{{Short description|American consumer electronics accessory company}} {{Infobox company | name = Nomad | logo = Nomad logo 2020.png | founder = {{unbulleted list|Noah Dentzel|Brian Hahn|Adam Miller|}} | founded = 2012 | area_served = Worldwide | industry = {{unbulleted list|Computer hardware|Mobile device accessories}} | homepage = {{URL|https://www.nomadgoods.com}} | type = Private | location_city = Santa Barbara, California }}
'''Nomad''' is a consumer electronics and lifestyle products company based out of Santa Barbara, California. Their products include leather phone cases, charging cables, portable battery packs, wireless chargers and travel accessories. Nomad began with its first products ChargeCard, ChargeKey and NomadPlus.<ref name="techcrunch">{{cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/07/30/this-little-box-turns-your-existing-iphone-charger-into-a-portable-battery/ |title=This Little Box Turns Your Existing iPhone Charger Into A Portable Battery |work=TechCrunch |date=July 30, 2014}}</ref> Founded in 2012, they debuted on Kickstarter on July 18, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomad/chargecard-for-iphone |title=ChargeCard Kickstarter Campaign}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/cnr/date/2012-07-23/segment/01 |title=CNN Newsroom |work=CNN |date=July 23, 2012}}</ref> In response to COVID-19, Nomad shifted their operations to produce PPE.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fish|first=Ryan|date=2020-04-22|title='Busiest month in company history': Nomad Goods doubles down on PPE production|url=https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2020/04/22/busiest-month-in-company-history-nomad-goods-doubles-down-on-ppe-production/|access-date=2021-06-03|website=NewsChannel 3-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
== History == Nomad was founded by Noah Dentzel, Brian Hahn and Adam Miller in 2012. Sharing a passion for adventure and minimalism, the founders wanted to create a discrete and portable charging device. Their first product, ChargeCard, was a super-slim USB Cable charger that fit in any wallet like a credit card.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nomad/chargecard-for-iphone|title=ChargeCard for iPhone and Android|website=Kickstarter|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-18}}</ref> They began a campaign to gauge interest in the project and shortly thereafter launched their first product on Kickstarter on July 18, 2012. Their funding goal was $50,000. The product gained attention from investors and managed to triple their target funding goal, ultimately raising $161,897. The founders began production and shipped their first lot of units in the following March. The product gained media attention from ''The New York Times'',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/27/dont-forget-the-small-ideas-that-make-a-difference/?_r=0 |title=Don’t Forget the Small Ideas That Make a Difference |work=New York Times |date=June 27, 2013}}</ref> AppleInsider, Huffington Post, Mashable, and others.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/15/charge-card-portable-iphone-charger-wallet-kickstarter_n_2444453.html |title=Charge Card Is A Portable iPhone Charger That Is Shaped Like A Credit Card And Fits In Your Wallet |work=Huffington Post |date=Jan 15, 2013}}</ref>
Over the years Nomad has expanded their product line; Nomad now offers over 50 products for smartphone and smartwatch users, distributed by retailers such as Best Buy, Urban Outfitters, select retailers globally. In 2015, the company made their first non-electronic device, when they launched Stand, an Apple Watch accessory. In 2016 Nomad partnered with Horween Leather Co. and began designing fine leather phone cases, watch straps and wallets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://9to5mac.com/2016/10/10/review-nomad-horween-leather-iphone-7-plus-case-apple-watch-strap/|title=Review: Nomad Horween Leather iPhone 7 Plus Case + Apple Watch Strap|date=2016-10-10|work=9to5Mac|access-date=2018-01-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Most recently, Nomad has launched a wireless charging hub for smartphones.
==Products== ===ChargeCard=== ChargeCard was a portable and thin credit card-shaped USB cable charger that fit into any pocket or wallet. The credit card-shaped USB cable had different versions for the iPhone and other mobile phones. The product became popular and gained attention in Forbes,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2013/03/29/need-juice-this-phone-charger-fits-in-your-wallet/ |title=Need Juice? This Phone Charger Fits In Your Wallet |work=Forbes |date=March 29, 2013}}</ref> ''The New York Times'', AppleInsider and ''HuffPost'' due to its wallet-sized design.
===ChargeKey=== Shaped like a housekey, the ChargeKey was Nomad's second product.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2013/09/11/the-new-nomad-chargekey-is-like-a-jumper-cable-for-your-phone/ |title=The New Nomad ChargeKey Is Like A Jumper Cable For Your Phone |work=TechCrunch |date=Sep 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://gizmodo.com/an-emergency-lightning-cable-thats-no-bigger-than-your-1299820948 |title=An Emergency Lightning Cable That's No Bigger Than Your House Key |work=Gizmodo |date=Sep 12, 2013}}</ref> Crowdfunding began on Indiegogo on October 2, 2013, ultimately raising $172,274. All units were shipped by the end of April 2014. Reception was more favorable than the ChargeCard, earning positive reviews from Time Magazine,<ref name="Time">{{cite news|url=https://techland.time.com/2013/11/25/holiday-gadget-gift-guide/photo/30/ |title=50 Gadget Gift Ideas for the Holidays 2013 |work=Time Magazine |date=Nov 25, 2013}}</ref> AppleInsider, and the Today Show.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/01/25/review-nomad-chargekey-a-keychain-sized-lightning-cable |title=Review: Nomad ChargeKey, a keychain-sized Lightning cable |work=Apple Insider |date=Jan 25, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chargekey-for-iphone-and-android-by-nomad |title=CHARGEKEY for iPhone and Android by NOMAD |work=Indiegogo |date=Dec 2, 2013}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news |last1=Jordan |first1=John |title=Handyhüllen |url=https://www.handyhuelle24.de/ |access-date=16 November 2021}}</ref> ==Recognition== * The Best Tech Gadgets to Buy for Travelers: Holiday Gift Guide 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cntraveler.com/daily-traveler/2013/11/christmas-gift-ideas-cool-tech-gadgets |title=The Best Tech Gadgets to Buy for Travelers: Holiday Gift Guide 2013 |publisher=Condé Nast Traveler |date=29 Nov 2013}}</ref> * 50 Gadget Gift Ideas for the Holidays 2013<ref name="Time"/> * The Man FAQ Holiday Gift Guide 2013<ref name="beatweek">{{cite web|url=http://www.themanfaq.com/the-man-faq-holiday-gift-guide-2013/ |title=The Man FAQ Holiday Gift Guide 2013 |publisher=The Man FAQ |date=2 Dec 2013}}</ref> * 8 Gifts for the Tech Geek in Your Life 2013<ref name="beatweek" /> * 17 Gifts for the Techie Who Has Everything 2013<ref name="beatweek" />
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==External links== * {{Official website}}
Category:2012 establishments in the United States Category:Companies based in Santa Barbara, California