
Protequus LLC is a privately held scale-up company based in Austin, Texas, focused on protecting horse welfare through innovative data science, biosensors, and IoT technology. Their flagship product, the NIGHTWATCH® smart halter™, is a patented AI-driven wearable device that monitors equine biometrics and behavior in real-time to detect distress conditions such as colic and foaling. The device provides automated alerts via text, phone, and email, leveraging machine learning to adapt to each horse for precise health and performance monitoring. Protequus operates a hardware-enabled SaaS business model targeting horse owners, trainers, breeders, and veterinarians within the $300+ billion equine industry. The company holds a robust portfolio of 7 utility patents with protection in 24 countries, positioning it for global market expansion and potential growth into other animal species.

Protequus LLC is a privately held scale-up company based in Austin, Texas, focused on protecting horse welfare through innovative data science, biosensors, and IoT technology. Their flagship product, the NIGHTWATCH® smart halter™, is a patented AI-driven wearable device that monitors equine biometrics and behavior in real-time to detect distress conditions such as colic and foaling. The device provides automated alerts via text, phone, and email, leveraging machine learning to adapt to each horse for precise health and performance monitoring. Protequus operates a hardware-enabled SaaS business model targeting horse owners, trainers, breeders, and veterinarians within the $300+ billion equine industry. The company holds a robust portfolio of 7 utility patents with protection in 24 countries, positioning it for global market expansion and potential growth into other animal species.