Ketra

Acquired

Intelligent LED lighting that replicates the natural quality of daylight.

Austin, United States · Founded 2009 · $22.9M raised

Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Employees
51–200
Founded
2009
Business Model
B2B
Website
ketra.com
Total Funding
$22.9M
Last Round
Series DSep 2016
Rounds
4
Acquisition Date
Apr 2018

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About

Ketra pioneered intelligent LED lighting systems that dynamically adjust color temperature, intensity, and hue to replicate the natural arc of daylight. Founded in 2009 by engineers Horace Ho, Jason Lewis, and David Knapp in Austin, Texas, Ketra's Natural Light technology was adopted for high-end hospitality, residential, and commercial installations before the company was acquired by Lutron Electronics in April 2018.

Summary

Ketra is a Hardware company based in Austin, United States, founded in 2009. It has raised $22.9M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a Series D round in Sep 2016. Investors include New Enterprise Associates, Lutron Electronics and Stripes.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionApr 2018

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Funding: Series A through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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