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Cox Communications

6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States

Overview

Cox Communications operates as a multiservice broadband communications company in the United States. It provides cable television and broadband products and services to both residential and commercial customers. These services primarily include analog and digital video, high-speed Internet access, and local and long-distance telephone. The company also sells advertising time on cable networks and digital networks. The company was founded as Cox Cable Communications, Inc. in 1984 and later changed its name to Cox Communications, Inc. in 1995. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Cox Communications, Inc. is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
8

Sector focus

  • Communication Hardware
  • Internet
  • Internet of Things
  • Telecommunications
  • Wired Telecommunications
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Investment portfolio

  • Level Home

    Led · Series C · Nov 2021

    Level Home builds invisible smart lock hardware (Level Lock, Level Lock – Touch Edition, and Level Bolt) and pairs that hardware with software to create a unified smart home experience. The company acquired and merged with Dwelo, a SaaS-based smart device management platform for multifamily properties, expanding Level’s addressable market to include multifamily, single-family, vacation rentals, and property-wide services. Dwelo has served nearly 100 ownership groups representing more than half a million units nationwide and recently acquired Vivint’s multifamily division, bringing operational-scale software and services to Level. Level emphasizes design, ease of installation, and reliability in its products and aims to deliver integrated hardware-plus-SaaS experiences for residents and property managers. The company plans continued product creation and platform development to expand value for residents and managers across property types. Financially, Level has raised a $100+ million Series C and has $171 million raised to date. Level Home's first product, the patented Level Lock, is a retrofit system that installs into an existing deadbolt and preserves the door's original look. The lock is ANSI GRADE 1/A, tested for durability, runs on a CR2 battery with an average life of about one year, and supports Apple HomeKit while retaining physical key access. The company offers self‑installation with a simple screwdriver or professional installation via partner HelloTech, and is taking preorders at $249 in the U.S., with plans for wider retail distribution at lower price points when generally available. Founders John Martin (CEO) and Ken Goto (CTO) lead a team of roughly 50 people with backgrounds at companies including Microsoft, Google and Apple, and say they have a pipeline of additional products. Financially, Level Home raised $71 million during its stealth period and has begun strategic go‑to‑market relationships that tie product sales to services and homebuilder channels.

Team

  • Patrick J. Esser

    President & CEO

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  • James M. Cox

    Founder

  • Dan Estes

    Exec. Director - Cox Business Engineering

  • Andrew Goldberg

    VP, Strategic Planning & Analysis

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