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The closing deadline cannot be extended, and we are almost sold out. \u0026nbsp;http://www.wefunder.com/sensate \u0026nbsp;We’ve had great momentum - if you haven’t had a chance to catch up on all of our updates, here are a few highlights:Sensate Partners\u0026nbsp;Sensate x FitnessSensate Supports Elite AthletesRising Mass Interest in the Vagus NerveGlobal Wellness Economy Forecast to $9T by 2028Thank you for being part of this m...","published_at":"2025-04-25T13:12:10Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181810","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181810"},{"id":181792,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181792","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Don’t Miss Out on Investment in a Company with Over 450 Media Mentions","preview":"The need for solutions to stress continues to rise. With over 85 million peaceful minutes delivered worldwide and top reviews, Sensate is one of the most trusted consumer wellness brands in the $6.3T+ wellness market.\u0026nbsp;Sensate has been mentioned over 450 times in the press, with features in some of the world’s largest publications. Our traction proves a clear demand and need for Sensate’s award-winning patented solution.\u0026nbsp;VC-backed - TenOneTen, Unlock, Incisive, Dangerous, Geek, Capit...","published_at":"2025-04-24T18:59:09Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181792","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181792"},{"id":181737,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181737","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Hear from our customers","preview":"When it comes to stress relief, trust and effectiveness matter. Sensate is proud to be the most trusted stress-management and relaxation product in the wellness market, according to TrustPilot. With a 4.4/5-star rating, we stand well above the category average of 2.8, demonstrating the real impact Sensate has on people’s lives.And here’s what some of our customers have to say:📢 “I’ve found this to be a game changer. I started using it when I was very stressed and anxious and the results were ...","published_at":"2025-04-23T14:57:22Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181737","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181737"},{"id":181689,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181689","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Investor Q\u0026amp;A – Your Top Questions Answered!","preview":"Throughout our Wefunder campaign, we’ve received incredible engagement from our investor community. Many of you have asked insightful questions about Sensate’s vision, growth, and strategy. As we enter the final weeks of our raise, we wanted to address some of the most frequently asked questions.1. Can I invest from X country?\u0026nbsp;📌 While there are a few exceptions, Wefunder allows investors from around the world to participate. One of the key reasons we chose crowdfunding is because it demo...","published_at":"2025-04-22T15:54:26Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181689","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181689"},{"id":181636,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181636","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"🗓️⏳Final Week: Invest in Sensate Today","preview":"If you’ve been waiting to make your Sensate investment, now is the time. Our community round closes no later than Friday - and we’re over 95% subscribed.Sensate has…A global audience - including retail partners in Europe, the UK, Australia, the US and more.Granted Patents in the US, UK, Europe, and MalaysiaConsistent positive contribution margin every quarter in 2024Commercial partnerships such as Next Jump and yoboo/NewPharma, expanding the availability of Sensate across Europe and America48...","published_at":"2025-04-21T15:18:31Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181636","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181636"},{"id":181532,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181532","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Sensate x Dunluce Lodge Spa - The Power of Partnerships","preview":"Sensate is proud to be an opening-day partner at the new luxury Dunluce Lodge Spa. Guests seeking the ultimate in relaxation can include Sensate in their recovery and rejuvenation.\u0026nbsp; Alongside our partnerships in fitness, health, and general well-being, this provides an opportunity for visibility and expansion through global travel and spas.It is yet another step in building a strong foundation of strategic partnerships that span multiple industries and geographies, and they’re already he...","published_at":"2025-04-17T13:16:19Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181532","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181532"},{"id":181505,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181505","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"How Sensate Stands Out: Our Unique Difference","preview":"At Sensate, we’re proud to offer a stress relief solution that truly sets us apart. Our device uniquely combines sound and tactile resonance: a dual-action approach that delivers both musical and vibrational stimuli to target the brain and body simultaneously. This innovative blend creates a rich, immersive experience that calms your nervous system and promotes deep relaxation, something you simply won’t find elsewhere.Another key differentiator is that Sensate is not electrical or electromag...","published_at":"2025-04-16T15:18:56Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181505","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181505"},{"id":181450,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181450","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Round Closes April 25th! Meeting Our Milestones","preview":"The focus of our last community round was the desire to grow a subscription service to build on our successful hardware product launch.\u0026nbsp;We delivered! The support of you - our investors - enabled us to launch a paid subscription for both Apple and Android devices, grow our soundscape library, strengthen ongoing use of Sensate, lay a foundation for B2B partners focused on wellness impact, and open a subscription revenue stream.