N-Trig

Brings the Digital Pen to your Digital World

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by Microsoft on Feb 2015 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Founded 1999
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Total raised
$132.0M
Last: Undisclosed 2014-11
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1999
Headcount
95
HQ
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

N-trig enables people to enjoy natural and intuitive pen experience in the digital world making the pen one of the key interfaces between people and devices. The N-trig Pen embodies all the benefits of freehand writing on paper with all the opportunities of creativity and collaboration that the digital world brings. Were passionate about the write experience. With 100+ patents, we transition the simple, natural experience of pen communication to the digital world, so people are free to think as you write, with pen in hand and internet at reach. This is also why we collaborate with developers and users to know exactly how you want to use your Pen in your everyday activity. Together we are creating the infrastructure connecting your pen to your digital world so you can communicate and share freely, easily and securely at work, home and play.

Funding history · 9 rounds · $132.0M total

2014-11
Undisclosed $4.4M
2014-05
Series G $10.0M
2013-09
Series F $15.0M
2012-03
Series E $14.9M
2011-07
Series E $16.2M
2009-01
Series D $24.0M
2008-07
Undisclosed $5.0M
2008-03
Series B $28.0M
2006-08
Series A $14.5M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is N-Trig's primary business?
N-Trig develops technology that enables a natural and intuitive digital pen experience, aiming to make the pen a key interface between people and devices.
When was N-Trig founded?
N-Trig was founded in January 1999.
What is the current status of N-Trig?
N-Trig is currently inactive, having been acquired by Microsoft in February 2015.
How much funding did N-Trig raise in total before its acquisition?
N-Trig raised a total of $131,972,263 across multiple funding rounds. For a full financing history, users can refer to startupim.
Which company acquired N-Trig and for what amount?
Microsoft acquired N-Trig for $200,000,000 in February 2015.
How many employees did N-Trig have?
N-Trig had approximately 95 employees.
Which investors participated in N-Trig's Series A funding round in August 2006?
Aurum Ventures M.K.I and Benjamin Kahn were among the investors in N-Trig's Series A round in August 2006.
When did N-Trig complete its last known funding round?
N-Trig completed an Undisclosed Round of funding in November 2014, raising $4,400,000.
What is a key technological asset of N-Trig?
N-Trig holds over 100 patents related to its digital pen technology.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Technologies
Semiconductors & Electronics
Target customers
Commerce & RetailConsumer GoodsConsumer Electronics
Business model
B2C

Highlights

1 Patents

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communicationsmobile-devicessensors