Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is a leading American multinational technology company based in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a diverse range of software products and services. Its offerings include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and a variety of enterprise solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, which encompasses customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Additionally, Microsoft provides gaming hardware like Xbox consoles, as well as cloud services via Microsoft Azure. The company also runs several global accelerator programs, such as those in London, Seattle, Beijing, and Paris, aimed at nurturing startups by providing mentorship, technical support, and resources to foster growth and innovation. With a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, Microsoft for Startups offers free access to its cloud services and facilitates connections with its extensive partner ecosystem. Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975, Microsoft has established itself as a pivotal player in the technology sector, serving both consumer and commercial markets worldwide.

Erin Burchfield

Global Director, Microsoft Philanthropies - Tech for Social Impact

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Yuval Eldar

Partner GM IoT / OT Security

Bill Gates

Co-Founder

Nir Giller

Partner and Director of IoT and OT Security

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Ashok Misra

Principal PM Manager

Satya Nadella

CEO

Patricia Obermaier

Vice President, US Health and Life Sciences

Emily Rich

Director of Startups

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brad Smith

President

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Smart Home

OYO

Corporate Round in 2021
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

Intelight

Seed Round in 2021
Intelight builds an IoT software and hardware solution that leverages LED tech, adaptive control, and integrated communication.

Sensors Data

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Sensors was founded in 2015 by Sang Wenfeng, former technology manager at Baidu Inc's big data department. It currently provides big data analysis services for over 300 companies, including bike sharing company ofo, Chinese workout mobile app Keep, and video sharing and live streaming app Miaopai.

Techsun

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Guangdong Techsun Computer Services Co., Ltd. is the Gold Certified Partner of Microsoft, which serves the retail enterprises by using the technique of Microsoft. In 2015, Techsun has invested 5 million yuan to establish the Shenzhen Branch and began to explore the cloud transition. In the early 2016, Techsun launched the new cloud product Social Hub+, and began to be used in business operations officially at the end of 2016. Social Hub+ is a product which include customized sensors, innovative application equipment, APP system and cloud service product, using the Integration of hardware and software products/ service mode to help the physical retailer to overcome the difficulties while they are under the digital transformation. Social Hub+ can control and manage the multiple sensors by deploying these multiple sensors (ultrasound, gravity, infrared, light curtains) and high-performance cameras in the shops as well as IoT net. Social Hub+ can associate and recognize the relationship between person and goods by using the sensor, computer recognition technology and machine learning.

Dfocus

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
DFocus is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in cloud-based software for workspace planning and management. The company pioneers smart connected space solutions, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology, high-precision sensors, and big data analysis to enhance workspace utilization and reduce costs for enterprises. DFocus's offerings include wireless occupancy sensors and sensor networks that allow organizations to collect and analyze data through a cloud solution. This data-driven approach provides meaningful insights into space utilization, employee wellbeing, and productivity, ultimately aiming to improve the overall work experience. Additionally, DFocus features a real estate asset management platform designed to help organizations optimize their real estate investments and lower operational costs.

Dfocus

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
DFocus is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in cloud-based software for workspace planning and management. The company pioneers smart connected space solutions, utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) technology, high-precision sensors, and big data analysis to enhance workspace utilization and reduce costs for enterprises. DFocus's offerings include wireless occupancy sensors and sensor networks that allow organizations to collect and analyze data through a cloud solution. This data-driven approach provides meaningful insights into space utilization, employee wellbeing, and productivity, ultimately aiming to improve the overall work experience. Additionally, DFocus features a real estate asset management platform designed to help organizations optimize their real estate investments and lower operational costs.

Sencorables

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Sencorables, LLC is a privately owned company that specializes in developing Internet of Things products leveraging unique and patented sensor technology. These products are designed to assist individuals and organizations in better understanding properties, businesses, and their surrounding environments. By detecting presence, location, movement, and direction of people and objects in real time, Sencorables enables various industries—including building management, sports, health and wellness, automotive, and electronics—to collect and analyze critical business data. This technology enhances operational insights and decision-making, ultimately improving efficiency and understanding within these sectors.

