MakuSafe

MakuSafe is a provider of wearable technology designed to improve the safety and productivity of industrial workers. The company wearable solution monitors environmental conditions and worker activities to identify risks in the workplace across industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. The platform has monitored over 7 million hours of industrial work and collected 7 billion datapoints since 2020. MakuSafe offers several capabilities including MakuSmart AI for predictive safety insights, strain and exertion reduction for MSD prevention, MakuSafe Scout for forklift safety with real-time pedestrian detection and congestion alerts, MyVoice push-to-talk communication for instant safety reporting, MakuSafe Interact for worker engagement, MakuSafe SiteLink for site connectivity, and remote and field work monitoring for connected workers in Industry 4.0. The solution integrates with existing operational systems and delivers real-time data and insights to safety and operations leaders. Customers report reduced injury rates, decreased lost time, improved productivity, and enhanced communication, with ROI achieved in less than 12 months. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Des Moines, United States, MakuSafe has raised approximately 10 million at the Series A stage with investors including EMC, Iowa, Next Level Ventures, Best of the Midwest Combine, EMC Insurance Companies, Village Capital, Twelve19 Ventures, and BrokerTech Ventures.