\u0026nbsp;We know how to leverage your investment to reach critical...","published_at":"2025-04-15T11:03:01Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181450","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181450"},{"id":181401,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181401","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"🌐 Global Market - Global Company","preview":"Did you know that Sensate began in the UK?Our growth into US markets has been strong and steady, but we have not abandoned our roots. Stress is a global issue, and Sensate has always striven to meet the global need.Sensate has:A global audience - including retail partners in Europe, the UK, Australia, the US and more.Granted Patents in the US, UK, Europe, and MalaysiaCustomers in over 50 countriesApproximately 50% of revenue from outside the United States.We are thrilled to have grown our pre...","published_at":"2025-04-14T14:46:44Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181401","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181401"},{"id":181311,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181311","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Why Crowdfunding? We believe in YOU!","preview":"At this stage in our company’s life - with proven market fit, VCs, and more than double revenue earned than funds raised - some people have asked why we chose crowdfunding.It’s simple: we believe in YOU!Crowdfunding takes time. It brings additional work and requires careful execution, but it is a decision that aligns perfectly with Sensate’s mission and values. Here’s how I shared about it on an investor webinar last year:\u0026nbsp;We see crowdfunding as a partnership with you. Crowdfunding:Helps...","published_at":"2025-04-10T16:15:53Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181311","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181311"},{"id":181260,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181260","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Scaling Impact \u0026amp; Unlocking Growth","preview":"At Sensate, we’re not just building a product; we’re shaping the future of stress management and well-being. With the funds raised through this campaign, we’re setting the stage for transformative growth that will allow us to unlock profitability and scale our impact globally.Here’s how we’re putting your investment to work:Unlocking Profitability: Our immediate focus is on reaching profitability by optimizing our operations and scaling strategic partnerships. This milestone will solidify Sen...","published_at":"2025-04-09T16:47:40Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181260","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181260"},{"id":181234,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181234","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"🎵 Sensate’s Guest Collaborations Continue 🎶","preview":"Last year we shared our partnership with Grammy-nominated composer and Apple’s former Music and Health Specialist, Frank Fitzpatrick. We continue to seek partnerships to enhance the Sensate experience. Our most recent release showcases a collaboration with Dr Andrew Weil.As a world-renowned leader and pioneer in integrative medicine, Dr Weil’s tried and tested breathing exercise has already brought calm and relaxation to a huge number of people. This special and unique Soundscape is designed...","published_at":"2025-04-08T16:54:23Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181234","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181234"},{"id":181179,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181179","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"What Our Investors Are Saying About Sensate","preview":"9 institutional investors - over 1000 investors on Wefunder - Don’t miss out on being part of this community of amazing investors making a difference in the future of global wellbeing.Here’s what a few of our investors have to say:“Sensate has changed my life, it's a game changer for anxiety and stress management. I use it as part of my work as a work stress coach, and have recommended it to clients, friends and family. I love the product and the work you guys are doing!” Matt W., Wefunder in...","published_at":"2025-04-07T15:37:41Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181179","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181179"},{"id":181069,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:181069","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Sensate's Path to Profitability: A Significant Milestone","preview":"Sensate is on track to reach a significant milestone: profitability. This achievement is a major step forward for any early-stage tech company, and it speaks to the strength and resilience of our business. Today, we wanted to share an overview of the driving forces behind our path to profitability.\u0026nbsp;Several key initiatives have contributed to strong business fundamentals:\u0026nbsp;Reduction in COGS: We've successfully reduced our cost of goods sold, which has improved our margins and allowed ...","published_at":"2025-04-03T15:04:58Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/181069","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/181069"},{"id":180904,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:180904","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Time Is Running Out—95% Subscribed!","preview":"We’re thrilled to share that our Wefunder campaign is now 95% subscribed! With this momentum, we anticipate this opportunity will close in the next few weeks.Sensate is tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time—chronic stress—with a solution that works. It has proven success with users clocking over 80 million minutes in Sensate sessions, ongoing media recognition, and a growing presence in key wellness markets. We are poised for significant growth in the $6.3 trillion wellness secto...","published_at":"2025-04-01T13:41:40Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/180904","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/180904"},{"id":180903,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:180903","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Sensate Supports Elite Athletes 🏀","preview":"Sensate is proud to be launching a pilot program with multiple returning players on the Howard University basketball team this year, including star player Blake Harper.