-88%

est. 2Y upside i

Seed

We make beautiful connected light switches that allow you to control…

Rank

#1346

Sector

Smart Lighting

Est. Liquidity

~3Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Deako presents a moderate upside opportunity for a job seeker, driven by strong revenue growth (55% YoY) and a differentiated, patented modular smart lighting system in a growing market.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Bull (35%)+200%

Deako's patented modular system and strong builder partnerships drive significant market penetration in new construction and successful expansion into retrofit markets. Revenue grows to over $70M by 2028, justifying a 6x revenue multiple and a $435M valuation, representing a 200% upside from the current estimated valuation.

Base (40%)+35%

Deako maintains its strong position in the builder-focused new construction segment, growing revenue at a steady pace. Competition from incumbents limits aggressive market share gains. Revenue reaches approximately $50M by 2028, leading to a $196M valuation at a 4x revenue multiple, offering a 35% upside.

Bear (25%)-50%

Increased competition from incumbents or a slowdown in the new home construction market significantly impacts Deako's growth. Revenue growth stalls, and market sentiment shifts, leading to a down round or acquisition at a reduced multiple. Valuation drops to $72.5M, resulting in a 50% downside for common shareholders, severely impacted by liquidation preferences.

Est. time to liquidity~3.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Investors hold $65.1M in liquidation preferences, which is approximately 45% of the estimated current valuation of $145M.

Dilution Risk

moderate

Deako has undergone 13 funding rounds, and further capital raises are probable before an exit, which will dilute existing common stock.

Secondary Liquidity

none

There is no indication of active secondary markets or tender offers for Deako's equity at this time.

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Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Deako's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “Deako has a strong focus on the new home construction market. How is the company strategizing to balance this focus with expansion into the retrofit and renovation segments, and what challenges do you foresee in those new markets?”

  • 2

    “With large incumbents like Lutron and TP-Link offering various smart lighting solutions, how does Deako plan to leverage its patented modular technology and builder partnerships to maintain and grow its market share over the next 2-3 years?”

  • 3

    “Given the company's funding history and the current stage, what are the key financial and operational milestones Deako aims to achieve in the next 18-24 months to position itself for a successful liquidity event for all shareholders?”

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