| Skooba Design | |
| Type: | Private |
| Foundation: | 1999 |
| Founder: | Michael Hess |
| Location City: | Buffalo, New York |
| Location Country: | United States |
| Industry: | Technology accessories |
| Products: | Carrying cases, laptop bags, electronic accessories |
| Num Employees: | 10+ |
| Parent: | Norazza, Inc. |
| Owner: | Tom Sperazza, CEO Norazza, Inc. |
| Homepage: | Skooba Design |
Skooba Design is an American company which designs and manufactures carrying cases and accessories.[1]
Founded in Rochester, New York in 1999 by Michael Hess, the company's products include laptop,[2] iPad/tablet,[3] photo/video bags,[4] and other laptop-compatible luggage.[5] [6] It offers its products primarily online.
Hess founded the company in Rochester, New York in 1999 as a subsidiary of Three Point Ventures, LLC.[7] It was founded under the name RoadWired, and changed its name to Skooba Design in August 2007.
In 2014, Skooba was bought by Buffalo, New York manufacturer and distributor, Norazza, Inc.[8] Norazza, Inc.'s acquisition of Skooba allowed for large-scale distribution of the company's products. Norazza, Inc. also bought Skooba's sister company HotDog Yoga in the deal. Skooba products are made in the United States.[9]