Stanley Ventures

Stanley Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Stanley Black & Decker, established in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm focuses on investing in innovative startups across various sectors, including software-as-a-service, electrification, autonomy, construction technology, and advanced materials. In addition to financial investment, Stanley Ventures provides valuable industry expertise, supplier relationships, and access to a broad customer base, aiming to support the growth and development of its portfolio companies.

Larry Harper

Vice President

Dalton Light

Investment Analyst

Michael Mahan

Managing Director

Dina Routhier

President, Investment Team

31 past transactions

Sunflower Labs

Venture Round in 2022
Sunflower Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative smart home security solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Established in 2015, it offers an autonomous outdoor security system designed to detect and deter unwanted visitors before they approach a home. The system integrates an array of motion and vibration sensors with a lightweight drone capable of autonomous flight, video capture, and safe landing at its weatherproof docking station. Upon detecting suspicious activity, the system alerts the user and deploys the drone to provide live video streaming of the situation. Additionally, Sunflower Labs' products include the sunflower home awareness system, which combines outdoor sensors with an aerial camera, sunflower smart lights that help establish property routines, and a flying camera for real-time monitoring. This comprehensive approach enables consumers to maintain a vigilant security presence around their homes.

Nexkey

Convertible Note in 2021
Nexkey Inc. is a technology company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2013, that specializes in transforming traditional locking systems into digital access solutions. The company develops both hardware and software components that enable smartphones to function as digital keys. Its hardware includes a controller that connects to electric strikes and magnetic locks, a hub that links all Nexkey doors to Wi-Fi, and a cylindrical lock known as the core. Nexkey's mobile application provides users with the ability to manage and control access to various spaces, including doors, gates, padlocks, lockers, and cabinets. By integrating smart card technology and strong encryption, Nexkey's devices enhance security while simplifying access management, allowing clients to eliminate the need for physical keys and improve their asset management strategies.

Diminished Reality

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Diminished Reality creates realistic digital replicas of interior spaces that you can re-design like digital legos. All this from a simple video that can be obtained from any camera. The final product gives a visual representation of the redesign of any space while giving cost and timeline estimates for implementing such renovations.

Prieto Battery

Series C in 2021
Prieto Battery Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures rechargeable 3D lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company focuses on producing batteries for various applications, including renewable energy systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, consumer products, and government use. Prieto Battery's innovative approach utilizes nanostructured materials to enhance battery performance, with the goal of mass production to meet growing demand. The company emerged from Colorado State University's Cenergy super cluster, reflecting a commitment to advancing battery technology.

Fabric8Labs

Series A in 2021
Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and located in La Jolla, California, specializing in non-thermal metal 3D printing. The company has developed a proprietary process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion technologies. This method eliminates the reliance on metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs while enhancing material quality. Fabric8Labs' technology allows clients to use cartridges that simplify the additive manufacturing process and facilitate the safe disposal of used salt cartridges, thereby promoting efficiency and sustainability in metal 3D printing.

Bartesian

Series A in 2021
Bartesian Inc. is a manufacturer of a cocktail-making machine that enables customers to create customized, bar-quality cocktails at home using a capsule-based system. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a robotic bartender that utilizes pre-mixed ingredient pods, allowing users to prepare a variety of cocktails, such as martinis and cosmos, at the press of a button. The machine combines alcohol, juices, bitters, and water from specialty pods, ensuring a seamless and authentic cocktail experience. Formerly known as MaxMixology Inc., the company adopted its current name in January 2015.

RAIN

Venture Round in 2021
RAIN, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing voice and conversational artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing productivity for the deskless workforce. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in Lehi, Utah, and Managua, Nicaragua, RAIN serves a diverse range of sectors, including hospitality, retail, financial services, and consumer products. In addition to its AI offerings, RAIN operates as a digital consultancy, delivering comprehensive digital marketing services that integrate data, technology, and creativity to facilitate business growth. Its expertise encompasses advertising services such as campaign development, brand planning, community development, and various marketing strategies tailored to meet client needs.

Hivot

Seed Round in 2020
Hivot is a communication platform designed to streamline project communication across various scales. The company develops software that synchronizes and simplifies the flow of information, enabling clients to manage projects more effectively. Hivot's platform consolidates collaboration data into a single feed, which aids in making informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle. This functionality enhances productivity, mitigates risks, improves safety, and ultimately increases project profitability. By offering tools for project management, huddles, connections, seamless search, and integrations, Hivot facilitates better collaboration and curation among project stakeholders.

