Totem Labs
Totem Labs offers the Totem Compass, a friend-finding device designed for festivals and large events. Utilizing a proprietary Unity Mesh Network and GNSS, it allows users to track their friends' directional headings in real-time without cellular service, WiFi, or Bluetooth. The device also features a 'Vibe Mode' for synchronized light animations. The company was founded by Chase Lemonds and Carter Fowler, with the concept originating from Lemonds' experience at EDC Orlando in 2019. Their debut product went viral in early 2024, generating significant pre-sales. Totem Labs emphasizes principles of Love, Unity, Simplicity, and Beauty in its operations. The product is rechargeable via USB-C and offers battery life of 10-14 hours in Vibe Mode and 24+ hours in Eco Mode.
Totem Labs
Totem Labs offers the Totem Compass, a friend-finding device designed for festivals and large events. Utilizing a proprietary Unity Mesh Network and GNSS, it allows users to track their friends' directional headings in real-time without cellular service, WiFi, or Bluetooth. The device also features a 'Vibe Mode' for synchronized light animations. The company was founded by Chase Lemonds and Carter Fowler, with the concept originating from Lemonds' experience at EDC Orlando in 2019. Their debut product went viral in early 2024, generating significant pre-sales. Totem Labs emphasizes principles of Love, Unity, Simplicity, and Beauty in its operations. The product is rechargeable via USB-C and offers battery life of 10-14 hours in Vibe Mode and 24+ hours in Eco Mode.
TL;DR
Core product: Totem Compass friend-finding wearable for festivals
Connectivity: Proprietary Unity Mesh Network + GNSS — works without cellular/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth
Founders: Carter Fowler (Co‑Founder & CEO) and Chase Lemonds (Co‑Founder & CTO)
Founding year: 2019
Recent funding: Pre-seed/Seed round Feb 2025 (~$1.05M–$1.3M reported)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Live-event safety, friend-finding, and immersive wearable experiences for festivals and large gatherings.
Founded
2019
Industry
Hardware & Experiential Technology
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
1300000
Company blog also reports approximately $1.05M in pre-seed funding; Dealroom/Crumpchase records a Feb 2025 round ~$1.3M.