Sleep

Temasek led the round according to the Financial Times, and the company (Hello) is now valued between $250 million and $300 million.

The device is raising money at Kickstarter and has already managed to surpass its funding goal of $100,000; it also promises to awake users at just the right time.

Instead of using expensive equipment, ApneaApp relies on inaudible sound waves emanating from the phone's speakers to track breathing patterns.

The thin memory foam pillow, which is designed to sit on top of your regular pillow, will also track your sleep with a built-in accelerometer.

The system can learn one's sleeping patterns, analyze sleep data, provide feedback, and communicate key information with other smart devices in the house.

The company makes a "smart bed" system which includes a touch-free sensor that measures heart and respiration rate, motion and bed-presence.

The device is designed to be placed under the sheet, while the magnetic lid fixes it to the bed, and turns it on automatically.

Sleep Better is operational when the phone is next or under the pillow, relying on the built-in sensors to determine how much the user is tossing and turning.

The device will sit on a bedside table, using microwaves to monitor sleep data throughout the night, and then provide tips on how to get a better night's rest.

Promising "the most accurate and powerful sleep tracking solution," this smart headband will (apparently) go beyond what's currently available on the market.