BuddyGuard

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
BuddyGuard provides a smart home security system that allows users to manage their security features through a single device. The company focuses on delivering an integrated solution that enhances home safety and convenience. By leveraging modern technology, BuddyGuard aims to simplify the user experience while ensuring robust protection for residential environments.

Novi Security

Venture Round in 2015
Novi Security, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing security solutions for residential and commercial environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Provo, Utah, Novi offers a comprehensive security package that includes a sensor, a base station, and a smartphone application. This system is designed to detect motion and smoke, capture a series of images, and send alerts to users regarding potential threats. Novi Security aims to make effective security accessible to everyone, moving away from traditional sales methods and high-priced contracts. The company sells its products online, serving customers globally and focusing on enhancing safety as a fundamental human right. Through its innovative approach, Novi seeks to simplify home security and provide affordable options for all users.

Reemo Health

Venture Round in 2015
Reemo Health, Inc. develops wearable technology specifically designed for seniors, including stroke victims and wheelchair-bound individuals, enabling them to maintain independence in their homes. The company's smartwatch technology functions as a remote mobile health platform that connects real-time personal health data with caregivers and support networks, enhancing health and wellness outcomes. By facilitating remote monitoring and providing insights into daily activities, Reemo Health fosters a personalized approach to healthcare, promoting proactive adjustments and early interventions. Founded in 2018 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Reemo Health offers its products online, aiming to improve health engagement and provide peace of mind to wearers.

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.

Heatworks

Venture Round in 2015
Heatworks Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative heating solutions for residential applications in the United States, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The company produces a range of products, including a tankless electric water heater known as Model 3, a countertop dishwasher called Tetra, and a battery-operated hot water system named Duo Carafe. Utilizing its patented Ohmic Array Technology, Heatworks efficiently heats water by harnessing its natural conductivity, resulting in purer hot water free from sediment. The company's products are sold online and aim to enhance energy and water conservation, while also integrating smart technology that allows users to monitor their consumption. Founded in 2006, Heatworks is dedicated to transforming the way water is heated, providing sustainable solutions for households.

SafeMobile

Venture Round in 2015
SafeMobile is a provider of a security platform aimed at enhancing the safe use of mobile devices while ensuring that users' lifestyles remain uncompromised. The platform features child protection systems that prevent access to unauthorized content, thereby helping users maintain control over their mobile environments. By focusing on user-friendly solutions, SafeMobile enables individuals and families to navigate digital landscapes securely, promoting a safer mobile experience without imposing significant changes on their daily routines.

Sencorables

Private Equity Round in 2015
Sencorables, LLC is a privately owned company that specializes in developing Internet of Things products leveraging unique and patented sensor technology. These products are designed to assist individuals and organizations in better understanding properties, businesses, and their surrounding environments. By detecting presence, location, movement, and direction of people and objects in real time, Sencorables enables various industries—including building management, sports, health and wellness, automotive, and electronics—to collect and analyze critical business data. This technology enhances operational insights and decision-making, ultimately improving efficiency and understanding within these sectors.

miiiCasa

Seed Round in 2015
MiiiCasa team was set up in October 2009, a business unit of D-Link Corporation originally. In June 2011, miiiCasa Taiwan Inc. was officially established and built the miiiCasa brand. miiiCasa as Latin, casa means “home” and miii means “me.” miiiCasa is dedicated to provide the home cloud service platform, representing a secure and private home storage and sharing center with a simple and intuitive user interface, so any age of the users can connect and share life with each other in a safe way, and also can enjoy the convenience miiiCasa’s technology brings. As a lot of digital devices become popular and more cloud application services become available, consumers are amassing the huge amount of digital content, such as photos, videos, music or personal document data, etc. The growing content or data can be stored in cloud services (such as Flickr, iTunes or Facebook), or be lying in various types of devices (such as hard drives, cameras, computers or cell phones). The result of data scattering all over the places is that it is inconvenient for the user’s data management, let alone having to operate different interfaces to use or share data, which causes more trouble. According to research reports, by 2014, an average American family will generate 12 terabytes of data, which is 20 times of that in 2006; so they can foresee the increasing importance of data or digital content management.

brightup

Seed Round in 2015
The company develops a plug & play smart home solution for the end-consumer market in Germany. The brightup system is connected hardware that allows you to automate, personalize and remote control your lights at home through an app. The system is sold as a bundle that includes the hardware and software required to take the first step towards home automation. Convenience is the main focus of the product and software design.

