Brand profile · Germany
Ember Revenue, search volume and competitors 2026
US brand of heated smart mugs with temperature control, founded in 2012 by Clay Alexander, VC-funded, with an EU shop in German.
Fact sheet
- Founded
- 2012
- Founder
- Clay Alexander
- Headquarters
- Kalifornien, USA
- Company
- Ember Technologies, Inc.
- Die Höhle der Löwen (German TV show)
- Did not appear
- Funding
- Venture capital backed
- Funding rounds
- 2017: Series C, 13 million US-$; Series E, 23,5 million US-$
Ember search volume over time (23 Months, Sep 2024 – Jul 2026)
Monthly figures and further comparisons
| Month | Search volume | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 5,400 | 0 % |
| Jun 2026 | 5,400 | -18 % |
| May 2026 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Apr 2026 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Mar 2026 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Feb 2026 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Jan 2026 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Dec 2025 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Nov 2025 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Oct 2025 | 6,600 | +22 % |
| Sep 2025 | 5,400 | 0 % |
| Aug 2025 | 5,400 | -18 % |
| Jul 2025 | 6,600 | 0 % |
| Jun 2025 | 6,600 | +22 % |
| May 2025 | 5,400 | 0 % |
| Apr 2025 | 5,400 | -18 % |
| Mar 2025 | 6,600 | +22 % |
| Feb 2025 | 5,400 | -33 % |
| Jan 2025 | 8,100 | +50 % |
| Dec 2024 | 5,400 | 0 % |
| Nov 2024 | 5,400 | 0 % |
| Oct 2024 | 5,400 | 0 % |
| Sep 2024 | 5,400 | – |
Source: DataForSEO Google Ads API (Keyword Planner), Germany. The most recent month is often still provisional at Google and gets corrected with the next update. Last update: 2 Sep 2026.
Ember competitors: ranking per niche
Rank by brand search volume in the last month among all brands of the niche in the radar.
Lifestyle Rank 16 of 48
| # | Brand | Search volume | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | teveo | 246,000 | +6.5 % |
| 2 | ouraring | 165,000 | +11.0 % |
| 3 | airup | 90,500 | -17.7 % |
| 4 | rimowa | 90,500 | -12.6 % |
| 5 | sheko | 90,500 | +6.5 % |
| 6 | Blackroll | 74,000 | +13.8 % |
| 7 | holzkern | 60,500 | 0.0 % |
| 8 | rhinoshield | 49,500 | -12.9 % |
| 9 | eightsleep | 18,100 | +67.6 % |
| 10 | Asket | 12,100 | -23.9 % |
| 16 | Ember | 5,400 | -12.9 % |
Background and milestones
Clay Alexander says he dreamed of a coffee cup that keeps the drink warm. After years of prototypes and engineering, the Ember Mug emerged as the first mug with temperature control. The company wants the technology to stay invisible so the mug feels like an ordinary vessel.
- 2016
First temperature-adjustable mug released, 8.5 million USD raised to date.
- 2017
Series C of 13 million USD.
SWOT analysis of Ember
Editorial assessment based on the sources listed and the radar data.
Strengths
- The Ember Mug is regarded as the first mug with temperature control, giving the brand a clear product core.
- Several funding rounds, including a 13 million USD Series C, support development.
Weaknesses
- The products are in the premium segment and depend on battery and app.
Opportunities
- A German-language EU shop and about 5,400 monthly brand searches offer growth in the DACH region.
Threats
- Copycats and cheap heated mugs put pressure on prices.
- The generic brand name makes it harder to be found in search engines.
What is behind the demand?
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Frequently asked questions about Ember
How much revenue does Ember make?
There are no documented revenue figures for Ember. After login, the brand profile shows a model estimate of organic revenue based on 5,400 brand searches per month, split into brand and non-brand.
How many people search for Ember?
In Jul 2026, Ember was searched about 5,400 times per month on Google Germany, -6.5 % compared with the same period last year. Monthly figures cover Sep 2024 to Jul 2026.
Who are the competitors of Ember?
In the Lifestyle niche, Ember ranks 16 of 48 by brand search volume. The strongest competitors are teveo, ouraring and airup.
Who founded Ember?
Ember was founded in 2012 by Clay Alexander. The company is based in Kalifornien, USA.
Was Ember on Die Höhle der Löwen?
No, Ember did not appear on the German TV show Die Höhle der Löwen.
Is Ember backed by venture capital?
Yes, Ember is backed by venture capital. Known funding rounds: 2017: Series C, 13 million US-$; Series E, 23,5 million US-$.
How much does Ember spend on marketing?
Ember does not publish its ad budgets. What can be measured is how much demand the brand creates: brand searches show whether social media, ads and word of mouth are working. The higher that share, the less Ember has to pay for each visit.
How much revenue does Ember make through Google?
The model estimate combines brand searches and organic traffic of Ember with the niche's purchase intent, conversion rate and basket size. It separates brand revenue (people who already know Ember) from non-brand revenue (new customers via SEO). The figures are in the brand profile after login.
What would the organic traffic of Ember be worth as a Google Ads budget?
Every organic click replaces a paid one. Organic clicks times the keywords' cost per click gives the equivalent ad budget. The brand profile shows the organic traffic and ranking keywords of Ember after login.
How do I find out the SEO revenue of my own website?
With your free Visibly account, which also works on antonioblago.com, you connect Google Search Console and see which keywords and pages bring you clicks, split into brand and non-brand. That lets you run the same numbers for your own domain as shown here for Ember.