Under-the-mattress technology using precisely-timed vibrations to prevent night terrors in children.
Children experiencing night terrors suffer from sudden episodes of intense fear and panic during sleep, causing distress to both the child and parents. Current treatment options are limited and often involve pharmaceutical interventions or behavioral management with inconsistent results.
Children experiencing night terrors suffer from sudden episodes of intense fear and panic during sleep, causing distress to both the child and parents. Current treatment options are limited and often involve pharmaceutical interventions or behavioral management with inconsistent results.
An under-the-mattress device that uses patented, clinically-proven technology to detect early signs of night terrors and deliver precisely-timed vibrations to maintain healthier sleep stages, preventing night terror episodes from occurring.
An under-the-mattress device that uses patented, clinically-proven technology to detect early signs of night terrors and deliver precisely-timed vibrations to maintain healthier sleep stages, preventing night terror episodes from occurring.
Company became inactive after initial product launch and market operations. Founders transitioned to other ventures.
Company became inactive after initial product launch and market operations. Founders transitioned to other ventures.
Lully is a children's sleep health company that developed innovative technology to address night terrors and other sleep disorders affecting young children. Founded in 2014 and backed by Y Combinator (Winter 2015 batch), Lully created a unique solution to help families manage one of the most distressing sleep problems parents face.
Lully's flagship product, the Sleep Guardian, is an under-the-mattress device that uses patented, clinically-proven technology to prevent night terror episodes. The device operates by detecting the early stages of night terrors and delivering precisely-timed vibrations to keep children in healthier sleep stages, effectively avoiding the troublesome portions of sleep that trigger night terrors. Unlike pharmaceutical interventions, the Sleep Guardian offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to managing this common childhood sleep disorder.
The company's technology was developed through the Stanford Biodesign Fellowship, combining clinical sleep science with user-centered design principles. Lully partnered with Stanford Sleep Medicine and Riley Children's Hospital to validate its approach and ensure clinical efficacy. The device syncs with a mobile application that allows parents to monitor their child's sleep patterns and receive insights about sleep quality and night terror prevention.
Lully is a children's sleep health company that developed innovative technology to address night terrors and other sleep disorders affecting young children. Founded in 2014 and backed by Y Combinator (Winter 2015 batch), Lully created a unique solution to help families manage one of the most distressing sleep problems parents face.
Lully's flagship product, the Sleep Guardian, is an under-the-mattress device that uses patented, clinically-proven technology to prevent night terror episodes. The device operates by detecting the early stages of night terrors and delivering precisely-timed vibrations to keep children in healthier sleep stages, effectively avoiding the troublesome portions of sleep that trigger night terrors. Unlike pharmaceutical interventions, the Sleep Guardian offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to managing this common childhood sleep disorder.
The company's technology was developed through the Stanford Biodesign Fellowship, combining clinical sleep science with user-centered design principles. Lully partnered with Stanford Sleep Medicine and Riley Children's Hospital to validate its approach and ensure clinical efficacy. The device syncs with a mobile application that allows parents to monitor their child's sleep patterns and receive insights about sleep quality and night terror prevention.
Direct-to-consumer hardware and software solution sold through online retailers with subscription or one-time purchase model.
Direct-to-consumer hardware and software solution sold through online retailers with subscription or one-time purchase model.
Parents of children experiencing night terrors; families seeking non-pharmaceutical sleep disorder solutions.
Parents of children experiencing night terrors; families seeking non-pharmaceutical sleep disorder solutions.
Company marked as inactive on Y Combinator; founders moved to other ventures.
Hiring: unknown
Company marked as inactive on Y Combinator; founders moved to other ventures.
Hiring: unknown
The Sleep Guardian became available for purchase through Amazon and other online retailers. Customer feedback highlighted the emotional impact of the solution, with parents reporting relief from the stress of witnessing their children's night terror episodes. The company received testimonials from families describing how the device successfully eliminated night terrors that had previously caused significant distress.
The Sleep Guardian became available for purchase through Amazon and other online retailers. Customer feedback highlighted the emotional impact of the solution, with parents reporting relief from the stress of witnessing their children's night terror episodes. The company received testimonials from families describing how the device successfully eliminated night terrors that had previously caused significant distress.
Lully's founders, Dr. Andy Rink (a physician and father) and Varun Boriah (a medical device entrepreneur), envisioned a portfolio of sleep solutions spanning from newborns to teenagers. The company recognized early in its development that while the hardware device was important, the software application and user experience were critical factors in customer satisfaction and product adoption.
Lully's founders, Dr. Andy Rink (a physician and father) and Varun Boriah (a medical device entrepreneur), envisioned a portfolio of sleep solutions spanning from newborns to teenagers. The company recognized early in its development that while the hardware device was important, the software application and user experience were critical factors in customer satisfaction and product adoption.
Lully targeted families with children experiencing night terrors and other sleep disorders. The company positioned itself as a clinical-grade consumer health solution, combining medical device rigor with consumer product accessibility. By making the Sleep Guardian available through mainstream online retailers, Lully aimed to reach parents seeking evidence-based alternatives to traditional medical interventions.
Lully targeted families with children experiencing night terrors and other sleep disorders. The company positioned itself as a clinical-grade consumer health solution, combining medical device rigor with consumer product accessibility. By making the Sleep Guardian available through mainstream online retailers, Lully aimed to reach parents seeking evidence-based alternatives to traditional medical interventions.
While Lully achieved product-market validation and customer satisfaction, the company eventually became inactive. Co-founder Varun Boriah subsequently held leadership positions at Alto Pharmacy, Truepill, and Luminai, while co-founder Dr. Andy Rink became a partner at Healthcare Foundry and continued working in healthcare innovation and startup development. Both founders leveraged their experience from Lully in subsequent healthcare ventures.
While Lully achieved product-market validation and customer satisfaction, the company eventually became inactive. Co-founder Varun Boriah subsequently held leadership positions at Alto Pharmacy, Truepill, and Luminai, while co-founder Dr. Andy Rink became a partner at Healthcare Foundry and continued working in healthcare innovation and startup development. Both founders leveraged their experience from Lully in subsequent healthcare ventures.
