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Contents
Topic Page No.
Scope of Report 04
Entrepreneur Activity 06
Investment Trend 11
Who is Investing 19
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions 23
Sub Sector Analysis 27
Interesting Companies 38
Useful Links 48
Company List 51
Team 148
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Sector Overview
Scope of report
This report covers connected solutions which enable monitoring and control of home devices and operations. Report coverscompanies which are developing solutions for automating home functions, these solutions are connected to users smartphonesthrough cloud giving user higher level of insight and control. Report also includes smartphone apps which are able to connect tomost of home automation devices thus making them interoperable and acts as a common platform for monitoring and control.
All the companies developing home devices that are not connected to cloud and are dumb are left out of this report, deviceswhich are remote controlled using IR or Bluetooth are also excluded from this report.
The scope of this report includes equity as well as debt funding received by the companies.
Smart Homes Report – November 2016
Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Bidgely Tado Canary August Blink Deako Plugzr
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Large Upcoming Sectors
No. of Companies Founded
Average Age
No. of Companies Funded
Business ModelTotal
FundingExample
41 Feb-2013 20Home Security > Access Control > Locks
$69MDessmann
2009, Hangzhou
36 Feb-2013 20Home Automation > Monitoring > Environment
$120MHello
2012, San Francisco
40 Nov-2012 18Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances
$180MJune
2013, San Francisco
85 Feb-2012 28Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
$227MControl4
2003, Salt Lake City
45 Sep-2011 18 Home Automation > Smart Lights $101MMisfit Wearables
2011, Redwood City
84 Apr-2011 22Home Automation > Smart Switches & Plugs
$50MBroadLink
2013, Hangzhou
30 Nov-2009 21Home Automation > Monitoring > Energy Usage
$139MAlertMe
2006, Cambridge
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Niche Upcoming Sectors
No. of Companies Founded
Average Age
No. of Companies Funded
Business ModelTotal
FundingExample
4 Apr-2014 3Home Security > Home Network Security
$25MLuma
2014, Atlanta
13 Nov-2012 8Home Automation > HVAC Control > AC Management
$71MTado
2011, Munich
23 May-2012 12Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$78MInnit
2013, San Francisco
19 Feb-2010 8Home Automation > Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$82MHydroPoint
2002, Petaluma
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Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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YoY – Number of Rounds and Total Funding
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Top investments in last one year
CompanyFunding Amount
Round Name
Date Investors
vivint.comVivint
(Provo, 1999)$100M PE Apr-2016 Solamere Capital
juicero.comJuicero
(San Francisco, 2013)$70M Series B Mar-2016
ARTIS Ventures, DBL Partners, KPCB, Campbell Soup Co, First Beverage Group, GV, Thrive Capital, Two Sigma Ventures
ring.comRing Labs
(Santa Monica, 2012)$61M Series C Mar-2016 KPCB
parrot.comParrot Group(Paris, 1994)
$35M PE Nov-2015 Bpifrance
ecobee.comEcobee
(Toronto, 2007)$35M Series C Aug-2016 Relay Ventures, Amazon, Thomvest Ventures
netatmo.comNetatmo
(Paris, 2011)$32M Series B Nov-2015 Legrand, Iris Capital, Bpifrance
innit.comInnit
(San Francisco, 2013)$25M Series A Nov-2015
tado.comTado
(Munich, 2011)$23M Series C Apr-2016 Inven Capital
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Top investments in last one year
CompanyFunding Amount
Round Name
Date Investors
juneoven.comJune
(San Francisco, 2013)$23M Series A Mar-2016
Eclipse VC, Lumia Capital, Sound Ventures, Vaizra Investments, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, First Round Capital, Foundry Group, Promus Ventures
dessmann.com.cnDessmann
(Hangzhou, 2009)$19M Series A Apr-2016
innit.comInnit
(San Francisco, 2013)$18M Series A Jul-2016
tado.comTado
(Munich, 2011)$17M Series B Aug-2015 Target Partners, Shortcut, BayBG, Siemens, homeserveplc.com, Statkraft Ventures
bidgely.comBidgely
(Sunnyvale, 2010)$17M Series B Nov-2015 Constellation Technology Ventures, E.on, RWE Global, Khosla Ventures
sevenhugs.comSeven Hugs(Paris, 2013)
$15M Series A Jun-2016 Xerys
sense.comSense
(Cambridge, 2013)$14M Series A Sep-2016
Shell Global, Energy Impact Partners, Capricorn, Prelude Ventures, Bolt, Charles River Ventures
getluma.comLuma
(Atlanta, 2014)$13M Series A Apr-2016
Accel Partners, Amazon, Felicis Ventures, Base Ventures, BIP Capital, Relay Ventures, Webb Investment Network, 500 Startups
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Funnel view of Sector
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Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Most Active Investors in Sector
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Techstars KPCB KhoslaVentures
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Bidgely Latch Ring Labs Misfit Wearables Canary Luma Ring Labs Grobo Ring Labs June
Bitfinder Bitfinder iControl Canary Latch Silk Labs iControl Nomiku June Rachio
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Where are Top Investors investing
Plug and Play Tech
CenterTechstars KPCB
Khosla Ventures
MetaPropNYC
500 Startups
Charles River
VenturesSOSV
First Round Capital
Foundry Group
Home Automation
Bidgely, Bitfinder,
Notion
Bitfinder, ECOVENT
CORP, Revolv
JuiceroMisfit
WearablesBidgely
RachioNotionAstro
Ninja BlocksNomiku
Ivee
Sense GroboNomikuMistbox
JuneSmartThings
Ambient Devices
JuneRachioRevolv
Home Security
Scout, Keecker, Abode
Systems
Latch, ,Ring LabsiControl
DropcamCanary
CanaryLatch
LumaSilk Labs
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Ring LabsiControl
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Smart Home Suite
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Top Investor by Stage of Entry
KPCB 3
Khosla Ventures 3
J F Shea Company 2
Qualcomm Ventures 2
Two Sigma Ventures 2
ARTIS Ventures 1
Accel Partners 1
American Family Ventures 1
Arborview Capital 1
Bay Partners 1
KPCB 3
406 Ventures 1
ADT Security Services 1
Accel Partners 1
Alibaba Group 1
Allegion 1
Amazon 1
BNP Paribas Investment Partners
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Bpifrance 1
CM-CIC Capital Prive 1
Seed Series A Series B Later Stage
Bpifrance 3
Cheetah Mobile 3
Khosla Ventures 3
500 Startups 2
Accel Partners 2
Bolt 2
Charles River Ventures 2
First Round Capital 2
Formation 8 2
Founders Fund 2
Techstars 7
Plug and Play Tech Center 5
Y Combinator 5
HAX 4
Kima Ventures 4
R/GA 4
Startup-Scaleup 4
500 Startups 3
Felicis Ventures 3
Foundry Group 3
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Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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Top IPOs
IPO Date Company OverviewFunding Amount
Exch:Ticker
Jun-2015 alarm.comAlarm
(Washington D.C., 2000)
Wireless security and energy management systemsTCV, Egis Captial Partners, ABS Capital Partners $165M NASDAQ;ALRM
Jul-2013 control4.comControl4
(Salt Lake City, 2003)
Wireless home automation infrastructureGSV Capital, Foundation Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Vispring, Mercato Partners, Frazier Technology Ventures, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners, University Venture Fund, Venture Capital, Cisco Investments, Sapphire Ventures, Signal Peak
$93M NASDAQ;CTRL
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Major Acquisitions in last one year
Date Company Acquirer Deal Size OverviewTotal
Funding
Aug-2016 dojo-labs.comDojo Labs
(Ra'anana, 2014)bullguard.com Undisclosed
Hardware for home network securityGlilot Capital Partners
$1.8M
Jun-2016 icontrol.comiControl
(Redwood City, 2003)comcast.com Undisclosed
Connected home management software and video monitoring deviceADT Security Services, Cisco, Charles River Ventures, KPCB, GE, Intel Capital, Comcast Ventures, Dawn Capital, Rogers Communications, Tyco, Silicom Ventures, Cisco Investments
$93.5M
Apr-2016 withings.comWithings
(Moulineaux, 2008)nokia.com $191M
Developer of an array of connected productsBpifrance, 360 Capital Partners, Idinvest Partners, Ventech
$33.83M
Dec-2015 theorangechef.comOrange Chef
(San Francisco, 2011)yummly.com Undisclosed
Smart weighing scaleNEA, GV, Kima Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, BDMI, Forerunner Ventures, Graph Ventures, SparkLabs Global Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Social Capital
$4.2M
Nov-2015 wink.comWink
(New York City, 2013)flextronics.com Undisclosed
Touch screen controller for smart home productsWestern Technology Investment
$6.2M
Nov-2015 misfit.comMisfit Wearables
(Redwood City, 2011)fossilgroup.com $260M
Wearable and smart home devicesO'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, JD.Com, Founders Fund, GGV Capital, Horizons Ventures, TransLink Capital, Formation 8, TenOneTen, Shunwei, Inctank Ventures, Xiaomi, Horizen Ventures
$63M
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Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
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October 2016Tracxn Bluebox : Smart Homes
730+ companies in the sector, 215 funded in last 5 years, $973M invested in 2015/16
Most Active Investors: Western Technology Investment, American Family Ventures, Kima Ventures
Cumulative funding in the sectorPractice Area – Technology | Analyst: @Vivek
SMART HOME SUITE $442M
HOME AUTOMATION $1.2B
Smart Kitchen
Orangechef (2011, $3M)
Home Lighting
Matterport (2011, $56M)
Gardening
Rachio (2012, $10M)
$179M
$99M
$129M
Locks
Latch (2014, $17M)
$66M
Devices Management $333M
Monitoring
Environment
Hello (2013, $35M)
Water
Connected yard (2014, $2.2M)
Energy Usage
Bidgely (2010, $25M)
$274M
Smartphone Apps
Tekoia (2012, $1M)
Hubs
Savant System (2005, $90M)
HVAC Control
Switches & Plugs
ThinkEco (2008, $7M)
$130M
$48M
Thermostats
Ecobee (2007, $50M)
AC Management
Tado (2011, $57M)
HOME SECURITY $574M
Video Monitoring & Alerts
Canary (2012, $41M)
$370M
Access Control
Latchaccess (2014, $17M)
$68M Home Network Security
Luma (2014, $23M)
$68M
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Top Business Models by Funding
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Home Automation – Business Model Description
Devices that automate and give the user control over some home device
Connected Device Management
Monitoring Smart Switches & Plugs Gardening HVAC Control
Devices that automatemonitoring solutions
Devices that allowremote control ofswitches & plugsprimarily for energyefficiency.
Devices targeted athome automation forgardening
Solutions for monitoringand controlling HVACdevices
Control system hubs andApps for home devices
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Home Automation – Entrepreneur Activity and Investment Trend
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Home Automation – Most Funded Companies
Company Overview Business ModelFunding Amount
control4.comControl4
(2003, Salt Lake City)Wireless home automation infrastructureGSV Capital, Foundation Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Vispring and others
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
$93M
savant.comSavant Systems
(2005, Barnstable)App and hub for connected device managementKKR
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
$90M
juicero.comJuicero
(2013, San Francisco)Internet connected kitchen appliance (juicer) manufacturerKPCB, Thrive Capital, GV, Interplay Ventures, Vast Ventures and others
Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances > Juicers
$89.8M
peel.comPeel
(2009, Mountain View)Universal remote with user engagement featureLightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Kapor Capital and others
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$86.7M
hydropoint.comHydroPoint
(2002, Petaluma)Smart water management solutions providerMonitor Ventures, J F Shea Company, RockPort Capital and others
Home Automation > Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$68M
misfit.comMisfit Wearables
(2011, Redwood City)
Wearable and smart home devicesO'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners and others
Home Automation > Smart Lights
$63M
tado.comTado
(2011, Munich)Smart AC management devices for homesSiemens, Target Partners, Shortcut, BayBG, homeserveplc.com and others
Home Automation > HVAC Control > AC Management
$57M
ecobee.comEcobee
(2007, Toronto)
Apple homekit compatible digital programmable thermostat that helps in customizing temperature settings.Amazon, Relay Ventures, Thomvest Ventures, Tech Capital Partners and others
Home Automation > HVAC Control > Thermostats
$50.48M
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Home Security – Business Model Description
Home security systems that monitor house and give user wireless control over safety devices like locks, video camera etc.
Video Monitoring & Alerts Access Control Home Network Security
Solutions to control external access tohome
Video monitoring solutions that use thecloud to host the feed and possess someform of recognition
Device to ensure home network securityfrom external threats.