MSUITE

Seed Round in 2020
MSUITE Corporation is a construction technology company that develops a cloud-based suite of management software designed to enhance collaboration among building information modeling (BIM), fabrication, and field construction teams. Founded in 2015 and based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the company offers several key solutions: BIMPro, a plug-in for Autodesk Revit that automates spooling selection and sheet creation; FabPro, a shop production management tool that ensures accurate productivity tracking and status updates; and FieldPro, a field management tool that enables site leadership to monitor real-time activities and productivity on construction sites. MSUITE's software solutions facilitate improved communication, expedite workflows, and reduce errors throughout the entire lifecycle of construction projects.

Evolv Technology

Venture Round in 2020
Evolv Technology is a Waltham, Massachusetts-based company that specializes in advanced touchless security screening systems designed to enhance safety while maintaining a positive visitor experience. The company's flagship offering, the Mosaiq Platform, integrates real-time video surveillance with low false alarm rates, providing capabilities for walkthrough detection of firearms and explosives, facial recognition, and security analytics. By utilizing artificial intelligence, cloud services, and advanced sensors, Evolv's systems effectively detect dangerous weapons while disregarding benign items such as cell phones and laptops. The company markets its products for purchase and primarily uses a multi-year security-as-a-service subscription model, which allows for ongoing value delivery, predictable revenue, and opportunities for expansion. Led by professionals with extensive experience in the physical screening sector, including backgrounds in government security agencies, Evolv is committed to safeguarding both soft targets and critical assets for government and private sector clients.

TruU

Series A in 2020
TruU, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in identity and access management solutions, focusing on enhancing security through innovative methods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, TruU develops a continuous-learning platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate users based on their behavior, interactions, and biometrics. The platform employs a security model known as Continuous Adaptive Trust, which continuously validates user identity and access in real-time, rather than solely at the point of login. This approach not only eliminates the need for traditional usernames and passwords but also enhances security by using biometric and behavioral signatures. TruU's solutions are deployed by Fortune 500 companies to reduce fraud and improve operational efficiency, providing a passwordless login experience for various applications and securing access to physical assets such as buildings and restricted areas. The company aims to lower identity management costs while significantly improving the cybersecurity posture of enterprises.

Boxologic

Seed Round in 2020
Boxologic is a manufacturer specializing in custom packaging solutions designed to optimize space and reduce waste in e-commerce shipping. By utilizing advanced robotic technology, the company creates right-size boxes that minimize void space, significantly decreasing the need for filler materials and improving cargo efficiency. This innovative approach addresses the common issue of excessive void space in shipping, which can lead to increased costs associated with filler use, corrugated cardboard, and transportation. Through its tailored packaging, Boxologic enables e-commerce businesses to lower their logistics expenses and contribute to more sustainable practices by reducing material waste.

Triditive

Seed Round in 2020
Triditive is a company that has developed an automated additive manufacturing platform designed to facilitate the transition from prototyping to mass production of finished products. Its innovative online platform allows manufacturers to easily upload design files and receive instant quotes, enabling them to scale production with a single click. The platform utilizes advanced robotics and patented technology to streamline on-demand production, allowing for rapid turnaround times, with parts available in as little as one day. Additionally, the system is fully automated and can be controlled remotely, enabling users to manage work orders and monitor the production process from any device. This capability minimizes machine downtime and responds effectively to urgent orders, making Triditive a key player in the additive manufacturing industry.

VitalTech

Series A in 2019
VitalTech is a developer of comprehensive remote patient management systems aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery for patients with chronic conditions. The company's platform integrates virtual care coordination into existing workflows, enabling healthcare providers to monitor and manage patients more effectively. VitalTech offers a range of features, including patient education materials, secure communication channels, and modules for medication and nutrition management. Additionally, its customizable reporting tools provide real-time actionable insights, thereby improving patient engagement, care coordination, and overall health outcomes. Through these innovative solutions, VitalTech aims to enhance patient care and safety across the healthcare continuum.

