Intel

Intel Corporation, established in 1968, is a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Intel operates through various segments, offering platform products like central processing units and chipsets, and non-platform products such as accelerators, connectivity products, and memory and storage solutions. Additionally, Intel provides Internet of Things products and computer vision technology. Serving original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers, Intel collaborates with other tech giants to advance computing and communications. Intel Capital, the company's strategic investment arm, invests in innovative startups targeting cloud, AI, 5G, and other disruptive technologies. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees globally, Intel is transforming from a PC-centric company to a data-centric one, powering the future of computing and communications.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations

Peng Bai

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Investment Director and Israel Country Manager

Jose-Maria Blanc

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

James Carwana

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Lisa Lambert

MD, Software and Services

Greg Lavender Ph.D

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner and Head of Intel Capital

Steve Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investment Director

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Trina Van Pelt

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Sanat Rao

Director

Mark Rostick

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investment Director

Erica Van

Investment Director

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Lance Weaver

Vice President and General Manager, Data Center and Cloud Strategy, Intel Data Platforms Group

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in Smart Home

K4Connect

Venture Round in 2023
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

Deep Sentinel

Venture Round in 2023
Deep Sentinel Corp. develops advanced home protection systems that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance security. Founded by David Selinger in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company focuses on creating effective crime prevention devices, including security cameras and alarms. Its innovative technology combines AI and computer vision to analyze video streams and contextual information to detect threats in real time. This enables proactive intervention before a potential crime occurs, thereby enhancing the safety of homes and businesses. With a research and development office in Taiwan, Deep Sentinel aims to differentiate itself in the competitive security market through a strong emphasis on user experience and cutting-edge technology.

SAM Seamless Network

Series B in 2021
SAM Seamless Network is a cybersecurity technology company that focuses on protecting connected homes by addressing cyber threats directly at their source. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and Berlin, the company offers a range of software solutions. SAM for Homes secures all connected devices by leveraging the network gateway, while SAM for SMBs provides office network management. Additionally, SAM On-the-Go includes parental control features for mobile devices. By utilizing proprietary cyber intelligence and Internet of Things threat management systems, SAM delivers specific security protection without requiring software installations on each device, allowing users to confidently integrate multiple IoT devices into their homes without compromising security.

K4Connect

Series B in 2020
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

IOTAS

Series A in 2019
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.

Eeasy Tech

Series A in 2019
Eeasy Tech, officially known as Yizhi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., is a system solution provider specializing in AI machine vision algorithms and SOC chip design. Founded in Zhuhai in 2016, the company operates additional offices in Beijing and Shenzhen. With a workforce of over 100 employees, many of whom are graduates from top domestic universities, the core team possesses extensive experience in SOC chip mass production. The company focuses on independent research and development of intellectual property related to AI acceleration, high-definition display, audio and video codecs, and high-speed digital-analog mixing. Its SOC chip technology is applied across various sectors, including industrial control, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and smart home solutions. By offering services such as SOC chip design, audiovisual processing, software development, and AI solutions, Eeasy Tech supports clients in their system construction, hardware development, and market expansion efforts.

SAM Seamless Network

Series A in 2018
SAM Seamless Network is a cybersecurity technology company that focuses on protecting connected homes by addressing cyber threats directly at their source. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in New York and Berlin, the company offers a range of software solutions. SAM for Homes secures all connected devices by leveraging the network gateway, while SAM for SMBs provides office network management. Additionally, SAM On-the-Go includes parental control features for mobile devices. By utilizing proprietary cyber intelligence and Internet of Things threat management systems, SAM delivers specific security protection without requiring software installations on each device, allowing users to confidently integrate multiple IoT devices into their homes without compromising security.

K4Connect

Series B in 2018
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

Reconova

Series B in 2018
Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Xiamen, China, specializes in designing and developing image analysis products and services. It offers a suite of AI-driven solutions, including FacePass, a customer flow management platform utilizing face recognition for various applications like user management, attendance tracking, and access control. Additionally, Reconova provides DJ Cloud Platform for retail and mall data collection and analysis, and Recadas for commercial vehicle management. The company also manufactures security hardware products such as facial recognition panels and body temperature detection devices. With a strong focus on computer vision and machine learning technologies, Reconova has strategic partnerships with prominent companies like Alibaba, JD, Midea, and Xiaomi, serving industries such as smart retail, smart home, and intelligent security.

