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Shelf Asset Management, Inc., commonly known as Shelf, is a technology company that specializes in open-source asset and equipment tracking software. Founded on October 19, 2023, by Carlos Virreira and Nikolay Bonev, the company is incorporated as a Delaware C Corporation with its registered address at 1111b South Governors Avenue STE 6801, Dover, DE 19904, United States.
History
editShelf was founded by Carlos Virreira and Nikolay Bonev with the goal of creating an efficient, user-friendly asset management solution. Since its inception in late 2023, the company has rapidly gained traction in the tech community, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses and enterprises.[1]
Products and Services
editShelf offers a cloud-based, open-core asset management platform designed to help organizations track and manage their physical assets. Key features include:
- QR code-based asset tagging
- Real-time location tracking
- Customizable asset fields
- Booking and reservation system for equipment
- Team collaboration tools
As of 2024, Shelf has generated over 112,630 asset labels, demonstrating significant usage and adoption of its platform.[2]
The company's product has been well-received in the tech community, ranking #8 on Product Hunt's daily rank with 229 upvotes.[3] Additionally, a post about Shelf trended on Hacker News with 320 upvotes, indicating strong interest from the developer community.[4]
Technology
editShelf's platform is primarily built with TypeScript, with 99% of its codebase utilizing this language. The company maintains an open-source GitHub repository, which has garnered 1.8k stars, demonstrating its popularity among developers.[5] Shelf also offers a one-click deployment option through Railway.app, simplifying the setup process for users.[6]
Open Core Model
editUnlike many of its competitors such as Asset Panda, Sortly, Cheqroom, and IBM Maximo, Shelf operates on an open core model. This approach combines open-source software with proprietary features, allowing for greater customization and community involvement while maintaining a sustainable business model.[2]
Corporate Affairs
editLeadership
edit- Carlos Virreira - Founder and CEO
- Nikolay Bonev - Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Team
editAs of 2024, Shelf has 29 code contributors working on its open-source platform, demonstrating a robust and active development community.[2]
Funding
editIn its initial funding round, Shelf sold 2.5% of the company at a $1 million valuation. As of 2024, the company has stated its focus on achieving profitability before considering further fundraising efforts.[7]
Reception and Impact
editShelf has received positive reviews on G2, a peer-to-peer review site for business software.[8] The company has also been featured in various media outlets, including Yahoo Finance[9] and Markets Insider, which reported on its double-digit growth in the US and Canadian markets.
As of 2024, Shelf has amassed a user base of 5,109 users, indicating strong market adoption for a relatively new platform.[2]
Shelf has demonstrated its commitment to the open-source community by serving as a gold sponsor for the Open Core Summit in San Francisco.[10]
The company's journey and future plans have been discussed in a podcast featuring the founder and CEO, providing insights into Shelf's development and vision.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Shelf Gains Adaptation Among SMBs and Enterprises, Grows Double Digits in US and Canadian Market". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ a b c d Internal company data as of 2024
- ^ "Shelf - Product Hunt". Product Hunt. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Shelf on Hacker News". Hacker News. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Shelf GitHub Repository". GitHub. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Shelf on Railway.app". Railway.app. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Shelf Crunchbase Profile". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Shelf Reviews on G2". G2. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Shelf Gains Adaptation Among SMBs and Enterprises". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Open Core Summit Sponsors". Open Core Summit. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
- ^ "Podcast with Shelf Founder". Daniliants Ventures. Retrieved 2024-09-27.