Kapsul

Name

Kapsul

Legal name

Premium Home Comfort Inc.

Website

https://kapsulair.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Home Air Conditioners

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Thermostats & HVAC Controls Retail (CRAIAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Home Hubs & Controllers Retail (CRAIAMAA), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA)

Keywords

• Smart window air conditioner
• Home cooling hardware
• Connected HVAC device
• Premium home comfort
• IoT room air conditioner

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time purchase of Kapsul W5 air conditioner unit at $699 (pre-order price) or $799 retail price. Includes product, window-frame adapter, manuals, warranty, and setup guide.
2. Subscription Services: Monthly or annual subscription plans for additional services. Continuous billing until cancelled. Prorated refunds available upon cancellation. Free trials may be offered for limited periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kapsul designs, manufactures, and sells the Kapsul W5, a premium 5,000 BTU smart window air conditioner aimed at residential consumers. The unit features WiFi/cloud connectivity, on-board temperature, humidity, ambient-light and kilowatt sensors, voice-assistant integration with Google Assistant, Alexa and Nest, and a patented window-frame adapter that allows single-person installation. Revenue is generated from direct hardware sales through the company's website and from recurring subscription services tied to the device.

Product overview

Kapsul is building the first premium home-comfort brand featuring smart, connected air conditioning products. The company currently offers the Kapsul W5 as its flagship product - a 5,000 BTU premium window air conditioner that is half the height of traditional units, twice as quiet, and equipped with WiFi connectivity and smart home integrations (Nest, Alexa, Google Assistant). The W5 represents the company's initial product entry, positioning itself as a beautifully designed, smart, and connected cooling solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kapsul W5 Smart Window Air Conditioner The Kapsul W5 is a 5,000 BTU premium window air conditioner with WiFi connectivity, on-board temperature, humidity, ambient-light and kilowatt sensors, voice-assistant integration with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Nest, and a patented window-frame adapter enabling single-person installation. It is sold directly to residential homeowners in the United States and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• Twice as quiet as traditional air conditioners
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Google AssistantcoreTechnology or IntegrationKapsul W5 connects to Google Assistant for voice control capabilities, allowing users to control their air conditioner with voice commands through the Google smart home ecosystem.
• Amazon AlexacoreTechnology or IntegrationKapsul W5 integrates with Amazon Alexa for voice control, enabling users to manage cooling settings through Alexa-enabled devices and the Alexa app.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensibo: Sells smart controllers and sensors that add WiFi, voice-assistant, and automation capabilities to existing window and split AC units. Closest direct peer because it targets the same end-customer pain (legacy ACs are loud, ugly, dumb) with an IoT overlay, though Kapsul sells the full hardware unit rather than a retrofit.
• Cielo WiGle: Direct-to-consumer smart AC controller brand offering WiFi-enabled retrofit devices for window and mini-split ACs. Comparable product positioning (premium smart climate for homeowners), pricing model, and ecosystem integrations.
• Tado°: European smart climate-control company selling smart thermostats and AC controllers with subscription services. Highly comparable business model combining hardware, app, and recurring revenue in residential cooling/heating.
• ecobee: Smart thermostat maker (now owned by Generac) competing in the premium connected climate category with strong voice-assistant integrations and utility-program partnerships. Directly comparable positioning to Kapsul's premium smart-home angle, though ecobee focuses on thermostats rather than the cooling hardware itself.

Broad incumbents

• Midea: World's largest residential AC manufacturer, producing window units across multiple price tiers including smart-enabled models. Represents the dominant scale competitor in Kapsul's exact product category.
• Frigidaire: Major US window AC brand owned by Electrolux with broad retail distribution at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Best Buy. Directly comparable product category but with massive distribution and cost advantages Kapsul lacks.
• LG Electronics: Global appliance and AC manufacturer offering smart window and portable AC units with ThinQ ecosystem integrations. Competes in the same category with much broader product portfolio and marketing budget.
• GE Appliances: Major US appliance brand (owned by Haier) selling window AC units through national retail. Direct category competitor with established distribution and brand recognition.
• Haier: Global appliance manufacturer with significant US window AC presence through GE and own-brand offerings. Competes broadly in the same cooling category across price points.
• Honeywell Home (Resideo): Smart thermostat and home comfort brand under Resideo. Competes in the premium smart climate category and has the distribution scale and installer network Kapsul currently lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kapsulair
• Facebookfacebook.com/KapsulAir
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kapsul-
• Instagraminstagram.com/kapsulair
• Pinterestpinterest.com/Kapsulair

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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