Nix develops biosensors that continuously measure fluid and electrolyte losses through sweat analysis, providing real-time hydration data to athletes and laborers via a mobile app. This technology addresses the risk of dehydration by delivering personalized hydration recommendations based on individual sweat profiles during physical activity.
Funding
$7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
L+1Founders
Product
Problem
Athletes and laborers often struggle to maintain optimal hydration levels during physical activity due to variations in individual sweat composition and environmental conditions. Generic hydration strategies can lead to either dehydration, negatively impacting performance and safety, or overhydration, causing discomfort and potential health risks. Traditional methods for assessing hydration status are often impractical in real-time during training or work.
Solution
Nix develops a wearable hydration biosensor that continuously analyzes sweat, providing personalized, real-time data on fluid and electrolyte losses. The system consists of a rechargeable pod that clips onto a single-use sweat patch, which measures biomarkers in sweat. This data is transmitted to a mobile app, available for both individuals (Nix Solo) and groups (Nix Pro), which delivers actionable insights on when, what, and how much to drink to optimize hydration. The Nix Pro app allows coaches, nutritionists, and supervisors to monitor multiple subjects simultaneously, enabling customized hydration strategies based on individual biologies and environmental factors.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individual athletes seeking personalized hydration guidance, as well as coaches, nutritionists, sports teams, and organizations with laborers in demanding environments needing to monitor and optimize the hydration of groups.
Features
- Lightweight, rechargeable pod that clips onto a disposable sweat patch for continuous sweat analysis
- Electrochemical sensors within the patch measure ionic potential to determine electrolyte concentration and sweat rate
- Proprietary machine-learning algorithms extrapolate local sweat data to estimate whole-body fluid and electrolyte losses
- Real-time data streaming to a mobile app (iOS and Android) or compatible devices (Apple Watch, Garmin)
- Personalized hydration notifications based on individual sweat profiles and activity levels
- Historical data tracking to identify sweat rate, electrolyte loss rate, and sweat composition trends
- Nix Index™ calculates future workout hydration needs based on weather forecasts and historical data
- Nix Pro group monitoring app allows administrators to view real-time hydration data for multiple subjects
- Integrations with TrainingPeaks, with Strava, Wahoo, and Zwift integrations planned