Most Active Smart Home Investors

CB Insights recently ranked the most active investors into unique smart home technology companies since 2012, including venture capital and corporate venture investors.

They define the smart home category as companies producing consumer-facing products that replace or augment existing home products such as appliances. These products must connect to a smartphone or the internet, or integrate sensors and digital interfaces. Continue reading “Most Active Smart Home Investors”

Primary Drivers of IoT Initiatives Vary By Sector

Despite the distinct types of IoT initiatives within each industry, just about everybody shares the same overarching goal: staying innovative and competitive. But it’s important to take a more specific look at what is driving IoT initiatives, what benefits are being captured, and some of the unanticipated advantages that arise after implementation. Continue reading “Primary Drivers of IoT Initiatives Vary By Sector”

Cisco – The Journey to IoT Value

Through its Connected Futures online magazine, Cisco has been among the vanguard in promoting the possibilities and applications of the Internet of Things.  Here is a short slide deck on the challenges of implementing successful IoT projects.

 

Smart Home M&A Activity Rising

After a significant drop in M&A activity in 2016, corresponding with a lull in funding activity, smart home exits appear to be on the upswing this year, with both corporates and startups, including Apple and Ring, snapping up private companies. Continue reading “Smart Home M&A Activity Rising”