Sensorberg

Seed Round in 2015
Sensorberg GmbH provides an iBeacon management platform for applications to interact with iBeacons. It allows users to configure iBeacons and applications, stick iBeacons anywhere, and get proximity notifications. The company offers mobile client SDK that enables existing applications, as well as allows users to receive iBeacon transmissions, custom notifications, Web content, and in-app actions; a Web dashboard to manage iBeacons, notifications, connected Web content, and in-app actions; mini iBeacons; and competent support services. It also provides application traffic, product information, and indoor navigation solutions to businesses. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Reemo Health

Seed Round in 2015
Reemo Health, Inc. develops wearable technology specifically designed for seniors, including stroke victims and wheelchair-bound individuals, enabling them to maintain independence in their homes. The company's smartwatch technology functions as a remote mobile health platform that connects real-time personal health data with caregivers and support networks, enhancing health and wellness outcomes. By facilitating remote monitoring and providing insights into daily activities, Reemo Health fosters a personalized approach to healthcare, promoting proactive adjustments and early interventions. Founded in 2018 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Reemo Health offers its products online, aiming to improve health engagement and provide peace of mind to wearers.

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
Plum focuses on enhancing everyday experiences through innovative design and technology, aiming to transform traditional practices into more user-friendly solutions. With a commitment to precision and care in product development, the company seeks to improve daily living without imposing on users. Plum Life, a branch of the business, specializes in revolutionizing the life insurance sector by merging the personal touch of an advisor with the convenience of online transactions. Its agent-only digital platform simplifies the life insurance process, encompassing quoting, application, and issuance, thus providing a seamless and efficient experience for both agents and customers. By integrating modern technology with personalized service, Plum Life aspires to redefine the life insurance landscape.

SAM Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
SAM Labs Limited is an education technology company based in London that specializes in providing innovative teaching resources for educators. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products, including wireless electronic blocks, buttons, sensors, motors, and sliders, which can be connected and programmed using their SAM Space software application. This platform enables students to visualize and code the blocks in an intuitive manner, fostering an engaging STEAM learning experience. SAM Labs provides curriculum-based lesson plans and hands-on support for educators, making coding and computational skills accessible and interactive. Their offerings include course kits and electronic products available for purchase online, allowing educators to create a dynamic classroom environment where students can design, write, and debug their own programs, while learning essential concepts such as sequencing, selection, and logical reasoning.

igloo

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
At Igloo, they want to bring trust, belonging and human connection to the apartment search process. They build experiences to show you your home before having to book a visit.

Sentri

Venture Round in 2014
Sentri Inc. develops a home monitoring and automation solution that delivers personalized alerts along with a live HD video feed to users’ smartphones. Its solution features a suite of environmental sensors, a motion detector, and a HD camera that tracks humidity, air quality, temperature, and weather; and deliver home’s environment and physical state. The company’s solution supports various iOS and Android smartphones. It sells its products online and on Amazon. Sentri Inc. was formerly known as Kronosight Inc. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Walnut, California.

Wunderflats

Venture Round in 2014
Wunderflats GmbH operates an online platform that facilitates the search and rental of furnished apartments in major German cities, including Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Berlin, the company connects tenants, landlords, and businesses, simplifying the process of finding suitable accommodation. Its platform caters to various needs, offering options for family homes, business apartments, student housing, and more, thereby creating a comprehensive housing ecosystem that enhances the rental experience for all users.

Plum

Seed Round in 2014
Plum focuses on enhancing everyday experiences through innovative design and technology, aiming to transform traditional practices into more user-friendly solutions. With a commitment to precision and care in product development, the company seeks to improve daily living without imposing on users. Plum Life, a branch of the business, specializes in revolutionizing the life insurance sector by merging the personal touch of an advisor with the convenience of online transactions. Its agent-only digital platform simplifies the life insurance process, encompassing quoting, application, and issuance, thus providing a seamless and efficient experience for both agents and customers. By integrating modern technology with personalized service, Plum Life aspires to redefine the life insurance landscape.