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Home Security – Entrepreneur Activity and Investment Trend
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Home Security – Most Funded Companies
Company Overview Business ModelFunding Amount
ring.comRing Labs
(2012, Santa Monica)Video doorbellFirst Round Capital, Upfront Ventures, Charles River Ventures, KPCB and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$94.7M
icontrol.comiControl
(2003, Redwood City)Connected home management software and video monitoring deviceADT Security Services, Cisco, Charles River Ventures, KPCB, GE and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$93.5M
simplisafe.comSimpliSafe
(2006, Boston)Home security alarm systemSequoia Capital
Home Security $57M
august.comAugust
(2013, San Francisco)Smart lock and access systemBessemer Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Maveron and others
Home Security $48M
dropcam.comDropcam
(2009, San Francisco)Developers of video monitoring hardware and software technologyAccel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, KPCB, Felicis Ventures and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$47.8M
canary.isCanary
(2012, New York City)Safety sensor device for home monitoringKhosla Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Two Sigma Ventures and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$41.2M
withings.comWithings
(2008, Moulineaux)Developer of an array of connected productsBpifrance, 360 Capital Partners, Idinvest Partners, Ventech
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$33.83M
getluma.comLuma
(2014, Atlanta)Device for creating smart wifi networkAccel Partners, Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, 500 Startups and others
Home Security > Home Network Security
$23M
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Smart Home Suite – Entrepreneur Activity and Investment Trend
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Smart Home Suite – Most Funded Companies
Company Overview Business ModelFunding Amount
alarm.comAlarm
(2000, Washington D.C.)Wireless security and energy management systemsTCV, Egis Captial Partners, ABS Capital Partners
Smart Home Suite $165M
vivint.comVivint
(1999, Provo)Developers of home automation systemsSummit Partners, Bank of America, Barclays and others
Smart Home Suite $100M
nest.comNest
(2010, Palo Alto)Hardware and software for monitoring home energy consumption.Lightspeed Venture Partners, KPCB, Shasta Ventures and others
Smart Home Suite $80M
netatmo.comNetatmo
(2011, Paris)
Thermostat, video monitoring and personal weather station and air quality sensor devices for use with Android and iOS apps.Iris Capital, Bpifrance, Legrand, C4 Ventures
Smart Home Suite $37.8M
idevicesinc.comiDevices
(2010, Avon)Smart devices which wirelessly connect to mobile devices and PCsConnecticut Innovations, Stonehenge Capital and others
Smart Home Suite $19.95M
orvibo.comOrvibo
(2011, Shenzhen)Developer of suite of home automation devicesSAIF Partners China, MediaTek, Legend Star
Smart Home Suite $14.14M
ilifesmart.comLifeSmart
(2014, Hangzhou)Smart home solution providerSAIF Partners China, Haier, Foxconn Electronics, Tisiwi Ventures
Smart Home Suite $9.4M
wigwag.comWigWag
(2012, Austin)Cloud intelligent device platform to enable home and commercial automationcscventurecapital.com
Smart Home Suite $3.86M
Smart Homes Report – November 2016
Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
37
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Interesting Unfunded Companies
Company OverviewBusiness Model
fibaro.comFibaro
(2010, Poznan)
Home Automation solutionSmart Home Suite
leaf.co.inLeaf Technologies(2014, Mumbai)
Smart home based technology product Home Automation > Smart Switches & Plugs
rumy.ioRumy Technologies
(2015, Arlington)
Device to control lighting and thermostat Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
belleds.comBelleds
(2014, San Francisco)
Smart LED lightning productHome Automation > Smart Lights
beaglesense.comBeagle Sense
(2015, Ottawa)
Complete home monitoring solution Home Automation > Monitoring > Environment
looplab.coLoop Lab
(2014, Ontario)
Smart vent to control room temperature Home Automation > HVAC Control > AC Management
Curated list of companies by the sector analyst are defined as Interesting
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Interesting Unfunded Companies
Company OverviewBusiness Model
smartall.coSmartAll
(2015, San Francisco)
Using machine learning to control smart home devices Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
lhings.comLhings
(2012, Barcelona)
Cloud platform that enables to access, manage and interact with internet connected devices remotely.
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
myblossom.comBlossom
(2014, Irvine)
Smart watering device Home Automation > Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
getkuna.comKuna
(2012, Burlingame)
Smart doormanHome Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
jarvis.coJarvis
(2013, San Francisco)
Voice controlled home automation devices management Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
maxmytv.comMaxMyTV
(2012, Pittsburgh)
Smart device hub for TVs Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
skelabs.comSKE Labs
(2013, Toronto)
Smart kitchen products Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances
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Interesting Seed Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
getnotion.comNotion
(2013, Denver)
Sensors for home monitoringFoundry Group, Techstars, Plug and Play Tech Center and others
Home Automation > Monitoring > Environment
$5.2M
cocoon.lifeCocoon
(2014, Leeds)
Infrasound based home security deviceAviva, Breed Reply
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$4.3M
grovelabs.ioGrove
(2013, Somerville)
Hydroponic growing systemUpfront Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Rough Draft Ventures, Dorm Room Fund, Techstars, Galvanize, Linden Mobile Ventures, R/GA, Maiden Lane, Vayner/RSE
Home Automation > Gardening > Indoor
$4.18M
wigwag.comWigWag
(2012, Austin)
Cloud intelligent device platform to enable home and commercial automationcscventurecapital.com
Smart Home Suite $3.86M
neur.ioNeurio Technology(2005, Vancouver)
System to monitor energy consumption at homePlug and Play Tech Center, Business Development Bank of Canada, Keiretsu Forum, Stanley Park Ventures
Home Automation > Monitoring > Energy Usage
$1.79M
zuli.ioZuli
(2012, San Francisco)
Control and monitor lights and appliances from your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy.Logitech, Menlo Ventures, XG Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, Winklevoss Capital, DeNA
Home Automation > Smart Switches & Plugs
$1.65M
igloohome.coIgloohome
(2015, Philadelphia)
Igloohome is a smart home solution for Short Term Rentals.Singtel Innov8, Wavemaker Partners, Dreamit Ventures, Mesh Ventures
Home Security > Access Control > Locks
$1.25M
keecker.comKeecker
(2012, Paris)
Smartphone controlled robot projectorPlug and Play Tech Center, Kima Ventures, Elephants
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$1.15M
Smart Homes Report – November 201641
Interesting Seed Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
ecois.meEcoisMe
(2013, Krakow)
Home energy monitoringTechstars, Startup Sauna, hub:raum, IDCEE, Liberty Global, Deutsche Telekom
Home Automation > Monitoring > Energy Usage
$154.37K
eddy.ioEddy
(2014, London)
Voice interface for home automation devices managementFounder
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
$100K
nomiku.comNomiku
(2012, San Francisco)
Smart sous-vide500 Startups, SOSV, HAX
Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$25K
myorbii.comOrbii
(2015, Dallas)
Connected robotic ball for remote home monitoringTech Wildcatters
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
Smart Homes Report – November 201642
Interesting Series A Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
innit.comInnit
(2013, San Francisco)
Phase sensors to manage and connect food information Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$43M
leeo.comLeeo
(2013, Palo Alto)
Smart alarm for smoke detectorsFormation 8, Subtraction Capital, Lucas Venture Group, E.on, Vectr Ventures, Visionnaire Ventures
Home Automation > Monitoring > Environment > Air > Smoke Alarms
$37.63M
withings.comWithings
(2008, Moulineaux)
Developer of an array of connected productsBpifrance, 360 Capital Partners, Idinvest Partners, Ventech
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$33.83M
juneoven.comJune
(2013, San Francisco)
Smart counter top ovenFirst Round Capital, Foundry Group, Founders Fund, Promus Ventures, Lumia Capital, Vaizra Investments, Upside Partnership, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Sound Ventures, Eclipse VC
Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$29.5M
getluma.comLuma
(2014, Atlanta)
Device for creating smart wifi networkAccel Partners, Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, 500 Startups, Felicis Ventures, GV, Webb Investment Network, Relay Ventures, Base Ventures, BIP Capital
Home Security > Home Network Security
$23M
evaautomation.comEVA Automation
(2014, Redwood City)
Stealth mode startupFormation 8
Stealth $20M
sense.comSense
(2013, Cambridge)
Device to monitor appliances and track energy usagesCharles River Ventures, Capricorn, Bolt, Shell Global, Prelude Ventures, Energy Impact Partners
Home Automation > Monitoring > Energy Usage
$18M
latchaccess.comLatch
(2014, New York City)
Smart locks for homes, offices and apartment buildingsTechstars, Expansion Venture Capital, Lux Capital, R/GA, Camber Capital, Corigin, MetaProp NYC, Primary Venture Partner, 3rdprimecapital.com
Home Security > Access Control > Locks
$16.78M
Smart Homes Report – November 201643
Interesting Series A Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
orvibo.comOrvibo
(2011, Shenzhen)
Developer of suite of home automation devicesSAIF Partners China, MediaTek, Legend Star
Smart Home Suite $14.14M
lifx.comLIFX
(2012, Melbourne)
Smart LED bulbsSequoia Capital, SV Angel, Qualcomm Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Angelcube, Blackbird Ventures, Maiden Lane
Home Automation > Smart Lights
$13M
getroost.comRoost
(2014, Sunnyvale)
Developer of connected smoke alarmsRPM Ventures, DCM Ventures, USAA, Start Garden, Center Electric, Legend Star
Home Automation > Monitoring > Environment > Air > Smoke Alarms
$6.48M
nanoleaf.meNanoleaf
(2012, Toronto)
Energy efficient lightbulbBurch Creative Capital, Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Home Automation > Smart Lights
$2.9M
silklabs.comSilk Labs
(2015, San Mateo)
Intelligent hub with camera for connected homes500 Startups, Harrison Metal, Doublerock, Sparkland Capital
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$2.5M
Smart Homes Report – November 201644
Interesting Series B Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
juicero.comJuicero
(2013, San Francisco)
Internet connected kitchen appliance (juicer) manufacturerKPCB, Thrive Capital, GV, Interplay Ventures, Vast Ventures and others
Home Automation > Smart Kitchen Appliances > Juicers
$89.8M
august.comAugust
(2013, San Francisco)
Smart lock and access systemBessemer Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Maveron and others
Home Security $48M
canary.isCanary
(2012, New York City)
Safety sensor device for home monitoringKhosla Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Two Sigma Ventures and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$41.2M
netatmo.comNetatmo
(2011, Paris)
Thermostat, video monitoring and personal weather station and air quality sensor devices for use with Android and iOS apps.Iris Capital, Bpifrance, Legrand, C4 Ventures
Smart Home Suite $37.8M
hello.isHello
(2012, San Francisco)
Sleep behaviour trackingTemasek, Forward Partners
Home Automation > Monitoring > Environment
$31.6M
bidgely.comBidgely
(2010, Sunnyvale)
Enables consumers to monitor and manage their household energy useKhosla Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, E.on, RWE Global, Constellation Technology Ventures
Home Automation > Monitoring > Energy Usage
$24.6M
rachio.comRachio
(2012, Denver)
Smart spinkler contollerFoundry Group, SK Ventures, Arborview Capital, Michigan eLab, Miramar Ventures, MetaProp NYC
Home Automation > Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$10.02M
thinkecoinc.comThinkEco
(2008, New York City)
Device-level energy management Home Automation > Smart Switches & Plugs
$7.3M
Smart Homes Report – November 201645
Interesting Late Stage Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
ring.comRing Labs
(2012, Santa Monica)
Video doorbellFirst Round Capital, Upfront Ventures, Charles River Ventures, KPCB and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$94.7M
icontrol.comiControl
(2003, Redwood City)
Connected home management software and video monitoring deviceADT Security Services, Cisco, Charles River Ventures, KPCB, GE and others
Home Security > Video Monitoring & Alerts
$93.5M
savant.comSavant Systems
(2005, Barnstable)
App and hub for connected device managementKKR
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
$90M
peel.comPeel
(2009, Mountain View)
Universal remote with user engagement featureLightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Kapor Capital and others
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$86.7M
misfit.comMisfit Wearables
(2011, Redwood City)
Wearable and smart home devicesO'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners and other
Home Automation > Smart Lights
$63M
tado.comTado
(2011, Munich)
Smart AC management devices for homesSiemens, Target Partners, Shortcut, BayBG, homeserveplc.com and others
Home Automation > HVAC Control > AC Management
$57M
simplisafe.comSimpliSafe
(2006, Boston)
Home security alarm systemSequoia Capital
Home Security $57M
ecobee.comEcobee
(2007, Toronto)
Digital programmable thermostat that helps in customizing temperature settings.Amazon, Relay Ventures, Thomvest Ventures, Tech Capital Partners and others
Home Automation > HVAC Control > Thermostats
$50.48M
idevicesinc.comiDevices
(2010, Avon)
Smart devices which wirelessly connect to mobile devices and PCsConnecticut Innovations, Stonehenge Capital, Allegion, Stonehenge Growth Capital
Smart Home Suite $19.95M
Smart Homes Report – November 201646
Top Funded Deadpooled Companies
Company Overview Business ModelTotal
Funding
lagotek.comLagotek
(2005, Bellevue)
Wireless Home AutomationEcosystem Ventures
Home Automation $5.06M
ninjablocks.comNinja Blocks
(2011, Eveleigh)
Ninja Blocks platform helps to build web & mobile apps that offer solutions connect physical devices to web.500 Startups, Blackbird Ventures, Artesian, Startmate, Singtel Innov8
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs
$1.73M
qitio.comQitio
(2009, Warsaw)
Alarm systems based on the M2M TechnologyHome Security $500K
gojiaccess.comThe Goji Smart Lock
(2013, San Francisco)
Camera equipped Smart Lock Home Security > Access Control > Locks
$181.2K
litehouse.ioLitehouse
(2014, San Jose)
Voice control platform for Internet of ThingsPlug and Play Tech Center
Home Automation > Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
$25K
Smart Homes Report – November 2016
Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
47
Smart Homes Report – November 201648
Useful Links
Slide Title Content Platform Link
List of All Companies in readable format Companies Link
Large Upcoming Sectors Upcoming business models Link
Top investments in last one year Investment Trend Link
Horizontal – Most Funded Companies Sub Sector Understand Link
Acquired Companies Companies Link
Deadpooled Companies Companies Link
Smart Homes Report – November 2016
Scope of Report
Entrepreneur Activity
Investment Trend
Who is Investing
Exit Outlook - IPO, Acquisitions
Sub Sector Analysis
Interesting Companies
Useful Links
Company List
Team
50
Smart Homes Report – November 201651
Smart Homes – Company List
Home Automation Home Security Smart Home Suite Stealth
297 FUNDED COMPANIES AND 441 UNFUNDED COMPANIES
COVERS THE FOLLOWING SECTORS
Smart Homes Report – November 201652
Home Automation (1/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Lagotek(2005, Bellevue)
Wireless Home AutomationEcosystem Ventures $5.06M
MYXYTY(2012, Sophia)
Developer of smart home enabling technology
Bean(2015, Istanbul)
Connected device for home automation
Smarttress(2015, Madrid)
Mattress that alerts user against unauthorized use
Stachs(2013, Chennai)
Home automation solutions and products.
