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Owl Labs

Smart conference camera for hybrid meetings

Overview

Owl Labs provides video conferencing solutions designed for hybrid and remote work. Its flagship Meeting Owl is a smart conference room camera that delivers a 360-degree view of the room and automatically focuses on the person speaking, helping remote participants feel like they are in the same room as in-person colleagues. The product combines hardware and software to capture and stream video and audio to video calls, with features that simplify setup and use. Owl Labs differentiates itself through its easy, low-setup experience and reliable performance for organizations with limited IT resources, a focus that appeals to businesses and educational institutions alike. The company aims to improve communication and collaboration in hybrid environments by enabling seamless, engaging meetings across in-office and remote participants.

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About Owl Labs

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Why Owl Labs is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

HardwareEnterprise SoftwareEducation

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$47.3M

Headquarters

Boston, MA

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Westcoast expanded Owl Labs distribution across the UK and Ireland in 2026.
  • Owl Labs now serves over 275,000 organizations, including 92 Fortune 100 companies.
  • Meeting Owl 5 Pro launch and InfoComm 2026 award strengthen enterprise credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Logitech, Poly, and Jabra undercut Owl Labs with broader enterprise fleet tooling.
  • The Lenovo Teams Rooms partnership commoditizes Owl Labs inside larger vendor ecosystems.
  • If Microsoft shifts Teams hardware preferences, Owl Labs loses its core distribution wedge.

What makes Owl Labs unique

  • Meeting Owl 5 Pro earned Microsoft Teams certification on April 14, 2026.
  • Owl Labs sells 360-degree center-of-room hardware, not another front-of-room bar.
  • Owl 360 Services adds fleet analytics, device management, and warranty coverage for IT.

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Funding

Total Funding

$47.3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Series C funding is usually for startups that are doing well and are looking for more money to fuel major growth, such as acquiring other companies, expanding into global markets, or launching new product lines. Investors typically include larger venture capital firms and private equity.
Series C Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$50M
$40M
$50M
$62M
$100M

Benefits

  • Option to Work Remotely
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Free Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Celebrate Inclusivity

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
GlobeNewswire
Oct 20th, 2026
Owl Labs Meeting Owl 5 UHD 4K 360 ̊ camera plug-and-play Conferencing; more info at B&H.

Owl Labs Meeting Owl 5 UHD 4K 360 ̊ camera plug-and-play Conferencing; more info at B&H. October 20, 2026 00:00 ET | Source: B&H Photo Video Owl Labs introduces the Meeting Owl 5 UHD 4K 360 ̊ teleconferencing camera featuring single-cable sharing, intelligent speaker framing, and AI audio with eight mics. NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - B&H is pleased to share the new Meeting Owl 5 4K 360 ̊ Camera from Owl Labs. Teleconferencing continues to be a mainstay of business and education and with the Meeting Owl 5 you can host optimal-quality hybrid meetings without the complexity of an entire room system. This camera features easy, single-cable content sharing with HDMI pass-through and smart speaker tracking. Simply connect the Meeting Owl 5 to your laptop using its included superfast USB-C cable; then link an HDMI cable to a separate display monitor. Owl Labs Meeting Owl 5 UHD 4K 360° Smart Video Conferencing Camera https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/2005169-REG/owl_labs_mtw500_1000_meeting_owl_5_uhd.html Product Features * 20MP CMOS Sensor | 360° 4K30 Video * USB-C System Connection | HDMI Output * 8 Omnidirectional Mics, 18' Pickup Range * Built-In Speaker with 84 dB Maximum SPL * Micro-HDMI Port for Expansion Microphone * Powered via Included AC Adapter * For Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex & More * Use with macOS, Windows, Chrome & Linux Using a 20MP image sensor, the Meeting Owl 5 captures clear, crisp video at rates up to UHD 4K30. It incorporates a 360 ̊ fisheye lens with a 210 ̊ field of view and provides multiple video modes including the default speaker-switching mode and panoramic views. Plug-and-play compatibility with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Webex, and more, and built-in Wi-Fi 6E with tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz ensure easy connectivity with your teleconferencing workflow. The Meeting Owl 5's reengineered, AI-powered audio capabilities include a voice pick up range with an 18' radius, an adaptive beam-forming array with eight top-mounted, omnidirectional microphones, and an 84 dB speaker that evenly distributes sound throughout your space. To safely transport and store your Meeting Owl 5 or any other Owl camera, Owl Labs has released a TSA-approved Hard-Sided Carrying Case. This weather- and drop-resistant case includes a dedicated foam insert with spaces for your camera, USB cable, and power supply. About B&H Photo Video As the world's largest source of photography, video, and audio equipment, as well as computers, drones, and home and portable entertainment, B&H is known worldwide for its attentive, knowledgeable sales force and excellent customer service, including fast, reliable shipping. B&H has been satisfying customers worldwide for over 50 years. Visitors to the website can access a variety of educational videos and enlightening articles. The B&H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists. You can view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost experts and interviews with some of technology's most dynamic personalities. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals, as well as our award-winning podcasts. When you're in Manhattan, take a tour of the B&H Photo SuperStore, located at 420 Ninth Avenue. The techno-carousel spins all year round at the counters and kiosks at B&H. With hundreds of products on display, the B&H Photo SuperStore is the place to test-drive and compare all the latest gear. The B&H Payboo Credit Card offers the industry's best instant savings and special financing, subject to credit approval. Visit B&H's Payboo Page to learn more and apply. Contact Information Geoffrey Ngai B&H Photo Video 212-615-8820

Acme Revival
Aug 11th, 2026
Acme Revival files Colorado right-to-repair lawsuit against Owl Labs.

