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Mitipi Welcomes Industry Experts as Strategic Partners

Swiss company Mitipi AG, renowned for its innovative security solutions, is strengthening its position through a strategic partnership. Maurice Weber, founder and chairman of the Weber Group (www.wpag.ch), along with Andreas Pazeller, a member of the management team at W+P Weber and Partner AG, have joined Mitipi as strategic partners.

December 20, 2024 Florian Hagen Bussiness No comments yet

Mitipi Recognized at the European Level with Kevin

The young company Mitipi, based at the Bluefactory in Fribourg, has won the European Security Award 2024 for the most innovative anti-burglary solution with its Swiss security box Kevin.

November 1, 2024 Florian Hagen Bussiness No comments yet

Mitipi Strengthens International Expansion with Two New Board Members Focused on US Growth

Mitipi AG Announces the Appointment of Jorge Tapias and Matt DiMarsico to the Board of Directors

Fribourg, Switzerland – October 28, 2024 – Mitipi Ltd., the Swiss company known for its innovative burglary prevention solution, Kevin, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jorge Tapias and Matt DiMarsico to its Board of Directors. Their extensive experience in the US market, combined with their leadership in sales, hardware, and go-to-market strategies, will be pivotal in helping Mitipi expand its presence and develop its business internationally, with a key focus on the United States.

Jorge Tapias, based in San Francisco, USA, brings to Mitipi a wealth of experience in global business development. As a former executive at Google and LinkedIn, Jorge has deep expertise in go-to-market strategies, particularly within the hardware sector—a skill set that he honed during his time at Google after the acquisition of Motorola. He will be instrumental in scaling Mitipi’s footprint across the US, leveraging his knowledge to help Mitipi Incorporated, based in Santa Clara, CA, establish a strong presence in the region.

“Kevin is defining a new category, which makes this such an exciting opportunity,” says Jorge Tapias. “My background in hardware and scaling teams at companies like Google has shown me the potential of disruptive technologies like Kevin. I’m excited to bring my experience to Mitipi and help reduce the number of crimes in homes and offices across the US.”

Matt DiMarsico, based in Los Angeles, USA, adds significant expertise in building and managing sales teams. With a track record of success in deploying high-performing teams and driving growth, Matt first became acquainted with Mitipi during the USA Launching Pad event in fall 2022, where he provided key strategic advice to the company’s leadership. His knowledge of the US market, combined with his enthusiasm for innovative technology, will further strengthen Mitipi’s efforts in expanding its customer base.

“I’ve been impressed by the innovation behind Kevin and the potential to disrupt the market,” says Matt DiMarsico. “The challenge is clear: we need to position this new category effectively. I’m excited to help lead the charge in developing our market strategy and scaling our impact across the United States.”

With the addition of Jorge Tapias and Matt DiMarsico, Mitipi AG is poised to enhance its US market development and continue its mission to reduce the number of burglaries in homes and offices. Their insights, combined with their proven track records, will help guide Mitipi through the next phase of its growth.

For more information about Mitipi and its innovative burglary prevention solution Kevin, visit www.mitipi.com. Direct contact: Dr. Patrick Cotting, Chairman, patrick@mitipi.com, +41 79 555 3725.

October 28, 2024 Florian Hagen Bussiness, Future, General, Innovation, IT, Security Comments Off

Mitipi partners with Foncia to improve home security in France

Mitipi, the manufacturer of the KEVIN® anti-intrusion device, partners with Foncia and joins the marketplace of France’s leading property management and rental company. This collaboration aims to improve home security through innovative technologies in France. KEVIN® has proven to reduce the probability of burglaries by up to 100%.

A lot of burglaries in France

According to the Service statistique ministériel de la sécurité intérieure (SSMSI), in France (excluding Mayotte), 211,400 burglaries or attempted burglaries were recorded by the national police and gendarmerie services in 2022. This represents an average of 5.8 burglaries per 1,000 homes, one of the highest burglary rates in the world. According to initial, as yet unofficial estimates, these figures have risen again in 2023[1].

