Intel Capital grows commitment to cleantech with five new investments
Intel Capital is no stranger to the clean technology space, but today, it took its participation to the next level with five investments in green companies, amounting to $10 million in all. In the mix, it brought one new portfolio company, demand response firm CPower,… Continue Reading
iControl raises $23M third round for broadband home management
iControl Networks, a Palo Alto-based startup, has closed a new round of funding that adds $23 million to bring the company’s total funding to more than $45 million. The company makes home security and energy control systems that are sold and installed by home protection… Continue Reading
Control4 plugs into the smart grid with new $17.3M
Control4, maker of a universal remote control capable of adjusting any home appliances or electronics — from the television to the thermostat — has brought in $17.3 million to get the ball rolling on several smart grid initiatives.
These initiatives are far-flung, encompassing advanced metering, energy… Continue Reading
IControl, a home security service, raises $15.5 million from Kleiner Perkins
IControl, a company that lets you control home security sensors and other appliances from your phone or internet-connected computer, is building some momentum.
The startup recently inked a deal with VOXCOM, a provider of home video-monitoring services, and today, it announced a bit of a coup:… Continue Reading
4HomeMedia, latest company to want to control your home
4HomeMedia, a Sunnyvale start-up, is the latest company wanting to let people control every electronic gadget and system in their home remotely.
It is an elusive business, because some companies have tried it, and most have failed.
4HomeMedia apparently thinks it has better chances. It will demonstrate… Continue Reading