MicroPower Technologies
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics, Wireless video surveillance |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | San Diego , United States |
| Products | Solar-powered wireless video surveillance cameras |
| Owner | Tech Coast Angels (initial funding), Motorola Solutions Venture Capital (investor) |
MicroPower Technologies was a private enterprise located in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of solar-powered wireless video surveillance cameras from its inception in 2008 until ceasing operations in 2016.
The company initially obtained funding exclusively through the angel investment group Tech Coast Angels in 2008. In January 2012, MicroPower secured $6.5 million during a financing round that included participation from Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, the investment division of Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI). Later, in August 2013, it announced an additional capital raise amounting to $5.7 million.
Awards
MicroPower was honored with the American Technology Award for green technology in 2014.
The firm also achieved recognition with the Telecom Council of Silicon Valley SPIFFY award for the most disruptive technology in 2010, as well as earning the "New Product of the Year Award" within the "Security Products" category at the 2011 ASIS International conference.
Furthermore, MicroPower received the Tech America San Diego award in 2011 for excellence in "communications technology."