SOSV

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.

Michael Aberman

Partner

Lindsay Atkenson

Analyst

Hugh Bowen

Associate

Shawn Broderick

Venture Partner

Stephen Chambers

General Partner

Navin Danapal

Director, South East Asia

Cyril Ebersweiler

General Partner

Hiruy Ephrem

Analyst

Sheng Ge

Partner

Weichang Ge

Analyst

TR Harrington

Partner

Bradford Higgins JD

Venture Partner

Mohan S. Iyer

General Partner

Benjamin Joffe

Partner

Stephen McCann

CFO and General Partner

Carthach McCarthy

CFO

Yuan-Ting Meng

Analyst

Paul Monaghan

Principal

Brian Murphy

Finance Director

Sean O'Sullivan

Managing Partner

Oscar Ramos

General Partner

Eric Ramsay

Analyst

Susan Schofer Ph.D

Partner

Parikshit Sharma

Principal

Sabriya Stukes Ph.D

Partner

Duncan Turner

General Partner

Pae Wu

General Partner

Past deals in Smart Home

Flair

Venture Round in 2024
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Terran Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in home construction. The company specializes in automated adobe wall building, utilizing a custom-designed cable-driven robot to create three-dimensional printed homes. This innovative approach enhances traditional earthen building techniques, offering features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. By leveraging advanced technology, Terran Robotics aims to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and promote environmentally friendly construction practices.

Farmshelf

Venture Round in 2024
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, specifically tailored for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides an automated hydroponic farming solution that allows users—whether at home or in restaurants—to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables in a compact, bookcase-sized unit. This innovative system is engineered to cultivate produce three times faster than traditional farming methods while utilizing 90 percent less water. The technology automatically manages watering and nutrient delivery, and it includes analytics to monitor plant growth, thereby reducing the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. Farmshelf aims to bring the benefits of fresh, locally grown food to urban settings, enhancing accessibility and sustainability in food production.

Algoma Homes

Seed Round in 2023
Algoma Homes is a digital platform that designs and delivers net-zero homes faster and cheaper than traditional methods. It was founded in 2023.

MIMiC Systems

Seed Round in 2023
MIMiC Systems designs solid-state heating and cooling systems at a building scale. It was founded in 2022 by Berardo Matalucci and Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc and is located in Brooklyn, New York.

R-Zero

Series C in 2023
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Terran Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Terran Robotics is a construction company based in Bloomington, Indiana, that focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in home construction. The company specializes in automated adobe wall building, utilizing a custom-designed cable-driven robot to create three-dimensional printed homes. This innovative approach enhances traditional earthen building techniques, offering features such as fire resistance and superior sound dampening. By leveraging advanced technology, Terran Robotics aims to significantly reduce housing costs, lower energy expenses, and promote environmentally friendly construction practices.

Moona

Convertible Note in 2022
Moona is an innovative company that specializes in enhancing sleep quality through temperature regulation. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Moona has developed a sophisticated sleep device that adapts to the user’s head temperature throughout the night, optimizing comfort for better rest. The system utilizes a unique water-based cooling pillow pad made from a thin membrane and memory foam, which facilitates a smooth transition between cooling and heating. This design helps users achieve the ideal body temperature conducive to sleep, ultimately improving overall sleep experiences.

R-Zero

Series C in 2022
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Flair

Series A in 2022
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Minut

Series B in 2022
Minut designs and markets a smart home security solution that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors through a camera-free sensor system. The device uses infrared motion detection and a microphone to detect unusual activity and sends alerts to users via a smartphone app, supporting home security, safety, guest privacy, and short-term rental monitoring. Founded in 2014 as Form Devices, Minut is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with operations in Shenzhen, China.

Neupeak

Seed Round in 2022
NeuPeak Robotics is a technology company specializing in AI-powered robotic solutions for agriculture. It develops autonomous robots designed to mimic human dexterity, enabling them to pick fruits and vegetables efficiently. NeuPeak offers an automated fruit-picking service, providing farmers with on-demand robot labor that operates around the clock. Additionally, these robots collect data analytics for precision plant health monitoring and live reporting, helping farmers make informed decisions and mitigate chronic labor shortages while improving profitability.