Node0 Labs(2015, Delhi)
IoT based mesh for home automation
PhotoElectricChefs(2015, Bangalore)
Home automation solution
TailWind(2015, Niagara Falls)
Modules for home automation
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201653
Home Automation (2/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Colt Advance International(2013, Hong Kong)
Home automation solutions
Swocket(2015, Berlin)
Development phase smart home startup
Bruno(2015, Birmingham)
Smart trash can with dust suction capacity
Beam Labs(2014, Los Angeles)
Android enabled smart projector that fits in light sockets
Eyeotee(2014, Kirkland)
Automated re-ordering solutions
ELFblocks(, Birmingham)
Blocks for DIY home automation
Prizm(2013, Paris)
Learning music player
Domocracy(2013, )
PLC based home automation
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Smart Homes Report – November 201654
Home Automation (3/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
KlugKraft(2012, Gurgaon)
Smart connected products for home
RocketHome(2010, Cologne)
Internet and Technology CompanyDiehl
Q SmartHomes Ltd(2008, Chelmsford)
Custom home technology integration
Fixo(2014, Campobasso)
Connected clock and devices for homeClock
LaMetric(2013, London)
Connected clock for homesClock
Glance Clock(2015, Singapore)
Smart clock with user data displayRuvento Ventures Clock
Witti Design(, Los Angeles)
Smart light and alarm for home automationClock
GoAlly(2015, Boulder)
Smart alarm clock to teach kidsClock > Alarms
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Smart Homes Report – November 201655
Home Automation (4/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Sunup(2015, Hong Kong)
Alarm clock with added functionalitiesClock > Alarms
Cenify(2013, Rochester)
Wireless alarm clockClock > Alarms
Swan Solutions(2014, Houston)
Pre launch device that enables automation through knocksSeed Sumo
Connected Device Management
$50k
Forefinger(2015, Jakarta)
System for connected device managementConnected Device Management
Control4(2003, Salt Lake City)
Wireless home automation infrastructureGSV Capital, Foundation Capital, Sapphire Ventures, Vispring, Mercato Partners, Frazier Technology Ventures, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners, University Venture Fund, Venture Capital, Cisco Investments, Sapphire Ventures, Signal Peak
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$93M
Savant Systems(2005, Barnstable)
App and hub for connected device managementKKR
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$90M
SmartThings(2012, Washington D.C.)
Home automation using internet connected devicesGreylock Partners, First Round Capital, Highland Capital Partners, SV Angel, CrunchFund, Western Technology Investment, A-Grade Investments, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, BoxGroup
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$15.5M
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201656
Home Automation (5/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
uControl(2006, Austin)
Home Security, Automation PlatformConnected Device Management > Hubs
$9.53M
Revolv(2012, Boulder)
Connect and unify wireless home electronicsFoundry Group, Techstars, Social Leverage, SK Ventures, American Family Ventures, Social Leverage
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$6.88M
Wink(2013, New York City)
Touch screen controller for smart home productsWestern Technology Investment
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$6.2M
Avi(2014, San Francisco)
Mobile application to control devices at homeConnected Device Management > Hubs
$2.52M
Dwelo(2014, San Jose)
A Smart Apartment management solution for managers and residentsPeterson Partners
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$1.81M
Ninja Blocks(2011, Eveleigh)
Ninja Blocks platform helps to build web & mobile apps that offer solutions connect physical devices to web.500 Startups, Blackbird Ventures, Artesian, Startmate, Singtel Innov8
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$1.73M
Ube(2012, Austin)
Wi-fi enabled light pads and smart plugs to control lights and electronics through smartphone.Techstars
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$1.07M
The Ubi(2012, Toronto)
Voice enabled, WiFi connected computer assistantConnected Device Management > Hubs
$635k
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201657
Home Automation (6/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Flyover Innovations(2013, Olathe)
IR blaster and app for controlling home devicesConnected Device Management > Hubs
$500k
WebCurfew(2013, Chicago)
Manage WiFi router for internet access at homeTechstars
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$445k
TapHome(2012, Bratislava)
Smart Home SolutionsConnected Device Management > Hubs
$270k
Dymotics(2012, Madrid)
Control and manage devices at homeMola
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$70k
Reemo(2012, Minneapolis)
Home automation control via gesture wristbandMicrosoft Ventures, Innova Memphis, Jumpstart Foundry
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$25k
Semu Designs(2014, Tallinn)
Connected device management solution for visually impairedEyeFocus Accelerator, Startup-Scaleup
Connected Device Management > Hubs
$11K
Fictive Lab(2013, Lahore)
Smart home hub and connectivity platform developerConnected Device Management > Hubs
BitWise Controls(2008, Englewood)
Developed home automation hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201658
Home Automation (7/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Smartenit(2009, San Juan Capistrano)
Developer of smart home hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Enblink(2007, Voorhees)
USB addon to convert android powered devices into smart home hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
HomeSeer(1998, Bedford)
Developer of smart home hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
My N3RD(2014, Olathe)
Connect and control devicesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Tri plus grupa(2007, Zagreb)
Developer of smart home hub for device managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
DomHome(2015, Milano)
Developing device home automation managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
Viki(2014, Cluj-Napoca)
Hub for device managementFasterCapital
Connected Device Management > Hubs
Vitrea Smart Home Technologies
(2011, Tel Aviv)
Developer of home automation hubs and switchesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201659
Home Automation (8/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Centersonic(2013, Wetzlar)
Solutions for smart home device managementWayra
Connected Device Management > Hubs
nCube Home(2012, London)
IFTTT for smart homeWayra
Connected Device Management > Hubs
WeHaus(, Buenos Aires)
Intelligent hub for home automationNXTP Labs
Connected Device Management > Hubs
Ingenious(2013, Istanbul)
Connected device for appliance controlConnected Device Management > Hubs
Fuse Automation(2014, Orlando)
Smart home automation hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Klug Home(, Singapore)
Smart home device management hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Puckily(2015, England)
Product for device managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
P3 Life Automation(2013, Surat)
Home automation systemsConnected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201660
Home Automation (9/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Lucis(2013, Sunnyvale)
Home automation solutionsConnected Device Management > Hubs
Centralink(2014, Taipei)
Touch panel for device integration and managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
Blaze Automation(2006, North Brunswick)
Home automation productsConnected Device Management > Hubs
robomicrobotix(2008, Jaipur)
Self learning house ambiance controllerConnected Device Management > Hubs
Phynart(2014, Pune)
Smart home automation applianceConnected Device Management > Hubs
Electrify(2014, Mumbai)
IoT enabled device for smart homesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Mino(2015, Laredo)
Development phase home automation companyConnected Device Management > Hubs
Bigsens(2014, Moscow)
Device for home management and data processingConnected Device Management > Hubs
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Smart Homes Report – November 201661
Home Automation (10/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Homee(2015, Stuttgart)
Module based home automation deviceConnected Device Management > Hubs
Symbode(2015, Sydney)
Prototype stage home automation companyConnected Device Management > Hubs
MyOctopus(2015, Dublin)
Device manager with self learning capabilitiesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Webee LLC(2013, Miami)
Hub for smart home device managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
Jucebox(2014, Auckland)
Mutliprotcol device to connect and control connected devicesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Rumy Technologies(2015, Arlington)
Device to control lighting and thermostatConnected Device Management > Hubs
SingleCue(2014, Herzliya)
Controlling devices at home via gesturesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Loxone(2009, Kollerschlag)
Complete home automation systemConnected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201662
Home Automation (11/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
VCU.TV(2015, Bangalore)
Smart device for video discovery, viewing with device management capabilties
Connected Device Management > Hubs
Neohome(, Aubagne)
Smart home ecosystemConnected Device Management > Hubs
Geeklink(2014, Guangzhou)
Smart home based solutionConnected Device Management > Hubs
Nestdeck(2015, Krakow)
Smart home hub to implement automatic control over connected devices
Connected Device Management > Hubs
Droplit, Inc.(2014, Melbourne)
Smart home hub for device managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
Cozify(2013, Espoo)
Wireless smart home hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Mate(2014, Wilmington)
Smart box for device managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
Cubilog(2013, Budapest)
Smart home device management platform providing flexibility over protocolsStartupbootcamp
Connected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201663
Home Automation (12/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Securifi(2011, Taipei)
Touchscreen routers cum smart home hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Neeo(2014, Solothurn)
Hub with remote for smart home automationConnected Device Management > Hubs
Guh(2013, Vienna)
Hub for smart home automationConnected Device Management > Hubs
Futurehome(2013, Stavanger)
Hub for smart home automationConnected Device Management > Hubs
Hackajoe Labs(2014, Seattle)
Hub and wall sockets to control smart home devicesConnected Device Management > Hubs
Fantem(2011, Shenzhen)
Sensor loaded hub and smart home accessories providerConnected Device Management > Hubs
Senic(2013, Berlin)
Programmable ring with gesture controlY Combinator, Birchmere Ventures, Target Partners
Connected Device Management > Hubs
Blink Automation(2011, Auckland)
Touchscreen remote control systemConnected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201664
Home Automation (13/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Nuzii Labs(2013, Dubai)
Device managementConnected Device Management > Hubs
EyeSight Mobile Technologies(2014, Herzliya)
Gesture based home automation hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
SmashToast(2014, Springfield)
Smart remoteConnected Device Management > Hubs
MaxMyTV(2012, Pittsburgh)
Smart device hub for TVsConnected Device Management > Hubs
IoT Design Shop(2014, Vancouver)
Beacons for home automationConnected Device Management > Hubs
Neoji(2013, Paris)
Manage home, family and energyConnected Device Management > Hubs
Oort(2014, San Francisco)
Wireless iBeacon smart home solutionConnected Device Management > Hubs
Uniqon(2011, Busan)
Central hub for home automationConnected Device Management > Hubs
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201665
Home Automation (14/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
ALYT(2013, Los Angeles)
Wireless kit for home automation through mobileConnected Device Management > Hubs
Webee LLC(2013, Miami)
Smart home automation through a central hubConnected Device Management > Hubs
Vera Control(2008, Nevada)
Vera provides controllers and accessories for home automation.Connected Device Management > Hubs
Athom(2014, Enschede)
Voice controlled home device management hub Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
$1.1M
Cubic Robotics(2012, Moscow)
Personal AI based home automation assistant Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
$600k
Eddy(2014, London)
Voice interface for home automation devices managementFounder
Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
$100k
Litehouse(2014, San Jose)
Voice control platform for Internet of ThingsPlug and Play Tech Center
Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
$25k
Amaterasu Electronics(2012, Hyderabad)
Kinect based home automation hub Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201666
Home Automation (15/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Jarvis(2013, San Francisco)
Voice controlled home automation devices management Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
Ivee(2011, San Francisco)
Voice controlled hub for smart homes500 Startups
Connected Device Management > Hubs > Voice based
Peel(2009, Mountain View)
Universal remote with user engagement featureLightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, Kapor Capital, Harrison Metal, Baseline Ventures, TransLink Capital, Alibaba Group
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$86.7M
iRule(2009, Detroit)
Universal remote app for wifi enabled devicesDetroit Venture Partners, Invest Detroit, Envy Capital, IncWell
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$7.11M
Stringify(2014, San Francisco)
Platform for rule-based automation for applicationsOurCrowd, ARTIS Ventures
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$6.3M
Tekoia(2012, Tel Aviv)
Universal remote for smart devicesVarious
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$1M
Yonomi(2013, Boulder)
App to control smart home devicesCU Deming Center Venture Fund
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
$754.92k
Cubic Robotics(2012, Mountain View)
Development phase AI assistant for smart homes Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201667
Home Automation (16/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Thington(2014, San Francisco)
App for smart home devices management Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
SUPLA(2015, Nysa)
Open source platform for building home automation solutions Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Homdroid(2015, Panjim)
Home automation solutions Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Moletag(2011, London)
Universal remote control app for smartphones Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Kontrol(, Hamburg)
App for smart home device management Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Hivee(2014, San Francisco)
iOS app for smart home device management Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Remotely(2013, Denver)
Smart building software to track smart devices in units Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Alfred Smart Home(2014, London)
Smartphone app for controlling home devicesMicrosoft
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201668
Home Automation (17/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Lhings(2012, Barcelona)
Cloud platform that enables to access, manage and interact with internet connected devices remotely.