\u0026nbsp;Working with athletes in pursuit of improved recovery and empowering them with stronger mental, as well as physical fitness, has been a passion of Sensate, and we are looking forward to the support we can provide in this partnership.Recent years have seen elite athletes bring mental health and resilience into the light. S...","published_at":"2025-03-30T21:23:09Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/180903","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/180903"},{"id":180119,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:180119","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Sensate x Fitness: a Winning Combination","preview":"Sensate and Monarch Athletic Club teamed up for an unique wellness event - a model of what’s to come for Sensate x fitness collaborations.\u0026nbsp;Sensate CEO Anna Gudmundson and Monarch Medical Director Dr. Ryan M. Greene had a great conversation about longevity, sleep, and stress resilience. Monarch members enjoyed complimentary Sensate sessions that day - and in return, local Sensate users were invited to experience their facility and one of their signature classes,\u0026nbsp;How does Sensate and ...","published_at":"2025-03-06T17:36:40Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/180119","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/180119"},{"id":179509,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:179509","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Rising Mass-Market Interest in the Vagus Nerve Increases Attention for Sensate","preview":"Recent media coverage, including Scientific American, CNN, and Oprah Daily, highlights the growing mainstream awareness of the vagus nerve, and its influence on stress reduction, sleep improvement, and mental well-being. In particular, non-invasive methods like Sensate are gaining significant consumer traction, bringing the benefits out of the clinic and into daily use.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;“Although scientists have studied it for centuries, 2024 was the year the vagus nerve went mainstream.” (Oprah Da...","published_at":"2025-02-13T19:29:31Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/179509","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/179509"},{"id":178444,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:178444","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Maximize Your Wellness Before Year-End: Use HSA/FSA Funds for Sensate","preview":"Didn’t get gifted a Sensate this year? Or have a family member who could really use effective stress relief? Individuals with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can purchase Sensate using their pre-tax dollars. With many account holders looking to utilize their remaining funds before the December 31st deadline, now is the perfect time to purchase a Sensate and share it with others.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;HSA/FSA eligibility is a significant value-add for Sensate, making i...","published_at":"2024-12-27T17:01:40Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/178444","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/178444"},{"id":178380,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:178380","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"2024 Highlights 💫✨ with Gratitude to Sensate Investors","preview":"As the year comes to an end, at Sensate we are grateful both for the investors who re-invested in us this year and the many more who invested for the first time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Here are a few of our highlights from the year:US Patent granted - adding to patents already received in the UK and EuropeReceived Real Simple’s Smart Sleep AwardSpecial guest artist soundscape with audio from Grammy-Nominated Producer Frank Fitzpatrick\u0026nbsp;Partnerships for growing impact and visibility in Europe: Yoboo a...","published_at":"2024-12-22T16:17:59Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/178380","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/178380"},{"id":177945,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:177945","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Sensate partners with yoboo wellbeing platform and leading online pharmacy, Newpharma","preview":"We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with yoboo wellbeing platform and Newpharma, one of the largest online pharmacies in Europe—exceeding 2 million active users across Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and several other key European markets. This strategic partnership allows us to tap into yoboo's new paradigm of preventative wellness designed to improve healthspan, raise brand visibility to health-conscious customers, and enable them to prioritize convenience with trusted sources for...","published_at":"2024-12-05T15:32:32Z","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","url":"/feed/177945","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/177945"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":215650,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:215650","question":"What do you perceive the barriers to entry are for another firm - small or large - coming into the market with a device that also tones the vagal nerve system - and taking market share?","author_name":"Faith Bartlett","votes":10,"created_at":"2022-08-17T09:54:03Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-215650","answers":[{"id":218139,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218139","answer":"Hi Faith, there are other products on the market and what we can see is that people choose Sensate and find it very effective. We also have a granted patent preventing anyone from making the same type of device and system. Most vagal nerve devices are using electricity and are for medical use.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":8,"created_at":"2022-09-08T20:43:34Z"}]},{"id":217884,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:217884","question":"I have questions but I'm noticing that you stopped answering them. It would be great to understand why the silence and then I'll ask what I was hoping to ask. It's quite off-putting because many of us have experienced companies going quite silent, but usually it's after the raise!","author_name":"Alan Jacobson","votes":8,"created_at":"2022-09-06T16:53:55Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-217884","answers":[{"id":220190,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220190","answer":"Hi Alan, I am catching up with Wefunder questions and our team would be happy to answer any questions you have about Sensate. Your input is important to us!