What espresso does

espresso Displays (espresso) is an Australian privately held hardware company, founded in Sydney in late 2019 by engineering students Will Scuderi and Scott McKeon, that designs, manufactures and sells ultra-thin portable monitors under the 'work from anywhere' positioning. Its product stack spans five hardware tiers (espresso Lite 15 at $249, Display 15 at $299, Touch 15 at $499, Pro 15 at $699 and Pro 17 at $799) built on aerospace-grade aluminum chassis (0.2-0.35 inches), single USB-C connectivity for power/data/video, and a proprietary neodymium magnetic accessory system. The portfolio extends into a complete accessory ecosystem (Stand, Stand+, Stand+ Pro, Mount, Case, Case Nylon, Creator and Protector screen protectors, espresso Pen stylus, Charge V2 26,000mAh power bank, and USB-C/HDMI/Mini DisplayPort cables) plus the Kensington co-branded magnetic privacy screen.

The company's offering is completed by two free downloadable software titles: espressoFlow, a productivity utility providing Glide (cross-screen mouse navigation), Snap (window management), Touch for Mac, auto-rotate, and Workspace management, and Jot, an on-demand notepad with Magic Jot, screenshot markup, and integrations to PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Evernote, OneNote and Apple Notes. Manufacturing-led core technology is in-house industrial design and proprietary mechanical (magnetic mounting) features; the company does not disclose patents.

espresso makes money almost entirely through one-time hardware and accessory sales via a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront (us.espres.so) that ships globally, with B&H Photo as a disclosed third-party reseller and a 'pay in 4' installment financing option. Its go-to-market is product-led growth: earned media from outlets such as Forbes, TIME, Engadget, Cult of Mac, TechCrunch and PetaPixel, sustained CES Innovation Awards in 2024 and 2025, a Red Dot Winner 2021 and TIME Best Inventions 2021, YouTube influencer content, and an organic community marketing engine. The served customer base is described as 75,000+ users spanning digital nomads, remote workers, business travelers, creative professionals and enterprise buyers (with logos including Apple, Google, NASA, Delta, NFL, NBA, NHL, Ducati, Workday, Asana and Associated Press). Headcount sits in the 11-50 range and the only disclosed capital is an initial Kickstarter round of over $400,000 in 2019.

Name

espresso

Legal name

espresso Displays

Website

https://espres.so

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

espresso Displays is an Australian privately held company that designs and sells ultra-thin, aerospace-grade aluminum portable monitors ($249-$799) and a magnetic accessory plus free productivity software (espressoFlow, Jot) ecosystem for digital nomads, remote workers, creative professionals and enterprise buyers, sold direct-to-consumer globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Monitors

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

4K/5K/8K & High-Resolution Monitors (HDACADAH), Monitors & Displays Retail (CRACABAF)

Keywords

• Portable monitors
• External displays
• Touchscreen displays
• Productivity accessories
• Mobile workstations

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Displays: One-time purchase of portable monitors across multiple tiers (Display, Touch, Pro 15, Pro 17) with varying specifications and price points from $249 to $799
2. Hardware Sales - Accessories: One-time purchases of complementary accessories including stands, cases, screen protectors, cables (USB-C, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort), pen, mount, and power banks

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

espresso Displays designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-thin portable monitors (espresso Display 15, Touch 15, Pro 15, and Pro 17) paired with a magnetic stand ecosystem, complementary accessories (cases, screen protectors, cables, power bank, stylus, privacy screen), and free proprietary productivity software (espressoFlow and Jot). The offering is targeted at professionals and digital nomads seeking lightweight, premium secondary screens for laptops and mobile devices.