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Owlr(2013, London)
Mobile app for intelligent personal awareness- in home, office and everywhere.Initial Capital
Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
Sensorflare(2014, San Francisco)
Monitor, control and optimize smart devices with a smartphone Connected Device Management > Smartphone App
KamarQ(2015, Singapore)
Connected Furniture brandCyberagent Ventures, Energy and Environment Investment, iStyle Capital
Furniture $3.11M
Stir(2012, Pasadena)
Smart deskVTF Capital, Navitas Capital, VTF Capital Furniture $1.5M
ReST(2013, Atlanta)
Smart bed with pressure sensitivity and sleep trackingFurniture
Curvilux(2015, New York City)
Smart-home furniture designer and manufacturerFurniture
Lift(, Piemonte)
App controlled height adjustable furniture unitsFurniture
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201669
Home Automation (18/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Cyberspace Furniture(2015, New York City)
Smart furniture storageFurniture
Zami(2014, Arnhem)
Smart stool to provide real time feedback about postureAllMobile Furniture
MisterBrightLight(2014, Hilversum)
Smart deskFurniture
Plantsense(2006, San Francisco)
Sensors to measure environment around plantsWestern Technology Investment, Gabriel Venture Partners Gardening $4M
Grobo(2014, Waterloo)
Automated indoor gardening systemCreative Destruction Lab, SOSV, HAX Gardening $25k
Osmo Systems(2013, Oakland)
Monitoring system for hydroponic and aquaculture systems.Gardening
Koubachi(2009, Zurich)
Wi-fi enabled plant sensor devices and smartphone applications for better care.Momenta, BLR & Partners
Gardening
Grove(2013, Somerville)
Hydroponic growing systemUpfront Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Rough Draft Ventures, Dorm Room Fund, Techstars, Galvanize, Linden Mobile Ventures, R/GA, Maiden Lane, Vayner/RSE
Gardening > Indoor $4.18M
Go to BM List >> Home Security
Smart Homes Report – November 201670
Home Automation (19/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Click & Grow(2009, Tallinn)
Soil-less, electronic flowerpotGardening > Indoor $2.04M
n.thing(2014, Seoul)
Connected flower potKorean Development Bank, SparkLabs, TRIBELUGA Gardening > Indoor $1.73M
Plants & Machines(2013, Weimar)
DIY kits for setting up connected indoor gardensTechfounders Gardening > Indoor $27K
Atriot(2015, Cupertino)
Connected planter for indoor gardeningGardening > Indoor
Flux(2014, Jaffa)
Tools for commercial farms to make measurement and control simpleGardening > Indoor
Grow and Help(2015, Madrid)
Smart device to aid indoor farmingGardening > Indoor
AVA(2015, Vancouver)
Connected growing solution for indoorsGardening > Indoor
Agrilution(2013, Munich)
Connected device for growing food at homeGardening > Indoor
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Smart Homes Report – November 201671
Home Automation (20/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Ponos(2015, Austin)
Connected device for indoor gardeningGardening > Indoor
Grow With Root(2014, Redwood City)
Connected device to grow plant indoorsDreamit Ventures Gardening > Indoor
Droponic(2015, San Mateo)
Connected indoor gardening solutionGardening > Indoor
Growiee(2015, Budapest)
Connected home gardening systemGardening > Indoor
iDro(2013, Denver)
Automated hydroponic system for household usesGardening > Indoor
Earth Prime(2012, New Orleans)
Smart hydroponic system for household farmingGardening > Indoor
Cloudponics(2014, Santiago)
Plant growing system for indoorsGardening > Indoor
Greenopia(2014, Bangalore)
Self watering Herb Garden and Desktop plantersGardening > Indoor
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Smart Homes Report – November 201672
Home Automation (21/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Vegidair(2015, Paris)
Automated mini garden for homeGardening > Indoor
Growen(2014, St. Petersburg)
Smart connected flower potGardening > Indoor
Niwa(2013, London)
Hydroponic greenhouse systemSOSV Gardening > Indoor
Parrot Group(1994, Paris)
Connected products like drones, gardening and car kits for consumerBpifrance, Seventure Partners Gardening > Outdoor $35.1M
Edyn(2013, Oakland)
Smart garden monitoring system through a Sensor-App-Water Valve comboPlug and Play Tech Center, Fenox Venture Capital, Morningside Ventures, Woodside O'Brien, Indicator Ventures, IW North America Advisory, Idea Bulb Ventures, Morningside venture Capital
Gardening > Outdoor $2.38M
Smartgrow(2013, Singapore)
IoT for backyard farming and fisheryGardening > Outdoor
Daisy.si(2013, Ljubljana)
Smart irrigation unit for homeGardening > Outdoor
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Smart Homes Report – November 201673
Home Automation (22/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
WaterBit(2015, Santa Clara)
Development phase water management companyInnoLink Capital, Lab360 Gardening > Outdoor
Lono App(2013, American Fork)
Control sprinklers with smartphonesGardening > Outdoor
Bitponics(2011, Brooklyn)
Device monitors and smartphone applications for automation of hydroponic gardening Gardening > Outdoor
HydroPoint(2002, Petaluma)
Smart water management solutions providerMonitor Ventures, J F Shea Company, RockPort Capital, Chrysalix EVC, Firelake Capital, Scenic Ventures, Toro, Seven Mile Capital Partners
Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$68M
Rachio(2012, Denver)
Smart spinkler contollerFoundry Group, SK Ventures, Arborview Capital, Michigan eLab, Miramar Ventures, MetaProp NYC
Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$10.02M
PlantLink(2012, Champaign)
Product of Oso Technologies, developer of internet connected hardware systems.Serra Ventures
Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$523k
Droplet(2013, San Francisco)
Connected services to care for plants while saving waterHan Hai Investment, Idea Bulb Ventures, CLI Ventures, Amino Capital
Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$451k
GreenIQ(2013, Petah Tikva)
Smart sprinkler controller for gardensEntree Capital
Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$450k
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Smart Homes Report – November 201674
Home Automation (23/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Lono(2013, New York City)
Smart sprinkler controllerGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$250k
Greenbox(2012, Tel Aviv)
Cloud-connected garden watering systemGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
$250k
Orbit Irrigation(1986, Bountiful)
Developer of range of irrigation solutionsGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Aifro(2014, Cupertino)
Smart sprinkler managements systemGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Bluespray(2010, Austin)
Wireless Irrigation ControllerGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Roslen(2013, Auburn)
Smart sprinkler controllerGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
IrrigationCaddy(2009, Austin)
Smart irrigation control systemGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Rain Commander(2010, Denver)
Smart sprinklers for homeGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
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Smart Homes Report – November 201675
Home Automation (24/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
OpenSprinkler(2011, Amherst)
Smart sprinklers for gardeningGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Green Electronics(2010, Fremont)
Forecast based sprinkler controllerGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Plaid Systems(2013, San Francisco)
Smart irrigation controller for homesGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Ladera Labs(2013, Portola Valley)
Smart irrigation controller for gardens, Alchemist Accelerator aluminiAlchemist Accelerator
Gardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Blossom(2014, Irvine)
Smart watering deviceGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Skydrop(2013, Salt Lake City)
Smart Watering Sprinkler ControllerGardening > Outdoor > Sprinklers
Embue(2007, Boston)
Smart radiators for home and officeMassachusetts Clean Energy Center HVAC Control $1.75M
Radiator Labs(2011, Brooklyn)
Retrofit for radiator-based heatingDorm Room Fund, MetaProp NYC HVAC Control $220k
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Smart Homes Report – November 201676
Home Automation (25/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Istabai(2012, Riga)
Connected products for home heating controlHVAC Control
Nuheat(2009, San Rafael)
Developer of floor heating systemsHVAC Control
Tado(2011, Munich)
Smart AC management devices for homesSiemens, Target Partners, Shortcut, BayBG, homeserveplc.com, Inven Capital, Statkraft Ventures
HVAC Control > AC Management
$57M
Sensibo(2013, Tel Aviv)
Smart home climate systemWestern Technology Investment, Lool Ventures, Motus Ventures
HVAC Control > AC Management
$2.6M
Nature global(2014, Boston)
Smart device to connect and control home ACHVAC Control > AC Management
Melissa Climate(2014, Sofia)
Connected device for AC managementRockstart, Eleven Accelerator Venture Fund
HVAC Control > AC Management
Airpatrol(2011, Tallinn)
Developer of smart home devicesHVAC Control > AC Management
Mistbox(2014, Houston)
Energy efficient retrofit for ACSOSV
HVAC Control > AC Management
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Smart Homes Report – November 201677
Home Automation (26/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
PoG Technologies(2013, Peoria)
Device to monitor AC filtersHVAC Control > AC Management
Flair Systems(2014, San Francisco)
Manufactures home automation devices for temperature controlUrban Us, SOSV, HAX
HVAC Control > AC Management
Loop Lab(2014, Ontario)
Smart vent to control room temperatureHVAC Control > AC Management
Ambi Labs(2012, Hong Kong)
Hardware and software to control household appliancesHVAC Control > AC Management
Monolyth(2013, Ljubljana)
Cloud based intelligent Air Condition Control DeviceHVAC Control > AC Management
ECOVENT CORP(2012, Boston)
Wirelessly control room heating ventsTechstars, Emerson Electric, Tamarisc
HVAC Control > AC Management > Vents
$9.87M
Keen Home(2013, New York City)
Connected air ventTechstars, FundersClub, Comporium, RMR Capital, R/GA, Brand Foundry Ventures, American Family Ventures, Galvanize, MetaProp NYC, NYU Innovation Venture Fund
HVAC Control > AC Management > Vents
$1.64M
Ecobee(2007, Toronto)
Apple homekit compatible digital programmable thermostat that helps in customizing temperature settings.Amazon, Relay Ventures, Thomvest Ventures, Tech Capital Partners, InvestEco, Carrier, Just Energy Group, OCGC
HVAC Control > Thermostats $50.48M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201678
Home Automation (27/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Ween(2014, Aix-en-Provence)
Smart thermostat controllerCrédit Agricole Alpes Provence, SmartAngels, Paca Investment HVAC Control > Thermostats $2M
Ngenic(2010, Uppsala)
Smart thermostat for homesVinnova, Uppsala Innovation Centre HVAC Control > Thermostats $1.65M
Momit(2012, Madrid)
Smart devices for home temperature controlCaixa Capital Risc, Faraday Venture Partners, Wayra HVAC Control > Thermostats $1.2M
Qivivo(2012, Nantes)
Connected thermostatKima Ventures, Bpifrance, Gocapital, Saint Gobain HVAC Control > Thermostats $1.16M
Switchee(2013, London)
Smart thermostats for homesClearlySo, Mustard Seed HVAC Control > Thermostats $784.82k
SensorSuite(2012, Toronto)
Distributed Sensor Technology and Cloud Data AnalyticsBusiness Development Bank of Canada, Ryerson Futures, EVP HVAC Control > Thermostats $550k
BVF Heating Solutions(2013, Budapest)
Developer of connected thermostats and floor heating solutionsHVAC Control > Thermostats
Allure Energy(2009, Austin)
Geo-location based thermostatsHVAC Control > Thermostats
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Smart Homes Report – November 201679
Home Automation (28/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Lux Products(1914, Philadelphia)
Thermostats manufacturerHVAC Control > Thermostats
Sensi by Emerson(1890, Canada)
Amazon Echo supported thermostatsHVAC Control > Thermostats
Inspire Home Automation(2012, Bournemouth)
Developer of connected thermostatsHVAC Control > Thermostats
ThinkRise(2014, Beijing)
Smart thermostatgzAngel HVAC Control > Thermostats
ThermoSmart(2011, Arnhem)
Smart thermostat for homesPPM Oost, Green House Cleantech Incubator HVAC Control > Thermostats
Cosa(2013, Istanbul)
Smart thermostat for homesHVAC Control > Thermostats
Hub Controls(2014, Dublin)
Smart thermostat for homesHVAC Control > Thermostats
Quby(2004, Amsterdam)
Smart thermostat and energy usage displayHVAC Control > Thermostats
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Smart Homes Report – November 201680
Home Automation (29/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Bemo(2014, Scottsdale)
Open source thermostatHVAC Control > Thermostats
Scypho(2010, Stockholm)
Automated solution for heating systemHVAC Control > Thermostats
ICON Smartech(2014, San Jose)
Smart thermostat integrated with family calendar.Han Hai Investment HVAC Control > Thermostats
Allure Energy(2009, Austin)
Smart thermostatHVAC Control > Thermostats
Hive(2012, London)
Home heating controlHVAC Control > Thermostats
eCozy(2013, Munich)
Home heating solutionHVAC Control > Thermostats
Linq(2014, Provo)
Smart vents for home and officeHVAC Control > Thermostats
Zen Thermostat(2013, Boston)
Smart thermostatHVAC Control > Thermostats
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Smart Homes Report – November 201681
Home Automation (30/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
ArcticPod(2013, Seoul)
Intelligent thermostatHVAC Control > Thermostats
Climote(2010, Louth)
Home heating controlHVAC Control > Thermostats
iGrill (Product of iDevices, Inc.)(2010, Canton)
Bluetooth-enabled smart thermometerHVAC Control > Thermostats
Tank Utility(2014, Somerville)
Propane tank monitorCleantech Open, Energy Foundry, Generac Monitoring $2.2M
Aerial.ai(2015, Montreal)
Activity and occupancy detection systemsTandemLaunch Monitoring $500K
BleepBleeps(2011, London)
Motion detector integrated with a mobile appMonitoring $100k
Elertus(2013, Draper)
Customizable sensors for home monitoringMonitoring
Cao Gadget(2010, Irvine)
Developer of tags and sensorsMonitoring
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Smart Homes Report – November 201682
Home Automation (31/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
WallSensor(2012, Rockville)
Device for early detection of home infestationMonitoring
Hz Innovations(2015, Rochester)
Sound recognition sensors to detect activity at homeMonitoring
CLIME(2014, Krakow)
Compact sensors for varied use casesMonitoring
