Who founded keen home?

keen home was founded by Will McLeod in 2013.

Who are keen home's investors?

keen home's investors include American Family Ventures, FundersClub, MetaProp, MetaProp Ventures, R/GA Ventures, Techstars, NYU Innovation Venture Fund.

Where is keen home headquartered?

keen home is headquartered in New York City, US.

keen home

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New York City, US · Founded 2013 · 7 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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Keen Home develops smart home products and automation systems that enhance comfort and efficiency in residential spaces. The company focuses on retrofitting core home systems with intelligence and connected technology.

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Founders & leadership

keen home was founded in 2013 by Will McLeod.

Will McLeod Founder · Chief of Product - Product Lead2013–2020He has founded multiple startups in IoT and home automation, been mentored by Techstars, and previously invented smart glass technology.30 Under 30 2016

Investors · 7

American Family Ventureslisted by American Family VenturesBoston · $250K – $10M

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FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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MetaProplisted by MetaPropNew York · $100K – $1M

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MetaProp Ventureslisted by MetaProp VenturesNew York

R/GA Ventureslisted by R/GA VenturesBrooklyn

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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NYU Innovation Venture FundreportedNew York · $100K – $500K

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Competitors · 2

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Flair +More178 shared keywordsFlair makes smart vents, pucks, and controls along with its hvacOS software platform to manage home heating and cooling on a room-by-room basis, including for central HVAC systems, mini-splits, window ACs, boilers, and electric baseboards. Its products let homeowners automate airflow, temperature, and scheduling for balanced comfort and energy efficiency.

Cielo Wigle55 shared keywordsCielo develops smart thermostats and Wi-Fi AC controllers (such as Breez Max, Breez Eco, and Breez Plus) that add smart control to mini-splits, heat pumps, furnaces, and central HVAC systems. Its free Cielo Home app lets homeowners manage temperature, scheduling, energy monitoring, and geofencing across multiple HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency.

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2015	$150K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does keen home do?: Keen Home develops smart home products and automation systems that enhance comfort and efficiency in residential spaces. The company focuses on retrofitting core home systems with intelligence and connected technology.
Who founded keen home?: keen home was founded by Will McLeod in 2013.
Who are keen home's investors?: keen home's investors include American Family Ventures, FundersClub, MetaProp, MetaProp Ventures, R/GA Ventures, Techstars, NYU Innovation Venture Fund.
Where is keen home headquartered?: keen home is headquartered in New York City, US.