Cradlewise

Seed Round in 2021
Cradlewise develops intelligent baby cribs that learn a baby's sleep patterns, mimicking a parent's soothing motion to help lull them back to sleep. Its smart cradles monitor infant health and activity, including breath rate, posture, and movement, aiming to enhance parental care and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Chirp

Seed Round in 2021
Chirp is a platform that provides a safer home for aging adults. It is an easy-to-use solution that helps monitor your loved one. Chirp offers peace of mind through non-wearable sensing and is less invasive than camera monitoring.

R-Zero

Series B in 2021
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Flair

Funding Round in 2021
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Farmshelf

Convertible Note in 2021
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, specifically tailored for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides an automated hydroponic farming solution that allows users—whether at home or in restaurants—to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables in a compact, bookcase-sized unit. This innovative system is engineered to cultivate produce three times faster than traditional farming methods while utilizing 90 percent less water. The technology automatically manages watering and nutrient delivery, and it includes analytics to monitor plant growth, thereby reducing the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. Farmshelf aims to bring the benefits of fresh, locally grown food to urban settings, enhancing accessibility and sustainability in food production.

R-Zero

Series A in 2020
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

myPerimeter

Seed Round in 2020
myPerimeter is a company focused on creating advanced outdoor security systems designed to enhance home safety. Its innovative approach combines AI-powered ground sensors, cameras, intelligent lighting, and deep learning technology to effectively detect and deter potential intruders. This integrated system aims to respond more quickly than traditional camera-only setups, providing homeowners with additional time to safeguard their families. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, myPerimeter addresses the growing need for reliable security solutions in residential areas.

R-Zero

Seed Round in 2020
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Argentum

Seed Round in 2020
Argentum Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures advanced Smart Power over Ethernet Controllers (S.P.E.C), which utilize Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technologies for efficient power delivery and management. Their product line includes cloud-managed PoE splitters and power combiners aimed at high-power PoE applications, primarily servicing commercial and industrial sectors such as LED lighting and fan speed control. The company also focuses on modular DC power distribution systems, intelligent building automation, and wireless multi-sensor networks to help clients reduce electricity demand and enhance overall energy performance within buildings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Argentum caters to a diverse clientele that includes building owners, architects, engineers, and construction firms.

Petcube

Series A in 2020
Petcube is a developer of interactive Wi‑Fi pet cameras and related software that connects pets to their owners from anywhere. The company offers products such as Petcube Play 2, a smart HD pet camera with a laser toy and a 160° viewing angle, and Petcube Bites 2, a camera with a treat dispenser for training and rewards, both providing real‑time video, two‑way audio, and remote monitoring. Petcube Care delivers video history and alerts, and the company markets its devices online. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube focuses on using technology to enhance pet care through connected devices and software platforms that support monitoring, interaction, and enrichment for pets.

Moona

Debt Financing in 2020
Moona is an innovative company that specializes in enhancing sleep quality through temperature regulation. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Moona has developed a sophisticated sleep device that adapts to the user’s head temperature throughout the night, optimizing comfort for better rest. The system utilizes a unique water-based cooling pillow pad made from a thin membrane and memory foam, which facilitates a smooth transition between cooling and heating. This design helps users achieve the ideal body temperature conducive to sleep, ultimately improving overall sleep experiences.

R-Zero

Seed Round in 2020
R-Zero specializes in smart building technology, providing real-time insights to optimize indoor spaces. Their solutions include Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring, energy-efficient HVAC systems, space utilization sensors, and occupancy-based controls. The platform is user-friendly, secure, scalable, and helps prepare buildings for future challenges.

Kytch

Convertible Note in 2020
Founded in 2018, Kytch is headquartered in San Francisco. It operates as a platform for smart connected quick-service restaurants (QSRs), utilizing AI-powered predictive maintenance software to provide remote control, real-time data, and analytics. This helps clients reduce downtime by evaluating machine event sequences and assessing employee training needs.

