Xebec

What Xebec does

Xebec is a privately held Austin, Texas-based hardware company founded in 2018 by Alex Levine and Trevor Russo that designs, manufactures, and sells portable laptop screen extenders and modular workstations for remote, hybrid, and mobile professionals. The company's core technology is a patented tensioning mechanism (covered by six U.S. patents and one Great Britain patent) that attaches external monitors to laptops without magnets or adhesives, enabling a plug-and-play multi-screen setup weighing roughly two pounds that is compatible with Windows, Mac, and ChromeOS devices. The product portfolio includes the Tri-Screen 3 (flagship, $699, 2024), Tri-Screen 2 ($499, launched June 2021), Dual-Screen 3, SoloScreen, and the Snap modular workstation with proprietary accessories, plus a range of complementary accessories (adapters, cases, keyboard, mouse, power bank, AirStand) and optional Extend-branded protection plans.

Xebec operates primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce powered by Shopify, with a single explicit international distributor (Smart Office Tech in New Zealand), a bulk ordering channel for businesses, and channel partnerships with three co-working space networks (Flexday in Canada, Werqwise in San Francisco, and AptCowork in the Southern US). Go-to-market is product-led, supplemented by earned media coverage (Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, CBS, Daily Mail, MSN), an 8% commission affiliate program, organic social presence across Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok, and content marketing via a company blog and Spotlight Series.

The revenue model is hardware sales with no required subscription for core functionality; the company generated $2.2 million in sales (5,500 units) in its first five months following the October 2020 launch and has since accumulated 118,000+ customers. The 2020 launch outpaced initial annual sales projections by 330%. The company was a SXSW 2022 Innovation Award finalist in the Speculative Design category. No private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership has been disclosed, suggesting the company has been bootstrapped through product sales.

Name

Xebec

Legal name

Xebec, Inc.

Website

https://thexebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Xebec is a privately held Austin-based hardware company that designs and sells portable laptop screen extenders using a patented tensioning mechanism, targeting remote, hybrid, and mobile professionals who need multi-screen productivity setups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Computer Monitors

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Monitors (USB-C/Travel) (HDACADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tablet/Ultrabook Docking & Connectivity (Docks, Hubs, Adapters) (HDACAMAM), Monitors & Displays Retail (CRACABAF)

Keywords

• Portable laptop monitors
• Laptop screen extenders
• Mobile display accessories
• USB-C portable displays
• Multi-monitor workstations

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Portable Monitors & Accessories): Xebec generates revenue primarily through direct-to-consumer sales of physical portable monitor products including the Tri-Screen 3, Tri-Screen 2, Dual-Screen 3, SoloScreen, Snap workstation, and related accessories (adapters, cases, keyboard, mouse, power bank, etc.). One-time purchase model with no subscription required for core functionality.
2. Extended Warranty (Extend Protection): Xebec offers extended protection plans through Extend, with 1-year ($12.99), 2-year ($21.99), and 3-year ($33.99) coverage options providing hassle-free replacements and accidental damage protection. This generates recurring revenue per unit sold.
3. Affiliate Program Revenue Share: Xebec operates an affiliate program paying 8% commission on referred sales with a 30-day cookie window, generating revenue through partner referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels17 records

Core offering

Xebec designs, manufactures, and sells portable laptop screen extenders and multi-monitor accessories that attach to or pair with laptops to provide additional displays for mobile productivity. The product line includes triple-screen, dual-screen, and standalone portable monitor configurations that connect primarily via USB-C for plug-and-play use across laptops and mobile workstations.

Product overview

Xebec is a portable laptop screen extender company offering a portfolio of hardware products designed to enable flexible work. The core product line includes the Tri-Screen 3 (flagship with single cable connection), Tri-Screen 2 (second generation), Dual-Screen 3 (single additional screen), Snap (customizable portable workstation with monitors, lights, and phone chargers), and SoloScreen (single portable display). The ecosystem includes various Snap accessories (brackets, screens, cases, lights, mounts, phone chargers), an AirStand, and companion accessories (mouse, keyboard, power bank). The company also offers extended protection plans through Extend. All core products attach to laptops using patented tensioning mechanisms (not adhesives or magnets) and are compatible with Mac, PC, and Chrome systems. Founded in 2018, the Austin-based company targets remote, hybrid, and mobile professionals seeking productivity gains through multi-screen setups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tri-Screen: Portable dual-screen laptop monitor that adds two additional screens to any laptop for instant multi-screen workstation setup.
• Dual-Screen
• Snap
• SoloScreen

