Meet your home operating system.
Home security should reinforce your peace of mind. You deserve a sanctuary, one that gives you the freedom to live your life with the people that matter most. That’s why we created something entirely new.
Sauron is an autonomous platform for the perimeter of your home. It works discreetly in the background to reliably identify potential threats in all environmental conditions and it instantly recognizes who’s part of your inner circle.
We provide a bespoke white-glove service, ensuring that each client’s security platform is installed with precision and care, swiftly and without disrupting the comfort or aesthetics of their home.
To complement the technology, Sauron leverages its Intelligent Response and Intrusion Suppression (IRIS) Command Center, staffed 24/7 by exceptionally trained agents with diverse backgrounds in law enforcement, military service, executive protection, and other critical security fields. The team builds relationships with local police departments to ensure a rapid police response to verified security incidents.
Biofire Group
Series A in 2024
Biofire Group is a company focused on revolutionizing the firearms industry with advanced safety features. Their flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes state-of-the-art biometric technology to create a handgun that unlocks instantly for authorized users while remaining locked for others. This innovative approach aims to enhance gun safety without compromising privacy or civil liberties. By integrating biometrics into firearm design, Biofire Group is reimagining the industry to provide secure and efficient access for legitimate users.
Helio Home
Seed Round in 2023
Helio is a company focused on facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to complete electrification of homes. It operates an innovative online platform that provides customers with a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieve whole-home electrification. The platform integrates various systems including solar energy, heating and cooling, electrical systems, insulation, and ventilation, ensuring a holistic design for energy efficiency. By promoting the use of electric solutions, Helio aims to help customers reduce their carbon footprints and minimize reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Biofire Group
Series A in 2022
Biofire Group is a company focused on revolutionizing the firearms industry with advanced safety features. Their flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes state-of-the-art biometric technology to create a handgun that unlocks instantly for authorized users while remaining locked for others. This innovative approach aims to enhance gun safety without compromising privacy or civil liberties. By integrating biometrics into firearm design, Biofire Group is reimagining the industry to provide secure and efficient access for legitimate users.
Resonado Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Resonado Labs, established in 2017, specializes in designing and developing innovative audio hardware solutions. Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Anyang, the company focuses on transducer design and engineering to enhance sound reproduction. Resonado Labs caters to various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, hospitality, and marine, offering products ranging from miniaturized sub-woofer drivers to long-range sonic projection arrays. The company's mission is to bring real innovation to the audio market by improving acoustic performance through continuous experimentation with materials and motor structure architectures.
PowerX is a developer of an energy management system focused on optimizing heating systems and reducing costs associated with water heating. The system can be integrated with existing water heaters, allowing it to learn users' preferences for water temperature and heat only the necessary amount of water. This approach not only helps customers save on their water heating bills but also contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, PowerX intelligently purchases surplus electricity at the lowest prices, further enhancing its energy efficiency and cost-saving capabilities.
Casai is a startup in Latin America, merging smart home technology, and premium accommodation to innovate the hospitality industry. It is a real estate platform for fully-furnished premium apartments in Mexico City and is a hospitality concept designed for the nomadic generation.
Casai curates beautiful apartments that merge the design and comforts of a boutique hotel with the technology of a San Francisco home and the local ambiance of a vacation rental.
Piccolo
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Piccolo develops gesture-based smart home vision assistant technology. Utilizing artificial intelligence, it tracks inhabitants' movements and adapts to their preferences without constant input.
Casai
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Casai is a startup in Latin America, merging smart home technology, and premium accommodation to innovate the hospitality industry. It is a real estate platform for fully-furnished premium apartments in Mexico City and is a hospitality concept designed for the nomadic generation.
Casai curates beautiful apartments that merge the design and comforts of a boutique hotel with the technology of a San Francisco home and the local ambiance of a vacation rental.
Pine Park Health
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pine Park Health improves healthcare outcomes for seniors by collaborating with Medicare Advantage plans, senior living communities, and providers. It establishes dedicated clinics within communities, staffed by physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to deliver safer, more convenient urgent and primary care on-site.
Farmstead
Seed Round in 2018
Farmstead is an innovative online grocery delivery service that utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the process of delivering fresh and local food directly to consumers. The company offers a personalized Smart Shopping List feature, which assists users in discovering new recipes and efficiently purchasing their preferred groceries. By employing AI-driven predictive analytics, Farmstead optimizes demand and supply, ensuring that customers receive fresh products conveniently. This approach not only saves users time but also reduces food waste and promotes healthier eating habits, as the company's supply chain emphasizes fresher options compared to traditional supermarket offerings.
Farmstead
Seed Round in 2017
Farmstead is an innovative online grocery delivery service that utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the process of delivering fresh and local food directly to consumers. The company offers a personalized Smart Shopping List feature, which assists users in discovering new recipes and efficiently purchasing their preferred groceries. By employing AI-driven predictive analytics, Farmstead optimizes demand and supply, ensuring that customers receive fresh products conveniently. This approach not only saves users time but also reduces food waste and promotes healthier eating habits, as the company's supply chain emphasizes fresher options compared to traditional supermarket offerings.
Nucleus develops a wireless home intercom system designed to enhance family communication. Inspired by traditional intercoms, the system integrates features such as video calling and smart home management, providing a comprehensive communication tool for modern households. By connecting to the home’s WiFi, Nucleus enables instant, hands-free communication among family members, whether they are in different rooms or located far away. The devices can be easily installed in various rooms, ensuring seamless interaction and connectivity within the home.
Farmstead
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Farmstead is an innovative online grocery delivery service that utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the process of delivering fresh and local food directly to consumers. The company offers a personalized Smart Shopping List feature, which assists users in discovering new recipes and efficiently purchasing their preferred groceries. By employing AI-driven predictive analytics, Farmstead optimizes demand and supply, ensuring that customers receive fresh products conveniently. This approach not only saves users time but also reduces food waste and promotes healthier eating habits, as the company's supply chain emphasizes fresher options compared to traditional supermarket offerings.
Deako
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing electrical switches designed for modern lighting systems. The company provides a range of modular products, including dimmers, scene controllers, and motion sensor switches, all of which can be controlled through a user-friendly mobile application or alternatively through smart speakers. Deako's innovative lighting solutions enhance convenience by allowing homeowners to customize their lighting experience; the switches can automatically illuminate spaces without the need for a mobile device or remote control. With a focus on making lighting customization more accessible, Deako aims to improve home automation and user experience in everyday living.
Mason America
Seed Round in 2016
Mason America, Inc. is a Seattle-based company specializing in the development of hardware and customized software solutions for smart devices. Established in 2015, Mason offers a unique platform that enables businesses to create, manage, and scale custom Android devices efficiently. This platform significantly accelerates the process of bringing smart devices from concept to market, reducing both time and cost. Mason provides a fully managed infrastructure that simplifies software delivery for dedicated devices, whether they are tablets, wearables, or other formats. The company handles critical aspects such as inventory procurement and logistics, while offering features like remote fleet management, troubleshooting, and automated software updates to enhance security and user experience. By allowing organizations to focus on application development and user experience, Mason effectively mitigates the risks associated with hardware investments, making it a valuable partner for businesses seeking to innovate without the complexities typically involved in hardware-dependent initiatives.