Samsara Luggage

Samsara produces a "smart" suitcase made of aviation-grade aluminum.

It provides durability, luxury and modern convenience — at a competitive price.

Hauling around a heavy, bulky suitcase is a hassle. And many travelers get anxious about having their bag stolen, or having it end up on the wrong flight.

Samsara believes its “smart" suitcase (smart because of its high-tech features) will address these concerns.

Made from aviation-grade aluminum alloy, Samsara’s super-lightweight suitcase features what the company calls “ultra protection." Its construction is tough — in fact, it's literally built to withstand a fire.

The suitcase also features a unique wheel design that allows travelers to enjoy far more packing space.

And because its case features a flat, wide top, you can use it as a makeshift desk while you're at the airport or train station.

According to Newsweek, this is “a smart suitcase that fictional British super-spy James Bond — known for his love of quirky gadget and high-tech hardware — would surely snap up.”

The suitcase has built-in LED lights inside, which automatically light up in dark conditions.

It also features an internal battery with USB-C compatibility, enabling you to charge your laptop or smartphone.

Finally, the suitcase is connected through the Samsara app on your smartphone. This app notifies you if your bag has moved away from you, or if it was opened or tampered with.

Because of these features, Wired Magazine called Samsara’s suitcase "smarter than the rest.”

Samsara has sold nearly 1,000 units so far via campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. These units are expected to ship to customers within the next six months.

The company has received significant press from outlets such as Yahoo!, Travel Leisure and Newsweek. It was on Wired's list of “7 Suitcases to Streamline Your Summer Travel.”

With all these bells and whistles, this suitcase certainly doesn't come cheap. But with the average cost of an aluminum suitcase at $1,300, Samsara's $690 price tag makes it a solid option. (It costs the company about $200 to manufacturer each unit.)

Samsara projects to reach $15 million in revenue in two years, and $40 million in four years.

The company is aiming to tap into the global luggage market, currently estimated at $185 billion —with $32 billion from aluminum premium luggage alone.

Team Background

David Dahan - Co-Founder & CTO

Before starting Samsara, David co-founded Serve Africa. This company provides satellite internet connectivity services throughout Africa.

Prior to that, he founded Viramedics, a bio-tech firm that specialized in skin cancer detection. While there, David worked with leading medical institutes toward various clinical studies and implementation.

David has also served as a consultant to multiple companies in the software field, including Intel, TelMap and Fiberzone.

Along with his duties at Samsara, David currently works at Nova-Sight, a medical device company developing products for diagnostics and therapy in the ophthalmology field.

David received a Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Computer Science.

Atara Dzikowski - Co-Founder & CEO

Prior to starting Samsara, Atara founded Design Boxes, a company selling various clothing items and artwork.

She was also the former Director of Development and Public Affairs at Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art, as well as the Director of Development and Marketing for the Israel Venture Network.

In addition to her duties with Samsara, Atara is a consultant at Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Management from Clark University.

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