Habitat(2014, Ottawa)
Home automation and monitoring kitMonitoring
Elgato(1999, Munich)
Developer of smart consumer products including Apple home kit compatible Eve Monitoring
Proteus(2013, Amherst)
Smart Wifi sensors for homeMonitoring
RedLab(2014, Strasbourg)
Zigbee powered instant notification deviceMonitoring
Amperic(2012, Boston)
General purpose home monitoringMonitoring
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Smart Homes Report – November 201683
Home Automation (32/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
AlertMe(2006, Cambridge)
Devices and web services for home automation and monitoring.Index Ventures, VantagePoint Capital Partners, Good Energies Investments, Tudor Funds, British Gas, SET Ventures
Monitoring > Energy Usage $34M
Bidgely(2010, Sunnyvale)
Enables consumers to monitor and manage their household energy useKhosla Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, E.on, RWE Global, Constellation Technology Ventures
Monitoring > Energy Usage $24.6M
Sense(2013, Cambridge)
Device to monitor appliances and track energy usagesCharles River Ventures, Capricorn, Bolt, Shell Global, Prelude Ventures, Energy Impact Partners
Monitoring > Energy Usage $18M
Encored(2013, Seoul)
Solution for power consumption planningFormation 8, Stonebridge, LG U Plus Monitoring > Energy Usage $17M
Ambient Devices(2001, Cambridge)
Devices to display information from utilities, stores, stocks etcFirst Round Capital, 406 Ventures, Rose Tech Ventures, New York Angels Monitoring > Energy Usage $8.6M
Home Comfort Zones(2002, Beaverton)
Energy efficiency systems for homeMonitoring > Energy Usage $7.5M
There Corporation(, Helsinki)
Smart metering for home energy monitoringVNT Management Monitoring > Energy Usage $5.8M
Get Emme(2012, Beaverton)
Building energy management solutionsConnecticut Innovations, Advantage Capital, Enhanced Capital Partners Monitoring > Energy Usage $5.6M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201684
Home Automation (33/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Green Energy Options(2006, Cambridge)
Energy monitoring devices & smart metersLow Carbon Innovation Fund, Bank of Scotland, Berti Investments, Thames Valley Investment Network, Turquoise
Monitoring > Energy Usage $5.4M
Watty(2012, Stockholm)
Energy usage data analytics for smart homes and buildingsSwedish Energy Agency, Cleantech Invest, EQT Monitoring > Energy Usage $4.5M
Smappee(2012, Bruges)
Monitor home energy consumptionMonitoring > Energy Usage $2.7M
Greenbox(2006, San Bruno)
Energy management platformHarmony Partners Monitoring > Energy Usage $2M
Neurio Technology(2005, Vancouver)
System to monitor energy consumption at homePlug and Play Tech Center, Business Development Bank of Canada, Keiretsu Forum, Stanley Park Ventures
Monitoring > Energy Usage $1.79M
Chai energy(2012, Los Angeles)
Energy monitoring and saving solutionMicrosoft Ventures, TenOneTen, American Family Ventures Monitoring > Energy Usage $1.3M
Curb(2012, Austin)
Energy monitoring solutionsCapital Factory, Strategic Partners Monitoring > Energy Usage $1.25M
NetThings(2007, Edinburgh)
Developer of energy management platformScottish Enterprise, Archangel Informal Investments Monitoring > Energy Usage $1.2M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201685
Home Automation (34/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
EcoisMe(2013, Krakow)
Home energy monitoringTechstars, Startup Sauna, hub:raum, IDCEE, Liberty Global, Deutsche Telekom
Monitoring > Energy Usage $154.37k
CaSA Connected Appliances(2013, Beloeil)
Controller for heater and air convection unitsMonitoring > Energy Usage
Blue Line Innovations(2003, St. Johns)
Load disaggregation for homesMonitoring > Energy Usage
Efergy Technologies(2006, Sheffield)
Home energy monitors, Wireless electricity metersMonitoring > Energy Usage
Eyedro(2009, Kitchener)
Device to monitor electricity usageMonitoring > Energy Usage
Wattcost(2012, Sydney)
Device to bring home electricity meter online to monitor electricity usage Monitoring > Energy Usage
Nubings(2015, Spain)
System to monitor energy consumptionTelefonica Monitoring > Energy Usage
Eco Automation(2013, Newport Beach)
Energy monitoring platform for connected homesMonitoring > Energy Usage
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Smart Homes Report – November 201686
Home Automation (35/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
WattSmart(2014, Makati)
Energy Intelligence about each appliance energy consumptionMonitoring > Energy Usage
Twingz(2010, Vienna)
Monitoring, control and optimization of energy consumptionStartupbootcamp Monitoring > Energy Usage
Gryphin(2015, Bangkok)
Energy manager for buildingsMonitoring > Energy Usage
OpenStrom(2015, Salzburg)
Smart meter for energy consumption monitoringMonitoring > Energy Usage
Greeniant(2012, Rijswijk)
Smart meter data analysis for energy efficiencyBreed Reply Monitoring > Energy Usage
wattvision(2009, Princeton)
Real time energy consumption monitoringY Combinator Monitoring > Energy Usage
Hello(2012, San Francisco)
Sleep behaviour trackingTemasek, Forward Partners Monitoring > Environment $31.6M
Seven Hugs(2013, Paris)
Device for sleep quality and environment monitoringKima Ventures, Les Business Angels des Grandes Ecoles, Femmes Business Angels, Investessor, Xerys, FRCI, CapDecisif, NovX Capital
Monitoring > Environment $17.5M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201687
Home Automation (36/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Bitfinder(2013, San Francisco)
Developing smart connected air related productsAltos Ventures, Techstars, Plug and Play Tech Center, R/GA, Samsung Venture Investment, Altos Ventures
Monitoring > Environment $11.2M
Notion(2013, Denver)
Sensors for home monitoringFoundry Group, Techstars, Plug and Play Tech Center, CU Deming Center Venture Fund, Draper Nexus, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Gabriel Investments, Hillcrest Venture Partners, Liberty Mutual, Galvanize, MetaProp NYC, XL Innovate
Monitoring > Environment $5.2M
Sensorist(2012, Denmark)
Wireless sensors that measure temperature and humiditySeed Capital Monitoring > Environment $350k
Wimoto(2013, Markham)
Bluetooth sensorsMonitoring > Environment $50k
Housahedron(2014, Liverpool)
Environment monitoring sensors for homeStartupbootcamp Monitoring > Environment
WeatherFlow(2000, Scotts Valley)
Developer of weather monitoring devicesMonitoring > Environment
Thybolt(2016, Hyderabad)
Sensor-based smart home productsMonitoring > Environment
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Smart Homes Report – November 201688
Home Automation (37/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
AlrtU(2013, Draper)
Sensor packages for monitoringMonitoring > Environment
SensorPush(2015, Brooklyn)
Connected device for monitoring closed environmentMonitoring > Environment
Casenio(2016, England)
Sensor system for detecting potentially dangerous situation at homesMonitoring > Environment
Lumkani(2014, Cape Town)
Fire detection and warning systemMonitoring > Environment
zohmic(2013, Seattle)
Essential Sensors for the Connected HomeMonitoring > Environment
Daisy Pi(2013, Bucharest)
Raspberry Pi based home monitoring e-flowerMonitoring > Environment
Awarehome(2015, Santiago)
Home monitoring using smart phoneMonitoring > Environment
Beagle Sense(2015, Ottawa)
Complete home monitoring solutionMonitoring > Environment
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Smart Homes Report – November 201689
Home Automation (38/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Minut(2014, Malmo)
Device for monitoring air, humidity, temperature sounds etcSOSV Monitoring > Environment
CubeSensors(2012, Ljubljana)
Devices and mobile application to monitor indoor environment.Monitoring > Environment
Wynd Technologies(2014, Redwood City)
Smart air purifier for personal spaceDelta Electronics, Acorn Pacific Ventures, Baruch Future Ventures
Monitoring > Environment > Air
$2.5M
Airviz(2014, Pittsburgh)
Device for indoor air quality monitoringInfosys
Monitoring > Environment > Air
$2M
AlerSense(2015, Burlingame)
Smart allergy and asthma air quality alert systemMonitoring > Environment > Air
Ceruus(2013, Oulu)
Monitoring home energy consumption and temperature controlButterfly Ventures
Monitoring > Environment > Air
WSHHB.cn(2013, Shanghai)
Smart home monitoring products and solutionsMonitoring > Environment > Air
Whitelab(2015, Beirut)
Device for homes to monitor air qualityUK Lebanon Tech Hub
Monitoring > Environment > Air
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Smart Homes Report – November 201690
Home Automation (39/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Air.Air!(2013, Shenzhen)
Portable air monitoring hardware and dust detectorMonitoring > Environment > Air
Origins-China(2014, Hong Kong)
Air purifier and monitoring solution for homesMonitoring > Environment > Air
Emerald(2014, Wroclaw)
Air quality monitoring device for homesMonitoring > Environment > Air
uHoo(2014, Singapore)
Device for air quality monitoringEast Ventures
Monitoring > Environment > Air
Altitude(, Bristol)
Air quality sensing deviceMonitoring > Environment > Air
Birdi(2013, San Francisco)
Smart air quality monitoring deviceMonitoring > Environment > Air
Airboxlab(2013, Esch-sur-Alzette)
Health and wellness company based on IOTMonitoring > Environment > Air
Leeo(2013, Palo Alto)
Smart alarm for smoke detectorsFormation 8, Subtraction Capital, Lucas Venture Group, E.on, Vectr Ventures, Visionnaire Ventures
Monitoring > Environment > Air > Smoke Alarms
$37.63M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201691
Home Automation (40/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Roost(2014, Sunnyvale)
Developer of connected smoke alarmsRPM Ventures, DCM Ventures, USAA, Start Garden, Center Electric, Legend Star
Monitoring > Environment > Air > Smoke Alarms
$6.48M
Birdi(2013, Brooklyn)
Air quality monitoring and alerts.Kapor Capital, Cherubic Ventures, SoGal Ventures
Monitoring > Environment > Air > Smoke Alarms
$700k
Halo Smart Labs(2012, Charlotte)
Developer of smart smoke & fire alarmsMonitoring > Environment > Air > Smoke Alarms
Connected Yard(2014, Campbell)
pH monitoring device and service for poolsTandem, Playground Global Monitoring > Water-related $2.2M
Calliope(2015, Santa Cruz)
Solution to monitor water usage in homeHighway1 Monitoring > Water-related
Oasys(2014, Barcelona)
Device to understand and act on household water consumptionStartupbootcamp Monitoring > Water-related
Water Hero(2014, Boston)
Water meter with smartphone connectivityMonitoring > Water-related
Sutro(2012, San Francisco)
Water monitoringSparkLabs Global Ventures, IncWell Monitoring > Water-related
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Smart Homes Report – November 201692
Home Automation (41/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Snupi Technologies(2012, Seattle)
Home sensing solutionMadrona Venture Group, Washington Research Foundation, American Family Ventures
Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
$12.7M
Tripleplus(2011, Yokneam Illit)
Gas and water leakage detection and management systemMonitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
Inflotrolix(2011, Quebec City)
Makes sewer backup and leak detection devicesAnges Quebec
Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
Water Hero(2014, Boston)
Water leak detection device for homesPlug and Play Tech Center
Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
Ubios(2014, Montreal)
Ubios develops sensor-based systems for preventing water damage and reducing power usage in homes
Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
SmarTap(2008, Nesher)
Smart showers for homesTerra Venture Partners
Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
Waterclever(2015, Nice)
Device for control and management of water system.Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
Flo Technologies(2015, Los Angeles)
Home water control and monitoringPlug and Play Tech Center, Echo Capital Group, MetaProp NYC
Monitoring > Water-related > Control & Leak Detection
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Smart Homes Report – November 201693
Home Automation (42/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Driblet(2013, Monterrey)
Smart water consumption management solutionGener8tor
Monitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
$20k
Goutra(2013, Algiers)
Device to measure water consumption at homeMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
BrighTap(2015, Herzelia)
Smart tap extension to monitor water usageMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
Amphiro(2009, Zurich)
Developer of connected meter for tracking water consumptionMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
Sprav(2012, Cleveland)
Smart wireless water meter for showerMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
Hydrao(2014, Moirans)
Connected shower to track water usageMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
Eva Smart Shower(2014, Orange County)
Smart shower headMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
Smartrhomes(2013, Bangalore)
Technology solution to measure water consumption at homesMonitoring > Water-related > Usage Monitoring
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Smart Homes Report – November 201694
Home Automation (43/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Anyair(2014, Chongqing)
Air quality testing and purification toolPurifiers > Air
Squair(2014, Beijing)
Non thermal plasma based air purifierPurifiers > Air
BaoMi(2014, Shanghai)
Air purifier hardware productCheetah Mobile Purifiers > Air
FairAir(2014, Shenzhen)
Smart air purifierLeBox Capital Purifiers > Air
Iqegg(2014, Shenzhen)
Smart air purifier for homesJD.Com, Unity Ventures, Cheetah Mobile Purifiers > Air
NOSO Inc(2014, Lewes)
Connected air freshener for homeScent Dispenser
Pura Scents(2014, Orem)
Smart fragrance dispenserScent Dispenser
Kuvée(2014, Boston)
Smart wine dispenserFounder Collective, General Catalyst Partners, Bolt Smart Kitchen Appliances $6M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201695
Home Automation (44/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Orange Chef(2011, San Francisco)
Smart weighing scaleNEA, GV, Kima Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, BDMI, Forerunner Ventures, Graph Ventures, SparkLabs Global Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Social Capital
Smart Kitchen Appliances $4.2M
Smarter(2013, England)
Wifi enabled kettles and coffee makersSmart Kitchen Appliances
Inirv Labs(2016, Durham)
Smart knob for gas stovesSmart Kitchen Appliances
Maid Oven(2011, Kochi)
Smart microwave ovenSmart Kitchen Appliances
Stuf(2015, San Francisco)