Neupeak

Seed Round in 2020
NeuPeak Robotics is a technology company specializing in AI-powered robotic solutions for agriculture. It develops autonomous robots designed to mimic human dexterity, enabling them to pick fruits and vegetables efficiently. NeuPeak offers an automated fruit-picking service, providing farmers with on-demand robot labor that operates around the clock. Additionally, these robots collect data analytics for precision plant health monitoring and live reporting, helping farmers make informed decisions and mitigate chronic labor shortages while improving profitability.

Cradlewise

Convertible Note in 2019
Cradlewise develops intelligent baby cribs that learn a baby's sleep patterns, mimicking a parent's soothing motion to help lull them back to sleep. Its smart cradles monitor infant health and activity, including breath rate, posture, and movement, aiming to enhance parental care and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Petcube

Convertible Note in 2019
Petcube is a developer of interactive Wi‑Fi pet cameras and related software that connects pets to their owners from anywhere. The company offers products such as Petcube Play 2, a smart HD pet camera with a laser toy and a 160° viewing angle, and Petcube Bites 2, a camera with a treat dispenser for training and rewards, both providing real‑time video, two‑way audio, and remote monitoring. Petcube Care delivers video history and alerts, and the company markets its devices online. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube focuses on using technology to enhance pet care through connected devices and software platforms that support monitoring, interaction, and enrichment for pets.

Grobo

Convertible Note in 2019
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Minut

Series A in 2019
Minut designs and markets a smart home security solution that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors through a camera-free sensor system. The device uses infrared motion detection and a microphone to detect unusual activity and sends alerts to users via a smartphone app, supporting home security, safety, guest privacy, and short-term rental monitoring. Founded in 2014 as Form Devices, Minut is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with operations in Shenzhen, China.

NotifAi

Series A in 2019
NotifAi is a technology company based in Aliso Viejo, California, specializing in the protection of residential properties from water, mold, and appliance-related failures. The company develops a cloud monitoring platform that utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to provide real-time alerts for potential issues, such as leaks and appliance malfunctions. Users can deploy sensor devices around critical areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, which continuously monitor for problems. In the event of a detected issue, notifications are sent to both the user and their service provider via text, email, or phone. Founded in 2016, NotifAi aims to enhance asset protection while offering valuable data for preventative maintenance, ultimately helping property owners mitigate risks and potentially lower insurance costs.

Cradlewise

Seed Round in 2019
Cradlewise develops intelligent baby cribs that learn a baby's sleep patterns, mimicking a parent's soothing motion to help lull them back to sleep. Its smart cradles monitor infant health and activity, including breath rate, posture, and movement, aiming to enhance parental care and reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Farmshelf

Seed Round in 2019
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, specifically tailored for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides an automated hydroponic farming solution that allows users—whether at home or in restaurants—to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables in a compact, bookcase-sized unit. This innovative system is engineered to cultivate produce three times faster than traditional farming methods while utilizing 90 percent less water. The technology automatically manages watering and nutrient delivery, and it includes analytics to monitor plant growth, thereby reducing the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. Farmshelf aims to bring the benefits of fresh, locally grown food to urban settings, enhancing accessibility and sustainability in food production.

Flair

Seed Round in 2019
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

CLINICAI

Seed Round in 2018
CLINICAI develops a smart toilet sensor device for non-invasive health monitoring. Equipped with AI and sensors, it tracks users' health at home, enabling early detection of gastrointestinal cancers and diseases.

Breezi.io

Convertible Note in 2018
Breezi.io, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing wireless devices designed to monitor and detect issues within heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. One of its key products, AirPulse, enables users to assess the condition of air filters and other HVAC components, allowing for proactive maintenance. The company serves both residential and commercial customers, helping them to identify potential problems before they escalate. Founded in 2016, Breezi.io is headquartered in Pittsboro, North Carolina, and aims to enhance the functionality of smart homes through innovative technology.

