Microsoft

Microsoft is a multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, server products like Windows Server and SQL Server, business solutions such as Dynamics, cloud services through Azure, hardware devices like Surface and Xbox, and online advertising platforms.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Roberto Croci

Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA

David Dennis

Principal Program and Product Manager

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Investor

Satya Nadella

CEO

Takeshi Numoto

EVP and CMO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brian Schultz

Director, Corporate Development

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Smart Home

Nosh Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Nosh Technologies is a deep tech company focused on optimizing food management and reducing waste in households through innovative technology. The company develops algorithms and mobile applications designed to help users manage their food consumption more effectively. Its flagship product, an AI-powered smartphone app named Nosh, analyzes users' consumption and waste habits, providing insights and weekly analytics. This enables users to make informed decisions about their food usage, ultimately aiming to minimize waste and save money. Nosh Technologies serves clients globally, with a mission to eliminate food waste at home entirely.

Insurmatics

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Insurmatics introduces a best-in-class, smart home solution to insurance companies that saves time and money to improve risk management and precarious relationships between insurers and insureds. Exploiting of IoT and AI leads to mitigate risks of loss, theft, or damage and increase market penetration because of the provided unfair competitive advantages. Our platform is designed as a low code programming architecture that sets up a far convenient journey to build out an idea from zero and easy integrations with other services for innovative insurance firms. Moreover, it reduces or removes the burden of IT development cycles for them. Interestingly, our software can be deployed either on-premise or in the cloud according to the strategy of the clients. Insurmatics does not just give you free tech for tech’s sake. It gives you an on-demand white label product for connecting, protecting, and covering homes 24/7.

Modulous

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Modulous is a technology-enabled housing company that designs, develops, and delivers affordable, sustainable homes at scale. It operates a digitized software platform that enables high-speed design and delivery of quality, healthy, and affordable housing globally. The platform combines generative design, artificial intelligence, and a digital twin of a defined kit of parts to create engineered designs for multi-family housing in minutes. This enables property developers and architects to assess planning-compliant options quickly and efficiently, supporting faster project timelines and improved buildability. Modulous addresses global housing supply needs by providing tooling that accelerates design-to-delivery workflows while prioritizing sustainability and affordability.

MiiCare

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
MiiCare designs an AI-driven home care platform for aging individuals, co-created with older adults, families, and caregivers. It transforms homes into safe, connected spaces using telehealth devices, passive sensors, acoustic sensing, and AI digital therapeutics. The platform's conversational AI, Monica, acts as a health coach, monitoring users' homes, ensuring medication adherence, motivating healthy habits, and alerting caregivers to behavior or health changes. MiiCare aims to reduce care costs, staff burden, and hospitalizations while improving user engagement.

Carrobot

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Carrobot is a developer of innovative heads-up display (HUD) technology designed to enhance driving safety and enjoyment. The company offers a multi-functional device known as the Carrobot C2, which provides drivers with hands-free access to essential functions such as navigation, phone calls, messaging, and music. By projecting information at a distance of eight feet in front of the vehicle, the device allows for a natural line of sight, thereby minimizing distractions. Carrobot's focus on in-car human-computer interaction aims to transform any vehicle into a next-generation smart car, incorporating advanced features like auto-focus technology and crash protection to ensure a safer driving experience.

BuddyGuard

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
BuddyGuard is a developer of an intelligent home security system that enhances residential safety. The company offers a comprehensive security device that utilizes advanced Artificial Intelligence technology. This system is equipped with features such as a high-definition 1080p LED night vision camera, motion detection capabilities, an anti-tampering sensor, and audio analysis. Powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, BuddyGuard's device alerts homeowners to unwanted visitors, allowing them to monitor and control their home security from a single device. This innovative approach aims to provide peace of mind and enhance the overall safety of homes.

Novi Security

Venture Round in 2015
Novi Security, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing innovative security solutions for homes and offices. Founded in 2013 and based in Provo, Utah, the company offers a comprehensive security package that includes a sensor, a base station, and a smartphone application. This system is designed to detect motion or smoke, capture a series of photos, and send alerts regarding smoke detection to the base station. Novi Security emphasizes accessibility and affordability, aiming to provide effective security solutions to a broad customer base without the complications of contracts or door-to-door sales. The company's products are available for purchase online and serve customers worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making security a right rather than a luxury.

Raven Tech

Venture Round in 2015
Raven Tech, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Beijing, China, is a technology company specializing in developing innovative app prototypes and creative projects. The company offers a range of tools and solutions, including Logonator for creating logo shapes, Convertor for converting images into triangle pixel grids, Vinput for real-time video input conversion, Asky for interpreting abstract ideas through text embedding, Tribrush for icon design and illustrations, Mojifest for animated communication symbols, and Re:morse for encryption using a unique font. Raven Tech also focuses on artificial intelligence, big data, and next-generation operating systems, with notable products like the smart home control system Raven H-1 and the Flow operating system featuring an AI voice assistant named Eva. The company is a subsidiary of Baidu, Inc., and has been part of prestigious accelerator programs such as Microsoft Venture Accelerator and Y Combinator.

Loyoo

Venture Round in 2015
Luyou Technology is a high-tech company that specializes in machine learning and computer vision-related hardware and software development. The company is committed to developing new-generation intelligent visual perception systems and pattern recognition algorithms for intelligent buildings and smart homes to provide users with all-new intelligent offline service experiences.

brightup

Seed Round in 2015
Brightup develops a user-friendly smart home solution for the German market. Their flagship product is a connected hardware system that enables consumers to automate, personalize, and remotely control their lights via a mobile app.