Smart inventory management system by creating a smart surfaceSmart Kitchen Appliances
Tantiv4(2014, Sunnyvale)
Connected device for ordering groceryeCubed Ventures Smart Kitchen Appliances
Coolmat(2015, San Jose)
Smart kitchen sensor to track groceriesSmart Kitchen Appliances
dtekt(, Mesa)
Sensor to detect fire in kitchenSmart Kitchen Appliances
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Smart Homes Report – November 201696
Home Automation (45/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
GeniCan(2015, New York City)
Smart garbage canSmart Kitchen Appliances
SKE Labs(2013, Toronto)
Smart kitchen productsSmart Kitchen Appliances
Spinn Coffee(2014, San Francisco)
Connected coffee maker for homesHighway1
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Coffee Maker
$2.55M
Fresh.coffee(2015, Kirkland)
Coffee maker with coffee level alertsSmart Kitchen Appliances > Coffee Maker
Keyway Innovations(2012, Hong Kong)
Automated tea brewing machineSmart Kitchen Appliances > Coffee Maker
Arist(2014, San Francisco)
Coffee brewing machine as well as semi- automated cafeSmart Kitchen Appliances > Coffee Maker
Auroma Brewing(2014, Vancouver)
Connected coffee brewing machineSOSV, HAX
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Coffee Maker
Innit(2013, San Francisco)
Phase sensors to manage and connect food informationSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$43M
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Smart Homes Report – November 201697
Home Automation (46/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
June(2013, San Francisco)
Smart counter top ovenFirst Round Capital, Foundry Group, Founders Fund, Promus Ventures, Lumia Capital, Vaizra Investments, Upside Partnership, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Sound Ventures, Eclipse VC
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$29.5M
Adaptics(2012, Dublin)
Smart scale for bakingFrontline Ventures, Innovation Works, WI Harper Group, Idea Bulb Ventures, VTF Capital
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$2M
Wallflower(2013, Charleston)
Gas or electric stove monitorMicrosoft Ventures
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$1.98M
Supermechanical(2011, Austin)
Sensors for cooking and general usageSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$550k
Sereneti Kitchen(2014, Atlanta)
Automated cooking robot for homeSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$150k
Cinder(2012, San Francisco)
Smart temperature sensing counter top kitchen applianceY Combinator, Scrum Ventures, SV Tech Ventures
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$120K
Nomiku(2012, San Francisco)
Smart sous-vide500 Startups, SOSV, HAX
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
$25K
Eskesso(2015, Seville)
Sous vide cooking applianceStartupbootcamp, Startup-Scaleup
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
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Smart Homes Report – November 201698
Home Automation (47/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
YiBaker(2015, Shenzhen)
Smart baking ovenSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Meld(2014, Seattle)
Smart knobs for cooking stoveSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Crock(1998, Memphis)
Manufacturer of cooking appliancesSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
EveryCook(2009, Zurich)
Cooking device to cook according to recipesSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Mellow(2013, )
Smart cooking applianceTandem, HardGamma
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Thingk Design(2014, Italy)
Designer and developer of smart everyday objectsSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Stove Eye(2016, Mississauga)
Connected camera for monitoring stoveSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Ricewise(2014, Hyderabad)
Automated electric rice cookerSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
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Smart Homes Report – November 201699
Home Automation (48/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Caspo(2012, Kochi)
Connected stovetopSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
SectorQube(2011, Ernakulam)
Smart home appliancesSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Apption Labs(, Los Angeles)
Smart thermometer for measuring meat temperatureSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
The Sous Chef(2014, Singapore)
Technology product for automated cooking assistanceSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Pantelligent(2014, Mountain View)
Smart panFundersClub
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Anova Culinary(2013, Stamford)
Sous vide cookerSmart Kitchen Appliances > Cooking
Juicero(2013, San Francisco)
Internet connected kitchen appliance (juicer) manufacturerKPCB, Thrive Capital, GV, Interplay Ventures, Vast Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Double Bottom Line Investors, Mindfull Investors, ARTIS Ventures, Campbell Soup Co, First Beverage Group, DBL Partners, ICH Group
Smart Kitchen Appliances > Juicers
$89.8M
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016100
Home Automation (49/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Misfit Wearables(2011, Redwood City)
Wearable and smart home devicesO'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, JD.Com, Founders Fund, GGV Capital, Horizons Ventures, TransLink Capital, Formation 8, TenOneTen, Shunwei, Inctank Ventures, Xiaomi, Horizen Ventures
Smart Lights $63M
LIFX(2012, Melbourne)
Smart LED bulbsSequoia Capital, SV Angel, Qualcomm Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Angelcube, Blackbird Ventures, Maiden Lane
Smart Lights $13M
Linkbee(2015, New York City)
Connected smart bulbs for homesLoeb Enterprises, Pegasus Capital Advisors, Loeb Smart Lights $6M
AwoX(2003, Montpellier)
Developer of connected home appliancesCM-CIC Capital Prive, BNP Paribas Investment Partners, Soridec, Innovacom, Draper Esprit
Smart Lights $5.13M
BeON Home(2013, Cambridge)
Smart light and preventative home security systemJopeko Smart Lights $4.55M
Astro(2014, New York City)
Smart electric bulbs for energy efficiency, home monitoring and automationTechstars, Crosslink Capital, Expansion Venture Capital, Zelkova Ventures, Winklevoss Capital, Maiden Lane, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, MetaProp NYC
Smart Lights $3.62M
Nanoleaf(2012, Toronto)
Energy efficient lightbulbBurch Creative Capital, Sustainable Development Technology Canada Smart Lights $2.9M
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016101
Home Automation (50/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Ario(2015, Seattle)
Lamp that adjusts light intensity and color to support body rhythmSmart Lights $1M
MooresCloud(2012, Chippendale)
Controllable lightshow and mood lightingSmart Lights $275k
nuSocket(2013, Cambridge)
New bulbs in old socketsSmart Lights $150k
Anyware(2015, Copenhagen)
Developer of connected lamp socket adaptorSmart Lights
Vanderdroid(2015, Mexico City)
Connected LED smart lampWayra Smart Lights
Zencube(2016, London)
Connected Himalayan salt lampSmart Lights
Yoky(2016, Bangalore)
Smart devices developer focused towards smart homesSmart Lights
Smartbotics(2013, Los Gatos)
Developer of wireless LED smart bulbsSmart Lights
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016102
Home Automation (51/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Lumen Bulbs(2012, Hong Kong)
App enabled color LED light bulbSmart Lights
Luke Roberts Lighting(2014, Vienna)
Developer of smart lampSmart Lights
Domitech Products(2014, Southlake)
Developer of connected lighting solutionsSmart Lights
Flux Smart(2013, Tempe)
Manufacturer of range of home lighting solutionsSmart Lights
Easybulb Plus(2013, Manchester)
Connected light bulbSmart Lights
WaveBomb(2013, Shanghai)
Smart bulb and smart speakerIIS 8 Smart Lights
Merlot Laboratories(2012, Seoul)
Manufacturer of range of LED lighting productsCapstone Partners Smart Lights
Nion(2015, Noida)
Home automation startupSmart Lights
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016103
Home Automation (52/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Qube(2015, Singapore)
Connected light bulb for homesSmart Lights
comfylight(2015, Zurich)
Alarm system in a light bubStartupbootcamp Smart Lights
Hungry Bulb(2015, Delhi)
Retro-fittable smart home systems.Smart Lights
Sengled(2000, Tongxiang)
Developer of connected light bulbsNEA Smart Lights
Sensory Media(2014, London)
Connected lighting control that understands musicSmart Lights
Diva(2015, Milan)
Connected LED lampSmart Lights
Luke Roberts(2014, Vienna)
Bidirectional multi color smart lamp for homesSmart Lights
Switch(2015, Bangalore)
Wi-Fi enabled lighting deviceSmart Lights
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016104
Home Automation (53/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Caseta Wireless(1961, Coopersburg)
Complete solution kit to enable smart lightingSmart Lights
Pretty Smart Homes(2014, Austin)
Smart designer lamps for homeSmart Lights
Luzi(2015, Palo Alto)
Smart night stand lampsSmart Lights
Belleds(2014, San Francisco)
Smart LED lightning productSmart Lights
ilumi(2011, Plano)
Shark tank funded Intelligent light bulbs.Plug and Play Tech Center Smart Lights
Lightfreq(2011, Atlanta)
Smart hybrid light bulbSmart Lights
MiPow(2010, Shenzhen)
LED bulb with smartphone controlSmart Lights
Lava(2012, Flint)
Smart lava lampSmart Lights
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016105
Home Automation (54/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Stack Lighting(2013, Cupertino)
Smart bulb for homePlug and Play Tech Center Smart Lights
emberlight(2014, San Francisco)
Home light automation using hardware and software applications through smartphone.Plug and Play Tech Center
Smart Lights
Volatiles(2013, Berlin)
Smart ambient lighting systemSmart Lights
Holi(2012, Lyon)
iPhone and iPad-controlled smart lampSmart Lights
Vocca(2014, Tel Aviv)
Voice-controlled light switchSmart Lights
Good Night Lamp(2012, London)
A family of internet connected lampsSmart Lights
Stash(2015, Salt Lake City)
Connected safe for personal belongingsSmart Safe
BroadLink(2013, Hangzhou)
Smart Home Solutions ProviderQualcomm, Sequoia Capital, JD.Com, Innovation Works, Qihoo 360, China Merchants Group
Smart Switches & Plugs $20.8M
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016106
Home Automation (55/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Deako(2015, Seattle)
Connected switches for smart homesY Combinator Smart Switches & Plugs $8.69M
ThinkEco(2008, New York City)
Device-level energy managementSmart Switches & Plugs $7.3M
Konke(2010, Hangzhou)
Intelligent and energy efficient smart plugsHolch Group Smart Switches & Plugs $6.1M
Plum Life(2012, Austin)
Homelighting controlDEMO, Techstars, Big Basin Partners, StartupRunner Capital Smart Switches & Plugs $4.12M
Zuli(2012, San Francisco)
Control and monitor lights and appliances from your smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy.Logitech, Menlo Ventures, XG Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, Winklevoss Capital, DeNA
Smart Switches & Plugs $1.65M
Tenrehte Technologies(2009, Rochester)
Smart plugs for device energy monitoringSmart Switches & Plugs $190K
KoolTechs(2013, Houston)
Home monitoring and automation systemSmart Switches & Plugs $125k
Good Gadgets(2016, Munich)
Modular power strips for homeSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016107
Home Automation (56/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Plugzr(2016, Siegen)
Smart power outlets for homeSmart Switches & Plugs
Permundo(2003, Dusseldorf)
Smart plugs for homesHigh-Tech Grunderfonds, Enjoy Venture Smart Switches & Plugs
Multicord(2015, Vilnius)
Connected extension strips for homesStartup-Scaleup Smart Switches & Plugs
Inituit Things(2014, Mumbai)
Provides end-to-end IOT solutions for Home automation applicationsSmart Switches & Plugs
LeanVision(2014, Beijing)
Smart plug (socket) tool for smart homeMatrix Partners China, Cheetah Mobile Smart Switches & Plugs
Trendnet(1990, Torrance)
Developer of broad portfolio of networking products and wireless switches Smart Switches & Plugs
Daffy Labs(2013, Chennai)
Developing wireless and embedded solutions for home automationSmart Switches & Plugs
PicoStone(2016, Mumbai)
Startup working towards making smart home solutionsSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016108
Home Automation (57/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
XY(2015, Mumbai)
Switchboard module based home automationSmart Switches & Plugs
Reco4Life(2014, Wuxi)
Provides products and services for smart home solutionsSmart Switches & Plugs
Myriad Automation(2011, Vadodara)
Wireless automation systemsSmart Switches & Plugs
ATSmart(2013, Shenzhen)
Smart WiFi based intelligent home automation solutionSmart Switches & Plugs
Wittech(2015, Hong Kong)
Developer of smart consumer devicesSmart Switches & Plugs
Parce(2014, Munich)
Smart plug to control appliances remotelySmart Switches & Plugs
Watts Clever(2007, Wetherby)
Developer of range of domestic electrical productsSmart Switches & Plugs
Woods(1929, Mississauga)
Developer of electrical products and remote control outletsSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016109
Home Automation (58/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Ankuoo(2013, Latham)
Developer of connected power plugsSmart Switches & Plugs
YzOak(2014, Oakland)
Connected plug and lighting socketsSmart Switches & Plugs
Everspring(1980, Taipei)
Developer of connected switchesSmart Switches & Plugs
Knittlabs(2015, Toronto)
Solution to control and monitor electricity usage at switch levelSmart Switches & Plugs
Permundo(2009, Dusseldorf)
Power control components for homesHigh-Tech Grunderfonds, Enjoy Venture Smart Switches & Plugs
HomiSmart(2015, Petah Tikva)
Switches and plugs to enable wireless control over appliancesSmart Switches & Plugs
eSmart(2011, Ecublens)
Solution for automating home operationsSwisscom Smart Switches & Plugs
Switcher(2013, Tel Aviv)
Connected controller for boiler switchesSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016110
Home Automation (59/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
zBliss Technologies(2015, Chennai)
Electronic products covering consumer electronics, automation and IoTSmart Switches & Plugs
Friuno(2015, Chennai)
Home automation control systemSmart Switches & Plugs
HomeRobotics(2016, Mumbai)
Home automation startupSmart Switches & Plugs
Alive Home(2015, Kharagpur)
Home automation with smart switch boardSmart Switches & Plugs
Oakter(2014, Noida)
Plug and play smart home automation solutionIndia Quotient Smart Switches & Plugs
myStrom(2011, Bern)