Moona

Seed Round in 2018
Moona is an innovative company that specializes in enhancing sleep quality through temperature regulation. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Moona has developed a sophisticated sleep device that adapts to the user’s head temperature throughout the night, optimizing comfort for better rest. The system utilizes a unique water-based cooling pillow pad made from a thin membrane and memory foam, which facilitates a smooth transition between cooling and heating. This design helps users achieve the ideal body temperature conducive to sleep, ultimately improving overall sleep experiences.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2018
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

KitchBot

Seed Round in 2017
KitchBot develops a smart temperature control socket that upgrades existing kitchen appliances. Its application enables remote control of cooking processes at home or in the office, offering pre-scheduled cooking times, guided recipes, and precise temperature and time control for various electric cookers.

Kamarq

Venture Round in 2017
Kamarq Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a manufacturer of IoT-enabled furniture that integrates technology with design to enhance living and working spaces. The company focuses on offering a subscription-based model for smart home and office solutions, allowing customers to conveniently access a range of affordable furniture online. Kamarq's product line includes items such as coffee tables, dining tables, shelves, and benches, designed to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. By emphasizing the importance of "unfilled space," Kamarq aims to create environments that foster creativity and well-being, enabling individuals to connect with one another and expand their horizons. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, merging furniture manufacturing with IT solutions to provide unique offerings in the market.

Minut

Seed Round in 2017
Minut designs and markets a smart home security solution that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors through a camera-free sensor system. The device uses infrared motion detection and a microphone to detect unusual activity and sends alerts to users via a smartphone app, supporting home security, safety, guest privacy, and short-term rental monitoring. Founded in 2014 as Form Devices, Minut is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with operations in Shenzhen, China.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2017
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Moona

Convertible Note in 2017
Moona is an innovative company that specializes in enhancing sleep quality through temperature regulation. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Moona has developed a sophisticated sleep device that adapts to the user’s head temperature throughout the night, optimizing comfort for better rest. The system utilizes a unique water-based cooling pillow pad made from a thin membrane and memory foam, which facilitates a smooth transition between cooling and heating. This design helps users achieve the ideal body temperature conducive to sleep, ultimately improving overall sleep experiences.

GoBone

Convertible Note in 2017
GoBone is a company that specializes in creating innovative entertainment devices for dogs. Its flagship product is a smart bone designed to keep pets engaged and active, even when their owners are occupied. The device features capabilities such as rolling, spinning, and flipping, and it is equipped with a replaceable outer skin for durability. By utilizing app control, pet owners can interact with the toy remotely, offering new ways to play together. GoBone aims to enhance the health and wellness of dogs through modern technology, providing a solution for busy pet owners who want to ensure their pets remain active and entertained throughout the day.

Flair

Convertible Note in 2017
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2017
Niwa is a technology company specializing in automated plant cultivation systems. Their flagship product is a smart, interconnected device designed to optimize growing conditions for various plants within indoor settings. The platform comprises four key components: an expansive digital library of growing programs (ARC), user-friendly software for tracking plant progress and managing tasks, hardware consisting of sensors and actuators for real-time monitoring and control, and a community feature enabling users to share data and improve collective growing strategies. Niwa aims to democratize food production by making it accessible, convenient, and efficient for individuals to grow plants indoors using their smartphones.

Envairo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Envairo, established in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, operates a software platform that quantifies space usage within office buildings. This platform optimizes workplaces by providing actionable insights on space utilization, energy savings, air quality, thermal comfort, and occupancy patterns. Envairo serves a diverse range of clients including office tenants, HVAC contractors, and building owners, helping them enhance their spaces' efficiency and occupant well-being while reducing operating costs.

GardenSpace

Seed Round in 2017
GardenSpace is a company that offers innovative farming solutions through its user-friendly tools designed for both small and large farms. Their primary product is a static robot that automates the process of watering plants, connecting seamlessly to a water supply and Wi-Fi. The accompanying app serves as a central hub for managing garden activities, allowing users to input details about their plants and monitor essential health metrics such as chlorophyll levels and soil temperature. This technology enables farmers to efficiently collect, utilize, and monetize crop data while focusing on the enjoyable aspects of growing their own food or flowers. The solar-powered motor of the robot eliminates the need for batteries or external power sources, making it a convenient and sustainable option for modern agriculture.

Naran

Convertible Note in 2017
Naran is hard at work developing MicroBot Platform, a hardware and software ecosystem designed to bring users’ homes to life.

