# Quin

> Quin (Quintessential Design) builds intelligent safety technology for helmets. Founded in 2017 by industrial designer Anirudha 'Ani' Surabhi, the company created the first motorcycle helmets with integrated crash detection and an SOS beacon, then pivoted to an 'ingredient brand' model that licenses its sensor-fusion hardware and emergency-response software to leading helmet makers. Its Quin Pod and Quin Tag devices measure motion thousands of times per second, detect dangerous impacts, and automatically alert emergency contacts and dispatch services with location and impact data across cycling, motorsport, snow sports, climbing and equestrian.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Dallas, Texas, USA (with operations in London, England)
- **Founders:** Anirudha Surabhi (CEO & Founder)
- **Team size:** ~35 employees
- **Products:** Quin Pod, Quin Tag, Quin Within App, IntelliQuin Smart System, Advanced Motion Intelligence (licensing platform)
- **Notable:** First motorcycle helmet company to offer integrated crash detection and an SOS beacon., Winner, 2019 A' Design Award (Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design)., Secured $7.3M strategic investment from Mips for a ~25% stake.

## Products & services

- **Quin Pod** — A device roughly the size of a stick of gum that slots into a helmet's EPS lining, syncs to the rider's phone over Bluetooth, measures motion up to 6,000 times per second, detects impacts and triggers emergency alerts.
- **Quin Tag** — A compact sensor tag that adds Quin's impact detection and emergency-response capability to gear.
- **Quin Within App** — Companion mobile app that measures real-time data, notifies up to three emergency contacts with location and status, and supports professional monitoring and automated dispatch.
- **IntelliQuin Smart System** — The original integrated crash detection, SOS beacon and Bluetooth system built into Quin's own branded helmets (McQ, Spitfire, Ghost, Quest).
- **Advanced Motion Intelligence (licensing platform)** — Quin's sensor-fusion hardware and emergency-response software licensed to helmet brands as an 'ingredient' inside their products.

## Achievements

- First motorcycle helmet company to offer integrated crash detection and an SOS beacon.
- Winner, 2019 A' Design Award (Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design).
- Secured $7.3M strategic investment from Mips for a ~25% stake.
- Transitioned from consumer helmet maker to industry-wide ingredient technology brand.
- Signed licensing partnerships with ABUS, O'Neal, Fly Racing, Nolan, Lumos and Guardio.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Quin crash-detection technology confirmed across a range of 2026 helmets, including Italian brand Nolan's X-904 Ultra Carbon.
- **2025-04** — New partnership announced with action-sports brand O'Neal.
- **2023-09** — Closed $9M Series A; Mips invested $7.3M for a ~25% stake.
- **2023-01** — Partnered with RapidSOS to speed emergency response for downed riders.

## Links

- Website: https://quinwithin.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/quinwithin
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Quin_Design
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@quinwithin
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quin.design/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Quin.DesignFB

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Last updated: 2026-07-18