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":5,"created_at":"2022-09-27T22:13:40Z"}]},{"id":227045,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:227045","question":"where is the item being sold i need one and i hope to invest in it also","author_name":"Barbara Dawson","votes":6,"created_at":"2022-11-28T03:51:19Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-227045","answers":[{"id":229350,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229350","answer":"You can get one at www.getsensate.com (we ship to 22 countries), or on Amazon in the USA or UK. We'd love to have you as a customer as well as a co-owner!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":6,"created_at":"2022-12-23T00:07:36Z"}]},{"id":206730,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:206730","question":"Hi Anna: I saw your Stonks pitch and interested. I have few ques- 1. Is this device FDA approval/review needed? if not why not? Do you have done enough testing/study that no adverse impact to human body? What are those test, please explain. You know any electromagnetic waves have some ways bad for human bodies. 2. What is the engineering limitation making it smaller like a necklace locket? 3. You mentioned 2.8 M revenue last year 2021; however, in the detail section shows 0 revenue last year? Is it typo? Please update so reflect other info also. 4. What is the cost for the device. How do you charge customer? Please explain all other revenue streams. 5. Revenue projection this year and next few years. 6. Are you already in globally deployed or only in the UE region? What is the challenge to go globally?","author_name":"Badal Haider","votes":6,"created_at":"2022-05-28T19:25:02Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-206730","answers":[{"id":211774,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:211774","answer":"Hi Badal, glad to see that you came here after the pitch! All great questions. See my responses below: 1. This device does not require FDA approval/review given it is a General Wellness Device: https://www.fda.gov/media/90652/download. However, we may consider going through the FDA process down the line. We have done years of studies and testing to ensure safety and in essence, this is emulating omming and humming which is completely natural to the body. This is one of the unique benefits of Sensate. 2. We’re constantly iterating on our devices so I wouldn’t say a smaller version of Sensate won’t ever happen. However, it is not a frequently requested change from our very active user base. 3. When we filed the Form C, we filed under Sensate Inc. rather than Bioself, where our revenue is recorded which is why there is a mismatch there. 4. We sell the device at www.getsensate.com as well as on Amazon in the US and the UK. The cost varies per country and we support multiple currencies. Information such as manufacturing costs is confidential, so I can’t share it here but if you’re interested in discussing this live, feel free to send me an email at anna@getsensate.com and we can hop on a call! Are you considering a $25k+ investment? 5. Similar to the above, this is confidential information, so I’d be happy to discuss on a call 6. We’re actually currently in 25 countries globally! However, we are focusing a lot on the US market right now given the enormous opportunity.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":5,"created_at":"2022-07-15T19:49:26Z"}]},{"id":230017,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:230017","question":"Hi Anna, Firstly congrats on an awesome presentation and great detail. I want to understand 2 things in the following questions: (1) Would the revenue recorded under Biosense be counted towards Sensate? (2) What are your revenue projections and how much of that do you attribute to hardware sales and how much to subscription. (3) How much percentage of your current customers are return customers and how many are new? (4) What competition do you have in the market and why do you think Sensate will outdo them, is it because of technology, because of team, because of quick execution? (5) What's the exit strategy","author_name":"Sitanshu Gupta","votes":5,"created_at":"2022-12-31T01:10:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-230017","answers":[{"id":231138,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231138","answer":"Hi Sitanshu, thank you! 1) Bioself is a 100% owned subsidiary of Sensate so it’s the same company and revenues. We actually set up Bioself Technology Ltd first and then Sensate Inc, which is now the parent company, so that’s why prior to the top-co flip, all the revenues were in Bioself in the early years. 2) We target continued rapid growth. Since we take investment here from non-accredited investors, we’re very careful not to promise any particular numbers. The subscription revenues will start to show a significant contribution to the revenues towards Q4 of this year. 3) The vast majority of our customers are new. This makes sense, because we’re a new company and haven’t yet rolled out multiple product lines. However, many people come back and buy additional Sensates for their friends and family, which is why we already have a lifetime value which exceeds our average order value. Our average order value is also larger than our average selling price, due to people buying more than 1 product at their first point of purchase. 4) We love and support our competition. The market is too big for a single company, given that the majority of the population globally struggles with stress and are seeking easy solutions that work with their lifestyle and level of time/discipline/practice. We already have incredible feedback and usage numbers and that’s what really excites me. The return customers and word of mouth are strong indicators for us to take a very strong place in the market. On top of that we have an amazing team, granted patent, traction and a strong drive for this mission! 5) Again, we cannot make any promises here but we are very committed to ensure an extremely successful return to our early investors. We have this in mind as part of our planning and strategy. Thank you - and I hope to have you in on the round (closing soon…)!