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Cipher Skin

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Cipher Skin develops smart biometric apparel for 3D movement measurement and physiological monitoring, featuring the Cipher Shirt embedded with water-resistant sensors that track bodily vitals including heart rate, respiratory rate and quality, and autonomic tone. The smart clothing is flexible, washable, and designed for continuous wear during physical activity, providing real-time biometric data for fitness,…

HealthTech · Fitness & Wellness Tech, · Austin, United States · EST 2014

About

Cipher Skin develops smart biometric apparel for 3D movement measurement and physiological monitoring, featuring the Cipher Shirt embedded with water-resistant sensors that track bodily vitals including heart rate, respiratory rate and quality, and autonomic tone. The smart clothing is flexible, washable, and designed for continuous wear during physical activity, providing real-time biometric data for fitness, wellness, and performance optimization. The technology captures 3D movement patterns and biomechanical data through integrated sensor networks woven into the fabric, enabling detailed analysis of body mechanics, posture, and physical exertion. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has raised approximately $7.8M in Series A funding. Cipher Skin differentiates itself through its washable, flexible smart apparel that combines 3D movement measurement with comprehensive vital sign monitoring, serving athletes, military personnel, and healthcare applications requiring continuous biometric tracking in wearable form factors.

Business model

Wearable Technology > Smart Clothing and Accessories > Smart Shirts & Pants,

Fitness & Wellness Tech > Physical Fitness > Tracking and Monitoring > Activity Trackers > Wearable Devices > Apparel

Team background

College Wise > Harvard University, Harvard Business School

Institutional investors

South Oak Capital PartnersLSVBR PartnersDraper capitalTribe CapitalTartavull Klein CapitalBoyett PetroleumDefense.govWisdomWhat If Ventures

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