Connected plugs for energy monitoring and controlSwisscom Smart Switches & Plugs
CarbonSalt(2015, San Francisco)
Device for monitoring energy consumptionSmart Switches & Plugs
Smarteefi(2015, Ghaziabad)
Smart power stripSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016111
Home Automation (60/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
iSocket(2014, Helsinki)
Developer of a range of cellular network connected socketsWestern Technology Investment Smart Switches & Plugs
Moodnode(2015, Poznan)
Connected smart light switchSmart Switches & Plugs
LV Tech(2015, Jakarta)
Home automation solution providerSmart Switches & Plugs
entilo(2009, Bangalore)
Smart home and smart city solutions.Smart Switches & Plugs
Linptech(2009, Wuhan)
Smart home based energy efficiency solution providerSmart Switches & Plugs
inPlug(2013, Beijing)
Smart plug technology productQualcomm Ventures Smart Switches & Plugs
KlickH(2008, Hyderabad)
Home Security & Automation India - klickh Home AutoamtionSmart Switches & Plugs
NuBryte(2013, San Francisco)
Smart switches cum touch assistant for homesSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016112
Home Automation (61/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
cloudblocks(2015, Delhi)
Home automation solutionSmart Switches & Plugs
modegi(2013, Bandung)
Smart switches and lightsSmart Switches & Plugs
Cubical(2013, Delhi)
Developer of IoT based solutions for home automationIndus Ventures Smart Switches & Plugs
Alba Smart(2013, Gurgaon)
Home automation solutionsSmart Switches & Plugs
TagPlug(2013, Gurgaon)
Smart home device enabling users to control appliances wirelessly through phone Smart Switches & Plugs
Home in Hand(2014, Delhi)
IoT based home automation devicesSmart Switches & Plugs
Leaf Technologies(2014, Mumbai)
Smart home based technology productSmart Switches & Plugs
Hombot(2015, Hyderabad)
Home automation systemSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016113
Home Automation (62/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Surreal Industries(2015, Rocklin)
Smart switches and plugs for control and monitoringSmart Switches & Plugs
iHome Audio(, Rahway)
Developer of connected sockets and audio devicesSmart Switches & Plugs
SwitchBee(2013, Netanya)
Switches for device automation and energy efficiencySmart Switches & Plugs
Umbrela Smart(2014, Winnipeg)
Smart home device with vivid functionalitiesSmart Switches & Plugs
Domus Livings(2014, Hong Kong)
Smart plugs for energy monitoring and device controlSmart Switches & Plugs
Imirtech(2013, Rishon LeZion)
Smart touch sensitive switchesSmart Switches & Plugs
Wityliti(2015, Asansol)
Smart home devices on IoT platformSmart Switches & Plugs
Team Concepts(, Hong Kong)
Smart plugs for appliance automationSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016114
Home Automation (63/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
ioplug(2014, Lisbon)
Smart plugs to control electricity consumptionSmart Switches & Plugs
Connect Sense(2013, Naperville)
Provider of smart wall sockets for homesSmart Switches & Plugs
rainforest electronics(, Chula Vista)
Plugin device for wall socket to reduce energy consumptionSmart Switches & Plugs
Flic(2014, Stockholm)
Wireless programmable smart buttonsSmart Switches & Plugs
Liricco Technologies Valta(, Toronto)
Energy management devices and home automation appSmart Switches & Plugs
Den(2013, London)
Lighting switch automationSmart Switches & Plugs
Lumos(2014, Ahmedabad)
Developer of internet connected electric switchesSmart Switches & Plugs
Brio(2006, San Diego)
Smart safety plugsSmart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016115
Home Automation (64/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Linkio(2014, Seyssins)
Smart plugsSmart Switches & Plugs
Suitch(2014, San Luis Potosi)
Voice and text recognition server for controlling devicesSmart Switches & Plugs
Wifiplug(2012, Leeds)
Smart plugsSmart Switches & Plugs
Brightup(2012, Hamburg)
Smart plug for home automationSmart Switches & Plugs
Plugaway(2013, Beijing)
Open and smart plugs and ledsSmart Switches & Plugs
Switchmate(2014, Palo Alto)
Switches for light automationPejman Mar Ventures Smart Switches & Plugs
Inoho(2014, Bangalore)
Home automationSmart Switches & Plugs
Pert(2012, Hyderabad)
Wifi enabled device to control lights and electronic devices through smartphone Smart Switches & Plugs
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016116
Home Automation (65/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
SensePlug.io(2014, Campbell)
Smart Plugs for home automationSmart Switches & Plugs
Zcho(2013, Delhi)
Wireless control of devices through an appSmart Switches & Plugs
Pluggx Labs(2012, Bangalore)
Smart switching for home appliancesSmart Switches & Plugs
Jalousier(2014, Tartu)
Connected blind controllerEstonian Business Angels Network, Buildit, Cross Border Angels Window Shades $88k
AXIS(2013, Toronto)
Connected controller for window shadesWindow Shades
Hunter Douglas(2009, Gastonia)
Developer of connected window shadesWindow Shades
My iBlinds(, Dallas)
Solution for window blinds automationWindow Shades
Somfy(1969, Cluses)
Developer of range of building automation products for openings and closures Window Shades
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016117
Home Automation (66/66)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Neo Smart Blinds(2012, Montreal)
Smart controller for motorized blindsWindow Shades
SerraLux(2011, Los Gatos)
IoT based sunlight deflection systemWindow Shades
Tilt My Blinds(2014, Provo)
Blinds automationWindow Shades
Rise Home Automation(2014, London)
Window shade controllerWindow Shades
ShutterEaze(2014, Los Angeles)
Automation for plantation shuttersWindow Shades
Jalousier(2013, Varna)
Window blinds connected to internet of thingsWindow Shades
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016118
Home Security (1/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
SimpliSafe(2006, Boston)
Home security alarm systemSequoia Capital $57M
August(2013, San Francisco)
Smart lock and access systemBessemer Venture Partners, Qualcomm Ventures, Maveron, SoftTech VC, SanDisk, Rothenberg Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Quotidian Ventures, Morado Ventures, Industry Ventures, Second Century Ventures, Rho Ventures, Winklevoss Capital, KDDI Corporation, CAA Ventures, Singtel Innov8, Global Brain, Dolby Family Ventures, Center Electric, QueensBridge Venture Partners
$48M
Scout(2012, Chicago)
Wireless home security technology that provides remote monitoring through smartphone.Plug and Play Tech Center
$1.82M
Korner(2013, Seattle)
Home security through motion detection sensors and a connected appAlliance of Angels, Tech Coast Angels $1.5M
Ajax Systems(2011, New York City)
Developer of range of connected security systemsSMRK VC Fund $1M
Elarm(2013, Seattle)
Home security for connected homes$825k
Qitio(2009, Warsaw)
Alarm systems based on the M2M Technology$500k
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016119
Home Security (2/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Smart IoT Technology(2015, Boisbriand)
Sensor package for monitoring for security purposes
Watasensor(2014, San Jose)
Subsonic frequency to detect intrusion
Elephant Smart Security(2014, Poznan)
Connected door alarms to prevent break-ins
2GIG(2005, Lehi)
Home security, automation and control system
Jatus(2013, Ostuni)
Developer of home security systems
Sensative(2013, Lund)
Door and window position sensors for homes
Westinghouse Security(2014, Milwaukee)
Advanced smart lock for homes
Tijee(2015, Toronto)
Developing smart home security solutions
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016120
Home Security (3/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
zHome(2015, Sunnyvale)
Connected security solution for homes
Wireless Guard(2015, Auckland)
Sensor system to monitor doors and windows
Morepork(2015, Auckland)
Connected security solutions for homes
Wibelock(2015, Zagreb)
Device to detect intrusion
Abode Systems(2014, Palo Alto)
Smart cameras for home securityPlug and Play Tech Center
Aware Systems(2014, Reno)
Personal valuable safety device
Form devices(2014, Shenzhen)
Smart home sitter
Umbrella Protection(2014, Delhi)
Home security and monitoring system
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016121
Home Security (4/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Ding Labs(2015, London)
Connected doorbell for homesAccess Control
Nold Technologies(2016, Budapest)
Smart garage door openerAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Genie Company(1954, Holmesville)
Device to monitor and control garage doorAccess Control > Garage Door Control
GoGogate(2012, Barcelona)
Connected solution for garage doors and front gatesAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Asante(1988, Fremont)
Developer of smart home productsAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Garadget(2015, Grand Junction)
Garage door controllerAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Iomando(2011, Barcelona)
Provider of technology to manage gatesKeiretsu Forum, Sitka Capital
Access Control > Garage Door Control
GaragApp(2014, Vigo)
Connected device to control motor operated doorsTelefonica
Access Control > Garage Door Control
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016122
Home Security (5/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Garage Beacon(2014, Powell)
Beacon based garage door automation deviceAccess Control > Garage Door Control
WifiGate Top(2015, Jilin City)
Wifi controller for roller shutter doors and windowsAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Brocel Corporation(2014, San Francisco)
Kit to monitor and control garage doorAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Open Sesame(2014, Huntington Beach)
Connected garage door openerAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Sesame(2014, Fremont)
Device to automate garage doorAccess Control > Garage Door Control
Garageio(2013, Columbus)
Garage door controlAmazon
Access Control > Garage Door Control
Dessmann(2009, Hangzhou)
Smart lock designer and developerAccess Control > Locks $19M
Latch(2014, New York City)
Smart locks for homes, offices and apartment buildingsTechstars, Expansion Venture Capital, Lux Capital, R/GA, Camber Capital, Corigin, MetaProp NYC, Primary Venture Partner, 3rdprimecapital.com
Access Control > Locks $16.78M
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016123
Home Security (6/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
UniKey(2010, Winter Park)
Touch to open key-less home entry technology.ff Venture Capital, Asset Management Ventures, CBRE Group, Broadway Angels, VI Partners, ACXIT, Oriza Ventures
Access Control > Locks $12.03M
Glue Home(2014, Stockholm)
Smart lock for homesAlfven & Didrikson, Moor Capital Access Control > Locks $6.5M
KIWI(2012, Berlin)
RFID-based automatic door openerIBB, Paua Ventures, ZIM, Urban Us, mueller-sohn-ag.de Access Control > Locks $4.38M
Akerun(2014, Tokyo)
Smart lock to be attached to existing lockJAFCO, Gaiax, YJ Capital Access Control > Locks $3.76M
Nuki Home Solutions(2014, Graz)
Smart bluetooth enabled front door lockAustria Wirtschaftsservice, Up to Eleven, Venta Real Estate Group, Aquis Sanitar AG
Access Control > Locks $2.25M
LockState(2005, Colorado)
Security and home automation solutionsAccess Control > Locks $2M
Igloohome(2015, Philadelphia)
Igloohome is a smart home solution for Short Term Rentals.Singtel Innov8, Wavemaker Partners, Dreamit Ventures, Mesh Ventures Access Control > Locks $1.25M
Ola Locks(2014, Beijing)
Fingerprint based smart lockAccess Control > Locks $590K
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016124
Home Security (7/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
The Goji Smart Lock(2013, San Francisco)
Camera equipped Smart LockAccess Control > Locks $181.2k
Digital Keys(2011, Adelaide)
Smartphone enabled Access Control System10Xelerator, Wearable IOT World Labs Access Control > Locks $50k
Boltivate(2015, Saddle River)
Developer of smart locks for homesAccess Control > Locks
Qrio(2014, Tokyo)
Developer of connected products for consumersWorld Innovation Lab Access Control > Locks
ULockMe(2015, Budapest)
Developer of connected locks for homesAccess Control > Locks
Tapplock(2015, Toronto)
Fingerprint access enabled smart lockAccess Control > Locks
Amadas(2014, Seoul)
Developer of connected lever locksAccess Control > Locks
Yeeuu(2014, Hangzhou)
Smart lock developerXiaomi Access Control > Locks
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016125
Home Security (8/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
GSL Innovations(2014, Brisbane)
Developed smart locks for homeAccess Control > Locks
Poly-Control ApS(2010, Harlev)
Provider of access control solutions for homeAccess Control > Locks
Oclose(2015, Seville)
Easy and highly secure smart lock system.Telefonica Access Control > Locks
Lock it smart(2015, Bangalore)
Smart lock for home, commercial, and automotive industry.Access Control > Locks
smarterkey(2012, London)
Smart access control system for homesAccess Control > Locks
Noke(2013, Draper)
Smart padlock and u lock with keyless shareable accessAccess Control > Locks
Candy House(2014, Palo Alto)
Smart lock for homesAmino Capital Access Control > Locks
Gate Labs(2014, San Francisco)
Verified access to home using smart lockBand of Angels, Cota Capital Access Control > Locks
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016126
Home Security (9/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Altro(2015, Bangalore)
Keyless smart lockAccess Control > Locks
Audoce Mechatronics(2014, Bangalore)
Smart lock products for home automation.Access Control > Locks
Motes & Bots(2015, Bangalore)
Smart lock and access systemAccess Control > Locks
GO+(2013, Beijing)
Smart lock solutionTuspark Ventures, Plum Ventures Access Control > Locks
Xrevol Technologies(2015, Palo Alto)
Smart lock for front doorAccess Control > Locks
Lark-Wi(2014, Plainsboro)
Smart locks for home securityAccess Control > Locks
AwakeY(2015, Jaipur)
Smart lock with mobile accessAccess Control > Locks
Okidokeys(2013, Paris)
Smart lock suite for smart homeAccess Control > Locks
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016127
Home Security (10/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Random Wire Technologies(2014, Lowell)
Smart lock to access, manage, and track the doorAccess Control > Locks
Friday Labs(2014, London)
Apple homekit and thread compatible smart lockAccess Control > Locks
Kwikset(, Middleton)
Smart locks for home securityAccess Control > Locks
ThoughtCopter(2014, New Albany)
Smart device for storing keysAccess Control > Locks
Haven(2014, Nashville)
Digital Home LockAccess Control > Locks
SimpliciKey(2009, Washington D.C.)
