keen home
Techstars '13New York City, US · 6 known investors
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.
Founders & leadership
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Will McLeodCofounder30 Under 30 2016
Investors · 6
Competitors · 2
by search overlapFlair +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.
- Who are keen home's investors?
- keen home's investors include American Family Ventures, FundersClub, MetaProp, MetaProp Ventures, R/GA Ventures, Techstars.
- Where is keen home headquartered?
- keen home is headquartered in New York City, US.