LoupeDeck
Acquisition in 2023
Loupedeck Ltd is a Finnish company founded in 2016, specializing in the design and manufacture of customized editing consoles aimed at enhancing the user experience in photo, video, audio editing, and live streaming. The company’s products are designed to streamline workflows for both professional and amateur creators, facilitating a more ergonomic and creative editing process. By focusing on intuitive design, Loupedeck aims to eliminate barriers between creative vision and execution, allowing users to edit more efficiently and effectively. Its consoles are marketed through various retailers and distributors across the globe, reflecting the company's commitment to improving the craft of digital content creation.
Streamlabs
Acquisition in 2023
Streamlabs is a software company specializing in tools for live streamers. Founded in 2014, it offers Streamlabs, an application providing in-stream popup alerts and donation management, along with Type Studio, a platform for recording, editing, translating, and sharing audio and video content.
Metaphysiks
Seed Round in 2022
Metaphysiks is a pioneering company specializing in immersive technologies. It integrates advanced neuroscience and robotics to create innovative multisensory experiences.
Imverse
Seed Round in 2022
Imverse is a Swiss-based 3D graphics software company established in 2017. Headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, the company specializes in deploying volumetric technology for Location Based Entertainment (LBE). Imverse offers real-time simulation and modeling tools that transform 2D images into immersive, 3D virtual environments suitable for live streaming, gaming, and remote work applications. The company's core product is a live volumetric video platform designed for enterprise use, enabling organizations to stream real-time three-dimensional holograms using depth cameras and reality capture software.
Tilt Five
Series A in 2020
Tilt Five, Inc. is a company that specializes in augmented reality (AR) products designed for tabletop gaming. Founded in 2017 by Jeri Ellsworth and Jamie Gennis, and based in San Jose, California, the company offers an innovative gaming system that includes AR glasses, a game board, and a wand. This system utilizes advanced projection technology to deliver immersive 3D holographic imagery and sound, allowing users to interact with the gaming environment and each other in a new way. Tilt Five's products enable seamless connectivity with existing computers, such as Windows PCs and Android devices, and support popular gaming platforms like Google Play and Steam, enhancing social gaming experiences for friends and family.
Streamlabs
Acquisition in 2019
Streamlabs is a software company specializing in tools for live streamers. Founded in 2014, it offers Streamlabs, an application providing in-stream popup alerts and donation management, along with Type Studio, a platform for recording, editing, translating, and sharing audio and video content.
Blue Microphones
Acquisition in 2018
Blue Microphones, founded in 1995 and based in Westlake Village, California, is a designer and manufacturer of high-quality microphones. The company specializes in creating professional-grade USB microphones, accessories, and portable USB microphones for use in professional studios, live performances, and consumer applications. Blue Microphones leverages advanced digital technology to develop front-end recording devices with enhanced features such as extended frequency response, dynamic ranges, and project recording capabilities. This focus on innovation aims to elevate the performance potential of microphones for various audio recording needs.
Beyond Entertainment
Acquisition in 2018
Beyond Entertainment is an online platform that offers the latest news from the console industry. The platform also offers forums for enthusiasts to socialize and discuss their common interest.
Beyond Entertainment was launched in 2013.
Astro Gaming
Acquisition in 2017
Astro Gaming is a company that designs, develops, and sells a variety of video gaming equipment and accessories, including headsets, cables, adapters, microphones, and apparel. Founded in 2006 and based in California, Astro Gaming caters to gamers across multiple platforms such as Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile systems. Their product lineup features notable headsets like the A50 Wireless and A40, as well as additional gaming accessories such as mice, keyboards, and streaming webcams. Astro Gaming also engages with its community through its blog, forum, and a dedicated app available for iPhones and iPads, aiming to provide a comprehensive experience for console esports athletes and gaming enthusiasts.
