Celebrating 10 Years of Unlocking Access: The igloohome Journey & What’s Next

For a decade, igloohome has been at the forefront of redefining access. What started as a bold vision to simplify the way people enter homes and businesses has grown into a global movement—one that has unlocked over 500,000 doors and facilitated 8 million access events annually.

Today, as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we’re taking a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come, the milestones we’ve unlocked, and most importantly, where we’re headed next.

10 Years of Innovation, 10 Years of Impact

Ten years ago, we had a simple idea: What if access could be effortless? No more fumbling for keys, no more lockouts, no more outdated security systems slowing people down. That idea became igloohome, and in 2015, we launched our very first smart lock prototype in New York and Philadelphia. That same year, we became a preferred partner for Airbnb Paris, setting the stage for smart access solutions in the booming short-term rental industry.

The Milestones That Defined Our Growth

• 2015 – The Beginning: igloohome launches with a $1M seed fund, testing its first smart lock prototype in New York & Philadelphia.
• 2016 – World’s First Airbnb-Integrated Keybox: We changed the way short-term rentals operate by introducing the first smart keybox integrated with Airbnb, allowing hosts to grant access remotely.
• 2017 – Global Expansion Begins: igloohome entered five new markets, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, France, and Hong Kong.
• 2018 – Scaling Up & Industry Recognition: With 80+ countries onboard, we raised $4M Series A funding and launched the Mortise Lock, a game-changer for home security.
• 2019 – The Birth of iglooworks: We introduced iglooworks, an enterprise smart access solution for property developers and businesses.
• 2020 – A New Identity: To unify our growing brand, we rebranded as igloocompany, bringing together both igloohome and iglooworks under a single vision.
• 2021 – Breaking Into the U.S. Market: We set up direct operations in the United States and expanded our product lineup with Push-Pull Locks and Key Fobs.
• 2022 – Smart Locks Go Mainstream: Our products became available in 1,352 Lowe’s stores across the U.S., backed by $12M in funding.
• 2023 – A Lock in Space: To prove our durability, we sent the igloohome Padlock to space, and also introduced Smart Sequence, a revolutionary access feature.
• 2024 – Over 500,000 Devices Shipped and 25M Access Credentials Issued Annually: igloohome has officially changed the way the world secures spaces.

Each milestone represents a step toward our goal: to revolutionize access—making it more secure, more seamless, and more scalable.

The Future: What’s Next for igloohome?

While celebrating 10 years is a milestone in itself, we’re not stopping here. The next decade is about expanding smarter, innovating further, and pushing boundaries in ways that redefine what access means.

1. Expanding Across the U.S. & Europe

We’re doubling down on growth in the United States and Europe, increasing accessibility to our smart locks for both homeowners and businesses. With strategic retail partnerships and growing enterprise adoption, igloohome will be more available than ever.

2. Next-Generation Product Lines

Innovation never stops. We’re investing in next-gen access solutions, from enhanced biometric authentication to seamless enterprise integrations that make property management more effortless than ever.

3. Smarter, Sustainable Access

The next decade is about building smarter, greener, and more secure access solutions. We are exploring new energy-efficient and sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact while maintaining industry-leading security.

4. Strengthening API & Cloud-Based Security

As businesses demand better access control, our focus is shifting to stronger API integrations, cloud-based security advancements, and enterprise-ready solutions that provide more control and visibility.

5. More Seamless Connectivity

We’re working on cross-platform connectivity that allows smart locks to integrate with smart home hubs, security systems, and IoT devices, making access even more effortless.

Why This Matters: The igloohome Mission Moving Forward

For 10 years, we’ve been solving one of the most fundamental human experiences—how we enter and secure our spaces. But smart access isn’t just about locks; it’s about empowering movement, freedom, and efficiency.

We built this company because we believed access shouldn’t slow people down—it should work for them.

• For homeowners, that means no more lost keys, no more lockouts—just seamless security.
• For businesses, that means managing hundreds of spaces with ease, efficiency, and scalability.
• For property developers, that means creating smarter, safer environments where access control is fully automated.

This is more than technology. It’s a movement. And we’re just getting started.

Join Us in Unlocking the Future

Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just joined the igloohome family, this milestone belongs to you. Every door unlocked, every home secured, and every space managed—it’s all because of our customers, partners, and community.

Thank you for 10 years of trust, innovation, and growth. Here’s to unlocking the next decade together!