LiLoE

Convertible Note in 2017
LiLoE Labs is a retail company focused on enhancing the e-commerce shopping experience through innovative solutions. The company has developed Jeffrie, a modern smart mailbox designed to assist users in receiving deliveries more efficiently. This advanced mailbox integrates with a mobile application, allowing users to securely receive parcels, exchange delivery information, and schedule deliveries for perishable and valuable items. By providing a platform for tracking and monitoring orders, LiLoE Labs aims to streamline the delivery process and improve convenience for consumers.

Flair

Convertible Note in 2016
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Beetl Robotics

Seed Round in 2016
Beetl Robotics specializes in developing autonomous consumer robots designed to assist with household chores, particularly in outdoor spaces like backyards and gardens. The company employs a skilled team of engineers who utilize cloud computing, machine learning, and computer vision technologies to create robots that autonomously navigate obstacles and detect nearby motion. These robots are equipped with sensors that enable them to perform various tasks, including cleaning up pet waste, thereby alleviating consumers from tedious maintenance responsibilities. By offering Robotics-as-a-Service, Beetl aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of home care for its customers.

KiLife Tech

Seed Round in 2016
KiLife Tech develops advanced child tracking devices. Their flagship product, Kiband, is a Bluetooth-enabled smartband that alerts parents when their child strays beyond a set distance, providing real-time location awareness and peace of mind.

iBaby Labs

Venture Round in 2016
iBaby Labs is a developer of Wi-Fi connected smart devices for babies and families, offering cloud-based monitoring that lets caregivers watch, hear, and communicate with infants from internet-connected devices. The product line includes baby monitors, home and pet cameras, and air quality monitors and purifiers, all with real-time alerts on temperature, humidity, feeding, and diaper changes. Its flagship offerings integrate HD video, two-way audio, and AI-enabled sensing to analyze vital signs such as heart rate and breathing, enabling remote monitoring and timely notifications. Founded in 2011 and based in San Jose, California, the company distributes its products online and through major retailers, positioning itself in the growing connected-home market for families.

Farmshelf

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, specifically tailored for indoor environments. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides an automated hydroponic farming solution that allows users—whether at home or in restaurants—to grow a variety of fruits and vegetables in a compact, bookcase-sized unit. This innovative system is engineered to cultivate produce three times faster than traditional farming methods while utilizing 90 percent less water. The technology automatically manages watering and nutrient delivery, and it includes analytics to monitor plant growth, thereby reducing the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. Farmshelf aims to bring the benefits of fresh, locally grown food to urban settings, enhancing accessibility and sustainability in food production.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2016
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Grobo

Seed Round in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Alchema

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2014, Alchema is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures a smart home cider making machine. This device enables users to craft hard cider, mead, and wine from fresh fruit at home in just two weeks.

Tapplock

Seed Round in 2016
Tapplock designs and markets smart fingerprint padlocks that store up to 500 fingerprints per lock and can be unlocked by fingerprint, smartphone, or backup morse-code. The devices are managed via the Tapplock app, which enables sharing and revoking access for multiple users. The company targets both consumers and enterprise clients with a fast, easy, and secure locking system backed by a biometric sensor and encrypted smartphone integration. The exterior is tempered martensitic stainless steel with a sleek finish, and certain models include a built-in phone charger. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Canada, Tapplock emphasizes straightforward access control through the app in addition to traditional physical unlock methods.

Emberlight

Seed Round in 2016
Emberlight, Inc. is a home automation company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing innovative products that transform traditional light bulbs into smart lighting solutions. Emberlight's primary offering is a plug-and-play adapter that easily screws into existing light sockets, allowing users to connect their lighting fixtures to their home WiFi network. This technology enables remote control of the lights via mobile devices, providing consumers with the convenience of managing their lighting from anywhere in the world.

Beetl Robotics

Convertible Note in 2016
Beetl Robotics specializes in developing autonomous consumer robots designed to assist with household chores, particularly in outdoor spaces like backyards and gardens. The company employs a skilled team of engineers who utilize cloud computing, machine learning, and computer vision technologies to create robots that autonomously navigate obstacles and detect nearby motion. These robots are equipped with sensors that enable them to perform various tasks, including cleaning up pet waste, thereby alleviating consumers from tedious maintenance responsibilities. By offering Robotics-as-a-Service, Beetl aims to enhance the convenience and efficiency of home care for its customers.

