][3][4][5][6].
Blues was founded in 2018 by Ray Ozzie, inspired by his experience volunteering to develop radiation monitoring devices after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. This led to the creation of the Notecard and Notehub products designed to simplify IoT connectivity for developers of all backgrounds. Since its founding, Blues has evolved rapidly, expanding its product line to include cellular, Wi-Fi, LoRa, and satellite connectivity modules, and raising over $99 million in funding to accelerate growth and innovation. The company’s leadership includes key figures such as CEO Ian Small and founder Ray Ozzie, with strategic investors and board members from Sequoia Capital joining to support its mission to make secure, scalable IoT connectivity accessible worldwide[1][3][5][6][7].
Blues rides the accelerating trend of IoT adoption and the shift toward intelligent, data-driven physical products. The timing is critical as industries increasingly demand secure, scalable, and low-power connectivity solutions to enable remote monitoring, automation, and new service models. Market forces such as the proliferation of connected devices, the need for real-time data insights, and the push for sustainability favor Blues’ approach. By simplifying IoT connectivity, Blues lowers barriers for innovators and enterprises, influencing the broader ecosystem by enabling smarter products that improve operational efficiency, customer experiences, and environmental outcomes[4][5][6].
Looking ahead, Blues is positioned to expand its influence by continuing to innovate in wireless connectivity technologies, including satellite and LoRa, and by deepening its integration with cloud and AI-driven services. Trends such as edge computing, 5G expansion, and increased IoT adoption across new verticals will shape its journey. With ongoing funding and strategic partnerships, Blues is likely to accelerate growth, broaden its customer base, and further simplify the transformation of physical products into intelligent services, reinforcing its role as a key enabler in the evolving IoT landscape[3][5][6]. This aligns with its founding mission to empower developers and organizations to harness the power of connected intelligence for a better world.
