CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT) is proud to announce a $400,000 equity investment in Fides Food Service Solutions LLC, doing business as SensorHubb, a Ranson-based software company specializing in food safety monitoring for the hospitality and food service industries.
Founded by industry experts, SensorHubb has developed an innovative software platform that leverages sensory technology to provide continuous, 24/7 monitoring for commercial refrigeration and storage units. The company’s centralized dashboard enables users to monitor data from multiple sensors across various locations, streamlining food safety compliance and quality control.
The WVJIT investment will provide working capital to support SensorHubb’s ongoing growth and expansion. The company plans to hire 9 to 10 new employees in West Virginia over the next three years, with salaries ranging from $60,000 to $100,000, depending on role and commissions.
“SensorHubb is exactly the kind of company we want to support through WVJIT,” said Andy Zulauf, Executive Director of the WVJIT. “They’re combining innovation with real-world industry knowledge, creating high-quality jobs, and showing the business community that West Virginia is a place where technology companies can thrive.”
SensorHubb is committed to growing its sales and operational base within the Mountain State, contributing to workforce development, talent retention, and strengthening the regional business ecosystem. The company’s scalable platform positions it for continued organic growth, with broad applications in the food service and hospitality industries nationwide.
Steve Cotton, CEO of SensorHubb, has provided the following quote: “As a West Virginia-founded company, we’re excited to partner with WVJIT to grow SensorHubb’s safety technology platform while creating quality jobs in our home state. This financing supports our mission to make communities safer through innovative monitoring solutions and demonstrates that cutting-edge startups can thrive right here in West Virginia.”
To learn more about SensorHubb and their work, visit www.sensorhubb.com/.