AstroPrint

Seed Round in 2019
Customers include: Purdue, Litens Automotive, Baylor, & many more. Stats: 3.5M 3D prints managed (remotely). 8M hours of cloud 3D Printing. AstroPrint produces a suite of cloud based software products for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry. Our hottest piece of software is our Enterprise Fleet Management solution for multi-user 3D Printer environments. In a nutshell, this allows large organizations to run large scale 3D printer farms, regardless of the various 3D Printer brands/models they may have. They can even set 50+ permissions in order to limit the functionality for various user groups. Components include: Online Build Plate, online toolpath viewers, multiple slicing engines with intelligent slice-job routing, remote monitoring/management of the fleet, queueing & Group Queueing, print history, advanced analytics, SSO integrations, advanced cloud file management/sharing, 3DP APIs, 3rd party content integrations (print-from-web), CAD tool integrations (print-from-CAD), mobile apps (print-from-mobile), and much more.

SKYSENSE

Seed Round in 2019
Skysense brings safety and security in the airspace by turning radio signals into actionable information.

MetalMaker 3D

Pre Seed Round in 2019
MetalMaker is a deep tech startup focused on revolutionizing metal part manufacturing through the integration of additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and metal casting. The company develops small-scale foundry systems that combine three-dimensional printing with investment casting, allowing for the creation of functional metal parts. This innovative approach provides the design flexibility characteristic of additive manufacturing while ensuring the isotropic mechanical and dimensional properties associated with precision casting. By enabling industrial clients to utilize this technology in-house, MetalMaker facilitates efficient prototyping and low-volume production of complex metal components.

TruU

Seed Round in 2019
TruU, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in identity and access management solutions, focusing on enhancing security through innovative methods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, TruU develops a continuous-learning platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to authenticate users based on their behavior, interactions, and biometrics. The platform employs a security model known as Continuous Adaptive Trust, which continuously validates user identity and access in real-time, rather than solely at the point of login. This approach not only eliminates the need for traditional usernames and passwords but also enhances security by using biometric and behavioral signatures. TruU's solutions are deployed by Fortune 500 companies to reduce fraud and improve operational efficiency, providing a passwordless login experience for various applications and securing access to physical assets such as buildings and restricted areas. The company aims to lower identity management costs while significantly improving the cybersecurity posture of enterprises.

CALT Dynamics

Seed Round in 2019
CALT Dynamics Limited, founded in 2014 and based in Arklow, Ireland, specializes in the design and manufacture of stereolithography-based 3D printers. The company has developed a patented technology known as Physical Mask Curing (PMC), which facilitates the production of high-resolution, scalable printers, including mobile, field-ready devices that do not require a computer or internet connection. CALT Dynamics offers various products, including physical mask curing mobile and industrial printers, along with vertical farming systems and educational virtual reality applications. The focus on innovative manufacturing methods positions CALT Dynamics as a provider of advanced 3D printing solutions for diverse applications.

FreeWire

Series A in 2018
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Humavox

Venture Round in 2018
Humavox Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in wireless charging solutions tailored for wearable consumer electronics and healthcare devices. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel, Humavox has developed a flexible wireless charging platform known as ETERNA. This platform utilizes radio frequency resonance to enable seamless integration of wireless charging into various electronic devices, regardless of their size or design. Key components of the ETERNA system include Thunderlink, which acts as the power receiver, and NEST, the physical charging station. The technology supports a wide range of applications, including headphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, medical devices, and professional wearables. Humavox's innovative approach aims to create a natural and user-friendly charging experience, allowing devices to recharge effortlessly through their everyday interactions.

Fabric8Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and located in La Jolla, California, specializing in non-thermal metal 3D printing. The company has developed a proprietary process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion technologies. This method eliminates the reliance on metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs while enhancing material quality. Fabric8Labs' technology allows clients to use cartridges that simplify the additive manufacturing process and facilitate the safe disposal of used salt cartridges, thereby promoting efficiency and sustainability in metal 3D printing.

ARIX Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
ARIX Technologies, Inc. is a robotics and data analytics company specializing in the design and development of crawling robots for pipeline inspection, primarily serving the oil and gas and petrochemical industries. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Jackson, Louisiana, with an engineering office in Houston, Texas, the company focuses on integrating advanced robotics with data analytics to transform corrosion detection and analysis in manufacturing facilities. By providing innovative inspection services, ARIX Technologies aims to enhance safety, improve sustainability, and help manufacturing companies significantly reduce operational costs.

