AKKO
AKKO is the 'Spotify for protection plans' that bundles device protection for phones, laptops, TVs and up to 25 other items. Founded by Jared Brier and Eric Schneider, they pivoted from a smart lock product to building a B2B2C platform that now serves customers in all 50 states and Canada with 500+ repair shop partnerships. They recently raised $3M in seed funding from Fika Ventures and Pear VC and have grown to 20+ team members.
Key Takeaways
- •Used partnerships as primary growth channel
- •Got first customer via Direct to consumer launch with University of Central Florida partnership
- •Most effective channel: Inbound interest and business partnerships
- •Monetizes with subscription pricing
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Why They Built It
They were researching warranties for a smart lock product and realized there had to be something better out there for device protection - a single, seamless way to protect all your valuable personal possessions.
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