Saitek Pro Flight
Acquisition in 2016
Saitek is a leading manufacturer of computer gaming products based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in flight simulation hardware. The company designs and produces a range of controllers specifically for flight and space simulation, catering to both casual gamers and serious enthusiasts. Saitek's products enable users to attain a high level of performance, meeting the demands of aspiring combat pilots and sim enthusiasts alike. Through its commitment to quality and innovation, Saitek has established itself as a prominent player in the gaming industry.
JayBird
Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 2006, JayBird designs, develops, and manufactures premium wireless headphones tailored for athletes and sports enthusiasts. Its products are distributed globally through authorized resellers and online platforms.
Upicto
Acquisition in 2015
Upicto is a technology platform specializing in video processing, focusing on automatic summarization and event detection. Originating as a spinoff from the Computer Vision Lab at ETH Zurich, Upicto offers advanced software solutions that analyze video content and identify significant or unusual events. The platform employs machine learning techniques to enhance its capabilities over time, making it particularly effective for applications in video surveillance. By automating video analysis, Upicto aims to simplify the monitoring process and improve the detection of relevant occurrences.
Zuli, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the design and manufacture of Bluetooth Smartplugs that enhance home automation. Founded in 2012, Zuli's Smartplug technology enables users to control lights and appliances according to their presence and preferences using a dedicated app. The Smartplugs can adjust settings such as dimming lights or warming a space heater automatically when a user enters or exits a room. Additionally, the company provides an energy dashboard that offers real-time measurements of power consumption for connected devices. Zuli's products are available online and through retail outlets, aiming to facilitate a more comfortable, efficient, and responsive home environment. The Smartplugs also integrate with other smart home devices, allowing for customized scheduling and energy management, ultimately simplifying the user experience and promoting smarter energy choices.
TT Design Labs
Acquisition in 2013
TT Design Labs is a human-centered design firm, utilizing a structured approach to innovation.
Their products include MESH, TidyTilt, and JustMount.
Bolt
Venture Round in 2013
Bolt, established in 2012, is a San Francisco-based private equity firm with an additional office in Boston. It specializes in pre-seed and seed-stage investments, focusing on companies that operate at the intersection of digital and physical worlds. Bolt typically leads or co-leads the initial financing round in its portfolio, having invested in over 70 companies to date. The firm manages a $70M fund and is registered as an Investment Adviser.
Discovery Bay Games
Series B in 2012
Discovery Bay Games was already a leading creator of multi-player games when it began developing for the yet unreleased iPad in early 2010. The Company launched Duo, the world's first iPad game accessory in December 2010 to critical acclaim.
Mirial
Acquisition in 2011
Mirial specializes in advanced products for audio and video communication across various networks. The company offers a diverse range of solutions designed for carriers, service providers, and enterprises, facilitating hosted 3G, IP, and IMS audio and video services. In addition to these services, Mirial provides personal and mobile video conferencing applications that operate on computers, smartphones, and tablets, ensuring high-quality communication for users. Their portfolio includes professional standard-definition and high-definition videoconferencing solutions, catering to the growing demand for effective remote communication tools.
Paradial
Acquisition in 2010
Paradial AS is a company based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in Internet protocol (IP) connectivity solutions. Founded in 2001, it provides a range of products designed to facilitate audio and video communication across various network boundaries. Key offerings include the RealTunnel Firewall/NAT, which supports communication applications over the Internet and corporate intranets, and the RealTunnel Enterprise Client that enables users to conduct voice and video calls, chat, and share files and applications with external clients. Additionally, Paradial offers IM/SIP client software that integrates with third-party SIP and instant messaging clients, as well as the RealSIP Communicator, which provides comprehensive communication services including video, voice, and conferencing. The company also develops the RealSIP Server for managing SIP IP telephony systems and the RealSIP Conferencing Unit for audio and video conferencing. Paradial primarily serves vendors and service providers in the IP telephony, instant messaging, and video conferencing sectors.