Improving home security in France

KEVIN®, developed by Swiss company Mitipi, is a pioneering solution for deterring burglars. The device simulates human behavior using cutting-edge technology, making it harder for burglars to tell the difference between an empty and an inhabited house. Inspired by the “Home Alone” films, KEVIN® offers a series of patented functions, including the adjustment of light and shadow effects and the reproduction of pre-recorded authentic sounds. In addition, users can record and simulate their own noises, such as dog barking, domestic activities, TV viewing, and conversations between residents.

Mitipi has obtained US and EU patents for the “method, device and system for simulating human presence” and the “device and method for simulating a person’s shadow and/or noise”. Field research in collaboration with the police, burglars, and universities has shown that the presence of people is the best protection against burglary. In the thousands of homes where KEVIN® is already in use, no break-ins have been recorded, and the user recommendation rate has reached an impressive 92%.

“We are delighted to welcome Mitipi as a new partner to the Foncia Marketplace. Mitipi’s innovative home security solution enhances the range of products and services selected by our teams. This new collaboration reinforces our commitment to our customers to offer innovative and accessible technological solutions that enhance the experience of living better at home,” explains Arnaud Dufour, Foncia’s Director of Marketing, Digital and Customer Experience.

Patrick Cotting, Director of Mitipi, emphasized the importance of this partnership for home security in France: “French tenants and landlords suffer from a huge number of burglaries. We are all the more grateful that Foncia offers its customers a simple and affordable solution against burglaries.”

Find out more

https://mitipi.com/infokit/

https://fr.foncia.com/

[1] Source: https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/actualites/communiques-de-presse/insecurite-et-delinquance-en-2023-premiere-photographie

Mitipi partners with Foncia to improve home security in France

March 7, 2024 mitipi Bussiness, Future, General, Innovation, IT, Security Comments Off

Exciting Updates

🚀 Exciting Update from KEVIN® & Mitipi Security!

As we start the 5^th year of Mitipi with KEVIN®, it’s time to celebrate the remarkable journey and accomplishments we reached in 2023. Together, we’ve navigated a year filled with innovation, strategic expansions, and a commitment to global excellence, solidifying our positions at the forefront of the security technology landscape.

🔒 Pioneering Products

The year 2023 witnessed the launch of pioneering products that set new industry standards. From the cutting-edge KEVIN.3 to the vibrant KEVIN.3 Front Covers, our commitment to providing state-of-the-art security solutions is unwavering. The introduction of the updated Mitipi – KEVIN® app, featuring a groundbreaking voice and sound recording function, has elevated user experiences and security measures to new heights.

🏆 Patent Success

Our dedication to pushing technological boundaries is evident in the success of our patent applications. Securing patents in the US, EU, and in Switzerland is a testament to our commitment to innovation. We now have 5 patents and 2 trademarks granted in the US, EU, and in Switzerland. These patents reinforce our position as true pioneers in the security technology space.

💼 Strategic Expansions and Partnerships

Mitipi, with its KEVIN® Security solution, experienced a remarkable increase in revenue in 2023. We introduced the KEVIN®.apartment, KEVIN®.house and KEVIN®.business subscription models. We expanded our global presence with the establishment of a subsidiary in Silicon Valley and a new warehouse near San Francisco. Strengthened partnerships in Switzerland with SecuritasDirect, Elektro Compagnoni, and Raiffeisen highlight our strategic approach to industry alliances. They help us to become more efficient and to reach our break-even earlier.

🌐 Global Commitment and Values

Our commitment to global excellence extends beyond products and revenue. Collaborations with the engineering school of Fribourg/Freiburg, an intensified partnership with the University of Fribourg/Freiburg, and integrating people with diseases in the logistics process, with Züriwerk in Switzerland and the St.Josefshaus in Germany for the EU markets demonstrate our commitment to education, research, inclusion and our vision to make the world a safer world for everybody, not just the privileged ones.

