Cowlar
Cowlar, based in Memphis, TN, developed a wearable device for dairy cows to monitor health and optimize dairy production, offering actionable recommendations to farmers. The company, which participated in Y Combinator's W17 batch, is currently inactive.
Company Overview
Cowlar is an industrial company based in Memphis, TN, specializing in agriculture technology. The company provides wearable devices designed for dairy cows to monitor their health and enhance dairy production. Cowlar was founded with the aim to support farmers by offering actionable recommendations for boosting reproduction rates, identifying diseases, and improving milk yield.
Wearable Device for Dairy Cows
Cowlar offers a wearable device for dairy cows that features temperature, activity, and behavior monitoring. The device is durable, waterproof, and has a battery life of six months. It helps farmers by providing actionable insights into cow health and optimizing dairy production. Important features include communication with farmers through text messages in any language or automated phone calls for those who cannot read.
Product Launch and Market Regions
The Cowlar device was launched in October 2016 and initially targeted the United States of America and America/Canada regions. The product aims to innovate within the agriculture sector by providing farmers with the tools they need to enhance dairy production through continuous health monitoring of their cattle.
Participation in Y Combinator
Cowlar participated in the Winter 2017 batch of Y Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator. This involvement provided Cowlar with the resources and mentorship needed to develop and market their innovative dairy technology. Despite its promising start, Cowlar's status is currently listed as inactive.