Grobo

Convertible Note in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

Grobo

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Grobo specializes in developing fully automated grow boxes designed for home use, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology to facilitate smart gardening. Their systems employ artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize plant growth, enhancing yields while reducing growth times. The automated grow boxes feature personalized, app-controlled automatic watering and LED lighting systems, enabling users to cultivate high-quality food and medicinal plants in a virtual indoor environment. By integrating technology into the growing process, Grobo empowers individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the cultivation of safe and fresh plants at home.

SOMA Smart Home

Convertible Note in 2015
SOMA Smart Shades moves your shades whenever you want. You can control it with voice controls or automate completely. It is designed to fit your existing shades and curtains. Simply attach the device to your shades or blinds with ball chain, download the mobile app, follow the instructions and you’re ready to go.

Thermodo

Venture Round in 2015
Thermodo specializes in temperature monitoring solutions. It offers smart thermometers that convert smartphones into temperature measurement devices, providing customization options for various applications.

Helios

Venture Round in 2015
Helios is bike enthusiasts & dedicated riders. They understand the risks of sharing a road with automobiles, and believe that bikes should be just as visible as any other vehicle on the road. They are also inventors & entrepreneurs. They realize that the biking experience can be greatly improved in many different facets. By infusing bicycles with smart technology, they hope to revolutionize the way bikers interact with their bikes.

Yeelink

Venture Round in 2015
Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company established in 2012 that specializes in designing and developing a cloud-based platform aimed at assisting makers and enterprises in creating electronic connected devices and app-enabled hardware. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including software as a service (SaaS), home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and app templates, enabling users to innovate with ease. Yeelink has successfully supported numerous makers in China, allowing them to develop a range of products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security devices, often utilizing basic programming skills. The company also offers extensive tutorials to help developers quickly get started, fostering a creative environment for both individuals and traditional enterprises alike.

Flair

Seed Round in 2015
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Next Thing

Venture Round in 2015
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

NUA Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
NUA Robotics specializes in developing robotic hardware and software that allow personal belongings to move, follow, and communicate with users and their surroundings. By integrating advanced robotics, computer vision, and sensor networks, the company enables these items to be controlled via smartphones. This innovative approach not only enhances the functionality of everyday objects but also facilitates obstacle avoidance, creating a seamless interaction between users and their belongings. NUA Robotics aims to make this technology accessible, transforming the way people engage with their personal items through intelligent movement and communication capabilities.

Fabule

Convertible Note in 2015
Fabule makes unique domestic devices with a lot of personality. They are committed to creating smart products that make you feel smart. You can easily open, upgrade, tinker with or repair anything they design, and make it truly yours.

Next Thing

Convertible Note in 2015
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Petcube

Seed Round in 2015
Petcube is a developer of interactive Wi‑Fi pet cameras and related software that connects pets to their owners from anywhere. The company offers products such as Petcube Play 2, a smart HD pet camera with a laser toy and a 160° viewing angle, and Petcube Bites 2, a camera with a treat dispenser for training and rewards, both providing real‑time video, two‑way audio, and remote monitoring. Petcube Care delivers video history and alerts, and the company markets its devices online. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube focuses on using technology to enhance pet care through connected devices and software platforms that support monitoring, interaction, and enrichment for pets.

Helios

Seed Round in 2015
Helios is bike enthusiasts & dedicated riders. They understand the risks of sharing a road with automobiles, and believe that bikes should be just as visible as any other vehicle on the road. They are also inventors & entrepreneurs. They realize that the biking experience can be greatly improved in many different facets. By infusing bicycles with smart technology, they hope to revolutionize the way bikers interact with their bikes.

Flair

Convertible Note in 2014
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Minut

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Minut designs and markets a smart home security solution that monitors noise, temperature, motion, and other environmental factors through a camera-free sensor system. The device uses infrared motion detection and a microphone to detect unusual activity and sends alerts to users via a smartphone app, supporting home security, safety, guest privacy, and short-term rental monitoring. Founded in 2014 as Form Devices, Minut is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with operations in Shenzhen, China.

