Avaak Raises $10 Million For Video Monitoring Systems

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Avaak, a company that develops video monitoring and networking products, has raised $10 million in Series B funding led by Qualcomm with existing investors Trinity Ventures, InterWest Partners and Leapfrog Ventures participating. This brings total Avaak’s funding to $17 million.

Avaak recently launched its Vue system, which allows users to use a webcam to monitor their homes or businesses via the Internet and access a live video feed through a mobile device. The system features a network of small, battery-powered cameras that can be placed anywhere.

The Vue’s personal video system is $299 and is sold on Avaak’s site and on Amazon. The new funding will be used to further distribute the Vue system into retail outlets and for product development.

Company: Avaak
Website: avaak.com
Launch Date: 2004
Funding: $17M

Avaak is a provider of wireless video networking technology. Their applications are used in a variety of environments, from businesses to the military. The company is venture backed, and initially developed its wire-free video networking technology with sponsorship from DARPA and the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

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