What it sells
We make beautiful connected light switches that allow you to control…
Business model breakdown
Buyer: who owns the budget?
UnverifiedHomeowner or electrician/builder.
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
Replace wall switches with smart/simple switches, dimmers, plugs, controlled via Deako app; Deako Intelligence features like adaptive lighting.
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
Hardware sales (switches, starter kits, faceplates) with financing option.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Direct e-commerce plus builder, electrician and integrator partner programs; free shipping over $200, 30-day refund.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Y Combinator Winter 2016 | — | Y Combinator | ycombinator.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.