Products and services

• Tri-Screen 3

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% increase in productivity when using a multiple monitor setup (Utah study, cited by Xebec)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Smart Office TechregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2022Smart Office Tech is the sole distributor and retailer of Xebec Tri-Screen 2 and Tri-Screen Adapter in New Zealand. They provide local customer support, setup tutorials, and FAQs for New Zealand customers, enabling Xebec to reach the Kiwi market through an established local partner.
• FlexdayregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlexday is the largest flex workspace network in Canada. Xebec's Tri-Screen 2 is offered as a key offering within their co-working spaces, allowing Flexday to provide members with extended workspace capabilities and increased productivity.
• WerqwiseregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSan Francisco-based co-working space partner that offers Tri-Screen 2 to its members and guests, enhancing workspace flexibility and productivity within the Werqwise environment.
• AptCoworkregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-working space partner with various locations throughout the Southern United States. AptCowork offers Tri-Screen 2 as part of their workspace offerings, enabling members to increase productivity without investing in bulky desktop equipment.
• Capital Factory Startup Accelerator ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXebec was a member of the Capital Factory Startup Accelerator Program in Texas, which provided startup advisors, development support, and contributed to the company's early growth trajectory, helping outpace initial projections by 330%.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationXebec's online store is powered by Shopify, which provides the e-commerce platform enabling online sales, payment processing, order management, and checkout functionality.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HP (EliteDisplay S14): HP's EliteDisplay S14 portable monitor is sold primarily to enterprise customers alongside HP laptops. It overlaps with Xebec on the portable-multi-monitor use case but leverages HP's large enterprise sales motion.
• ASUS (ZenScreen): ASUS's ZenScreen line of portable USB-C monitors targets the same mobile multi-monitor use case but benefits from ASUS's massive global retail and OEM distribution, posing a competitive threat on price and shelf availability rather than feature depth.
• AOC: AOC sells portable USB-C monitors (16T2, 17T3) at competitive price points, leveraging its display-panel parentage (TPV) to compete on cost in the same portable-monitor category as Xebec.
• ViewSonic: ViewSonic has a long-standing portable monitor line (VG1655, TD1655) and sells through pro AV and IT channels, providing another scaled alternative to Xebec's niche consumer-direct offering.
• Lenovo (ThinkVision M14 / M14t): Lenovo sells portable monitors (ThinkVision M14, M14t) as part of its broader enterprise PC and accessories portfolio, reaching corporate IT buyers through Lenovo's direct sales force — a channel Xebec lacks.
• Dell (C1422H / C2722DE): Dell's portable and conferencing monitors target enterprise procurement, often bundled with Dell laptops. It competes for the same multi-monitor productivity budget but at a much larger scale and via established IT channels.
• LG (Gram +view / StanbyMe): LG offers portable and lifestyle monitors (Gram +view) and is a major display manufacturer. Its scale and panel cost advantage could allow it to undercut Xebec on standalone portable displays.

Direct peers

• Mobile Pixels: Mobile Pixels makes the Duex and Trio portable laptop monitors, the closest functional competitor to Xebec's Tri-Screen line. It is named alongside SideTrak on Xebec's website comparison table, targeting the same remote/hybrid professional buyer.
• SideTrak: SideTrak is Xebec's most direct competitor, also selling attachable portable laptop monitors. It is explicitly named on Xebec's own comparison page as a competitor, with Xebec highlighting differentiators (no magnets/adhesives, lighter weight, higher resolution) where SideTrak falls short.

Emerging players

• UPerfect: UPerfect is a smaller direct-to-consumer portable monitor brand selling on Amazon and its own site, often at lower price points than Xebec. It is an emerging player in the same niche targeting budget-conscious remote workers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/my_xebec
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7ZkKpqnrtwOUnG8zwE5o5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheXebec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thexebec
• Instagraminstagram.com/TheXebec
• TikToktiktok.com/@the_xebec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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