What June does

June Life, Inc. is a San Francisco-based private company that designs and sells the June Oven, a 12-in-1 countertop smart convection oven that consolidates convection oven, air fryer, grill, roaster, slow cooker, dehydrator, toaster, re-heater, pizza oven, proofer, broiler, and warming drawer functionality into a single microwave-footprint appliance. The oven's core technical differentiator is an on-device neural network that runs computer vision on an internal HD camera (engineered to 500°F) to recognize and count food, paired with multi-sensor fusion — six carbon-fiber heating elements, two convection fans, platinum-wire temperature sensors, and a ±1°C glass-bead food thermometer — so that 200+ chef-coded cook programs can run autonomously across multi-step temperature and mode transitions. The hardware runs juneOS, which delivers over-the-air updates and weekly recipe additions.

June generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of the June Oven at $899 (base) and $1,299 (premium bundle with accessories), supplemented by repeat accessory revenue (Baking Non-Stick Pan $39, Roasting Rack $29, food thermometers) sold through its own storefront and Weber's retail network, plus a recurring Premium Recipes subscription inside the iOS and Android companion apps. The company sells direct-to-consumer via juneoven.com and leverages content marketing, a recipe blog, and social channels for top-of-funnel demand. It also monetizes its technology stack through a partnership with Weber, whose grills and smokers incorporate June's Food ID and smart-cooking software.

June's customer base is horizontal — primarily tech-savvy home cooks and food enthusiasts — with secondary focus on value-conscious consumers and apartment dwellers seeking appliance consolidation. Strategic investors include Amazon (via the Alexa Fund, which is also a distribution/integration partner via Alexa voice control), Eclipse, First Round Capital, Founders Fund, and Foundry Group, with cumulative disclosed funding of at least $29.5M across Series A and B plus undisclosed 2018 rounds. The company has 11–50 employees and was founded in 2013 by Nikhil Bhogal (CTO) and Matt Van Horn (CEO).

Name

June

Legal name

June Life, Inc.

Website

https://juneoven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

June Life, Inc. designs and sells the June Oven, a 12-in-1 countertop smart convection oven with on-device Food ID computer vision, selling direct-to-consumer at $899–$1,299 to tech-savvy home cooks, with subscription recipes and Weber-licensed technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Kitchen Appliances

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Household Appliances (3630)

akta.pro primary industry

Kitchen & Cooking Major Appliance Retail (Ranges, Ovens, Cooktops, Microwaves) (CRACACAA)

Keywords

• Smart kitchen appliances
• Countertop convection oven
• Cooking automation software
• Connected kitchen devices
• Smart cooking technology

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling June Oven units, priced at $899-$1,299 depending on configuration and accessories included. The oven itself serves as the main product with optional accessories and add-ons.
2. Accessories: June sells accessories including baking non-stick pans ($39), egg pans, roasting racks ($29), food thermometers (1st gen and 3rd gen probes), and other kitchen accessories through its own storefront and Weber's retail network.
3. Premium Recipes Subscription: The June App offers premium guided smart recipes created by professional chefs for iOS and Android. Basic app access is free, with premium recipe content available as a subscription upgrade.
4. Partner Integrations: June has received funding rounds as noted in market research. The company maintains partnerships with Weber for technology licensing and Amazon for Alexa integration, expanding market reach through these channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

June designs and sells the June Oven, a 12-in-1 smart countertop convection oven that uses an internal HD camera with an on-device neural network (Food ID) to automatically recognize food and configure cook programs, combined with a ±1°C precision food thermometer and six carbon-fiber heating elements. The oven is priced at $899–$1,299 and is supported by a companion iOS/Android app and a library of 400+ chef-coded guided smart recipes delivered through the proprietary juneOS platform.

