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iRobot, Roborock, Tineco, Dyson and now Narwal. Founded 2009 In just eight years, this Chinese company has quickly become one of the world leaders in the sector. How to explain such a rise ? Answer in 6 points.
Created in 2016 by Junbin Zhang, Narwal Robotics has experienced explosive growth since the launch of its first product in 2019. In less than two years, its sales reached 150 million dollars. A great start that propelled it into the world's top 5 domestic robot brands.
Today, Narwal ranks third in the Chinese market, no small feat in a country known for its fierce competition. But the company has no plans to stop there. Its products are already available in more than 30 countries, from the United States to Germany to Japan. And now France.
This success has not gone unnoticed. Narwal has attracted renowned investors such as Sequoia Capital, Hillhouse Capital, Tencent and Byte Dance, TikTok's parent company. A confidence that translates into a nice valuation: the company has been on the Global Unicorn Index for three years, which lists start-ups valued at more than a billion dollars.
Behind this commercial success lies real technological know-how. Narwal has focused on R&D, with more than 50% of its 3,000 employees dedicated to innovation. Result? More than 1,200 patented technologies and significant advances in cutting-edge fields such as sensors, algorithms and 3D perception.
The company has notably developed DirtSense™ technology, a world exclusive. This system uses artificial intelligence and optics to assess the cleanliness of water during cleaning. The robot can thus detect particularly dirty areas and return to them until it obtains an impeccable result.
But that's not all. Narwal has also innovated with an automatic water exchange system, a floating anti-knot brush (no more tangled hair!), and even mops in the shape of a Reuleaux triangle for more precise cleaning of corners.
If Narwal is so successful, it is also because the company has been able to meet consumer expectations. Its first all-in-one vacuum cleaner-mop, the Narwal J1, redefined market standards in 2019.
The goal? Free up time for users. Narwal robots are among the first to have integrated a washing system in addition to vacuuming. A response to the busy schedules of today's consumers.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000Narwal takes this quest for time savings to the extreme. For example, the dust compression technology allows the bin to be emptied less often. The anti-knot brush avoids tedious “detangling” sessions after each use. So many little touches that make all the difference on a daily basis.
Narwal also owes its success to its executives. At its head, Junbin Zhang perfectly embodies the spirit of the brand. A graduate of prestigious Chinese universities, he has been passionate about robotics since middle school. His track record speaks for itself: gold medal at the International Young Olympic Robotics Competition in 2006, then nomination by Forbes China among the young elites under 30 in 2019.
Alongside her is Shili Shao, Director of Marketing and Global Strategy. Her background at Bain & Company and in venture capital gives her a 360° view of the market. She ensures that Narwal products perfectly meet the needs of consumers around the world.
Finally, Vivienne Chen completes this dynamic trio as Global Media Director. A graduate of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, she brings her expertise to propel Narwal's reputation on the international stage.
The choice of the name “Narwal” is not insignificant. The company was inspired by the narwhal, the Arctic cetacean nicknamed the “unicorn of the seas”. Why this partnership ? Because the narwhal embodies the brand's values: intelligence, versatility and natural technological prowess.
Just as the narwhal navigates with ease in the icy waters of the Arctic, Narwal robots slip effortlessly into our homes, explains the brand. Their ability to communicate, perceive their environment and maneuver with precision echoes the extraordinary skills of their totem animal.
With already more than 2 million homes equipped worldwide, Narwal does not intend to stop there. The company has clearly displayed its international ambitions. Its headquarters in Shenzhen, China's Silicon Valley, offers it an ideal ecosystem for innovation and development.
The company invests heavily in R&D to stay at the forefront of innovation. It is also tackling mature and demanding markets such as the United States, Germany and France, demonstrating its confidence in its products.
The challenge is significant: establishing itself as a credible alternative to the established giants in the sector. To achieve this, Narwal is banking on its scientific approach to cleaning and its ability to integrate the latest advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. But also on its pricing policy. In France, Narwal products offer remarkable value for money.
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