Feb. 18, 2004 — Dust Inc., a Berkeley, Calif., developer of low-power wireless mesh sensor networks, raised a $7 million first round of funding, according to a news release.
Foundation Capital led the round. Institutional Venture Partners and In-Q-Tel also participated.
The company is developing wireless sensor network products for applications in building automation, industrial monitoring and homeland security. The company says its networks are designed for reliable monitoring with no maintenance for years at a time.