Novi Security

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Novi Security, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing security solutions for residential and commercial environments. Founded in 2013 and based in Provo, Utah, Novi offers a comprehensive security package that includes a sensor, a base station, and a smartphone application. This system is designed to detect motion and smoke, capture a series of images, and send alerts to users regarding potential threats. Novi Security aims to make effective security accessible to everyone, moving away from traditional sales methods and high-priced contracts. The company sells its products online, serving customers globally and focusing on enhancing safety as a fundamental human right. Through its innovative approach, Novi seeks to simplify home security and provide affordable options for all users.

Reemo Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Reemo Health, Inc. develops wearable technology specifically designed for seniors, including stroke victims and wheelchair-bound individuals, enabling them to maintain independence in their homes. The company's smartwatch technology functions as a remote mobile health platform that connects real-time personal health data with caregivers and support networks, enhancing health and wellness outcomes. By facilitating remote monitoring and providing insights into daily activities, Reemo Health fosters a personalized approach to healthcare, promoting proactive adjustments and early interventions. Founded in 2018 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Reemo Health offers its products online, aiming to improve health engagement and provide peace of mind to wearers.

Wallflower

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Wallflower Labs provides tech solutions designed to monitor stoves at home and sends alerts via smartphone. The company is driven by a mission to protect its customers from accidental home fires. It was founded in 2013 by Victor Jablokov in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Sentri

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Sentri Inc. develops a home monitoring and automation solution that delivers personalized alerts along with a live HD video feed to users’ smartphones. Its solution features a suite of environmental sensors, a motion detector, and a HD camera that tracks humidity, air quality, temperature, and weather; and deliver home’s environment and physical state. The company’s solution supports various iOS and Android smartphones. It sells its products online and on Amazon. Sentri Inc. was formerly known as Kronosight Inc. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Walnut, California.

Heatworks

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Heatworks Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative heating solutions for residential applications in the United States, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The company produces a range of products, including a tankless electric water heater known as Model 3, a countertop dishwasher called Tetra, and a battery-operated hot water system named Duo Carafe. Utilizing its patented Ohmic Array Technology, Heatworks efficiently heats water by harnessing its natural conductivity, resulting in purer hot water free from sediment. The company's products are sold online and aim to enhance energy and water conservation, while also integrating smart technology that allows users to monitor their consumption. Founded in 2006, Heatworks is dedicated to transforming the way water is heated, providing sustainable solutions for households.

Chai, Inc.

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Chai Energy uses a mobile app in combination with a Smart Meter (or old analog electric meters) hooked into a Chai Gateway to send accurate and detailed energy usage statistics to users and connected home devices. The app then offers tips on how to save or conserve energy. Works with connected home devices, smart meters, current transformers, sub meters, solar systems, battery systems, and power generator systems.

Picooc Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Picooc Technology is a Beijing-based company that specializes in health measurement systems and mobile intelligent devices. Founded in 2013, the company develops a range of products, including the Latin smart body composition scale. This device allows users to monitor various health metrics such as weight, body fat, body mass index, basal metabolic rate, body water, and muscle mass. In addition to physical measurements, the scale also enables users to record and analyze their mood, diet, sleep, and other daily activities. Picooc’s focus is on providing comprehensive health tracking solutions through wearable devices and smart home technology, catering to the growing demand for personal health management.

Sensorberg

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Sensorberg GmbH provides an iBeacon management platform for applications to interact with iBeacons. It allows users to configure iBeacons and applications, stick iBeacons anywhere, and get proximity notifications. The company offers mobile client SDK that enables existing applications, as well as allows users to receive iBeacon transmissions, custom notifications, Web content, and in-app actions; a Web dashboard to manage iBeacons, notifications, connected Web content, and in-app actions; mini iBeacons; and competent support services. It also provides application traffic, product information, and indoor navigation solutions to businesses. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Sensoro

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Sensoro Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of chips, sensors, and communication modules that facilitate the collection and transmission of data through proximity and wireless sensor networks, catering to various Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s product lineup includes the Alpha Base Station, Alpha Gateway, and Alpha Node-4AA, which provide comprehensive signal coverage and centralized management for IoT networks. Additionally, Sensoro offers innovative devices such as Yunzi, a multi-sensory device for real-world interactions, and Sensoro Beacon, a wireless intelligent sensor. Their advanced technology enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve comfort and security in various environments, including smart city projects across the United Kingdom, Europe, Malaysia, and China. Founded in 2013, Sensoro is headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Seattle.