Acme Revival files Colorado right-to-repair lawsuit against Owl Labs. Complaint alleges Owl Labs failed or refused to provide materials needed for independent repair; Acme Revival seeks declaratory and injunctive relief and damages under Colorado law. Denver, CO - Denver-based Acme Revival has filed a lawsuit against Owl Labs, Inc., alleging that Owl Labs violated Colorado's Consumer Repair Bill of Rights Act and the Colorado Consumer Protection Act by refusing to provide materials needed for independent repair. The complaint was filed on July 23, 2026, in the District Court for the City and County of Denver. It concerns Owl Labs-branded video-conferencing and collaboration devices, including Meeting Owl devices, Owl Bar devices, Whiteboard Owl devices, Meeting HQ devices, Expansion Mics, and related digital electronic equipment. According to the complaint, Acme Revival received at least twenty-five repair requests during 2026 from owners seeking repairs for Owl Labs devices, in addition to other requests received before that period. The reported problems included power failures, damaged or nonfunctional cameras, failed microphones or speakers, damaged housings, failed ports or connectors, circuit-board failures, software or firmware faults, wireless-connectivity failures, and other defects requiring replacement parts or technical repair materials. Acme Revival alleges that it has been unable to complete certain repairs because Owl Labs failed or refused to provide the necessary repair materials. Those materials allegedly include repair and service manuals, schematics, diagrams, parts, components, assemblies, diagnostic and repair procedures, embedded software, firmware, and tools. The complaint states that Acme Revival sent written requests seeking access to those materials on fair and reasonable terms. It further alleges that Owl Labs did not provide the requested materials, establish a compliant repair-access process, identify a contractor or other channel through which required parts could be obtained, or offer fair and reasonable terms for obtaining the requested repair materials. Colorado's Consumer Repair Bill of Rights Act requires manufacturers of covered digital electronic equipment to make certain repair documentation, parts, embedded software, firmware, and tools available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms. The complaint alleges that Owl Labs' failure to comply with those requirements constitutes a deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act. Acme Revival also alleges that Owl Labs' refusal limits independent repair options and forces device owners to purchase replacement devices or use manufacturer-controlled support, warranty, or replacement channels. The complaint further alleges that the conduct may result in unnecessary device disposal, unreasonable delays, and higher repair costs. According to the complaint, Owl Labs' alleged refusal is not an isolated private dispute but reflects a general policy or practice of withholding repair materials from independent repair providers. Acme Revival contends that the alleged practice restricts competition in the repair market and affects device owners, independent repair providers, and actual or potential consumers of Owl Labs devices and repair services. The complaint alleges that Owl Labs' continued refusal after notice was knowing, willful, intentional, and undertaken in bad faith. Acme Revival claims that it has suffered lost repair revenue, lost profits, wasted diagnostic and intake time, harm to customer relationships, loss of goodwill, lost future repair opportunities, and other business injuries. Through the lawsuit, Acme Revival seeks declarations concerning the parties' rights and obligations under Colorado law, including a declaration that Owl Labs must provide covered repair materials on fair and reasonable terms. It also seeks an injunction requiring Owl Labs to establish a reasonable process for ordering, accessing, and receiving those materials, along with actual damages, statutory damages, treble damages for alleged bad-faith conduct, interest, costs, and attorney fees as permitted by law. The case is Acme Revival, Inc. v. Owl Labs, Inc., Case No. 2026CV32677. The allegations have not been adjudicated, and Owl Labs will have an opportunity to respond.

AV Interactive
Jun 18th, 2026
Owl Labs launches subscription service for IT administrators.