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":4,"created_at":"2023-01-12T22:50:05Z"}]},{"id":228530,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:228530","question":"Hi Anna, I have the following questions: 1. Who are your main competitors, 2. There are many freely available soothing music meditation videos, audios available free, so how does your product compare with these, 3. How effective is your product, 4. There is a possibility of similar much cheaper products coming out of China, so will you counter these, 5. Any side effects of the product, 6. Is the product price affordable by the masses the world over.7. When does your fund raise close.","author_name":"Harish Damodhardas Asar","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-12-14T00:16:37Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-228530","answers":[{"id":231139,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231139","answer":"Hi Harish, great questions! 1+2) We love and support our competition. The market is too big for a single company and our success is more a function of our ability to execute, vs scarcity of market. Competition is anything people are doing to manage their stress. You mention meditation and audio apps. We think companies like Headspace and Calm are great. What we’re seeing is that we have significantly higher retention rates, and what we care about is that our users keep using Sensate when they are stressed. 3) I’m not sure there’s a single scale here but 90.5% of users report Sensate relaxation equally or more effective than other solutions (including meditation, apps etc). Personally, I think the most important thing is the ongoing usage. 4) I don’t see cheaper copies of Sensate as a threat. People don’t even buy cheaper copies of fitness trackers although it is a completely ubiquitous technology. For something like Sensate, an authentic brand and trust is even more important. We also have granted patents. 5. There are no known side-effects of the product. Ultimately, we’re just activating processes in the body you can also do by effective Om-chanting techniques, as sonic waves are natural to the body. 6. We’re already reaching a wide audience but we’ll endeavor to keep expanding that, both through products and price models. 7. We’re closing very soon! I’ll be sending out an announcement shortly.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":5,"created_at":"2023-01-12T22:51:19Z"}]},{"id":216763,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:216763","question":"Does the parent company in the US own 100% of the UK subsidiary?","author_name":"Hemdeep Dulthummon","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-08-29T23:59:29Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-216763","answers":[{"id":217954,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:217954","answer":"Hi Hemdeep, yes that's correct.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-09-07T09:50:45Z"}]},{"id":215850,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:215850","question":"What is the primary use of the invested funds? I am actually a customer who is looking to make a substantial investment but have questions about the direction of the company and the product. The product is very good but the software application is lacking in many ways. Are there plans to enhance how the software interacts with the pebble? What is the marketing strategy, D2C or B2B? Have you considered hitting more of the market with a lower priced device. I have let my friends demo the device and they love it , however the price point is a big issue for them.","author_name":"Adam Rader","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-08-18T22:15:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-215850","answers":[{"id":218138,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218138","answer":"Hi Adam, if you’re considering a larger investment (eg over $15k) let’s set up a call? Please email me at anna@getsensate.com and we can chat this through! The app is our current priority so look out for upcoming updates, and if you have specific ideas, feel free to ping hello@getsensate.com In terms of our marketing strategy, we sell primarily direct to consumer at www.getsensate.com. We’re also available on Amazon USA \u0026amp; UK. We have a mix of paid marketing across various common digital channels in conjunction with organic growth through our amazing customer \u0026amp; user base!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-09-08T20:38:18Z"}]},{"id":215576,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:215576","question":"I'm not seeing the device on Amazon, was it pulled or am I missing something?","author_name":"John Butterfield","votes":4,"created_at":"2022-08-16T21:33:51Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-215576","answers":[{"id":218140,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218140","answer":"Hi John, occasionally Amazon kicks off sellers due to their algorithms, and it can take up to 10 days to investigate and reinstate your product page. We’re always available on www.getSensate.com","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-09-08T20:44:37Z"}]},{"id":233375,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:233375","question":"As a physician assistant, I see great value in products like this. Non-medication, non-therapy alternatives is a growing trend and will continue to be. The cost of the device when comparing medications, therapy, meditation classes, etc is a great ROI. Sensate to the moon!","author_name":"Adam Sampson","votes":3,"created_at":"2023-02-04T03:45:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-233375","answers":[{"id":282301,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:282301","answer":"Thanks for your support Adam!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":0,"created_at":"2024-04-25T23:58:28Z"}]},{"id":219693,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:219693","question":"Hi Anna, very interesting proposition and product and congrats on the tractions. I have a few questions hopefully you can address: 1. Business model: 1.1. Customer acquisition: Assuming $250 apiece, CAC is roughly $80 in FY21 and $115 in FY22. What are the channels Sensate use to acquire customers? What is the key customer acquisition strategy going forward? 1.2. Influencer marketing: There is an astonishing low number of Youtube reviews available. The only few available reviews were all from 2-3 years ago. Could you shed more lights on Sensate’s influencer marketing strategy? 1.3. What are the product return rates during the first 40 days and after 40 days? 1.4. Has Sensate done any NPS studies? If so, what is the result? 