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SimpliSafe

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Home security company that designs, engineers, and sells wireless security alarm systems, cameras, and services

Boston, United StatesFounded 2006Security
Valuation $1–2.5B Last recorded · 2018
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY
Headcount 1–2k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe is a company that specializes in providing home security systems. They offer a range of products designed to protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and other emergencies. Their product lineup includes security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors that detect motion, open windows, and broken glass. One of their standout features is the ability to customize a security system tailored to the specific needs of each customer.

SimpliSafe primarily serves residential customers but also caters to small businesses. The company operates in the home security market, which has seen significant growth due to increasing concerns about safety and advancements in smart home technology.

The business model of SimpliSafe is based on selling security hardware and offering subscription-based monitoring services. Customers can purchase the equipment outright and then choose to subscribe to their monitoring services, which provide 24/7 professional monitoring and emergency dispatch. This dual revenue stream allows SimpliSafe to generate income from both the initial sale of the equipment and the ongoing subscription fees.

SimpliSafe differentiates itself with features like wireless installation, long battery life, and the ability to visually verify alarms, which can lead to faster police response times. They also offer a panic button feature and silent panic alerts for discreetly signaling for help. Their systems are designed to be easy to set up, often requiring just a few minutes, and they provide step-by-step guidance to ensure everything is configured correctly.

In summary, SimpliSafe is a home security company that offers customizable, easy-to-install security systems with professional monitoring services. They serve both residential and small business clients, operating in the growing home security market. Their revenue comes from equipment sales and subscription fees for monitoring services.

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At a glance

Founded
2006
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Sector
Security
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier

Investors

7 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage

  • Sequoia
  • Hellman & Friedman
  • Capital One
  • HPS Investment Partners
  • Blue Owl Capital
  • Eastern Bank
  • GTCR
Employees mapped 1,290 incl. 23 AI specialists
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Key operators 20 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
11 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States91.9%
🇮🇳 India3.5%
🇦🇷 Argentina1.9%
🇨🇷 Costa Rica0.6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.5%
Top 5 of 11 shown
Web traffic by country
1.7M monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States94.8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.9%
🇨🇦 Canada0.8%
🇮🇳 India0.4%
🇦🇺 Australia0.3%
Top 5 markets shown

Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$18M

71 active patent families included in this estimate.

A patent family groups patent filings for the same invention. Source: Dealroom · PatSnap.

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Market sentiment

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