Esper

Esper is a Bellevue, Washington software company that builds an enterprise-scale device management platform for dedicated edge hardware - the point-of-sale systems, kiosks, tablets, rugged handhelds, and digital signage that run modern retail, restaurants, healthcare, and logistics. Founded in 2018 by former Microsoft and Amazon engineers, Esper pitched itself early as 'DevOps for devices,' bringing pipelines, remote control, custom Android builds, and over-the-air updates to fleets that traditional mobile device management tools struggle to handle. The company has raised roughly $100M+ across Series A through C and manages devices for customers including Taco Bell, DoorDash, Intelity, and Spire Health.