Next Thing

Seed Round in 2014
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Next Thing

Seed Round in 2014
Next Thing Co. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in the development of smart devices. The company focuses on providing tools that facilitate the creation of these devices, prominently featuring STAK, a comprehensive collection of hardware and software resources. One of Next Thing's flagship products is OTTO, a customizable digital camera powered by the Raspberry Pi compute module. OTTO is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable, allowing users to modify its functions and behaviors through a companion iPhone app. This innovative product targets hackers, artists, and everyday individuals, fostering creativity and personal expression in technology.

Niwa

Seed Round in 2014
Niwa is a technology company specializing in automated plant cultivation systems. Their flagship product is a smart, interconnected device designed to optimize growing conditions for various plants within indoor settings. The platform comprises four key components: an expansive digital library of growing programs (ARC), user-friendly software for tracking plant progress and managing tasks, hardware consisting of sensors and actuators for real-time monitoring and control, and a community feature enabling users to share data and improve collective growing strategies. Niwa aims to democratize food production by making it accessible, convenient, and efficient for individuals to grow plants indoors using their smartphones.

Yeelink

Seed Round in 2013
Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company established in 2012 that specializes in designing and developing a cloud-based platform aimed at assisting makers and enterprises in creating electronic connected devices and app-enabled hardware. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including software as a service (SaaS), home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and app templates, enabling users to innovate with ease. Yeelink has successfully supported numerous makers in China, allowing them to develop a range of products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security devices, often utilizing basic programming skills. The company also offers extensive tutorials to help developers quickly get started, fostering a creative environment for both individuals and traditional enterprises alike.

Petcube

Seed Round in 2013
Petcube is a developer of interactive Wi‑Fi pet cameras and related software that connects pets to their owners from anywhere. The company offers products such as Petcube Play 2, a smart HD pet camera with a laser toy and a 160° viewing angle, and Petcube Bites 2, a camera with a treat dispenser for training and rewards, both providing real‑time video, two‑way audio, and remote monitoring. Petcube Care delivers video history and alerts, and the company markets its devices online. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Petcube focuses on using technology to enhance pet care through connected devices and software platforms that support monitoring, interaction, and enrichment for pets.

Helios

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Helios is bike enthusiasts & dedicated riders. They understand the risks of sharing a road with automobiles, and believe that bikes should be just as visible as any other vehicle on the road. They are also inventors & entrepreneurs. They realize that the biking experience can be greatly improved in many different facets. By infusing bicycles with smart technology, they hope to revolutionize the way bikers interact with their bikes.

Fabule

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Fabule makes unique domestic devices with a lot of personality. They are committed to creating smart products that make you feel smart. You can easily open, upgrade, tinker with or repair anything they design, and make it truly yours.

Yeelink

Pre Seed Round in 2013
Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company established in 2012 that specializes in designing and developing a cloud-based platform aimed at assisting makers and enterprises in creating electronic connected devices and app-enabled hardware. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including software as a service (SaaS), home gateways, Zigbee communication modules, and app templates, enabling users to innovate with ease. Yeelink has successfully supported numerous makers in China, allowing them to develop a range of products such as air quality sensors, remote controllers, home automation systems, smart LED lighting, and home security devices, often utilizing basic programming skills. The company also offers extensive tutorials to help developers quickly get started, fostering a creative environment for both individuals and traditional enterprises alike.

Yeelight

Seed Round in 2013
Yeelight is a company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of smart lighting products. It offers a range of wireless LED lighting solutions that can be controlled via mobile phones and wearable devices, allowing users to adjust their lighting conveniently from anywhere at any time. By combining innovative technology with user-friendly design, Yeelight aims to enhance the ambiance and functionality of living and working spaces through its smart lighting offerings.

Sassor

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in Tokyo in 2010, Sassor is a Japanese company specializing in service design. It develops devices and services focused on energy management, offering the Energy Literacy Platform to help users understand their daily electricity consumption and improve home energy awareness.
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