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Deako
YC W16Seattle, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees · 16 known investors
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Deako manufactures smart home electrical switches and controls that enable wireless dimming, scheduling, and automation for residential applications. The company serves builders, electricians, and home integrators seeking connected switch solutions.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)
Deako was founded in 2015 by Derek Richardson.
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Investors · 16
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$48.2M disclosed across 10 of 11 rounds · 2015–2024
▶$3.4MraisedJul 2024 · 29 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Doug RenertDirector
- Brian WeeksDirector
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.4M
- Amount sold
- $3.4M
- First sale
- Jun 2024
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$13.4MraisedOct 2022 · 23 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Doug RenertDirector
- Brian WeeksDirector
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $13.4M
- Amount sold
- $13.4M
- Minimum investment
- $400
- First sale
- Sep 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$12.5MraisedMar 2021 · 28 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Wes NicolExecutive Officer
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Brian WeeksDirector
- Doug RenertDirector
- Offering amount
- $12.5M
- Amount sold
- $12.5M
- First sale
- Mar 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$751.1KraisedMay 2020 · 20 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Jun LiDirector
- Doug RenertDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $751.1K
- Minimum investment
- $3.4K
- First sale
- May 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MofferedJan 2020 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jun LiDirector
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Doug RenertDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Minimum investment
- $1.5K
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.2MraisedFeb 2019 · 30 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Doug RenertDirector
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Li JunExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3M
- Amount sold
- $1.2M
- Minimum investment
- $1.5K
- First sale
- Feb 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.8MraisedMay 2018 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jun LiDirector
- Wes NicolExecutive Officer
- Douglas RenertDirector
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $8.4M
- Amount sold
- $4.8M
- Minimum investment
- $3K
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MraisedSep 2017 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Alexander StrunkinExecutive Officer, Director
- Derek RichardsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Doug RenertDirector
- Offering amount
- $5M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Aug 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Deako do?
- Deako manufactures smart home electrical switches and controls that enable wireless dimming, scheduling, and automation for residential applications. The company serves builders, electricians, and home integrators seeking connected switch solutions.
- Who founded Deako?
- Deako was founded by Derek Richardson in 2015.
- Who are Deako's investors?
- Deako's investors include Alumni Ventures, Gen Capital, Ligo Partners LLC, Partech Ventures, Tandem Capital, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Baleen Capital and 8 more.
- How much funding has Deako raised?
- Deako has disclosed $48.2M raised across 10 of its 11 known rounds.
- Where is Deako headquartered?
- Deako is headquartered in Seattle, US.