Product overview

June Life Inc. offers the June Oven as its primary product, a 12-in-1 countertop smart convection oven that replaces multiple kitchen appliances. The ecosystem includes the June App for iOS and Android providing remote control and guided recipes, a library of 400+ professional chef-coded smart recipes, and June-branded accessories like food thermometers and specialized cookware. The company has a technology licensing partnership with Weber, whose smart grills and smokers incorporate June's intelligent cooking technology. The June Oven operates with 200+ automatic cook programs, food recognition via an on-device neural network, and integrates with Amazon Alexa for voice control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• June Oven A 12-in-1 countertop smart convection oven featuring an internal HD camera with on-device neural network food recognition (Food ID), a ±1°C precision food thermometer, six carbon-fiber heating elements, two convection fans, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 5-inch touchscreen. Combines convection oven, air fryer, grill, roaster, slow cooker, dehydrator, toaster, reheater, pizza oven, proofer, broiler, and warming drawer functions in one unit priced at $899–$1,299 for home cooks.
• June App Mobile companion application for iOS and Android that enables remote preheating, temperature adjustment, live HD camera monitoring, push notifications, custom cook-program creation, time-lapse videos (iOS), temperature graphs (iOS), and access to guided smart recipes for June Oven owners.
• June Smart Recipes (Premium Recipes Subscription) Subscription-based library of 400+ guided smart recipes created by professional chefs and synced to the June Oven, including video-guided instructions and category content (One Pan Meals, Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Dehydrator, Grilled Cheese) plus brand collaborations with Ghirardelli Chocolate, GFF Magazine, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's.
• June Oven Accessories Branded accessories for the June Oven including the Baking Non-Stick Pan ($39), Egg Pan, Roasting Rack ($29), and 1st and 3rd Gen Food Thermometer Probes, sold through June's website and Weber's retail platform.
• June Food Thermometer High-precision food thermometer probe with a glass bead sensor (±1°C accuracy) that continuously reports internal food temperature back to the oven, enabling automatic cook mode switching, temperature adjustments, and finish notifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cooks food to exact desired doneness using internal temperature rather than timers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WebercoreTechnology or IntegrationWeber, a leading outdoor grilling company, uses June technology in their grills and smokers. This partnership validates June's technology platform and extends its reach into the premium outdoor cooking market. Weber sells June accessories through their retail network.
• Whole FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJune has partnerships with Whole Foods and Trader Joe's for recipe content. Cook programs are coded for specific products like Whole Foods Mozzarella Cheese Sticks and Trader Joe's Coconut Shrimp.
• Trader Joe'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJune has partnerships with Trader Joe's and Whole Foods for recipe content. Cook programs are coded for specific products including Trader Joe's Coconut Shrimp.
• GFF MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGFF Magazine (Gluten-Free Fans) contributes recipe content to June's recipe library, expanding content offerings for specific dietary preferences.
• Ghirardelli ChocolateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGhirardelli Chocolate Company contributes recipe content to June's recipe library, providing dessert and baking recipes optimized for the June Oven.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Instant Brands (Instant Pot): Instant Brands pioneered the multi-function countertop cooking category (pressure cooking, air frying) and represents the mainstream value alternative to premium smart ovens like June.
• Samsung (Smart Oven / Bespoke line): Samsung offers Wi-Fi and camera-enabled wall and countertop ovens with app control, the most direct large-OEM competitive threat to June's connected-cooking proposition.
• Thermomix (Vorwerk): Thermomix is a premium all-in-one connected cooking appliance with guided digital recipes, a comparable high-priced, software-driven countertop cooking ecosystem.
• Breville: Breville is a major premium small-appliance brand (ovens, toasters, air fryers) selling in mainstream retail at scale, representing the established incumbent June must outperform on features and pricing.
• LG (ThinQ smart kitchen): LG sells smart ovens with built-in cameras and AI-powered cooking recommendations under its ThinQ platform, competing with June on automated cooking guidance.

Direct peers

• Tovala: Tovala sells a smart countertop oven with steam and convection cooking plus a connected meal-kit subscription, the closest direct competitor to June's oven-plus-recipe model.
• Brava: Brava makes a premium smart countertop oven using pure-light cooking and an app-driven recipe experience, directly competing with June in the AI-powered countertop oven category.

Emerging players

• Anova Culinary (Electrolux): Anova pioneered the connected sous-vide category and was acquired by Electrolux, making it a comparable connected-cooking brand now operating under a major appliance parent.
• Suvie: Suvie sells a smart countertop cooking robot with a meal-delivery subscription, an early-stage niche competitor pursuing a similar oven-plus-food-service hybrid model.

Others

• Weber (with June technology): Weber is both a partner that licenses June's technology for its smart grills/smokers and an adjacent premium outdoor-cooking brand selling overlapping high-end cooking experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/june
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfDsjpoi4sNIZcyPYh3cXYg
• Facebookfacebook.com/thejuneoven
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/june
• Instagraminstagram.com/june
• Pinterestpinterest.com/thejuneoven

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors18 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 →

Frequently asked questions about June