1.5. Trustpilot reviews seem to indicate very recent (summer 2022) delivery, warranty, and customer service issues. What actions are Sensate taking in order to improve Trustpilot scores? 1.6. Amazon reviews seem to indicate some product quality / defect issues. Who is the assembler of Sensate Pebbles? What is the product guarantee terms? 1.7. Did / Does Sensate experience any raw material supply chain issues? What is the mitigation strategy? 2. Financials: 2.1. What is the year-to-date revenue for FY22? 2.2. G\u0026amp;A costs more than doubled in FY21 compared to FY20. What are the main cost items in G\u0026amp;A and how do they compare between FY20 and FY21? 2.3. FY21 income statement includes a charge on change of fair value of $1.16m. What is the nature of this item? 3. Capital structure: 3.1. What is the rationale to establish the legal entity of “Sensate Inc” on top of “Bioself Technology?” 3.2. In the Wefunder page’s “Past Fundraises”, there are two priced round of 2022 (May and July respectively). Are these part of the current CF round at $15.25m pre-money? 3.3. According to Form C, there is an aggregate of roughly $1m convertible note maturing before September 2022 at $4.0-5.8m valuation cap. Are these CLNs already converted to common shares? 3.4. According to Form C, CSO had 47.4% voting power as of May 2022. What is the CEO’s voting power? What is CSO and CEO’s ownership on fully diluted basis? 4. Valuation: 4.1. Sensate raised $1m in SAFE in Feb 2022 at $12m valuation cap with 20% discount rate. What has changed between Feb 2022 and May 2022 (Form C) to merit the new priced round pre-money valuation of $15.2m? 5. Patent: 5.1. First of all, congrats on the patent granting in EP and JP. Could you please provide an update on the status / expected granting in US and CN? 6. Team: 6.1. Co-founder Stefan Chemlik’s previous company Zen Now seems to use similar technology (but a different delivery method). What happened to Zen Now?","author_name":"Michael Shendi Zhang","votes":3,"created_at":"2022-09-21T21:55:57Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-219693","answers":[{"id":229354,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:229354","answer":"Hi Michael, thank you for your inquiry. In order to thoroughly respond to the questions above, I’d like to offer to connect you with someone from our team. You can reach out via hello@getsensate to set up time with our team. Thank you!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-12-23T00:15:38Z"}]},{"id":216859,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:216859","question":"It looks like Early Bird Terms changed from the first $1m to the first $1.35m. There wasn't any announcement, was this intentional? Don't the offering documents need to be changed to do this?","author_name":"Yosef  Hertz","votes":3,"created_at":"2022-08-30T21:11:46Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-216859","answers":[{"id":220192,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220192","answer":"Hi Joe! Great catch. This was a surprise to us too and we’re working with Wefunder to resolve this. As of now, it appears that the official SEC offering for early bird terms is for $1.35m in the Form C already. Email me directly at anna@getsensate.com if you want to chat live about your potential investments!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":3,"created_at":"2022-09-27T22:17:57Z"}]},{"id":207111,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:207111","question":"Hello, on your form C revenues, profits, everything shows as \"zero\" but in your highlights it states \"$2.8M revenue\" and \"363% YoY growth\". How was this revenue generated? Based on the sales this year Jan-May 2022 if compared to the same period in 21 does it appear the sales are about the same, or lower, or significantly higher? Thank you. V","author_name":"Vilem Fruhbauer","votes":3,"created_at":"2022-06-02T00:59:16Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-207111","answers":[{"id":211775,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:211775","answer":"Hi Vilem, great questions! The reason the form C doesn’t match our revenue numbers is because we filed the form C under Sensate, Inc. (our new American parent Co) rather than Bioself Technology, which is now a subsidiary. From March this year when the top-co flip was completed Sensate Inc will have its own accounts. Our revenue was generated from device sales which to date includes the app+services. Sales have grown between the two periods.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-07-15T19:53:30Z"}]},{"id":233222,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:233222","question":"I couldn't find a way to leave a comment in \"What people say\" so I'll leave it here: I just invested in Sensate this morning, and I am extremely glad to have that opportunity. The current $18M valuation is a fantastic entry point for investors, given your tremendous sales success and the massive global market for your product. ....... I predict VERY BIG THINGS for this company. ...... Sensate is sensational!!!","author_name":"Tom Wright","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-02-02T21:17:43Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-233222","answers":[{"id":233223,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:233223","answer":"Thank you, Tom! We are so appreciative of your support and having your positive energy involves which was much felt by the team on the webinar! :) Let's take this to the next level and positively impact people all over the planet!