The startup develops virtual cabling technology that minimizes the use of physical cables and plastic materials in commercial real estate construction and renovations. This approach reduces waste, lowers costs, and decreases emissions throughout the lifecycle of buildings, promoting sustainable technology connectivity.
Funding
$820K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional building automation systems rely on extensive physical cabling, leading to increased material usage, higher installation costs, and limited flexibility for future modifications and expansions. This reliance on physical infrastructure also contributes to environmental waste and carbon emissions throughout the building lifecycle.
Solution
Clouder offers a virtual cabling solution that integrates all building technology systems and devices through a software-defined infrastructure, minimizing the need for physical cables. The platform uses Edge Connectors to digitize signals from building systems and transmit data securely over the existing IP network. By eliminating the constraints of physical cabling, Clouder enables faster installations, reduces construction costs, and provides greater flexibility for adding or reconfiguring devices. The system also provides a centralized dashboard and API for real-time data access, monitoring, and control, facilitating energy optimization and improved building management.
Target Audience
Clouder targets commercial building owners, facility managers, and construction companies seeking to reduce costs, improve sustainability, and enhance the flexibility of their building automation systems.
Features
- Vendor-agnostic integration of all building technology systems and devices, regardless of protocol
- Edge Connectors that act as connection points for systems and devices, transmitting data via wired or wireless IP networks with end-to-end encryption
- Virtual Cabling Engine that consolidates data from Edge Connectors, handles protocol conversions, and stores virtual cabling information
- Cloud-based data storage with real-time access through the Clouder Dashboard or API
- Real-time monitoring of energy consumption, indoor climate, and other building parameters
- Fault detection and diagnostics with targeted recommendations for issue resolution
- Device control capabilities for remote management of building systems
- Secure data access with fine-grained data access rules, audit trails, and centralized password management