Sunflower Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Sunflower Labs Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative smart home security solutions, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Established in 2015, it offers an autonomous outdoor security system designed to detect and deter unwanted visitors before they approach a home. The system integrates an array of motion and vibration sensors with a lightweight drone capable of autonomous flight, video capture, and safe landing at its weatherproof docking station. Upon detecting suspicious activity, the system alerts the user and deploys the drone to provide live video streaming of the situation. Additionally, Sunflower Labs' products include the sunflower home awareness system, which combines outdoor sensors with an aerial camera, sunflower smart lights that help establish property routines, and a flying camera for real-time monitoring. This comprehensive approach enables consumers to maintain a vigilant security presence around their homes.

FreeWire

Series A in 2017
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Redpoint Positioning

Series A in 2017
Redpoint Positioning Corporation is a provider of indoor GPS solutions that enhance employee safety, workforce optimization, asset management, and logistics across various industries including construction, healthcare, retail, and oil and gas. The company's offerings include Redpoint Sitewise for jobsite visibility, Redpoint Field Manager for mobile tracking of crews and assets, and Redpoint Core, which serves as the backend for their GPS system. Additionally, Redpoint produces ruggedized mobile asset tags and safety badges designed for real-time visibility of equipment and personnel. The company also supplies development kits and offers comprehensive services such as pre-deployment planning, on-site installation and training, and remote support. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Redpoint aims to enable organizations to leverage high-precision real-time location systems for improved operational efficiency and safety without compromising on accuracy or affordability.

3xLogic

Venture Round in 2017
3xLogic is an innovative provider of cloud and server-based video surveillance, access control, and business intelligence solutions. The company specializes in developing user-friendly technology that integrates various security features, including video verification, alarm audio, and disparate data sources such as ATM and Point-of-Sale systems. By leveraging its business intelligence platform, 3xLogic enables clients to transform vast amounts of previously untapped data, often referred to as "dark data," into actionable insights. This capability allows organizations to address longstanding challenges and enhance operational efficiency, thereby driving positive organizational change.

Veloxint

Venture Round in 2017
Veloxint Corporation, established in 2015 and located in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer specializing in high-performance products and parts created from novel nanocrystalline metal alloys. Utilizing technology developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Veloxint's nanocrystalline alloys exhibit extraordinary strength, often 2-5 times greater than traditional alloys made from the same metals. This advanced material is engineered for thermodynamic stability, ensuring reliable performance even at elevated temperatures. The company focuses on providing prototype components that serve as lightweight alternatives to traditional materials, including applications in high-performance drilling and 3D printing. Veloxint aims to commercialize these innovative materials for various industries, enhancing the capabilities of product developers in creating cutting-edge components.

Redpoint Positioning

Venture Round in 2016
Redpoint Positioning Corporation is a provider of indoor GPS solutions that enhance employee safety, workforce optimization, asset management, and logistics across various industries including construction, healthcare, retail, and oil and gas. The company's offerings include Redpoint Sitewise for jobsite visibility, Redpoint Field Manager for mobile tracking of crews and assets, and Redpoint Core, which serves as the backend for their GPS system. Additionally, Redpoint produces ruggedized mobile asset tags and safety badges designed for real-time visibility of equipment and personnel. The company also supplies development kits and offers comprehensive services such as pre-deployment planning, on-site installation and training, and remote support. Founded in 2010 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Redpoint aims to enable organizations to leverage high-precision real-time location systems for improved operational efficiency and safety without compromising on accuracy or affordability.

VizExplorer

Venture Round in 2016
VizExplorer is a developer of data analytic software focused on serving the casino gaming industry, as well as sectors such as entertainment, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company provides solutions that enhance operational intelligence through fast-changing, real-time data insights. Its software enables enterprises to transform data into actionable information and insights, facilitating space and profit optimization, marketing intelligence, sales enablement, and real-time service automation. By leveraging these capabilities, VizExplorer helps organizations optimize their efficiency and profitability across various industries.

Prieto Battery

Venture Round in 2016
Prieto Battery Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures rechargeable 3D lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company focuses on producing batteries for various applications, including renewable energy systems, electric and hybrid vehicles, consumer products, and government use. Prieto Battery's innovative approach utilizes nanostructured materials to enhance battery performance, with the goal of mass production to meet growing demand. The company emerged from Colorado State University's Cenergy super cluster, reflecting a commitment to advancing battery technology.
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