IOTAS

Corporate Round in 2017
IOTAS, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based company that specializes in home automation services specifically designed for apartment residents. Founded in 2014, IOTAS installs a range of smart devices, including outlets, switches, plugs, sensors, and hubs, to create a fully-connected smart home environment. The company offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates these devices, allowing residents to control and automate lighting and appliances through a single application, voice commands, or scheduled triggers. This technology not only enhances the living experience for residents but also provides property developers with an efficient setup process to attract tenants and reduce utility and management costs. IOTAS aims to transform multifamily units into smart homes, benefiting both residents and property managers.

Good Way Technology Co.

Venture Round in 2017
Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of USB peripherals on a global scale. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New Taipei City, the company offers a diverse range of products, including docking stations, Thunderbolt devices, USB video and display adapters, and USB hubs. Additionally, its product line features wireless devices, share switches, data transfer products, and audio devices. The company also develops home automation products, such as active motion sensors, USB dongles, door/window sensors, power monitor switches, LED dimmers, and emergency alert devices. Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.

Good Way Technology Co.

Convertible Note in 2016
Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of USB peripherals on a global scale. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in New Taipei City, the company offers a diverse range of products, including docking stations, Thunderbolt devices, USB video and display adapters, and USB hubs. Additionally, its product line features wireless devices, share switches, data transfer products, and audio devices. The company also develops home automation products, such as active motion sensors, USB dongles, door/window sensors, power monitor switches, LED dimmers, and emergency alert devices. Good Way Technology Co., Ltd. is committed to providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses alike.

K4Connect

Series A in 2016
K4Connect, Inc. develops software solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. The company offers K4Community, a platform designed for senior living communities that facilitates communication between residents and their families, promotes community engagement, and allows for effective home management. Additionally, K4Connect provides K4Life, a solution focused on helping individuals maintain their independence through smart home and wellness technologies. The integrated platform fosters family and community interaction while enabling operators of senior living facilities and healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care and services. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, K4Connect has established strategic partnerships to further its mission of empowering older adults and improving their quality of life.

Perfant

Venture Round in 2015
Perfant Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in developing imaging and video technologies for applications in artificial intelligence, machine vision, three-dimensional reconstruction, and virtual reality. One of its key products is the panoramic camera known as eyesir, which is designed for diverse uses across multiple sectors, including tourism, aviation, smart homes, real estate, media, weddings, sports, and various events. Perfant focuses on the research and development of visual reality technology, aiming to enhance users' visual experiences through innovative solutions.

Appscomm

Venture Round in 2014
Appscomm is a developer of smart wearables focused on enhancing mobile communication and health management. The company's product range includes smartphones, specialized terminals for outdoor sports and athletes, smartwatches, wireless long-distance video monitors, and health management devices. By integrating technology into everyday life, Appscomm aims to promote smarter and healthier living for its customers. The company values commitment, creativity, and collaboration in its pursuit of innovative solutions to meet the needs of modern consumers.

GainSpan

Series D in 2013
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

Inhalio

Seed Round in 2012
Inhalio, Inc. develops a cloud-based platform for scent diffusion, transforming traditional scent devices into smart, connected systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atherton, California, with additional locations in Paris and New York, the company serves various markets, including retail, automotive, home, entertainment, and wearables. Its technology enables businesses to monitor and track scent diffusion through smart cartridges, facilitating interactive scent experiences that enhance customer engagement and well-being. By leveraging intelligent machine-to-machine communication and biometric feedback, Inhalio allows fragrance brands to create tailored scent experiences that can positively influence consumer behavior and drive sales.

Miartech

Series C in 2012
Miartech is a Chinese high-tech enterprise specializing in energy management and information services, with a strong emphasis on the design and development of digital-analog mixed-signal chips. The company has created innovative power-line loaded wave communication chips and application system solutions that lead the industry. Miartech's technology is instrumental in long-distance data collection and energy management across various sectors, including smart household products, intelligent buildings, street lamp management, and clean energy integration. By focusing on Power IoT applications, Miartech aims to enhance both domestic and commercial environments, promoting sustainability through improved access to low-voltage power lines and efficient energy usage.

