How much funding has Ganance raised?

Ganance has raised $1.6M in total funding, most recently a Pre-Seed round.

Who are Ganance's investors?

Ganance's investors include Techstars, Elevate Capital.

Where is Ganance headquartered?

Ganance is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

What industry is Ganance in?

Ganance operates in IoT, Manufacturing, Sustainability, SaaS.

Ganance

Make Any Watch a Smart Watch

Chicago, United States · Founded 2023 · $1.6M raised

Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2023
Business Model: B2C

Website: ganance.com
Total Funding: $1.6M
Last Round: $1.6M Pre-Seed
Rounds: 1

About

Ganance is a Chicago-based wearable technology startup creating what it calls 'Invisible Tech' — smart features that integrate seamlessly into traditional watches without altering their appearance. Its flagship product, the Heir, is a small sensor that attaches to the caseback of any watch using suction, adding activity tracking, step counting, haptic notifications, and media controls. The device pairs with an iOS and Android companion app and integrates with Apple Health and Google Health Connect. Ganance shipped its first 1,000 pre-orders in late 2025 and is preparing a Spring 2026 release of version 2. The company is a Chicago Innovation Award winner and has been incubated at mHUB.

Summary

Ganance is an IoT company based in Chicago, United States, founded in 2023. It has raised $1.6M in total across 1 round. Investors include Techstars and Elevate Capital.