Loyoo

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Luyou Technology is a high-tech company that specializes in machine learning and computer vision-related hardware and software development. The company is committed to developing new-generation intelligent visual perception systems and pattern recognition algorithms for intelligent buildings and smart homes to provide users with all-new intelligent offline service experiences.

Plum

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
At Plum, they aim to use beautiful design and smart technology to reinvent age-old technology. They don't see "the home of the future" or a "smart home." They just see a better way to live. Their aim is to craft product experiences that change your life without getting in your way. That's why everything they make is created with precision and care. Their mission isn't just to create great products but to build the products that create experiences you'll love.

Sentri

Venture Round in 2014
Sentri Inc. is a company that specializes in home monitoring and automation solutions, offering a comprehensive product designed for DIY home management. The system includes an HD camera and a suite of environmental sensors that monitor essential factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and weather conditions. Users receive personalized alerts and can access live HD video feeds directly on their smartphones, compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2014 and initially known as Kronosight Inc., Sentri is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and sells its products through its online platform as well as major retail channels like Amazon.

Plum

Seed Round in 2014
At Plum, they aim to use beautiful design and smart technology to reinvent age-old technology. They don't see "the home of the future" or a "smart home." They just see a better way to live. Their aim is to craft product experiences that change your life without getting in your way. That's why everything they make is created with precision and care. Their mission isn't just to create great products but to build the products that create experiences you'll love.

Novi Security

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Novi Security, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing innovative security solutions for homes and offices. Founded in 2013 and based in Provo, Utah, the company offers a comprehensive security package that includes a sensor, a base station, and a smartphone application. This system is designed to detect motion or smoke, capture a series of photos, and send alerts regarding smoke detection to the base station. Novi Security emphasizes accessibility and affordability, aiming to provide effective security solutions to a broad customer base without the complications of contracts or door-to-door sales. The company's products are available for purchase online and serve customers worldwide, underscoring its commitment to making security a right rather than a luxury.

Sentri

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Sentri Inc. is a company that specializes in home monitoring and automation solutions, offering a comprehensive product designed for DIY home management. The system includes an HD camera and a suite of environmental sensors that monitor essential factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and weather conditions. Users receive personalized alerts and can access live HD video feeds directly on their smartphones, compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2014 and initially known as Kronosight Inc., Sentri is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and sells its products through its online platform as well as major retail channels like Amazon.

Chai Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Chai Energy is a technology company that focuses on energy monitoring and efficiency through its mobile application. The application integrates with smart meters and traditional analog electric meters, utilizing a Chai Gateway to deliver precise energy usage data to users. It enables consumers to track energy consumption at the appliance level, predict their energy bills, and receive personalized tips on conserving energy. Additionally, Chai Energy provides information on energy efficiency rebates and incentives, helping users identify and eliminate energy waste to reduce their overall electricity expenses. The company’s solutions extend to connected home devices, current transformers, sub meters, solar systems, battery systems, and power generator systems, promoting a comprehensive approach to energy management.

Picooc Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Picooc Technology is a Beijing-based company specializing in health measurement systems and mobile intelligent peripheral products. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices designed to track and analyze various aspects of physical health, including weight, body fat, body mass index, basal metabolic rate, body water, and muscle mass. One of its flagship products, the Latin smart body composition scale, allows users to not only monitor their physical metrics but also record and analyze their mood, diet, sleep, and other daily activities. By integrating wearable technology with applications, Picooc aims to provide comprehensive health insights that empower individuals to manage their well-being effectively.

Tomoon

Series A in 2014
Tomoon is a leading provider of smart device solutions in China, specializing in wearable technology and intelligent equipment. The company's product lineup includes Bluetooth speakers, smartwatches, and various electronic devices designed to enhance user experience. Committed to innovation, Tomoon focuses on developing advanced devices and optimizing solutions that aim to enrich the lives of millions of consumers. The company's technical team embodies a spirit of creativity and expertise, driving the development of unique and high-quality products in the rapidly evolving smart technology market.

Kytera

Venture Round in 2013
Kytera is a company that specializes in smart remote caregiver solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of seniors at home. Its innovative technology integrates a wristband with a network of in-home sensors that utilize cloud-based big-data analytics to monitor and learn the daily routines of elderly individuals. By detecting deviations and potential distress situations, Kytera's system enables family members and professional caregivers to respond promptly, ensuring the safety and health of the users. Through this approach, the company aims to provide peace of mind to families while improving the quality of care for seniors living independently.

id8 Group R2 Studios

Acquisition in 2013
id8 Group R2 Studios develops automation technology solutions for houses.

Buddy Technologies

Seed Round in 2012
Buddy Technologies Limited is an Australian IoT and cloud-based technology company headquartered in Adelaide. Established in 2006, the company operates through two main segments: Buddy Platform and LIFX. Buddy Platform offers solutions like Buddy Cloud, which facilitates data access and storage from various environments such as recreational vehicles, schools, and commercial buildings, and Buddy Ohm, a resource monitoring solution designed to optimize building operations by providing real-time utility data. LIFX, the company's subsidiary, specializes in smart lighting solutions, providing Wi-Fi enabled lights that are utilized in nearly one million homes globally, making it a significant competitor in the smart lighting market. LIFX products are distributed in over 100 countries through partnerships with major retailers and e-commerce platforms.

Gteko

Acquisition in 2006
Gteko, Ltd. provides networking and support software solutions for the digital homes. Its products include GTAgent, a support application that detects configuration changes, as well as offers automated resolutions; GTWebCheck, a self-help support portal, which helps users to maintain their computing environment; GTSolve, a fix engine that can be integrated into offline and online support platforms; and GTRemote, a remote support product, which offers a secure connection to remote computers, bypassing firewalls, and proxies.
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