iControl Networks is a technology company.
iControl Networks has raised $94.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at iControl Networks.
iControl Networks has raised $94.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Key people at iControl Networks.
iControl Networks has raised $94.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
iControl Networks's investors include Avalon Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Norwest Venture Partners, Sherpalo Ventures, Andy Bechtolsheim, Jeff Bezos, Michael Moritz, A* Capital (A Star Capital), Greylock, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NEO.
iControl Networks was a software and services company founded in 2003 that developed platforms for residential and small-to-medium enterprise (SME) home security and smart home automation.[1][2] It served service providers like cable companies, telcos, and security firms—such as Comcast, ADT, and Swisscom—enabling them to deliver connected home solutions including remote monitoring, energy management, IP cameras, sensors, and device controls via broadband and mobile access.[1][2][3][4] The company addressed the need for integrated, network-connected security beyond traditional systems, powering branded services like Xfinity Home while expanding into consumer products like the Piper all-in-one security device for renters and multi-dwelling units (MDUs).[2][4] iControl raised $95.13M before acquisitions: its Converge platform went to Comcast in 2016, and Connect/Piper businesses to Alarm.com in 2017, marking the end of its independent operations.[1][2]
Founded in 2003 in Redwood City, California, iControl Networks emerged during the early broadband era to pioneer "Home Security 2.0," integrating IP cameras, wireless sensors, and remote controls with existing security panels over home networks.[1][5] Key founders and leaders included serial entrepreneur Chris Stevens, who previously led Cisco-Linksys's Networked Entertainment unit; Reza Raji; and executives like Gerry Gutt, drawing from backgrounds in consumer electronics, communications (e.g., Polycom CEO Bob), and security (e.g., Kip from 3Com and TippingPoint).[3][5] The idea stemmed from recognizing untapped potential in broadband-enabled remote monitoring, attracting investors like Charles River Ventures, Kleiner Perkins iFund, Intel Capital, and strategics including Comcast Ventures and ADT.[3] Early traction came from partnerships with service providers for mass-market deployments, followed by the 2012 acquisition of Blacksumac to launch Piper, targeting DIY consumers, renters, and international expansion via launches like Swisscom's Quing Home.[2][4]
iControl rode the early 2000s smart home wave, capitalizing on broadband proliferation and mobile internet to shift security from siloed alarms to connected ecosystems—a trend exploding with IoT growth.[1][2][4] Timing was ideal: post-2003 founding aligned with Wi-Fi/IP camera maturity and consumer demand for remote control, filling gaps for service providers before giants like Amazon Ring or Google Nest dominated.[3][5] Market forces like telco/cable bundling (e.g., Comcast, Rogers) and MDU/renter needs favored its B2B2C model, influencing the ecosystem by standardizing platforms—its tech lived on post-acquisition in Xfinity and Alarm.com, accelerating industry convergence of security, automation, and energy management.[2][4] Competitors like Control4 (automation-focused) and Telular (IoT telematics) trailed in integrated security platforms.[1]
Post-acquisitions, iControl's legacy endures through Comcast's Xfinity Home (Converge platform) and Alarm.com's Connect/Piper lines, embedding its tech in millions of homes amid surging IoT/security demand.[1][2] Next, expect its DNA to fuel AI-enhanced monitoring, edge computing for privacy, and 5G/ Matter-standard integrations as smart homes standardize. Trends like subscription security-as-a-service and renter-focused DIY will amplify this influence, evolving from pioneer to foundational layer in a $100B+ market—proving early bets on connected living redefined household protection.[2][4]
iControl Networks has raised $94.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $50.0M Series D in June 2011.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2011 | $50.0M Series D | Avalon Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Norwest Venture Partners, Sherpalo Ventures, Andy Bechtolsheim, Jeff Bezos, Michael Moritz | |
| Jul 1, 2009 | $23.0M Series C | Avalon Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Norwest Venture Partners, Sherpalo Ventures, Andy Bechtolsheim, Jeff Bezos, Michael Moritz | |
| Apr 1, 2008 | $16.0M Series B | Kleiner Perkins, Sherpalo Ventures, Andy Bechtolsheim, Jeff Bezos, Michael Moritz | |
| Apr 1, 2006 | $5.0M Series A | A* Capital (A Star Capital), Greylock, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NEO, Hadi Partovi |