Kangaroo Overview
- Year Founded
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2018
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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123
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Kangaroo General Information
Description
Developer of smart security systems intended to warn users of theft or external intrusions, as well as notify the proper authorities. The company's systems are application-connected and self-contained alarm devices that send instant alerts to homeowners, notifying them of unwanted intrusions and enabling homeowners to keep their homes safe and protected.
Contact Information
Website
www.heykangaroo.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- Post office Box 600
- New York, NY 10276
- United States
Corporate Office
- Post office Box 600
- New York, NY 10276
- United States
Kangaroo Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Merger/Acquisition | 09-Jan-2026 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Later Stage VC (Series AA) | 01-Dec-2023 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 28-Mar-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Secondary Transaction - Private | 15-Jun-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 20-Jan-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Equity Crowdfunding | 16-Sep-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Accelerator/Incubator | 19-May-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 16-Jan-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series A1) | 09-Apr-2019 | $10.3M | $15.4M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 2. Seed Round | 01-May-2018 | $5M | $5.1M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
Kangaroo Comparisons
Industry
Financing
Details
Kangaroo Competitors (4)
One of Kangaroo’s 4 competitors is Frontpoint Security Solutions, a Private Equity-Backed company based in VA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontpoint Security Solutions | Private Equity-Backed | VA | ||||
| Ring | Formerly PE-Backed | Hawthorne, CA | ||||
| SimpliSafe | Private Equity-Backed | Boston, MA | ||||
| NEST | Venture Capital-Backed | Dakar, Senegal |
Kangaroo Patents
Kangaroo Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-3158319-A1 | Systems and methods for secure video devices | Pending | 18-Oct-2019 | ||
| EP-4035347-A1 | Systems and methods for secure video devices | Inactive | 18-Oct-2019 | ||
| EP-4035347-A4 | Systems and methods for secure video devices | Inactive | 18-Oct-2019 | ||
| US-11451692-B2 | Systems and methods for secure video devices | Inactive | 18-Oct-2019 | ||
| US-20210120157-A1 | Systems and methods for secure video devices | Active | 18-Oct-2019 | H04N23/57 |
Kangaroo Signals
Kangaroo Former Investors (33)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| Alumni Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Arcturus Venture | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Ascan Investments | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Angel (individual) | Minority |
Kangaroo FAQs
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When was Kangaroo founded?
Kangaroo was founded in 2018.
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Where is Kangaroo headquartered?
Kangaroo is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Kangaroo?
Kangaroo has 123 total employees.
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What industry is Kangaroo in?
Kangaroo’s primary industry is Electronics (B2C).
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Is Kangaroo a private or public company?
Kangaroo is a Private company.
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What is Kangaroo’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Kangaroo is .
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How much funding has Kangaroo raised over time?
Kangaroo has raised $42.6M.
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Who are Kangaroo’s investors?
, Alumni Ventures, Arcturus Venture, Ascan Investments, and are 5 of 33 investors who have invested in Kangaroo.
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Who are Kangaroo’s competitors?
Frontpoint Security Solutions, Ring, SimpliSafe, and NEST are competitors of Kangaroo.
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When was Kangaroo acquired?
Kangaroo was acquired on 09-Jan-2026.
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Who acquired Kangaroo?
Kangaroo was acquired by Scout Security.
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