MicroPower Technologies develops wireless, solar-powered video surveillance solutions centered on its Helios platform and the MPT2520 standalone solar-powered camera. The MPT2520 operates at roughly one half a watt, integrates solar panels, and uses proprietary wireless technologies to improve data transmission in congested environments; it is compatible with Milestone and Genetec video management solutions. The company’s wireless architecture eliminates cabling and trenching, reducing installation times by about 90% compared with traditional wired systems and enabling camera placement in locations otherwise constrained by wiring. Launched in 2008 and a graduate of the EvoNexus incubator, MicroPower has deployed solutions across a wide range of vertical markets globally. The company plans to use new funding to expand product development, sales and marketing, enhance the product line, broaden use cases, and increase industry partnerships. CEO Aaron Tankersley said the financing comes amid customer momentum and will support further technical enhancements and go-to-market efforts. MicroPower Technologies develops fully integrated IP surveillance systems that eliminate data and power cables by using proprietary ultra-low-power wireless technologies and intelligent algorithms to preserve video quality and reliability. Its flagship products include the Rugged-i™ wireless video camera and the MiniHub™, which can be deployed in a matter of hours and reduce installation times by up to 90% versus traditional video systems. The company emphasizes enhanced data transmission in congested environments and improved economics of system deployment through patented performance and power improvements. MicroPower’s products are distributed globally across commercial, border protection, government, retail, education and public utility markets and the company has won industry recognition including Security Product of the Year 2011. The company says it will use new funding to promote its line of surveillance devices in new and current markets and to expand its market position.

Total raised

$12M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Aug 2013