Tomoon

Series A in 2014
Beijing Tomoon Technology Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of intelligent equipment and wearable smart devices in China. The company specializes in developing advanced products such as Bluetooth speakers and smartwatches, focusing on optimizing solutions and enhancing user experiences. With a commitment to innovation and a technically skilled team, Tomoon aims to enrich the lives of millions through its cutting-edge devices and services.

Kytera

Venture Round in 2013
Kytera develops a smart remote caregiver solution aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of seniors at home. The company's technology consists of a wristband and a network of in-home sensors that utilize cloud-based analytics to monitor daily activities. By learning the routines of seniors, the system can identify deviations and potential distress situations. This capability allows both family members and professional caregivers to respond promptly, ensuring that users receive the necessary support and care when needed.

Reemo Health

Venture Round in 2013
Reemo Health, Inc. develops wearable technology specifically designed for seniors, including stroke victims and wheelchair-bound individuals, enabling them to maintain independence in their homes. The company's smartwatch technology functions as a remote mobile health platform that connects real-time personal health data with caregivers and support networks, enhancing health and wellness outcomes. By facilitating remote monitoring and providing insights into daily activities, Reemo Health fosters a personalized approach to healthcare, promoting proactive adjustments and early interventions. Founded in 2018 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Reemo Health offers its products online, aiming to improve health engagement and provide peace of mind to wearers.

Heatworks

Venture Round in 2013
Heatworks Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative heating solutions for residential applications in the United States, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The company produces a range of products, including a tankless electric water heater known as Model 3, a countertop dishwasher called Tetra, and a battery-operated hot water system named Duo Carafe. Utilizing its patented Ohmic Array Technology, Heatworks efficiently heats water by harnessing its natural conductivity, resulting in purer hot water free from sediment. The company's products are sold online and aim to enhance energy and water conservation, while also integrating smart technology that allows users to monitor their consumption. Founded in 2006, Heatworks is dedicated to transforming the way water is heated, providing sustainable solutions for households.

id8 Group R2 Studios

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

Sensoro

Venture Round in 2012
Sensoro Co., Ltd. specializes in the manufacturing of chips, sensors, and communication modules that facilitate the collection and transmission of data through proximity and wireless sensor networks, catering to various Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s product lineup includes the Alpha Base Station, Alpha Gateway, and Alpha Node-4AA, which provide comprehensive signal coverage and centralized management for IoT networks. Additionally, Sensoro offers innovative devices such as Yunzi, a multi-sensory device for real-world interactions, and Sensoro Beacon, a wireless intelligent sensor. Their advanced technology enables businesses to enhance operational efficiency and improve comfort and security in various environments, including smart city projects across the United Kingdom, Europe, Malaysia, and China. Founded in 2013, Sensoro is headquartered in Beijing, with additional offices in Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Seattle.

Buddy Platform

Seed Round in 2012
Buddy Technologies Limited is an Australian IoT and cloud-based technology company that operates through two primary segments: Commercial Business and Consumer Business. It offers Buddy Ohm, a resource monitoring and analytics solution designed to enhance energy management for commercial and industrial clients. Additionally, Buddy provides Buddy Cloud, which facilitates data access and storage across various environments such as recreational vehicles, schools, and commercial buildings. The company also features Parse on Buddy, a mobile backend service, and markets Wi-Fi enabled lighting solutions through its LIFX brand, which has gained significant traction in the smart lighting market, being used in nearly one million homes and available in over 100 countries. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, Buddy Technologies Limited has expanded its presence with offices in Seattle, Melbourne, Silicon Valley, and Shenzhen.

Wormhole

Seed Round in 2012
Downloads the first voice assistant
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