Braven LLC, a Provo, UT startup that makes ruggedized portable Bluetooth speakers for outdoor adventurers, has been acquired by Incipio Technologies Inc., an Irvine, CA-based designer and manufacturer of mobile device accessories.
“The acquisition of Braven will create a more diverse product offering for our customers and will allow us to pioneer groundbreaking solutions to support the increasingly connected mobile world,” said Andy Fathollahi, founder and chief executive of Incipio . “We’re ecstatic to be bringing high caliber audio and exceptional power solutions to today’s active mobile consumer.”
“GoPro gave us the gift of sight, and now we’re delivering our industry the gift of sound. You don’t just take our speakers with you, they become apart of you and your incredible experiences,” said Fathollahi.
Founded in 2011, Braven is an emerging mobile device accessories company specializing in wireless audio products and is the first company to produce a portable HD speaker/speakerphone that doubles as a mobile phone charger. Available to customers globally, Braven is dedicated to providing premium sound, unparalleled design and industry-leading quality.
“The Braven team is thrilled to be joining the Incipio family,” said Braven Founder Warren Osborn. “Only Incipio has the infrastructure, expertise, global distribution and resonance with the action sports community to take the Braven portfolio to the next level.”
Recognized as one of Southern California’s fastest growing private companies, Incipio continues to engineer state of the art, protective accessories for the latest mobile devices across all major brands, including Apple, BlackBerry, Google, HTC, Kindle, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony. Through an untiring commitment to provide customers with innovative mobile solutions, Incipio’s products are sold in over 40,000 retail locations worldwide. With these sales channels established by Incipio , Braven product offering will now be immediately available to one of the industry’s largest customer bases.
Braven will remain in Provo, Utah and the Braven brand will be maintained as a separate product line. The Braven portfolio of products will continue to be available through Braven’s growing sales channels and customers will see new Braven products launching in the coming months
