Companies in Security & Surveillance Technology
There are 18,915 companies in Security & Surveillance Technology which include Samsara, Vivint, Ooma, ADT, FLIR Systems. 3,698 companies in Security & Surveillance Technology are funded, with 1,979 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 20 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Security & Surveillance Technology (4,963), followed by India
(1,899), and then United Kingdom (1,601).
2026 has seen the creation of 9 Security & Surveillance Technology companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 768 new companies launched every year. Most number of Security & Surveillance Technology startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tel Aviv University.
Here is a List of top companies in Security & Surveillance Technology

1. Samsara
Platform offering AI-powered and cloud-based vehicle tracking solutions for fleet owners. The platform offers solutions that include vehicle telematics, driver safety management, AI dash cams, camera connectors, mobile workflow, compliance management tools, security task management tools, and asset tracking systems. It provides services to FMCG, oil and gas, logistics and transportation, and industrial automotive.
Key facts about Samsara
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $915M
- Investors: General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, May 21, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,589 Competitors

2. Vivint
Manufacturer of cloud-based smart security cameras for home applications. It provides users with a platform that offers indoor and outdoor cameras, video doorbells, smart automation, and home security solutions, and smart apps to control and monitor the system remotely. It also offers monitoring, professional installation, and car guard solutions.
Key facts about Vivint
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Provo (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $172M
- Investors: Solamere Capital, Wells Fargo and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, May 17, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 4,425 Competitors
3. Ooma
Provider of cloud-based business telephony and home security services. It offers office business phones that provide local and long-distance cloud-based telephony (with custom calling features including virtual receptionist, extension dialling, call forwarding, voicemail forwarding, call transfer, etc). For consumers, it provides PureVoice HD voice quality, advanced functionality, and integration with their mobile devices. Ooma’s home security solution delivers a full range of wireless security sensors and a smart video camera, putting consumers in charge of protecting their homes. Additionally, it provides phone numbers, mobile applications, etc. It also caters to residential customers.
Key facts about Ooma
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Palo Alto (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $88M
- Investors: Worldview Technology Partners, Founders Fund and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 21, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 2,924 Competitors
4. ADT
Provider of cloud-based surveillance products for home security. It provides users with security solutions for homes and businesses that can be monitored and controlled using smartphones. It involves installing sensors and monitors on windows and doors, garage doors, and other places in the house. It also provides remote monitoring of smoke and heat in the house, which can avert any untoward instance.
Key facts about ADT
- Founded Year: 1874
- Location: Boca Raton (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $24.1M
- Investors: ATP Private Equity Partners, Prime Finance and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Sep 06, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 3,728 Competitors
5. FLIR Systems
Developer of AI and cloud-enabled video analytics solutions for multiple industries. It provides users with systems that use thermal imaging, video analytics, and more. It offers features like integration with an existing system and an optimized GUI. It offers different products like handheld thermal cameras, gas detection cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles, and defence equipment.
Key facts about FLIR Systems
- Founded Year: 1978
- Location: Wilsonville (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: National Science Foundation, Europa and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 09, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
