Flintu
Flintu is an Australian hardware company that designs and develops portable battery chargers.
EQUITY on January 4, 2018
About
Flintu makes the Sidekick: a pocket-sized EDC device that powers phones from AA/C/D batteries, adds ~2 hours via an integrated Li-ion booster, and provides onboard storage up to 64GB.
Mission
Flintu was founded by Evan Stuart and Luke Trevitt after they prototyped a phone-rescue device during a backpacking trip. Its flagship product, the Sidekick, is a pocket-sized everyday-carry that can draw power from external AA/C/D batteries and, in its newer version, includes a built-in Li‑ion booster cell that adds about two hours of charge. The Sidekick also functions as external storage; the article notes storage up to 64GB and the product is offered in multiple capacity tiers. Flintu launched via Kickstarter and has so far raised over $75,000 from backers. The company prices the Sidekick at $49 (8GB) up to $129 (128GB) across its listed variants. The startup is presented as part of a resurgence in Australia’s hardware ecosystem, benefiting from geographic proximity and supply-chain ties to Shenzhen.
Quick Facts
Founded
2017
Funding
EQUITY
Industry
Battery, Consumer Electronics, Hardware, Software
Team Size
1-10
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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