Amber offers an all-in-one personal hybrid cloud device that lets consumers store, organize and share digital photos, videos and other files while keeping data physically in their possession. The system pairs on-device storage with cloud-like remote access and employs AI-based facial recognition to automatically find and sort media. Priced at $549.99, the device has already sold out its first preorder batch, signaling strong early demand. Founder and CEO Dr. Pantas Sutardja, previously the co-founder of Marvell Technology Group, leads a team that has grown to more than 100 employees. Recent hires include Chief Marketing Officer Carlos Rodriguez, who brings decades of hardware marketing experience. The company positions privacy and security as its core differentiators, aiming to shield consumers from hacks and data-harvesting clouds. Proceeds from its latest funding will be used to scale operations and accelerate go-to-market activities.

Total raised

$13M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Dec 2018