Montreal, Quebec

CARRY Ü
rethinking
everyday carry

We design smarter everyday objects for travel, sport and life on the move — engineered to secure and simplify the way you carry your world.

Our Mission

Rethinking travel, sport & everyday essentials

At CARRY Ü, we believe the objects you rely on every day deserve better design. From luggage and gym bags to travel accessories and mobile security — we create products that protect what matters, without compromising on style.

Travel

Carry-on suitcases, compression bags and travel accessories — thoughtfully designed for modern explorers who refuse to compromise.

Sport & Performance

Gym bags, stainless steel bottles and sport accessories — built for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demand more from their gear.

Security & Innovation

Patented technologies like LOCKÜP™, protective phone cases and magnetic attachment systems — keeping your devices safe wherever you go.

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Our Story

From a chairlift moment to a global brand

It all started on a ski day in Quebec. Alexandre Mentink pulled out his phone on a chairlift to capture the view — and nearly watched it disappear into the void below. That split-second scare sparked a question that would change everything: what if there was an elegant, secure way to keep your phone within reach — without ever risking losing it?

Growing up in Lorraine, just outside Montreal, entrepreneurship was in Alexandre's blood. His mother, Michele Mentink, built the first private aviation training company from the ground up. His grandfather, John Mentink, engineered landing gear systems for the U.S. Air Force. Innovation and bold thinking run deep in the family.

After spending over a decade as a general contractor in construction, Alexandre shifted gears into digital marketing — managing the career of Canadian pop artist Alicia Moffet and discovering a passion for building brands with international reach. That experience gave him the conviction to launch CARRY Ü with a singular ambition: create a brand that resonates worldwide.

Alexandre Mentink — Founder of CARRY Ü
Alexandre Mentink
Founder & CEO
The Journey
Family Legacy

Innovation in the DNA

John Mentink engineered landing gear for the U.S. Air Force. Michele Mentink pioneered the first private aviation training company. Entrepreneurship and engineering have always been in the family.

10+ Years — Construction

General Contractor

Alexandre honed his skills managing complex builds — learning project leadership, team management and hands-on problem solving from the ground up.

Digital Marketing & Influence

Managing Alicia Moffet

As manager of one of Canada's most prominent content creators and artists, Alexandre discovered the power of digital storytelling and international brand development.

2023 — The Beginning

CARRY Ü is Born

A travel, sport and everyday accessories company — designed in Montreal with a global vision. Style, convenience and functionality in every product.

2025 — Breakthrough

LOCKÜP™ Goes Global

The patented magnetic bracelet launched on Kickstarter, raising 744% of its goal with 890+ backers. Product videos have reached over 200 million views worldwide.

LOCKÜP™

Our flagship innovation — a patented magnetic locking system that keeps your phone, keys and everyday essentials connected to you with a single click.

Patented Locking System

¼-turn mechanical lock with over 100 lbs of pull force. Your phone stays secured — not just magnetically held.

Engineered for Comfort

Aerospace-grade ZAMAK5™ zinc alloy. Skin-safe, lightweight, and designed for all-day wear.

Fully Modular

Bracelet, Bullet, retractable keychain, Apple Watch and WHOOP adapters — one ecosystem, endless possibilities.

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200M+
Views Worldwide
890+
Kickstarter Backers
744%
Funding Goal Reached
100+
Lbs Pull Force
Investors & Partners

Ingenuity at the heart of our strategy

CARRY Ü isn't just building products — we're building a company rooted in ingenuity and strategic product development. That vision attracted Advanta Design, a leading Canadian industrial design and engineering firm with over three decades of expertise, based in Quebec City.

Advanta's equity investment positions CARRY Ü at the crossroads of world-class industrial design and product innovation — strengthening our ability to turn bold ideas into market-ready realities.

Quebec City, Canada — Est. 1992

A renowned industrial design consulting firm recognized for robust mechanical engineering capabilities — transforming innovative concepts into high-potential commercial products since 1992.

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Our Vision

Simplifying the way you move

"Our goal is to blend style, convenience and functionality into every product — so you can carry your world with confidence and elegance."

From suitcases to gym bags, phone cases to magnetic security systems — every CARRY Ü product is born from collaboration with world-class industrial designers and an unwavering commitment to patented innovation.

The Team

Built on passion, driven by innovation

Alexandre Mentink, 34, is a hands-on entrepreneur who understands what modern consumers need. A devoted father, he brings real-life perspective to every product CARRY Ü creates. With Alexandre at the helm, CARRY Ü lives and breathes the "On The Move" spirit.

The company works closely with Guillaume Alarie of Advanta Design, an industrial designer known for his user-first approach — turning Alexandre's initial spark into rigorously tested, market-ready products.

"If you haven't found your passion yet, why not start looking? For me, it's entrepreneurship — and creating products that people genuinely love using every single day." — Alexandre Mentink

A family legacy of builders

The CARRY Ü story didn't start in 2023. It's rooted in generations of innovation. Alexandre's grandfather, John Mentink, engineered landing gear systems for the U.S. Air Force — a field where precision and reliability are matters of life and death. His mother, Michele Mentink, built the first private aviation training company from scratch — proving you can create an entire market where none existed before.

Alexandre brought together that inherited drive and expertise to build a company that fundamentally rethinks how we carry, protect and transport our everyday essentials.

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freely?

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