What Meter does

Meter is a privately-held, vertically integrated Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider founded in 2015 in San Francisco by brothers Anil and Sunil Varanasi. The company designs and manufactures its own enterprise networking hardware — F-Series firewalls, S-Series switches, A-Series Wi-Fi 7 access points, G-Series 5G cellular gateways and P-Series PDUs — and runs them under a proprietary Network Operating System (NOS) that unifies controller, switch, wireless, power and observer layers. All operations (ISP procurement, design, deployment, support and lifecycle refresh) are bundled into a single monthly subscription sold through a 100% channel model, with no upfront capital expenditure required from the customer. Meter also offers Meter Connect (ISP procurement/billing), Meter Cellular (neutral-host indoor coverage), Meter DNS Security, the Meter Dashboard, and Meter Command (a generative UI network-management assistant); the March 2026 acquisition of WiredScore added a globally recognized digital-connectivity certification standard for commercial real estate. Meter's go-to-market relies exclusively on partners including Telarus, Avant, Bridgepointe, GTS Direct, SageNet, Nebula Global Services, Spectrotel and NHC, supported by a $100M Partner Growth Fund and a tripling of the sales organization in early 2026 (including former Cisco Meraki executives). Reported customers span warehouses/3PL (GoBolt, Stord), education (Webb School, Keys School, Black Pine Circle), retail (Camilla), technology (Lyft, Reddit, Brex, Strava, Loom, Thumbtack, MrBeast), financial services (Bridgewater, Seis) and commercial real estate (Tishman Speyer); the company cites 200+ customers, deployments across millions of square feet, 300% year-over-year growth in 2025, and recognition as a Visionary in both the 2025 and 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrants for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN. Approximately $258M has been raised across funding rounds led by Sequoia Capital, Sam Altman/Lachy Groom and General Catalyst.

Name

Meter

Legal name

Meter, Inc.

Website

https://meter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Meter provides a vertically integrated Network-as-a-Service platform — proprietary hardware, software, and operations — delivered via a 100% channel model to enterprise customers in technology, logistics, education, and commercial real estate on a single monthly subscription.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Subscription: All-in-one monthly subscription covering hardware, software, security, support, network design, ISP management, and installation (Premium tier). Single monthly fee replaces multiple vendor contracts. Hardware refreshes and software updates included at no additional cost. No upfront CapEx required. Also offered as a capital lease under ASC 842 for customers preferring to capitalize costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Meter provides a vertically integrated Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform for enterprises, bundling purpose-built hardware (firewalls, switches, Wi-Fi 7 access points, PDUs, 5G gateways), proprietary software (Network Operating System, Dashboard, Command generative UI, DNS Security), and full operational services (ISP procurement, network design, installation, and 24/7 support) into a single monthly subscription. The platform delivers end-to-end Internet, Wired, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity for enterprise offices, warehouses, retail, education, and commercial real estate customers, eliminating the need for multiple vendor relationships.