📈 Proactive Market Insights

In the fast-paced security technology landscape, staying ahead requires proactive insights. Our market analyses, in collaboration with the Management School of Fribourg as well as with the USA launching pad in San Francisco, demonstrate our commitment to not just adapting but leading in understanding and shaping the future of security and customer needs.

📰 Read Our Year-End Review

For a detailed overview of the incredible journey in 2023, we invite you to explore our Year-End Review. The attached PDF delves deeper into the innovations and collaborations that defined KEVIN® Security and Mitipi this year.

Thank you for being a part of our journey! Here’s to a secure and prosperous 2024 with innovations and announcements to come! 🌐🔐💼

Download the Year-End Review PDF

2023_Mitipi Year-end Review

January 7, 2024 Patrick Cotting General, Innovation, Security Comments Off

Security for your LOVED ONES

Are you planning on going out on a romantic date with your special one? Not too fancy, but something including all the important ingredients to make it a memorable one: A great dinner, a beautiful spot, a lot of good jokes and funny moments that make life so very interesting and special.

Avoid arriving home with this good picture suddenly falling apart. The door is opened (but why?) and the inside is all turned upside down. Oh my god, you think. Burglars entered looking for valuables to take. The thing is, there wasn’t really much to take, except the family souvenirs… the watch you got from your parents at your proms, the jewellery you got from your grandmother…

The worst is the feeling of your home not being a safe place anymore.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

According to statistics, intrusions and break-ins occur every 10 seconds in the United States, every 2 minutes in the United Kingdom, and every 3 minutes in Italy. This means that burglaries happen more frequently than you think, regardless of where you live! While data shows how easy it is to become a victim, the market has yet to solve this problem. The reason for this is that most existing alarm systems do not eliminate the risk of a burglary; rather, they detect the intrusion after the damage has already been done. Therefore: Focus on preventing burglaries. Not just on detecting them. Here are three tips:

BE VISIBLE:
Burglars do spontaneously look for a target based on how easy and undetected their entry will be. If you have an alarm system and monitoring devices, make sure these are visible from outside of your home.
BE HARD TO CRACK:
Make sure your home has all the modern hardware (doors, locks, windows) in place.
ABOVE ALL, BE PRESENT:
Showing someone is inside your home is the key for burglars avoiding targeting your home.
KEVIN® simulates your presence, even when you are far away from home.

LOVE MIGHT BE IN THE AIR, BUT LANDING SAFELY IS KEY

Everyone deserves a nice date. But more importantly, everyone deserves feeling safe. This year, spend your Valentine’s Day focusing on your special someone, friend, or family. While away from home, forget worrying about your home security.

GET THE GIFT OF SECURITY

Get your KEVIN® before St. Valentine’s using the code KevinLovesYou for a discount of 100,-. Our special gift to you and your loved ones.
The world’s easiest and most effective burglary prevention device.

KEVIN® is all about PREVENTION.

Burglars do not like being confronted with homeowners during a break-in, which is why they will check to see if anyone is inside the property before intruding. The new KEVIN®.3 maintains its primary duty of simulating your presence, activities, and movements while you are not at home, casting lights and shadow effects and reproducing noises, planning time slots and working with geo-localization.

KEVIN®.3 is uniquely sophisticated, and fashionable.

It has been refined with a higher quality speaker, a high-end design and additional space for you personalized recordings. Indeed, KEVIN®.3 has increased its storage capacity and can now simulate for more than four weeks instead of just one. You also get another personalization option: you can now replace the front cover, selecting your favourite colour from red, blue, white, brown, or grey. While KEVIN.2 was just functional, KEVIN®.3 has now also become fashionable!

Do not forget the Mitipi – KEVIN® app!

