# Gentex

> Gentex is a VC fund in Carbondale backing Mobile, Software and Smart Home. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Carbondale, United States
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Jan 2018
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gentex
- X (Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/gentex_corp
- Website: http://www.gentexcorp.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentex-corporation-329696747118666

Gentex is a provider of innovative solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile | 1 | 100% |
| Software | 1 | 100% |
| Smart Home | 1 | 100% |
| Mobile Apps | 1 | 100% |
| Internet of Things | 1 | 100% |

6 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yonomi | Yonomi is a mobile app and cloud service that automates the user’s interactions with connected devices. It is designed to automatically discover and coordinate the activities of the devices so that they work in unison in ways the users expect.The app announces contextual weather and calendar updates throughout the day; pauses music during calls;and adjusts the temperature and lighting.It is supported by connected devices of various brands, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Schlage, Sonos, Nest, LIFX, Philips Hue, Belkin, Cree, TP-Link, Ecobee, Honeywell, GE, Jawbone, Logitech, Mimo, Nest, Philips, Nokie Health, and more.Yonomi was launched in 2013 and is co-located in Boulder, Colorado and Austin, Texas. | $5M | Series A | Jan 08, 2018 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Allegion](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/allegion) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Gentex invest in?

Gentex invests primarily in Mobile, Software and Smart Home startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Gentex last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Gentex closed in Jan 2018. Shizune tracks 1 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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