GainSpan

Series C in 2011
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

Miartech

Series B in 2011
Miartech is a Chinese high-tech enterprise specializing in energy management and information services, with a strong emphasis on the design and development of digital-analog mixed-signal chips. The company has created innovative power-line loaded wave communication chips and application system solutions that lead the industry. Miartech's technology is instrumental in long-distance data collection and energy management across various sectors, including smart household products, intelligent buildings, street lamp management, and clean energy integration. By focusing on Power IoT applications, Miartech aims to enhance both domestic and commercial environments, promoting sustainability through improved access to low-voltage power lines and efficient energy usage.

JOYsee Interaction Science and Technology

Series A in 2011
Beijing JOYsee Interaction Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (佳视互动) is focused on the integration of products and services, which not only provides smart terminals and design schemes, but also provides more complete solutions of value-added services for operators. After 2011, it released smart home recreational terminal K80, Android set-top box A11c, Android set-top box A18, OTT smart terminal A31, and digital television adapter D500, and more. It will also release smarter terminal product design proposals in succession. Beijing JOYsee Interaction Science and Technology has been devoted to the R&D and promotion of intelligent terminals since 2009, and has launched the HD all-in-one device for entertainment, G200. It will release smarter terminal product design proposals in succession.

iControl Networks

Series D in 2011
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

iControl Networks

Series C in 2009
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

iControl Networks

Series B in 2008
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

Zensys

Venture Round in 2008
Zensys specializes in wireless networking technology focused on control and status reading applications. The company is best known for developing Z-Wave, a cost-effective, two-way wireless mesh network communications technology. This technology allows consumers to conveniently and securely monitor and manage various home control systems, such as lighting and security, from anywhere globally. In addition to its core technology, Zensys provides a range of products and services, including application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), development kits, and engineering services tailored for Original Equipment Manufacturers.

GainSpan

Series B in 2007
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

Xiaoi Robot

Series B in 2007
Xiaoi Robot is an intelligent robot technology provider and platform operator that is specialized in the long-term technology research and development of smart robots. The company covers businesses in telecommunication, finance, government, e-commerce, smart household appliances, automobiles, and other industries. After the constant verification and optimization of actual programs over the past decades, Xiaoi Robot now has the largest industrial knowledge base and encyclopedia base in multiple industries and sectors in the world. It also possesses an advanced intelligent human-machine dialogue engine, which ensures that its robot system process. Established in 2001, Xiaoi Robot has been awarded with many national innovation patents in natural language processing and human-machine interaction. With more than 1 billion users and over 100 billion interactions, it covers more than a hundred countries and establishes the largest intelligent robot cloud service platform in the world.

Intellon Corporation

Venture Round in 2006
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.

GainSpan

Series A in 2006
GainSpan specializes in ultra-low-power Wi-Fi technology aimed at enhancing sensors and embedded applications. Founded in 2006 by a team of engineers from Intel, the company focuses on creating semiconductor solutions that enable devices to operate for years on a single AA battery. This innovation addresses the challenges faced by wireless sensor networks, particularly issues related to power consumption and the need for standardized solutions. GainSpan's integrated system-on-chip combines a radio, media access controller, baseband processor, on-chip flash memory, and an applications processor, facilitating the development of connected products for smart homes and cities. The technology supports various applications, including temperature monitoring for energy management and condition monitoring of industrial equipment, allowing users to leverage existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and knowledge for new IoT opportunities.

iControl Networks

Series A in 2006
iControl Networks is a technology company that specializes in providing a software platform for service providers and home security companies, facilitating the delivery of connected home solutions to households globally. Founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, California, iControl offers a range of services including device management, remote access, task scheduling, and video management. Its solutions allow users to remotely control and manage home security systems through various devices such as web browsers, smartphones, and tablets. Additionally, the company provides home awareness, energy management, and health monitoring solutions for the elderly. One of its notable products is Piper, a Wi-Fi-enabled device that integrates video, home automation, and environmental sensors. iControl also supports collaboration through its OpenHome Partner program, which connects application and device makers on a unified platform.

Intellon Corporation

Series B in 2005
Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, engages in the design, develop, manufacture, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications or high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring in the United States and internationally. They provides HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. The HomePlug-based ICs provide connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic products within a home; and monitors electrical distribution system, as well as helps in distributing Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.
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