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Best Wearables Startup Pitches
From smart rings to AR sunglasses, these founders are strapping technology to the human body. Wearables sit at the intersection of hardware, health, and consumer tech—and investors have a lot of questions about all three.
4 Wearables pitches received funding from investors on The Pitch. See all funded startups →
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About Wearables on The Pitch
What is a Wearables startup?
Wearables are electronic devices with sensors or connectivity worn on the body, like smart rings, watches, trackers, and glasses. The Pitch documents 11 Wearables pitches across Seasons 1-16, with founders walking into a room of active venture investors and either leaving with a term sheet or leaving empty-handed.
Which Wearables startups have pitched on The Pitch?
The Pitch has aired 11 Wearables startup pitches: HapWare (S16E10), Minimis (S15E4), Awear: Whoop For Your Brain (S13E13), Avelo Running (S13E5), Lotus (S10E3), FightCamp (S5), Waggit (S4E13), Dynofit (S2E14), Jiobit (S2E11), FightCamp (formerly Hykso) (S1E8). Plus 1 more, including FITGuard. Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which Wearables startups received funding on The Pitch?
4 Wearables startups received funding from investors on The Pitch. Together, they raised $775K. The funded list: HapWare, Awear: Whoop For Your Brain, Lotus, FightCamp (formerly Hykso).
Which Wearables startup raised the most on The Pitch?
Lotus raised the most among Wearables startups on The Pitch: $275K from Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Mark Phillips, Neal Bloom, and Paige Doherty in Season 10 Episode 3.
Who are the investors hearing Wearables pitches?
The investors most often evaluating Wearables pitches on The Pitch are Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, Phil Nadel of Forefront Venture Fund, and Jillian Manus of Structure Capital. Across the 11 Wearables episodes, each pitch features 3-4 active VCs deliberating in real time.
How do Wearables founders apply to be on The Pitch?
- Fill out the application at thepitch.show/apply.
- The casting team reviews submissions and looks for Wearables founders with traction, a clear ask, and an unusual story (category has aired across Seasons 1-16).
- Selected founders are scheduled for a recording session in front of 3-4 active VCs.
- The pitch and deliberation are recorded unscripted; the funding decision happens live.
- Episodes air on The Pitch podcast, typically 2-6 months after recording.
When did each Wearables pitch air?
Wearables episodes have aired on The Pitch from Season 1 (2017) through Season 16 (2026), with the most recent being HapWare in S16E10. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with full transcripts on each episode page.
What VCs have invested in Wearables startups on The Pitch?
Active VCs that have invested in Wearables startups on The Pitch include The Pitch Fund, Elizabeth Yin of Hustle Fund, Paige Doherty of Behind Genius Ventures, Jake Chapman, and Ellie Bahrmasel of Peranaut, with $775K committed across 4 funded pitches. Each check is documented per-episode with the investor, deal size, and terms when disclosed.