Netgear

Netgear is a global provider of networking solutions, offering a diverse range of innovative products designed for consumers, businesses, and service providers. The company's offerings include both wired and wireless devices that facilitate networking, broadband access, and connectivity, utilizing technologies such as WiFi, LTE, Ethernet, and powerline. Netgear's product lines cater to various user needs across different regions, with a focus on reliability and ease of use. The company operates two primary segments: Connected Home, which targets consumers with high-performance mobile and Wi-Fi networking solutions as well as smart devices, and Small and Medium Businesses (SMB), which provides advanced networking solutions for business applications, including wireless LAN, audio and video over Ethernet, security, and remote management. Netgear products are available through approximately 28,000 retail locations and 27,000 value-added resellers worldwide, in addition to partnerships with major cable, mobile, and wireline service providers.

Charles Prober

CEO and Board Member

10 past transactions

Circle Media

Series B in 2019
Circle Media Inc. specializes in developing solutions for screen time management and parental controls aimed at families. The company's flagship product, Circle, pairs wirelessly with home Wi-Fi networks, enabling parents to manage and monitor content and screen time across connected devices. Features include content filtering, screen time limits, and the ability to set bedtimes or pause internet access for individual devices or the entire home. Circle’s offerings also provide access to a variety of family-friendly content, including Disney videos and games. Additionally, the company has a mobile application that allows for the creation of unique profiles for each family member, enhancing the management of online activities across tablets, phones, gaming consoles, and televisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, with an office in Cypress, California, Circle Media has seen increased demand for its services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as families navigate remote learning and increased home connectivity.

Jiobit

Venture Round in 2018
Jiobit specializes in real-time location tracking technology for children, adults, and pets. Its flagship product is a compact and durable tracking device that operates through a smartphone app, enabling users to locate their loved ones in various environments, including multi-level buildings and across more than 120 countries. The device is designed for longevity, boasting several weeks of battery life, and offers features such as custom geofencing, smart alerts, and detailed location history. Jiobit's innovative platform integrates advancements in hardware, cybersecurity, and consumer software to provide comprehensive monitoring capabilities. The team behind Jiobit consists of experienced engineers, designers, and marketers who have previously developed numerous successful consumer products. The company is headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley.

Meural

Acquisition in 2018
Meural Inc. specializes in developing digital wall displays and frames that render images with lifelike quality and texture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company has created an art technology platform that integrates art, technology, and design to provide a digitally connected canvas. This platform allows users to showcase a diverse range of artwork and photography, offering access to art from various periods while enhancing personal spaces. Meural also features a Sketchbook, which includes conversations, interviews, and articles highlighting artists, curators, and designers. As of August 2018, Meural operates as a subsidiary of NETGEAR, Inc.

Meural

Series A in 2017
Meural Inc. specializes in developing digital wall displays and frames that render images with lifelike quality and texture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company has created an art technology platform that integrates art, technology, and design to provide a digitally connected canvas. This platform allows users to showcase a diverse range of artwork and photography, offering access to art from various periods while enhancing personal spaces. Meural also features a Sketchbook, which includes conversations, interviews, and articles highlighting artists, curators, and designers. As of August 2018, Meural operates as a subsidiary of NETGEAR, Inc.

Swrve

Series D in 2017
Swrve Inc. is a prominent developer of mobile marketing automation and customer relationship management solutions, aimed at enhancing engagement and monetization for enterprises. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Swrve offers an integrated platform that encompasses mobile engagement, retention, and monetization strategies. The platform automates the collection and analysis of engagement metrics, enabling businesses to perform conversion and funnel analysis, retention studies, and monetization assessments. Key features include push and SMS messaging, in-app messaging, email notifications, and advanced analytics, which allow businesses to optimize user interactions through A/B testing and segmentation. Swrve serves a diverse range of industries, including airlines, hospitality, media, finance, gaming, telecom, e-commerce, and retail. With additional offices in Dublin, London, Irvine, and Sydney, Swrve continues to establish itself as a leader in the fast-growing mobile engagement marketing sector.

Placemeter

Acquisition in 2016
Placemeter Inc. operates a cloud-based urban intelligence platform that collects and analyzes data regarding activity in physical spaces. By utilizing proprietary computer vision technology, the platform transforms live and archival video streams into structured data detailing pedestrian, bike, and vehicle traffic, as well as occupancy rates and other environmental factors. The insights generated include real-time statistics on traffic patterns, wait times, and customer engagement, which can be leveraged by smart cities, out-of-home advertisers, and retailers to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, Placemeter functions as a subsidiary of Arlo Technologies, Inc. as of November 2016.

Avaak

Acquisition in 2012
Avaak is a provider of wireless video networking technology. Their applications are used in a variety of environments, from businesses to the military. The company is venture backed, and initially developed its wire-free video networking technology with sponsorship from DARPA and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

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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