FindOwner
FindOwner provides physical QR tags that let anyone who finds a lost item—from laptops and keys to passports and tools—scan the tag and message the owner privately, with no app download required. The platform is privacy-first, keeping contact details hidden from finders and avoiding location tracking. A free tier supports up to five items, with premium tags built for daily wear and a business solution for organizations managing shared equipment.
- Hardware
- Consumer Goods
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Valuable personal and business items such as laptops, keys, passports, and tools are frequently lost, and the person who finds them typically has no easy way to contact the owner. This results in permanent loss of expensive equipment and important documents, even when the item is found by someone with good intentions.
Solution
FindOwner provides physical tags that attach to valuable items, allowing anyone who finds a lost item to scan the tag with their smartphone and send a private message to the owner—no app required. The platform prioritizes privacy by design: finders never see the owner's phone number or email, and all communication occurs through an anonymous chat interface. Owners can choose what information to share and with whom, and the tags do not track location or store movements. For businesses and organizations, FindOwner offers a scalable way to protect shared equipment, giving finders a direct line to the right organization.
Target Audience
Individual consumers who want to protect personal items like laptops, passports, keys, and phones, as well as organizations—including businesses, schools, NGOs, municipalities, and rental companies—managing valuable shared equipment.
Features
- Physical tags with unique QR codes that can be scanned by any smartphone camera, requiring no app download for finders
- Private, anonymous messaging system that keeps owner contact details hidden from finders
- Privacy-first design with no location tracking or movement data collection
- DIY printable tag option for testing, plus premium tags built for dirt, rain, and daily wear
- Business-focused solution for tagging tools, laptops, musical instruments, and rental equipment, with a pilot program offering personalized onboarding for founding customers
- Free tier supports up to 5 items with no credit card required