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PARIS, September 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

• Visit Hardware Club at IFA: TecWatch Hall 11.1, Stand 11.B (5th-10th September 2015)

Hardware Club, the first global scaling platform for hardware startups, together with nine of its members; Lima, ISKN, Narrative, Phonotonic, Shortcutlab, Prizm, Holi, Sevenhugs and Senic have united to form the 'Connected Studio' in TecWatch Hall 11.1, Stand 11.B to showcase the latest hardware.

The nine Hardware Club members at IFA will be hosted in a bespoke built Connected Studio, which will feature three different zones; a living room, bedroom and study, giving anyone visiting the stand a hands on experience with the products.  

Alexis Houssou, Co-founder at Hardware Club commented:

"At IFA we want to create an interactive space like no other, showcasing the Hardware Club members and some of the most exciting technology and startups we're involved with.   The world has become content with the idea that connected homes are positive and technology enhances our lives, which our Connected Studio aims to bring to life.  We're excited to tell Hardware Club members' stories and tell the world how we want to help startups and scale them globally." 

Hardware Club Startups at IFA 2015 

• Flic is a small wireless button that you can stick anywhere. It connects to your iOS or Android device and works right from the start.
• Sevenhugs will demo the world's first device to monitor sleep, home environment and provide safe communication solution for the whole family.  hugOne helps the entire family sleep better and monitors temperature, humidity and air quality for a healthier home.
• Prizm is a new kind of music player you can plug in to any speakers. Thanks to sensors and smart algorithms, it senses the current mood in the room and plays music that everyone will love.
• Lima (made up of a hardware adapter and a multi-platform app) enables users to have exactly the same files and folders on their smartphone, computer and tablet regardless of their OS or storage capacity.
• ISKN's unique writing devices The Slate and Pens allow pen and paper lovers to digitize sketches and notes
• Narrative is the company behind the Narrative Clip 2, the most wearable camera that lets you live the moment while you effortlessly capture it.
• Shortcutlab are the creators of Flic - a wireless smart button, allowing you to stick a shortcut button where it suits you and use a smartphone app to configure it.
• Holi invents smart connected devices for the home including a smart lamp and bulb
• Senic have created Nuimo, a programmable Bluetooth controller, connecting your favourite applications and smart home devices like Philips Hue and Sonos Speakers.

At each living area on the stand, spokespeople from each company will be present to discuss their latest products. To arrange interviews with any of the nine startups or the Hardware Club founders please contact jonny@dynamopr.com.

The Hardware Club provides its members with learning resources, strategic support on manufacturing and distribution, and investment.

To find out more about Hardware Club visit: hardwareclub.co.  

Where to find Hardware Club at IFA 2015: 

IFA, TecWatch Hall 11.1, Stand 11.B (5th-10th September 2015)

Editor's notes 

About The Hardware Club  

Hardware Club is the first global scaling platform for hardware startups.

Hardware Club selects the most promising startups worldwide and help them with key hardware issues like manufacturing and distribution. Hardware Club has its own investment arm that invests in some of the Club's startups during the pre-seed, seed and series A rounds.

All members benefit from unlimited and free access to a dedicated set of resources: private events worldwide, a community of more than 150 hardware founders, an online platform and strategic partnerships with top-tier manufacturers, distributors and service providers.

Everyone at Hardware Club is stage, geography and sector agnostic. Based in Paris, Taipei and San Francisco, Hardware Club believe the hardware revolution is global and so are they.

SOURCE Hardware Club