KEVIN®.3 works in tandem with the Mitipi – Kevin app in all its functionalities. It can be controlled remotely and reproduces lights, sounds, and conversations. You can also use the geo-fencing and time-scheduling functions, which allow you to choose when and how your simulation will take place! Focus on having a good time, not on your home security – Thanks to our KEVIN® innovation.

January 4, 2024 Azra Keranovic Innovation, Security Comments Off

Get ready for the tulips!

The KEVIN® burglary prevention solution from Mitipi is finally coming to the Netherlands. The intelligent security box fools burglars by simulating the presence of the inhabitants. Thanks to the combined effects of light, shadow, activity and noise, KEVIN® users have so far been spared from break-ins. Now, this globally unique security solution is also coming to the Netherlands.

The Netherlands have one of the highest burglary rates in Europe.

The Netherlands has a relatively low crime rate. However, when it comes to burglaries, the country has one of the highest rates in Europe. It ranks sixth on the European scale. In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of burglaries amounted to almost 23,500 cases. In 2022, this figure has increased by 20%, and for 2023 it is estimated that it has increased by a further 20%. A rate that is a warning to do something about it.

The security box KEVIN® shall help to reduce the burglary rates

KEVIN® would be an effective method against this phenomenon, also appreciated by the police. Indeed, presence simulation is one of the most effective methods against burglars. The makers of KEVIN® were inspired by the movie “Kevin – Home alone“. Using smart technology, they created a copy of the boy from the movie that, through light, motion and sound effects, gives the impression that the family is still at home. As a result, the KEVIN® security box generates different lighting scenarios, from turning the lamp on and off to TV simulation, motion scenarios, such as when someone moves around the room, as well as sound scenarios such as housekeeping, cooking, playing, making music etc. The impression that someone is at home becomes complete.

Get ready for KEVIN® in the NL

KEVIN® will be a brand new product on the Dutch market. There is nothing else like it. Mitipi is convinced that KEVIN® will find many families in the Netherlands who will welcome it and entrust it with the protection of their beloved belongings.

With the launch of the Dutch website, KEVIN® is ready to secure houses, apartments and offices in the Netherlands as well.

Are you interested in the new website? Visit the NL site here.

Do you want to know more about KEVIN® or Mitipi in general? Or are you from the press? Then send us an e-mail to get@mitipi.com or patrick@mitipi.com .

October 28, 2022 Azra Keranovic Future, General, Innovation, Media Comments Off

Kevin is now trademarked by Swiss Security Tech company Mitipi

Kevin is now Swiss

The major Swiss cheese manufacturers have neglected to protect their trademarks in the United States. As a result, the names Gruyère and Emmental are used worldwide for cheeses that have nothing to do with their regions of origin in Switzerland. As was recently pointed out, Gruyère is considered a cheese variety and not a name.
Today, a Swiss start-up from Fribourg has achieved the opposite, namely to protect the name “Kevin” – known worldwide for the Christmas movie “Home alone” – as its trademark in the United States.

The Home Alone movies as an inspiration

Most people know the name Kevin because of one movie: “Kevin, home alone”. The film revolves around the adventures surrounding a little boy who finds himself alone during the holiday season and who is faced with the challenge of defending the family’s house from invading burglars and criminals. In one sequence Kevin is simulating a whole party with dancing, music and talks, with the effect that the burglars do not try to invade the house that night.

Inspired by this Hollywood movie and this film sequence, the Swiss start-up Mitipi wanted to make sure that every person can have a boy like Kevin, just by applying smart technology. Mitipi has therefore launched a smart security speaker that is doing exactly what the boy Kevin did in the movie: simulating the presence of people.

What is special about Mitipi’s Kevin

Called Kevin, the innovative smart security speaker uses light, audio and shadow simulations to prevent burglars from entering an apartment, house or office. Depending on the time of day, different sounds are played by Kevin to make the simulation as close to everyday life and as realistic as possible. What the little boy Kevin does in the movie – namely scare away the evil burglars – has been recreated by the Mitipi team using modern, smart technology. With the Mitipi-Kevin APP, users can also record their own sounds, which can then be played back – depending on the time of day – together with other pre-installed sound effects.