Product overview

Meter offers a vertically integrated Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform for enterprises. The core offering consists of Meter Network, a full-stack solution combining purpose-built hardware (F-Series Firewalls, S-Series Switches, A-Series Access Points, P-Series PDUs) with proprietary software (Meter Dashboard, Meter Command, DNS Security) and operational services (ISP procurement, installation, support). The product portfolio also includes Meter Cellular for indoor cellular coverage, Meter Connect for ISP procurement, and the recently acquired WiredScore for building connectivity certification. All components are managed through a unified cloud platform with a single monthly subscription model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meter Network Full-stack enterprise network solution for businesses encompassing ISP procurement, hardware (firewalls, switches, access points, PDUs), network design, installation, and ongoing support with cloud management, delivered under a single monthly subscription.
• Meter F-Series Firewalls Enterprise firewalls available in F1 (50 Gbps), F2 (20 Gbps), and F3 (dual high availability) models with built-in redundancy, PoE+ for 5G failover, integrated IDS/IPS, and zero-trust security by default. Designed and manufactured by Meter.
• Meter S-Series Switches Network switches available in S1 (24-port), S2 (48-port), and S3 (modular) configurations with multi-gig performance, PoE++, and up to 720W power budget for access and core switching layers, managed by the Meter NOS.
• Meter A-Series Access Points Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points including A1 (premium tri-band) and A2 (wall-plate for hospitality) with 2.5 Gbps throughput and tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz support, managed by the Meter Wireless OS.
• Meter P-Series PDU Cloud-managed power distribution unit with 6 NEMA 5-15R outlets, surge protection, remote power cycling, and real-time energy monitoring, integrated into the Meter centralized platform and managed by Power OS.
• Meter Dashboard Cloud-based network management platform providing visibility and control across firewalls, switches, access points, PDUs, and ISP connections, with multi-site management, topology views, and digital twin capabilities.
• Meter Command Generative UI product that uses natural language processing to allow users to query networks, take action, and generate custom dashboards, tables, graphs, and charts in real time, with multiplayer collaboration and notebooks for separate workspaces.
• Meter DNS Security DNS-based security service providing Layer 7 content filtering, real-time category updates, domain-level controls, and malware, phishing, botnet, and spam protection across the entire network or specific VLANs, included at no additional cost in the subscription.
• Meter Cellular Indoor cellular coverage solution using neutral host technology supporting all three major US carriers, deployed via cellular access points through standard Ethernet cabling with 6x faster deployment than traditional DAS solutions.
• Meter Connect Business internet procurement service that compares quotes from multiple providers, negotiates rates on behalf of customers, and manages installation and consolidated billing, available through the Microsoft Marketplace.
• WiredScore Global certification standard for digital connectivity in real estate, providing ratings for ISP availability, fiber pathways, and in-building cellular coverage, with over 1 billion square feet of real estate certified across 42 countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% year-over-year growth in 2025
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NHCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2026NHC announced a strategic partnership with Meter on June 11, 2026, integrating Meter's enterprise networking platform into NHC's STACK offering to provide modern Network-as-a-Service capabilities to NHC's Trusted Advisor Community. The partnership enables NHC Trusted Advisors to help customers simplify network deployment, improve visibility, and reduce operational complexity. Meter gains extended market reach through NHC's established partner network.
• SpectrotelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 June 2026Spectrotel Holding Co. LLC and Meter announced a strategic partnership to deliver a combined managed enterprise networking solution on June 2, 2026. The partnership pairs Meter's vertically integrated network platform — including firewalls, switches, and access points — with Spectrotel's managed network services expertise and AI-powered Network Intelligence Center platform. Enterprises gain a single-source solution with unified billing, centralized control, and subscription-based economics replacing traditional capital expenditure cycles.
• WiredScorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Meter completed the acquisition of WiredScore, a UK PropTech company and global certification standard for digital connectivity in real estate. WiredScore was founded in 2013 and has certified over 1 billion square feet of real estate across 42 countries and 1,000+ landlords and developers. The acquisition integrates WiredScore's building connectivity certification standards with Meter's infrastructure delivery, expanding Meter into Europe with a new London office.
• Nebula Global ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 February 2026Nebula Global Services partnered with enterprise networking provider Meter in February 2026 to expand Meter's reach through resellers and improve deployment delivery and ongoing support across multiple countries. Under the agreement, Nebula provides certified installation, project management, global logistics, and lifecycle support for Meter's reseller ecosystem through its Professional and Managed Services division. The partnership is designed to help channel partners deliver deployments faster, cutting the time from order to an operational network from months to weeks.
• Lumen TechnologiescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 November 2025Lumen Technologies and Meter announced a WAN-to-LAN connectivity solution designed for enterprises, integrating Lumen's WAN with Meter's LAN platform to simplify network management. The solution offers faster deployment, unified visibility, and was available through Meter Connect at announcement with Microsoft Marketplace availability planned. This partnership positions Meter within Lumen's broader AI infrastructure strategy alongside collaborations with Palantir, Microsoft, and others.
• IntervalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2023Meter acquired Interval in November 2023 to expand its business operations and improve efficiencies during its next growth phase. Details of Interval's business and how it integrates with Meter's platform were not publicly disclosed.
• Telarus, Avant, Bridgepointe, GTS DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMeter's networking service model has gained traction through a focus on technology advisors and specialized distributors including Telarus, Avant, Bridgepointe, and GTS Direct. These advisors serve as the primary channel for bringing Meter's NaaS offering to mid-market and enterprise customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ubiquiti: Prosumer and SMB-focused networking vendor with UniFi switches, APs, gateways, and cloud management at lower price points. Comparable in product breadth (switches/APs/cloud) but serves a different price segment and lacks Meter's managed-service layer.
• Cisco Meraki: Cisco's cloud-managed networking arm, offering switches, wireless APs, firewalls, and SD-WAN under a unified dashboard on a subscription basis. Direct comp to Meter's NaaS model for mid-market and distributed enterprise deployments.
• Fortinet: Integrated network security and switching vendor whose FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP products are commonly deployed as a unified stack with FortiGate-as-a-service consumption options. Direct comp to Meter's vertically integrated security + switching + Wi-Fi bundle.
• Cato Networks: Pure-play SASE/NaaS vendor delivering networking and security as a cloud service, including SD-WAN, SWG, ZTNA, and FWaaS. Direct comp to Meter's NaaS thesis from a cloud-native delivery model rather than a hardware-led one.
• Aryaka: Managed SD-WAN and SASE provider delivering networking-as-a-service to mid-market and enterprise customers with global private backbone. Direct comp to Meter's subscription-based managed networking for distributed enterprises.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Wireless WAN and 5G edge networking vendor with cellular gateways, routers, and NetCloud management. Comparable to Meter's G-Series cellular gateway and indoor cellular offerings, particularly for distributed enterprise and retail.

Broad incumbents

• HPE Aruba Networking: Enterprise networking portfolio (switches, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, NAC) from HPE, sold both direct and via channel, with a strong campus/branch footprint. Direct comp to Meter's full-stack wired/wireless offering but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Juniper Networks: Enterprise networking vendor (now part of HPE) with the Mist AI cloud-managed WLAN platform and Apstra data-center networking. Direct comp to Meter's AI-driven network management thesis, with a deeper incumbent installed base.
• Cloudflare: Cloud-native network and security platform spanning CDN, SASE/ZTNA, Magic WAN, and Magic Firewall. Comparable to Meter's network-as-a-service thesis at the WAN/security layer, though Cloudflare does not sell on-prem enterprise switches/APs.

Emerging players

• Versa Networks: SD-WAN and SASE vendor focused on service-provider and large-enterprise deployments with a unified networking/security stack. Comparable to Meter on the integrated-stack and security-default narrative, though with a different go-to-market emphasis on service providers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meter
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors10 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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