SightSpeed
Acquisition in 2008
SightSpeed is a provider of internet video communications services catering to both businesses and consumers. It offers a peer-to-peer video and voice calling service, allowing users to make free calls to other SightSpeed users and to connect with mobile and landline phones. Notably, SightSpeed is recognized for enabling up to nine simultaneous participants in its video conferences, distinguishing it as a leader in consumer VoIP software. The company also provides a bundled video chat service, Dell Video Chat, which is available at no cost to Dell consumers and their friends, enhancing its reach and accessibility in the video communication market.
Ultimate Ears
Acquisition in 2008
Ultimate Ears, established in Irvine, California by Mindy Harvey and Jerry Harvey in 1995, specializes in the design and manufacture of custom in-ear monitors and high-performance earphones. Its product range includes portable wireless speakers like UE MEGABOOM, UE BOOM, and UE MINI BOOM, catering to both professional musicians and consumers seeking superior audio quality. As a subsidiary of Logitech, Ultimate Ears operates independently while benefiting from the resources of its parent company.
WiLife
Acquisition in 2008
WiLife Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in California, specializes in affordable, user-friendly digital video surveillance systems designed for homeowners and small businesses. Their core product is a PC-based solution comprising software, up to six wireless cameras, and receivers that communicate via HomePlug technology through electrical wires. Users can store captured footage locally or remotely access it via WiLife's online service on PCs or mobile devices. The company aims to facilitate widespread adoption of convenient, anytime surveillance for residential and small commercial properties.
Slim Devices
Acquisition in 2006
Slim Devices is a company that specializes in network-based devices designed for streaming music. It offers the Transporter, an audiophile network player that delivers high-quality sound and allows users to stream a variety of digital music files, including uncompressed and lossless formats. By focusing on enhancing the digital music experience, Slim Devices connects users to the audio content they value, positioning itself as a leader in the digital streaming market.
Intrigue Technologies
Acquisition in 2004
Intrigue Technologies, Inc. the complexity of operating a "simple" home theatre system and the plethora of remote control devices that were required. After identifying the opportunity for a "Web-connected" advanced remote control, they spent three years developing the Harmony Remote. The company's vision is to produce revolutionary products that help consumers simplify their everyday lives.
SpotLife
Acquisition in 2002
SpotLife is a pioneering company in the field of Internet broadcasting, offering a user-friendly platform for personal video broadcasting. Its service allows individuals to easily broadcast live or pre-recorded video with audio, requiring only a PC, an Internet video camera, and a dial-up Internet connection. By emphasizing simplicity, SpotLife provides an accessible solution for users to share their content with a wider audience, effectively bringing personal video broadcasting into the mainstream.
SpotLife is a pioneering company in the field of Internet broadcasting, offering a user-friendly platform for personal video broadcasting. Its service allows individuals to easily broadcast live or pre-recorded video with audio, requiring only a PC, an Internet video camera, and a dial-up Internet connection. By emphasizing simplicity, SpotLife provides an accessible solution for users to share their content with a wider audience, effectively bringing personal video broadcasting into the mainstream.
SpotLife is a pioneering company in the field of Internet broadcasting, offering a user-friendly platform for personal video broadcasting. Its service allows individuals to easily broadcast live or pre-recorded video with audio, requiring only a PC, an Internet video camera, and a dial-up Internet connection. By emphasizing simplicity, SpotLife provides an accessible solution for users to share their content with a wider audience, effectively bringing personal video broadcasting into the mainstream.
Immersion Corporation
Venture Round in 1998
Immersion Corporation specializes in the development and licensing of haptic technologies worldwide. Established in 1993, the company enables users to interact with digital products through touch sensations. It offers technology licenses, software development kits, design tools, APIs, reference designs, firmware, engineering services, and prototyping solutions. Immersion's products cater to various industries such as mobile communications, gaming, automotive, and medical sectors. The company's technologies have been integrated into over 1 billion consumer devices globally.