One Raven announces launch and $5M seed round led by Fifth Wall, aiming to reinvent the smart home by moving intelligence and data inside the house rather than into the cloud.
A home server that keeps data on-premises
At the core of One Raven’s offering is a home server that enables smart devices to operate locally while storing data on the household’s own network. Homeowners retain control over their information instead of relying on third-party cloud services.
A privacy-first approach with local intelligence
The platform removes the need for cloud processing, recurring subscriptions, and centralized behavioral data collection. By running intelligence locally, essential functions continue to operate during internet outages, increasing the resilience of the smart home.
Ready-to-use hardware and instant integration
Unlike many ecosystems that require manual setup, One Raven ships hardware pre-paired and factory-configured. Thermostats, locks, leak detectors, and security sensors can be deployed and integrated immediately after installation.
Founders and market positioning
Founded by Lucas Haldeman and Sarah Roudybush, the team leverages experience from SmartRent to target homeowners directly. The company’s proposition emphasizes privacy, simplicity, and full ownership of in-home data.
Funding, governance, and product roadmap
The $5 million seed round is led by Fifth Wall. Founder Brendan Wallace will join One Raven’s board. Funds will expand production of the One Raven server, broaden the device catalog, and accelerate development of the local intelligence software platform.
Operational growth and upcoming partnerships
One Raven plans to strengthen engineering, sales, and partnerships teams, with open hires in Phoenix for hardware, software, and field deployment roles. Initial agreements with homebuilders are expected to be announced in Q3.
By offering a preconfigured, on-premises, subscription-free alternative, One Raven positions itself as a credible counterpoint to the cloud-dependent model that currently dominates the smart home market.