Just like in the movie, burglars are thus misled by the combination of sounds, motion simulation and light.

How Mitipi could protect the name Kevin in the US

The dilemma – or at least that’s what the inventors of the smart speaker thought – is that the name “Kevin” may have been trademarked in the United States by the film’s producers, first by Hughes Entertainment, 20th Century Fox and later by Columbia Pictures or Disney:

“For us, it made sense at first, because Columbia Pictures is also a subsidiary of Sony. We are used to multinational technology companies like Sony protecting all names. Even for the launch of new technical products,” said Patrick Cotting, CEO of Mitipi.

It was all the more surprising when it turned out that this was not the case. The start-up recently received the news from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that the KEVIN brand name now belongs to Mitipi. For Cotting, this is the key to the start-up’s ability to conquer the North American market. At the moment the Mitipi team therefore prepares the entry into the US market by participating in a USA Launching Pad which participation costs are financed by a Swiss foundation.

September 15, 2022 Florian Hagen Uncategorized Comments Off

KEVIN® gets a lot of Buzz in the Media

Radio Freiburg

A local radio station with a family atmosphere has helped Mitipi reach and secure families in the Fribourg region. The interviewer was enthusiastic about Kevin’s functions. Click here for the full interview: Frapp | Der Freiburger Lautsprecher Kevin beschützt das Zuhause

20-Minuten

One of the biggest print and online newspapers in Switzerland has written about us. Our CEO, Patrick Cotting, was invited to 20-Minuten to talk about our vision to make the households of Switzerland safer. They especially like the name “Kevin” and the reference to the movie “Home Alone”. You can read more here: 20-Minuten.

Freiburger Nachrichten

As a company of Fribourg, we are proud that also the local newspaper “Freiburger Nachrichten” published an article about us. We hope that many residents of Fribourg will take notice of us and that we can make our city a little bit safer. You can find the whole article here: Freiburger Nachrichten

La Télé and RTL

Not only in the print media, but KEVIN® was also a subject on TV. Together with Markus Ith from FriUp we could be watched in a report from the French television La Télé.

And finally also RTL Netherlands wanted to talk to us. You can watch it in our About us section: RTL

Many more articles appeared lately in the Press. Check them out!

Get your KEVIN now!

August 3, 2022 Florian Hagen Future, Innovation, Media, Security Comments Off

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A lot of publicity for Mitipi

Now Mitipi has fully arrived in the media. The new collaboration with FriUp gives Mitipi a boost in the media.

20-Minuten

One of the biggest print and online newspapers of Switzerland has written about us. Our CEO, Patrick Cotting, was invited to 20-Minuten to talk about our vision to make the households of Switzerland safer. They especially like the name “Kevin” and the reference to the movie “Home Alone”. You can read more here: 20-Minuten.

Freiburger Nachrichten

Although somewhat smaller than 20-Minuten, the Freiburger Nachrichten is more important. As a company of Fribourg, we are proud that the Freiburger Nachrichten published an article about us. We hope that many residents of Fribourg will take notice of us and that we can make our city a little safer. You can find the whole article here: Freiburger Nachrichten

La télé

Not only in the print media, but also on television we were allowed to present ourselves. Together with Markus Ith from FriUp we can be seen in a report from the French television La Télé. You can see the contribution here: La Télé

RadioFr/Frapp

Also the Radio Freiburg wanted to report about Kevin. Patrick Cotting also told here about the visions and goals of Mitipi. We thank Radio Freiburg for allowing us to present our product. You can find the podcast and an article about it on the online magazine Frapp: Frapp

Get Kevin now!

November 9, 2021 Florian Hagen Future, Uncategorized Comments Off