Netgear

NETGEAR is a global provider of innovative networking solutions catering to consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company offers a diverse range of products built on established technologies such as WiFi, LTE, Ethernet, and powerline, emphasizing reliability and user-friendliness. Its product line includes both wired and wireless devices designed to facilitate networking and broadband access. NETGEAR operates through two main segments: Connected Home and Small and Medium Businesses (SMB). The Connected Home segment focuses on consumer-oriented products, including high-performance mobile and Wi-Fi networking solutions, as well as smart devices like Orbi Voice speakers and Meural digital canvases. The SMB segment provides networking solutions tailored for businesses, encompassing wireless LAN, Pro AV applications, security, and remote management. NETGEAR's products are sold in approximately 28,000 retail locations globally and through a network of value-added resellers, as well as major cable, mobile, and wireline service providers.

Charles Prober

CEO

11 past transactions

VaaG Systems

Acquisition in 2025
VaaG Systems uses AI-driven design and development to create intelligent fidelity solutions for ODMs, ISPs, and enterprises.

Circle Media

Series B in 2019
Circle Media Labs, Inc. specializes in developing screen time management and parental control solutions aimed at families. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with an additional office in Cypress, California, the company offers products like Circle Home Plus, Circle with NETGEAR, and Circle with Disney. These devices enable parents to manage online access across various connected devices in the home, allowing them to set screen time limits, filter content, and designate specific device bedtimes. Circle's solutions have gained popularity, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as they assist families in navigating remote learning and increased screen time. In addition to its hardware, Circle provides a mobile application that allows for personalized profiles for family members, enhancing the management of online interactions. The company also offers a range of resources for parents, including expert advice and a blog focused on relevant topics such as screen time management during social distancing.

Jiobit

Venture Round in 2018
Jiobit is the world's smallest and longest lasting tracking solution. With a Jiobit device and smartphone app, parents (and pet parents) can find their loved ones anywhere: Indoors, outdoors, in over 120 countries and even in multi-level buildings. With weeks of battery life and a durable and discreet design, Jiobit is the world's smallest real-time location tracking product. The mobile app (run through a wireless subscription service) offers the most comprehensive set of monitoring and notification features available on the market. Overall, Jiobit gives parents peace of mind while allowing kids to be kids. The Jiobit team is comprised of seasoned engineers, designers, and marketers with a history of building innovative and disruptive consumer products and businesses. The team has logged a combined 150 patents from previous endeavors and developed and shipped products selling in the millions worldwide. We are proudly headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley.

Meural

Acquisition in 2018
Meural is a provider of an art technology platform designed to offer a digital frame to render images lifelike and textured. Its art technology platform combines art, technology, and design to create a digitally connected canvas built to showcase artwork and photography that provide consumers with newfound access to art from the past, present, and future while meaningfully improving the personal space. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Meural

Series A in 2017
Meural is a provider of an art technology platform designed to offer a digital frame to render images lifelike and textured. Its art technology platform combines art, technology, and design to create a digitally connected canvas built to showcase artwork and photography that provide consumers with newfound access to art from the past, present, and future while meaningfully improving the personal space. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Placemeter

Acquisition in 2016
Placemeter is an urban intelligence platform. We quantify modern cities worldwide. Our platform leverages proprietary computer vision technology to make sense of both archival and live video streams. First, Placemeter detects hidden patterns in pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Then, we predict how those patterns will evolve over time. The result is stronger businesses, safer streets and highly innovative neighborhoods. The answers you need are all around us. Quantify your world at http://www.placemeter.com.

Avaak

Acquisition in 2012
Avaak specializes in wireless video networking technology, providing solutions suitable for various environments, including commercial and military applications. The company has developed ultra low-power, wire-free video technology that facilitates real-time imaging, allowing users to view, capture, and share video and snapshots without the need for wired cameras or software downloads. Initially supported by DARPA and the Office of Naval Research, Avaak is venture-backed and focuses on serving the homeland security and defense markets.

CP Secure

Acquisition in 2008
CP Secure, Inc. provides security solutions to small/medium businesses and enterprises. The company offers Content Security Gateway, a real-time anti-virus appliance that protects against viruses, worms, spyware, adware, and various malware threats. Its products are also used in content security applications, such as anti-spam, email content filtering, and URL filtering. The company solution secures HTTP and HTTPS traffic, as well as protects SMTP, POP3, IMAP, and FTP traffic. It serves international companies and government agencies in the United States, Europe, China, and Asia. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Cupertino, California with additional offices in the United States, Europe, China, and Taiwan. As of December 18, 2008, CP Secure Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Netgear Inc.

Infrant Technologies

Acquisition in 2007
Infrant Technologies provides network attached storage products and technologies for small businesses, makers of storage appliances, and consumers. Its offerings range from network storage processors to ReadyNAS appliances for the use in small businesses and homes. The company’s products provide files centralizing and sharing, data protection and backup, and media streaming solutions. It sells its products through sales and distribution partners in the United States, the Asian Pacific, Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Africa. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Fremont, California. As of May 17, 2007, Infrant Technologies, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Netgear Inc.

SkipJam

Acquisition in 2006
SkipJam Corp. is a leader in integrated software for home entertainment and control.
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