Product overview

espresso Displays offers a portfolio of ultra-thin portable monitors designed for professionals and digital nomads. The core display lineup includes four models: the non-touch espresso Display 15 (FHD, $299), the touchscreen espresso Touch 15 (FHD, $499), the professional-grade espresso Pro 15 (4K, $699), and the flagship espresso Pro 17 (4K, $799). All displays feature aerospace-grade aluminum construction, magnetic stand attachment, and single-cable USB-C connectivity. The product ecosystem extends to proprietary software (free espresso Flow for productivity management and Jot for note-taking/annotation), plus a comprehensive range of accessories including magnetic stands (Stand, Stand+, Stand+ Pro), mounts, protective cases, screen protectors (Creator and Protector lines), the espresso Pen stylus, and the Charge V2 portable battery. Connectivity accessories include USB-C, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort cables.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• espresso Display 15 15.6-inch non-touch portable monitor with 1920x1080 FHD resolution, 300 nits brightness, and 16.8 million colors, featuring magnetic stand attachment and USB-C connectivity for professionals needing a portable second screen.
• espresso Touch 15 15.6-inch multi-touch FHD portable monitor with 1920x1080 resolution, 300 nits brightness, and multi-touch support, compatible with Mac and Windows devices for interactive portable use.
• espresso Pro 15 15.6-inch 4K multi-touch portable monitor with 3840x2160 resolution, 550 nits brightness, 100% Adobe RGB color range, and 1.07 billion colors, featuring drawing mode for markups and sketching aimed at creative professionals.
• espresso Pro 17 17.3-inch 4K multi-touch portable monitor with 3840x2160 resolution, 450 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color range, and 1.07 billion colors, positioned as a studio-grade screen for professional creative workflows.
• espresso Stand Magnetic portable monitor stand with variable angle adjustment that folds flat for travel and supports portrait and landscape orientations.
• espresso Stand+ Ergonomic magnetic stand with additional height adjustment, extending to a full height of 14.3 inches and folding flat for travel.
• espresso Stand+ Pro Premium ergonomic magnetic stand designed for espresso Pro 17 with extended full height of 15.5 inches, adjustable viewing angles, and 18-degree drawing mode lock for sketching.
• espresso Mount VESA-compatible magnetic monitor mount supporting 75mm x 75mm VESA-standard arms and stands, with variable angle and portrait/landscape orientation support.
• espresso Case Microfiber protective case that attaches magnetically to the display and doubles as a kickstand for travel.
• espresso Case Nylon Slim envelope-style nylon travel case with magnetic closure, reinforced matte grey nylon exterior and soft microfiber interior; available in 15-inch and 17 Pro sizes.
• espresso Creator Textured Japanese paper-esque screen protector providing a natural pen-on-paper feel with anti-glare finish and 3H hardness, designed for writing, sketching, and designing on espresso Pro displays.
• espresso Protector Screen protector for espresso displays providing protection and glare reduction, available in 13, 15, and 17 inch sizes.
• espresso by Kensington Magnetic Privacy Screen Magnetic privacy screen filter using nanolouver technology that improves light transmittance by up to 40% with scratch resistance, anti-reflective coating, and up to 28% blue light reduction; available for 15-inch and 17-inch displays.
• espresso Pen Stylus pen with 4,000+ pressure levels, tilt sensitivity, and palm rejection, running on Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP 2.0) with replaceable tip and tail eraser; USB-C rechargeable.
• espresso Charge V2 26,000mAh / 94.9Wh portable power bank with 50W fast charging via USB-C with PD 2.0 power delivery, providing 3-5 hours of extra battery life for laptop and display.
• USB-C Cable USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 compatible cable for power, data, and video transmission, available in 3ft ($29) and 6ft ($39) purple lengths.
• HDMI Cable HDMI 2.0 to DisplayPort 1.3 standard cable supporting 4K video output, available in 3ft length.
• Mini DisplayPort Cable Mini DisplayPort to USB-C cable supporting DP 1.4 standard, available in 3ft length for crisp display connection.
• espressoFlow Free downloadable productivity software for espresso Displays that enables Glide for seamless mouse movement between screens, Snap window management, Touch for Mac, Auto-rotate, and Workspace management features, available for Mac and Windows.
• Jot Free on-demand notepad application for creativity, notes, and feedback, featuring Magic Jot for dropping notes into projects and screenshot markup, with integrations for Google Slides, Apple Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint, Evernote, Apple Notes, and Microsoft OneNote.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 75,000+ users globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KensingtoncoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2025Partnership to bring magnetic privacy screen filters to espresso's ultra-portable monitor lineup. The Kensington privacy screens use nanolouver technology that improves light transmittance by up to 40% compared to standard privacy screens while offering scratch resistance, anti-reflective coating, and blue light reduction of up to 28%. Filters available for Display, Touch, and Pro models in 15" and 17" sizes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ASUS (ZenScreen): ASUS ZenScreen (MB16 series) is one of the most established portable monitor lines globally, with multiple sizes, touch options, and built-in kickstand designs. Directly competes with espresso on form factor, USB-C single-cable connectivity, and target customer (mobile professionals and travelers), but is backed by a major Taiwanese OEM with deeper R&D and channel resources.
• LG (gram +view): LG gram +view is a 16-inch portable monitor designed to extend LG's gram laptop ecosystem. Direct competitor with strong display-panel heritage, offering similar USB-C connectivity and ultra-thin form factor aimed at premium laptop users.
• SideTrak: SideTrak makes attachable and standalone portable monitors (SideTrak Swivel, Solo, and Pro) targeting remote workers and laptop users. Direct competitor with a focused single-product strategy, similar e-commerce DTC model, and overlapping target customer base with espresso.
• Lenovo (ThinkVision M14/M14t): Lenovo ThinkVision M14 and M14t are ultraportable 14-inch monitors with USB-C connectivity targeting business travelers and enterprise users. Direct head-to-head competitor in the premium portable monitor segment with strong enterprise channel distribution through Lenovo's B2B salesforce.
• Arzopa: Arzopa is a fast-growing DTC portable monitor brand known for aggressive pricing on Amazon. Direct competitor for budget-conscious buyers in the same portable monitor category, putting pressure on espresso's entry-level pricing and channel margins.
• HP (EliteDisplay S14): HP EliteDisplay S14 is a 14-inch portable USB-C monitor designed for mobile professionals. Direct competitor in the enterprise-leaning portable monitor space with HP's global commercial channel and IT decision-maker relationships.
• Lepow: Lepow is a value-oriented portable monitor brand selling through Amazon and DTC channels. Competes on the lower end of the same portable monitor category as espresso, exerting pricing pressure on espresso's entry-level Display 15 ($299) and Lite ($249) tiers.
• Dell (C1422H, C1422H): Dell's portable monitor lineup (C1422H, Pro 14) targets enterprise road warriors with USB-C connectivity and slim designs. Overlaps with espresso's business professional segment and brings substantial enterprise procurement and warranty support advantages.
• ViewSonic (VG and ColorPro portable series): ViewSonic offers multiple portable monitor lines including ColorPro for creators. Direct competitor with broader display portfolio and stronger B2B channel presence, competing on color accuracy and creative professional use cases that overlap with espresso's Pro 15/17 line.

Others

• Kensington: Kensington is a major accessories brand specializing in productivity peripherals and now an espresso partner for magnetic privacy screens (announced Nov 2025). Not a competitor but an enabling partner that brings enterprise credibility and channel access for espresso's accessory ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/espressodisplay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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