Remote Control Electronic DeadboltAccess Control > Locks
Lockitron(2009, San Francisco)
Unlock the doors using internet enabled smartphonesY Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, SV Angel Access Control > Locks
Locumi Labs(2014, Munich)
Solution to make intercoms smartURBAN-X Building Intercom $60K
Home
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016128
Home Security (11/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Luma(2014, Atlanta)
Device for creating smart wifi networkAccel Partners, Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, 500 Startups, Felicis Ventures, GV, Webb Investment Network, Relay Ventures, Base Ventures, BIP Capital
Home Network Security $23M
Dojo Labs(2014, Ra'anana)
Hardware for home network securityGlilot Capital Partners Home Network Security $1.8M
F-Secure Sense(, Helsinki)
Router to create secure network for homesHome Network Security
CUJO(2015, El Segundo)
Smart firewall to protect smart home and SOHO from cyber threatsHome Network Security
Ring Labs(2012, Santa Monica)
Video doorbellFirst Round Capital, Upfront Ventures, Charles River Ventures, KPCB, True Ventures, J F Shea Company, American Family Ventures, QueensBridge Venture Partners, Sky Dayton, VTF Capital
Video Monitoring & Alerts $94.7M
iControl(2003, Redwood City)
Connected home management software and video monitoring deviceADT Security Services, Cisco, Charles River Ventures, KPCB, GE, Intel Capital, Comcast Ventures, Dawn Capital, Rogers Communications, Tyco, Silicom Ventures, Cisco Investments
Video Monitoring & Alerts $93.5M
Dropcam(2009, San Francisco)
Developers of video monitoring hardware and software technologyAccel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, KPCB, Felicis Ventures, Institutional Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Kapor Capital, Bay Partners, Pinnacle Ventures
Video Monitoring & Alerts $47.8M
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Smart Homes Report – November 2016129
Home Security (12/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Canary(2012, New York City)
Safety sensor device for home monitoringKhosla Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Two Sigma Ventures, New York Angels, Flextronics, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, Cota Capital, MetaProp NYC, Walden Riverwood Ventures
Video Monitoring & Alerts $41.2M
Withings(2008, Moulineaux)
Developer of an array of connected productsBpifrance, 360 Capital Partners, Idinvest Partners, Ventech Video Monitoring & Alerts $33.83M
Blink(2014, Boston)
Smart motion sensing wifi cameras by Immedia SemiconductorsBaker Capital, Dot Capital Video Monitoring & Alerts $21.96M
Avaak(2004, San Diego)
Developed home monitoring systemQualcomm Ventures, Trinity Ventures, InterWest Partners, Leapfrog Ventures
Video Monitoring & Alerts $17M
Cocoon(2014, Leeds)
Infrasound based home security deviceAviva, Breed Reply Video Monitoring & Alerts $4.3M
Silk Labs(2015, San Mateo)
Intelligent hub with camera for connected homes500 Startups, Harrison Metal, Doublerock, Sparkland Capital Video Monitoring & Alerts $2.5M
Keecker(2012, Paris)
Smartphone controlled robot projectorPlug and Play Tech Center, Kima Ventures, Elephants Video Monitoring & Alerts $1.15M
Camiolog(2013, San Francisco)
App that makes it easy to record and stay connectedGreylock Partners, Floodgate, Studio Freestyle TV Video Monitoring & Alerts $1M
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Home Security (13/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Branto(2010, Dover)
Device for home automation and securityVideo Monitoring & Alerts $800k
Kiwatch(2011, Nantes)
Connected cameras for monitoringFair West Video Monitoring & Alerts $600k
Sentri(2014, San Francisco)
Home monitoringVideo Monitoring & Alerts $125k
SkyBell Technologies(2013, Orange County)
Wifi doorbell with camera and motion sensorVideo Monitoring & Alerts $100k
Peep Doorbell(2016, Espanola)
Connected video doorbell for homesVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Imogen Studio(2008, Fremont)
Range of cameras for video monitoringVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Zmodo(2010, Shenzhen)
Developer of cameras for home video monitoringVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Ivy Link(, Shenzhen)
Smart home and wearable productVideo Monitoring & Alerts
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Home Security (14/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Blackloud(2015, Irvine)
Developer of connected home devicesVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Guardzilla(2013, St. Louis)
Connected camera for home securityVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Birdhome Automation(1991, Berlin)
Video doorbell for homesVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Y-cam(2005, Twickenham)
Provides cloud-based indoor security camerasIBIS Capital Video Monitoring & Alerts
Bayit Home Automation(2014, Hawthorne)
Developer of connected monitoring cameras and socketsVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Amcrest Technologies(, Houston)
Developer of home security solutionsVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Gardio(, Sollentuna)
Camera monitored home alarm systemAlfven & Didrikson, Almi Video Monitoring & Alerts
Eques(2011, Shanghai)
Smart home security hardware and software solutionsQualcomm Ventures, Atom Ventures Video Monitoring & Alerts
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Home Security (15/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
NitroCam(2014, San Jose)
Developing connected smart camerasAlchemist Accelerator Video Monitoring & Alerts
Alphanzo(2013, Delhi)
Home automation productsVideo Monitoring & Alerts
i-Nola(2016, Noida)
Smart doorbellVideo Monitoring & Alerts
KIBBI(2013, Kingston)
Developed a home security system with door and window sensors.Mercia Fund Management Video Monitoring & Alerts
Orbii(2015, Dallas)
Connected robotic ball for remote home monitoringTech Wildcatters Video Monitoring & Alerts
ADT Security Services(1874, Boca Raton)
Connected security solutions for home and officeVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Oco(2014, Wilmington)
Connected camera for home monitoring and video recordingVideo Monitoring & Alerts
VueZone(, San Jose)
Remote video monitoring systemVideo Monitoring & Alerts
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Home Security (16/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
CleverLoop(2014, Beijing)
IoT enabled home security solutionVideo Monitoring & Alerts
BuddyGuard(2014, Berlin)
Smart device for intrusion detectionVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Remocam(2015, Livermore)
Connected video monitoring solutionVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Attikis(2010, Brisbane)
Home Alarm MonitoringVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Jisiwei(2013, Shenzhen)
Smart vaccumm cleaning robot with built in cameraVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Angee(2014, Prague)
Occupancy detector for home securityPlug and Play Tech Center Video Monitoring & Alerts
Building10 Technology(2014, Austin)
Smart camera for front doorVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Arlo(2014, San Jose)
Wireless smart cameras for home securityVideo Monitoring & Alerts
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Home Security (17/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Amaryllo BV(2012, Amsterdam)
Skype based home securityVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Building 10(2014, Austin)
Peephole cameraVenture Science Video Monitoring & Alerts
Kuna(2012, Burlingame)
Smart doormanVideo Monitoring & Alerts
QL London(2013, Kingston)
Developing location tracking devices for multiple uses.Video Monitoring & Alerts
Homeboy(2010, Austin)
Motion detector systemVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Novi Security(2013, Orem)
Home security deviceBoom Startup Video Monitoring & Alerts
Hubble(2013, Victoria)
Home monitoring cameraVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Butterfleye(2013, San Francisco)
Connected camera for home surveillancePlug and Play Tech Center Video Monitoring & Alerts
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Home Security (18/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Blacksumac(2012, Ottawa)
Video monitoring for home securityCapital Angels Video Monitoring & Alerts
Sen.se(2009, Paris)
Devices to collect real-world data and cloud-based platform to make sense of data and generate services and apps. Video Monitoring & Alerts
iSmart Alarm(2011, Sunnyvale)
Smartphone-enabled home security and home control system.Video Monitoring & Alerts
IOTEO(2013, Ghent)
Cloud based video monitoring solutionVideo Monitoring & Alerts
Chui(2013, Dallas)
Intelligent Doorbell with Facial RecognitionVideo Monitoring & Alerts
HomeMonitor(2012, )
Wi-fi video camera that stores all the clips securely in the cloud.Video Monitoring & Alerts
Smartfrog Limited(2014, Dublin)
Connected camera for home video monitoringe.ventures, Target Global, Target Global
Video Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
$10M
Alfred(2015, Taipei)
Smartphone app to turn mobile phone into connected camera500 Startups
Video Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
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Home Security (19/19)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Perch Technologies(2014, New York City)
App to turn phones into surveillance cameraSamsung Accelerator
Video Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
SmartAll(2015, San Francisco)
Using machine learning to control smart home devicesVideo Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
Rico(2014, Kochi)
Smarthome security device using a spare mobileVideo Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
The Thing System(2013, Sacramento)
Open source home automation platformVideo Monitoring & Alerts > Smartphone App
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Smart Home Suite (1/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Alarm(2000, Washington D.C.)
Wireless security and energy management systemsTCV, Egis Captial Partners, ABS Capital Partners $165M
Vivint(1999, Provo)
Developers of home automation systemsSummit Partners, Bank of America, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Zions Bank, Peterson Partners, Regiment Capital Advisors, Madison Capital, Peterson Partners, Solamere Capital, Bregal Sagemount
$100M
Nest(2010, Palo Alto)
Hardware and software for monitoring home energy consumption.Lightspeed Venture Partners, KPCB, Shasta Ventures, Venrock, Point Judith Capital, Google Ventures, Intertrust, Generation Investment Management, Darwin Ventures, CoyoteRidgeVC, Red Sea Ventures, C4 Ventures
$80M
Netatmo(2011, Paris)
Thermostat, video monitoring and personal weather station and air quality sensor devices for use with Android and iOS apps.Iris Capital, Bpifrance, Legrand, C4 Ventures
$37.8M
iDevices(2010, Avon)
Smart devices which wirelessly connect to mobile devices and PCsConnecticut Innovations, Stonehenge Capital, Allegion, Stonehenge Growth Capital
$19.95M
Orvibo(2011, Shenzhen)
Developer of suite of home automation devicesSAIF Partners China, MediaTek, Legend Star $14.14M
LifeSmart(2014, Hangzhou)
Smart home solution providerSAIF Partners China, Haier, Foxconn Electronics, Tisiwi Ventures $9.4M
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Smart Home Suite (2/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
WigWag(2012, Austin)
Cloud intelligent device platform to enable home and commercial automationcscventurecapital.com
$3.86M
LightwaveRF(2009, Birmingham)
Home automation solutionsCommitted Capital, Santander UK, WHIreland $3.22M
ipDatatel(2007, Sugar Land)
Developer of wireless devices for homeGenesis Park $2.85M
Wattio(2012, )
Home automation devices provider$2.21M
Phantom(2013, Beijing)
Smart home solution providerMatrix Partners China $1.5M
Silvan Innovation Labs(2008, Bangalore)
Smart home products and solutions.Infuse Ventures, The Chennai Angels $1.42M
idomotics(, London)
Home automation products$585k
Cielo WiGle(2014, Redmond)
Developer of array of home automation products$500k
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Smart Home Suite (3/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Rockheine(2014, Santiago)
Developing home automation solutionStart-Up Chile $40k
Home8(2015, Fremont)
Provider of range of home automation solutions and services
Plugmee(2013, Dnipropetrovsk)
Smart device solutions for home automationStartup-Scaleup
LUMI United(2009, Shenzhen)
Smart home automation productsShunwei, Xiaomi
Cytech Technology(1995, Singapore)
Developer of range of home security and automation system
CHN Smart(1997, Shenzhen)
Developer of range of connected devicesKeiretsu Forum
Sienna System(2004, Munich)
Developer of home devices
Thomson(, Chambray-les-Tours)
Range of connected home devices
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Smart Home Suite (4/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
BillAir(2015, Prague)
Range of smart home devices
Wulian IoT(2000, Shanghai)
Developer of smart home products
Ycws(2013, Shenzhen)
Surveillance and security equipment for Smart homesBitFund
Medhyam Automation Solutions
(2012, Bangalore)
Home automation and security solutions
Neuwill(2003, Shenzhen)
Smart home products and solution provider
Wemo(2012, Los Angeles)
Range of home automation products
GoControl(, Carlsbad)
Developer of range of connected devices
RemoteLock(2004, Denver)
Developer of range of home automation products
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Smart Home Suite (5/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Salusfin(2013, Espoo)
Developer of home automation and connected factory solutions
eQ-3(2007, Leer)
Smart home systems and thermostats
Thinqbot(2013, Bangalore)
Smart Home Automation.Excubator
Digilux(2014, Bangalore)
Home automation solutions
Dice Automations(2016, Bangalore)
Voice based home automation systems
Rolling Dice(2015, Pune)
Provides home automation solutions
Peq(2013, Kansas City)
Smart home automation and development platform
Aeon Labs(2006, El Cerrito)
Developer of a range of home automation products
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Smart Home Suite (6/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
SmartHome Ventures(2013, Kansas City)
Developer of smart home solutionsOpenAir Equity Partners
BPL iQ(1963, Bangalore)
Developer of home automation solutions
microBees(2015, London)
Home automation solution
Dobu Home Automation(2013, )
Home automation solution provider
inHome(2014, San Francisco)
Develops products to make smart homesInternet Initiatives Development Fund
Qolsys(2010, San Jose)
Developer of security and home automation productsTyco
Guogee(2013, Shenzhen)
Home automation hardware products
Neon(2014, Szeged)
Home automation suite developer
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Smart Home Suite (7/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
eGlu(2013, Bangalore)
IoT based home automation/security solutionsFoxconn Electronics
Yelads(2013, Bangalore)
Internet of Things eco-system solutions
Auluxa(2013, Hong Kong)
Retrofittable home automation solution
Fibaro(2010, Poznan)
Home Automation solution
Essence(1994, Herzliya)
Connected living solutions provider
Verisure(1988, Oslo)
Smart Home package developer
Insteon(2005, Irvine)
Suite of home automation devices
Clare Controls(2010, Sarasota)
Home automation system managed from the cloud.
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Smart Home Suite (8/8)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Viva Smart Home(2013, Oslo)
Next-gen home automation & securityInvestinor
Liferoome(, Sydney)
Smart home products with Z-Wave technology
Orvito(2011, Waltham)
Home automation, surveillance and energy saving devices
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Stealth (1/2)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Tyto(2013, Burlingame)
Stealth Mode$27.73M
EVA Automation(2014, Redwood City)
Stealth mode startupFormation 8 $20M
Brava Home(2015, San Francisco)
Stealth mode home automation companyTrue Ventures $12M
Smartalyse(2014, Pune)
IoT based solution for home automation
Nectar Inc.(2014, Palo Alto)
Stealth mode startup
Rain Cloud(2014, London)
Stealth mode weather device startup
ScenseIT(2015, Tel Aviv)
Stealth mode home air quality monitoring startupPlug and Play Tech Center
Mind(2014, Modena)
Developing solutions for home automation
Smart Home
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Stealth (2/2)Company Overview Business Model Total Funding
Heltun(2011, Yerevan)
Developing smart home hardware and software
WhiteSpace Technologies(2015, Campbell)
Developing smart home solutions
OmniBotics(2013, Redwood City)
Smart-home space (stealth mode company)
Quadron Technologies(2015, London)
Home automation systems
Zonecco(2013, Stockholm)
WiFi solutions for home consumer market
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Vivek Singh
Lead Analyst – Technology