Hive (Electronics (B2C) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2006

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 228

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

Hive (Electronics (B2C) General Information

Description

Operator of an ecotechnology products and services platform intended to help users control their energy for lower bills and a greener lifestyle. The company platform offers products including smart thermostats, solar panels, and electric vehicle chargers, which are all controllable through the application, enabling users to manage their heating, car charging, and energy usage in real-time to save money and live a greener life.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
AlertMe, Centrica Connected Home
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • Millstream, Maidenhead Road
  • Windsor
  • Berkshire SL4 5GD
  • England, United Kingdom
Primary Industry
Electronics (B2C)
Other Industries
Application Software
Other Hardware
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • Millstream, Maidenhead Road
  • Windsor
  • Berkshire SL4 5GD
  • England, United Kingdom

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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Later Stage VC 01-Feb-2022 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Merger/Acquisition 17-Mar-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series B) 07-Oct-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series A) 11-Jun-2009 $13M $23.3M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC 03-Dec-2007 $10.3M $10.3M Completed Startup
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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Operator of an ecotechnology products and services platform intended to help users control their energy for lower bills
Electronics (B2C)
Berkshire, United Kingdom
228 As of 2023

New York, NY
 

Munich, Germany
 
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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Competitors (15)

One of Hive (Electronics (B2C)’s 15 competitors is ThinkEco, a Formerly VC-backed company based in New York, NY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
ThinkEco Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
Tado Venture Capital-Backed Munich, Germany
Notion (Electronics (B2C) Formerly VC-backed Denver, CO
Netatmo Formerly VC-backed Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Mysa Venture Capital-Backed St. John's, Canada
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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Patents

Hive (Electronics (B2C) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-202417346-D0 Energy consumption of a heating ventilation and air condition system Pending 26-Nov-2024
GB-2702646-A Energy consumption of a heating ventilation and air condition system Pending 26-Nov-2024
GB-202203831-D0 System for detecting abnormal operating states of a heating system Active 18-Mar-2022
GB-2618987-A System for detecting abnormal operating states of a heating system Active 18-Mar-2022
GB-2618987-B System for detecting abnormal operating states of a heating system Active 18-Mar-2022 G05B23/0243
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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Signals

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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Former Investors (11)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
BG Group Corporation Minority
Bregal Energy PE/Buyout Minority
Cambridge Angels Angel Group Minority
Good Energies Foundation (Zug) Impact Investing Minority
Home Technology Ventures Venture Capital Minority
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Hive (Electronics (B2C) Investments & Acquisitions (2)

Hive (Electronics (B2C)’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with Labrador for . The deal was made on 15-Oct-2019.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Labrador 15-Oct-2019 Seed Round Other Hardware
Wattbox 26-Sep-2011 Merger/Acquisition Other Hardware
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Hive (Electronics (B2C) FAQs

  • When was Hive (Electronics (B2C) founded?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) was founded in 2006.

  • Where is Hive (Electronics (B2C) headquartered?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) is headquartered in Berkshire, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Hive (Electronics (B2C)?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) has 228 total employees.

  • What industry is Hive (Electronics (B2C) in?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C)’s primary industry is Electronics (B2C).

  • Is Hive (Electronics (B2C) a private or public company?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) is a Private company.

  • What is Hive (Electronics (B2C)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Hive (Electronics (B2C) is .

  • How much funding has Hive (Electronics (B2C) raised over time?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) has raised $47.3M.

  • Who are Hive (Electronics (B2C)’s investors?

    BG Group, Bregal Energy, Cambridge Angels, Good Energies Foundation (Zug), and Home Technology Ventures are 5 of 11 investors who have invested in Hive (Electronics (B2C).

  • Who are Hive (Electronics (B2C)’s competitors?

    ThinkEco, Tado, Notion (Electronics (B2C), Netatmo, and Mysa are some of the 15 competitors of Hive (Electronics (B2C).

  • When was Hive (Electronics (B2C) acquired?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) was acquired on 01-Feb-2022.

  • Who acquired Hive (Electronics (B2C)?

    Hive (Electronics (B2C) was acquired by British Gas.

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