Smartfrog Group

Smartfrog Group, established in 2015, is a pioneering consumer IoT SaaS company with a global presence in over 180 countries. Headquartered in New York City, the group's mission is to make modern technologies accessible, user-friendly, affordable, and secure for everyone. Smartfrog Group launched the world's first 100% consumer IoT SaaS product, offering an affordable DIY smart home security subscription service starting at $7/month, including a free device. In 2018, the group expanded to the US and acquired Canary Connect, merging the two businesses. Smartfrog Group's end-to-end controlled and protected full-stack platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across various product areas, supporting individuals throughout their lives, from infancy to seniority. The group's business initially focused on smart home security and is gradually expanding to new verticals such as smart locks and access, last-mile in-home delivery, baby and child care, pet care, and elder and healthcare. Smartfrog Group grows both organically and through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Charles Fraenkl

CEO and Board Member

Past deals in Smart Home

Glue Home

Acquisition in 2021
Glue Home is a company focused on transforming the home delivery market through its innovative in-home delivery platform. By allowing secure and convenient access for a variety of services and goods—including groceries, parcels, and home maintenance tasks—Glue Home enhances the delivery experience for customers. Its system is compatible with any lock and operates independently of hardware, utilizing Glue’s AnyLock Technology™ to provide access through an app and SSL encrypted one-time keys. The service prioritizes security and peace of mind, offering fully insured deliveries and the unique capability to transmit recorded delivery videos to users. This approach not only facilitates seamless delivery experiences but also enables customers to grant access to friends and family, ensuring a comprehensive solution for modern home logistics.

Gate Labs

Acquisition in 2020
Gate Labs Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in designing and developing innovative security solutions for homes. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating smart locks that provide secure and unattended access to residential, commercial, and rental properties. Their product features a motion-activated camera, two-way audio, a keyed deadbolt, and an integrated Wi-Fi antenna, all powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This technology enables homeowners to grant trusted access to family, friends, and service providers while they are away, enhancing both security and convenience. Gate Labs was acquired by Smartfrog Group, expanding its reach in the security technology market.

Canary

Series A in 2020
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Canary

Acquisition in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Canary

Funding Round in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of products, including the all-in-one Canary security solution, which features an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, as well as the Canary Flex, a versatile HD security camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary provides a web-based application, Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live video from their homes in real-time. The company focuses on delivering affordable and user-friendly smart home security solutions, catering to both renters and homeowners. Canary's products and services are available for purchase online, and they include subscription bundles that offer features such as 24/7 live video monitoring, AI-driven motion alerts, and video history, connecting homes to users' smartphones.

Smartfrog Group

Acquisition in 2018
Smartfrog Group, established in 2015, is a pioneering consumer IoT SaaS company with a global presence in over 180 countries. Headquartered in New York City, the group's mission is to make modern technologies accessible, user-friendly, affordable, and secure for everyone. Smartfrog Group launched the world's first 100% consumer IoT SaaS product, offering an affordable DIY smart home security subscription service starting at $7/month, including a free device. In 2018, the group expanded to the US and acquired Canary Connect, merging the two businesses. Smartfrog Group's end-to-end controlled and protected full-stack platform enables data-driven businesses, offering SaaS solutions across various product areas, supporting individuals throughout their lives, from infancy to seniority. The group's business initially focused on smart home security and is gradually expanding to new verticals such as smart locks and access, last-mile in-home delivery, baby and child care, pet care, and elder and healthcare. Smartfrog Group grows both organically and through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
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