Smart Photo Frame Maker Songshu Hulian Wins Series A Funding

DoNews, 12/05/14

Beijing-based smart home appliance maker Songshu Hulian Technology (Songshuyun) recently revealed that it landed USD 10 mln Series A funding from BlueRun Ventures in July 2014. The company has also announced the upcoming release of its smart photo frame, to be released on December 8 for RMB 799 on Beijing-based B2C e-commerce platform JD.com (Nasdaq: JD).

The Songshu ("Squirrel") smart frame is designed to allow senior citizens to stay connected to their grown children. The device comes equipped with a 9.7-inch screen and a built-in 3G SIM card that uses telecom operator networks to instantly receive photos sent by the user's children. Built-in sensors allow the photo frame to automatically start a slideshow when anyone approaches it.

Keywords: smart appliance VC BlueRun pricing Shongshu hardware funding first-round photo sharing

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