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-02-02T21:28:42Z"}]},{"id":232387,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:232387","question":"VC Interest? Valuation? All the best.","author_name":"Jeremy Siders","votes":2,"created_at":"2023-01-26T19:17:55Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-232387","answers":[{"id":232401,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:232401","answer":"Hi Jeremy, here are the VCs that are already backing us: Unlock Venture Partners, Incisive Ventures, TenOneTen Ventures, Dangerous Ventures, Expert Dojo, Kern Venture Group, What If Ventures, Moai Ventures. The valuation is $18M - you can find this information on wefunder.com/sensate (we're closing in days - our revenues have grown 250% since we opened the round!)","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-01-26T20:15:08Z"}]},{"id":221802,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:221802","question":"I have read many customer reviews of your product and the feedback is mixed its approximately a 60/40 split in term of satisfaction with the product, many people are unhappy with technical aspects of the product failing to work at times, are your company addressing this? Can you detail the financials over the past few years, and also 2022 and the next years projections please","author_name":"Aslam Amin","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-10-11T12:25:06Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-221802","answers":[{"id":231146,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:231146","answer":"Hi Aslam, thank you for your inquiry. Our users do report high satisfaction with the benefits received from using Sensate. Some people have reported dissatisfaction with the wait time for orders, but we have been ramping up manufacturing capability to meet ever-increasing customer demand! Historical financials can be found at wefunder.com/sensate/details. Projections are presented on the page in the section titled “Invest alongside our institutional investors”.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-12T22:56:56Z"}]},{"id":218270,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:218270","question":"Hello Sensate, Thank you very much for your answers, I really appreciate it. No, unfortunately I am not in the position nor meet the requirements to be able to invest at $15k, as I am a non-accredited investor. Nonetheless, I will make an investment in Sensate according to my rolling yearly limit. Best regards, Miguel Costa","author_name":"Miguel Costa","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-09-09T22:56:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-218270","answers":[{"id":220195,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220195","answer":"Hi Miguel, your support means a lot to us. It’s great to have you on board!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-09-27T22:19:29Z"}]},{"id":216928,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:216928","question":"Two questions: 1) Who are your competitors (Assuming Devices that target vagus nerve) ? 2) When is the deadline for investment?","author_name":"Adrian Low","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-08-31T07:02:31Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-216928","answers":[{"id":220191,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220191","answer":"(1) We regard Apollo Neuro, Core and Cove as our main competitors, as they all involve vibration in some form and claim to help anxiety and sleep. All three are substantially different to Sensate however, including the use of haptic vibration (which is really just an alert function) as opposed to full spectrum infrasound, as featured in the Sensate S.I.R.T. The audible music+bone conduction infrasound concept is Patented and unique to Sensate. (2) We will be closing our community investment round in early Q1 of next year.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-27T22:16:34Z"}]},{"id":216800,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:216800","question":"How much does it cost per person, and is there a way to test the device before investing in the company?","author_name":"Jean Pierre Mobasser","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-08-30T16:21:12Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-216800","answers":[{"id":220196,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220196","answer":"Hi Jean-Pierre, the device costs $299 on our website unless there is a current offering going on! You can find this information on our website www.getSensate.com. We aren’t able to offer testing, but you can take a look at what our users are saying at this link: https://www.getsensate.com/pages/buzz! You can also hear from our other investors. Sensate has also been reviewed across publications, including this feature on Mashable (https://mashable.com/review/sensate-meditation-vibrator) and a product review from Gizmodo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sl7vNSBU10) We’d love to have you onboard to support the mission, and I’m sure you will love the product as well!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-27T22:20:28Z"}]},{"id":215698,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:215698","question":"Hello, Is it possible to have the dates of previous fundraising as well as their valuations ?","author_name":"Regis Marechal","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-08-17T16:00:04Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-215698","answers":[{"id":220198,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:220198","answer":"Hi Regis, thank you for your question. You can find the dates of our previous fundraising and valuation in our Form C here: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1917559/000167025422000616/0001670254-22-000616-index.htm. I have also included the stats below. They are all based on a valuation from February 3, 2020 at £0.0001 Common Stock purchases - Sold in 2020 Convertible Notes - Issued in 2020 SAFE instruments - Issued in 2021 Warrants - Issued in March 2022","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-09-27T22:21:12Z"}]},{"id":207463,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:207463","question":"Badal Haider and Vilem Fruhbauer beat me to the big question... $2.8M in revenue, yet that's not reflected in your actual filing... Please clarify. Also, today is the 5th of June, and the first person to ask this asked it over 8 days ago... One of my red-flags is the lack of response from founders.","author_name":"Scott Hinkle","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-06-05T22:19:28Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-207463","answers":[{"id":211776,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:211776","answer":"Hi Scott, just catching up with Wefunder questions here, sorry for the delay. We filed Form C under our new American parent company that doesn’t reflect our historical financials from our UK company, Bioself Technology. The business started in the UK but is now a US C corp with a California base. Hopes that clears things up! If you’re interested in a $25k+ investment let’s hop on a call to discuss further? Thanks for your question!