Nomad began as a Kickstarter project in 2012. Noah Dentzel and Brian Hahn met in Santa Barbara, California, and set out to create a minimalist iPhone cable that would seamlessly fit into everyday carry. ChargeCard, Nomad’s first product, launched on Kickstarter on July 18, 2012. Like many startups, the founders relied on the support of friends, family, and strangers to bring Nomad from concept to reality. They started in Noah’s grandmother’s basement, moving from Agoura Hills to San Francisco and finally back to Santa Barbara, California, where the company is now headquartered.

The Nomad brand is much more than a name—it is a way of life, a design philosophy, a community, and much more. From a single idea—an ultra-portable, minimalist charging cable—the founders created an entire line of tools for 21st-century nomads. Along the way, several core values that unite the entire Nomad community have defined everything the company does. They value resourcefulness, adventure seeking, and living in the moment. They believe that a smartphone is the 21st-century equivalent of a sword: a tool that anyone can wield to change the world. That is why they create products to ensure your smartphone is always where you need it. Nomad is, and always will be, a company that prioritizes design and quality above all else. One of the most important aspects of designing new products is the use of the highest-quality, longest-lasting materials available. They design every concept from the ground up instead of simply white-labeling existing products. From Horween leather used for Apple Watch cases and bands to the durable construction of Kevlar® cables, they choose materials that stand out and are built to last. It costs more, but cost is not as important as the value created by the Nomad brand.