Owl Labs launches subscription service for IT administrators. Owl 360 Services offers administrators overseeing hybrid meeting environments services such as centralised device management and proactive analytics. Owl Labs has introduced its first subscription service built to meet the needs of IT administrators. Owl 360 Services offers three subscription tiers offering dedicated support, centralised device management, proactive insights and warranty coverage scaled to the size and complexity of the deployment. All three tiers provide unique insights, including talk-time insights, meeting duration tracking, visibility into the most frequently used devices and rooms, bulk deployment capabilities, reliable update management and improved device tracking. The tiers are: * Core - included at no additional cost with every Owl Labs device globally, whether newly purchased or already owned, Core provides remote management, standard support and a two-year warranty. * Enhanced - available globally for direct purchase from this summer, Enhanced adds advanced analytics, dashboards, meeting record history, and API integrations. Pricing starts at $79 per device per year with scalable options for larger deployments. * Enterprise - designed for larger, business-critical deployments, this tier includes four-year warranty coverage, expedited hardware replacement, on-site spare devices, a dedicated account manager, advanced analytics, dashboards, meeting record history and priority support. It is available now through authorised Owl Labs channel partners in North America. Pricing starts at $149 per device annually, paid upfront as a four-year commitment. Supporting long-term growth For Owl Labs' channel partners, Owl 360 Services helps customers get more value from every deployment while supporting long-term growth. Owl Labs is also introducing API integrations with the Enhanced tier, connecting to third-party systems and dashboards and unlocking broader data feed capabilities across enterprise environments. Owl Labs chief executive Frank Weishaupt said: "Owl 360 Services marks a major step forward in how enterprises support and scale hybrid work with Owl Labs. "As organisations expand their use of Owl Labs technology across more meeting spaces, they need deeper intelligence and more-centralised control to keep every room running smoothly. "Owl 360 Services brings those capabilities together, helping IT teams support larger fleets, deploy devices at scale and deliver a consistent, high-quality meeting experience across every space."

Business Wire
Jun 16th, 2026
Owl Labs launches Owl 360 Services subscription tiers for enterprise hybrid meeting management

Owl Labs has launched Owl 360 Services, its first subscription service designed for IT administrators managing hybrid meeting spaces. The platform offers three tiers: Enterprise, Enhanced and Core, providing centralised device management, analytics and warranty coverage. The Enterprise tier, available through channel partners in North America, includes four-year warranty coverage, dedicated account management and advanced analytics, starting at $149 per device annually. The Enhanced tier, launching in Q3 globally, will offer advanced analytics and API integrations from $79 per device annually. The Core tier is included free with every Owl Labs device. All tiers provide insights including talk-time tracking, meeting duration, device usage patterns and bulk deployment capabilities. The launch follows Microsoft Teams certification of Owl Labs' Meeting Owl 5 Pro device.

The Cannata Group LLC
Jun 9th, 2026
Mitel appoints Ben Macdonald as new Channel Chief.

Mitel appoints Ben Macdonald as new Channel Chief. Mitel, a global leader in business communications, today announced the appointment of Ben Macdonald as vice president, Global Channel Go-to-Market. The hire underscores Mitel's commitment to growing with its partners and reflects the company's continued investment in the channel ecosystem as organizations worldwide accelerate their shift to hybrid communications solutions. With more than 6,000 partners globally, Mitel's channel community is central to how the company serves customers across demanding industries - sectors where privacy, resiliency, and flexibility are non-negotiable. Macdonald's appointment signals Mitel's intent to deepen that community and build on the momentum of its recently launched enhanced Global Partner Program. Macdonald joins Mitel with extensive experience building and scaling partner-led go-to-market models across Unified Communications, Security, Networking, and SaaS markets. A recognized CRN Channel Chief, he brings a proven track record of transforming transactional, hardware-centric businesses into recurring revenue engines - a capability that aligns directly with Mitel's strategy to support partners through the growing demand for integrated hybrid communications. Most recently serving as Vice President of Global Sales and Channels at Owl Labs, Macdonald led the company's transformation into a scalable B2B and enterprise channel-led growth model, securing wins with major global organizations through strategic alliances with Microsoft and Lenovo. His earlier career includes senior channel leadership roles at Poly, Juniper Networks, and Ekahau, where he developed deep expertise in partner segmentation, MSP and service provider ecosystem development, and subscription monetization across North America, EMEA, and APAC. In his new role, Macdonald will lead Mitel's global channel strategy, the associated global partner program and the operational environment, shaping how Mitel and its partners succeed together, as the market enters what analysts describe as one of the largest communications refresh cycles in a decade. According to Mitel research, more than 68% of businesses have used their current communications systems for over seven years, with 92% of modernizing organizations choosing an integrated-hybrid strategy, placing channel partners at the center of a significant market opportunity. "The partner opportunity in business communications right now is exceptional," said Macdonald. "Organizations across every sector are rethinking their communications infrastructure, and they're turning to trusted channel partners to guide that journey. Mitel's global partner ecosystem is a genuine competitive advantage, and I'm excited to help develop it further for long-term growth." "Ben's track record of building partner-led growth engines is exactly what we need as we enter this next phase," said Eric Hanson, chief marketing officer, Mitel. "Our partners are trusted advisors to organizations that cannot afford disruption in critical industries like healthcare, finance, public sector, and beyond. Strengthening our global channel leadership means we can better support those partners in delivering the outcomes their customers depend on." About Mitel. Mitel is a global leader in business communications, providing businesses with advanced communication, collaboration, and contact center solutions. With more than 70 million users across over 100 countries, Mitel empowers organizations to connect, communicate, and collaborate seamlessly, with the flexibility and choice they need to thrive, both now and for the future. Through proven experience and innovative solutions, Mitel delivers communications without compromise. Mitel is the registered trademark of Mitel Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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