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-07-15T19:54:53Z"}]},{"id":202929,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:202929","question":"Where is the link to your Form C?","author_name":"Kalman Kaplan","votes":2,"created_at":"2022-04-26T20:14:58Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-202929","answers":[{"id":211792,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:211792","answer":"Hi Kalman, you can find the link to our form C here: https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?CIK=0001917559\u0026amp;owner=exclude labeled document 1 Hopefully, we'll have you joining our investors to support our mission!","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2022-07-15T21:02:59Z"}]},{"id":306858,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:306858","question":"With just a few hours left to make a design I want to do final research and I want to know the main thing that sets sensate apart from top 3 competitors... I came across Apollo Neuro, Muse, and pulsetto...","author_name":"Y S","votes":1,"created_at":"2025-04-25T15:07:52Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-306858","answers":[]},{"id":282052,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:282052","question":"What are the failures and wins since the last crowdfunding campaign?","author_name":"C Prescott","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-04-23T04:41:17Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-282052","answers":[{"id":282300,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:282300","answer":"Since our last crowdfunding campaign, we've achieved several notable milestones! This includes successfully launching Sensate Plus, our subscription service, which maintains an impressive 50% attach rate. Moreover, users with a Sensate Plus subscription have over 214% engagement versus standard users. Additionally, our partnerships have grown steadily, facilitating continued sales in over 50 countries. A challenge in 2023 was the operational hurdles following an unexpectedly large Q4 in 2022. In response, we strengthened our customer service team (now 4.5 on TrustPilot!) and implemented improved processes for scalability. Last year was also a challenging one for the capital market. We therefore focused on building efficiencies for sustainability with modest growth in the second half of the year.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-04-25T23:58:10Z"}]},{"id":232004,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:232004","question":"Hi Anna, Will Sensate be accepting oversubscriptions? It would be good to have some clarity on that.","author_name":"Yosef  Hertz","votes":1,"created_at":"2023-01-23T22:21:07Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/sensate#question-232004","answers":[{"id":232021,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:232021","answer":"Hi Joe - Yes! We are accepting oversubscription until the beginning of Feb (most likely hard stop Feb 7). We have to close the round shortly due to the valuation now being rather low vs our revenues.","author_name":"Anna Gudmundson","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-01-24T00:06:56Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Where is the link to your Form C?","answer":"Hi Kalman, you can find the link to our form C here: https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?CIK=0001917559\u0026amp;owner=exclude labeled document 1 Hopefully, we'll have you joining our investors to support our mission!"},{"question":"Hi Anna: I saw your Stonks pitch and interested. I have few ques- 1. Is this device FDA approval/review needed? if not why not? Do you have done enough testing/study that no adverse impact to human body? What are those test, please explain. You know any electromagnetic waves h...","answer":"Hi Badal, glad to see that you came here after the pitch! All great questions. See my responses below: 1. This device does not require FDA approval/review given it is a General Wellness Device: https://www.fda.gov/media/90652/download. However, we may consider going through the FDA process down the line. We have done years of studies and testing to ensure safety and in essence, this is emulating omming and humming which is completely natural to the body. This is one of the unique benefits of ..."},{"question":"Hello, on your form C revenues, profits, everything shows as \"zero\" but in your highlights it states \"$2.8M revenue\" and \"363% YoY growth\". How was this revenue generated? Based on the sales this year Jan-May 2022 if compared to the same period in 21 does it appear the sales a...","answer":"Hi Vilem, great questions! The reason the form C doesn’t match our revenue numbers is because we filed the form C under Sensate, Inc. (our new American parent Co) rather than Bioself Technology, which is now a subsidiary. From March this year when the top-co flip was completed Sensate Inc will have its own accounts. Our revenue was generated from device sales which to date includes the app+services. Sales have grown between the two periods."},{"question":"Badal Haider and Vilem Fruhbauer beat me to the big question... $2.8M in revenue, yet that's not reflected in your actual filing... Please clarify. Also, today is the 5th of June, and the first person to ask this asked it over 8 days ago... One of my red-flags is the lack of r...","answer":"Hi Scott, just catching up with Wefunder questions here, sorry for the delay. We filed Form C under our new American parent company that doesn’t reflect our historical financials from our UK company, Bioself Technology. The business started in the UK but is now a US C corp with a California base. Hopes that clears things up! If you’re interested in a $25k+ investment let’s hop on a call to discuss further? Thanks for your question!"},{"question":"I noticed using a market research/SEO tool (Ahrefs) that the website ranks for less than 100 keywords, what does the organic/paid growth marketing plan look like for the device?","answer":"Like many early innovative products, searches for the product are low because the category hasn't been created yet. So rather than relying on SEM and SEO, our strategy to achieve $200M in annual revenue is to enter the market via DTC while enabling a strong customer referral engine that drives 10% of revenue from tracked referrals then expand into other high contribution margin channels like wholesale, integrated healthcare affiliates, and corporate wellness programs."}]}}}