SimpliSafe launches advanced Video Doorbell Series 2 with AI detection
Priced at $199.99, it features 2K clarity and optional live agent crime deterrence through Active Guard plans starting at $49.99/month.
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Home and business security systems provider
simplisafe.com- Headquarters
- Boston, United States
- Founded year
- 2006
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 1,000–1,300
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Latest news about SimpliSafe
In short: SimpliSafe closed its sale to GTCR, launched new video doorbells, and expanded retail and business offerings.
Company announcements
SimpliSafe closes sale to GTCR and appoints leaders
SimpliSafe protects over 5 million people and will work with GTCR to expand AI-powered security and business offerings.
SimpliSafe signs agreement to be acquired by GTCR
GTCR will acquire SimpliSafe from Hellman & Friedman; CEO Christian Cerda will remain, founders stay substantial investors and the deal is expected to close in Q4 2025.
SimpliSafe appoints Christian Cerda as CEO
Christian Cerda succeeds founder Chad Laurans, who becomes Chairman. Cerda joins from iRobot, where he served as COO, to lead the company's growth.
Media coverage
HPS Investment and Blue Owl will provide GTCR with $1.2 billion to acquire SimpliSafe
HPS Investment Partners and Blue Owl Capital Inc. are ready to provide a loan to GTCR LLC investment company as part of the acquisition of...
American GTCR intends to raise $1.2 billion to acquire SimpliSafe
The American investment company GTCR LLC is negotiating with HPS Investment Partners to raise $1.2 billion in financing as part of the acquisition of SimpliSafe...
SimpliSafe sale closes, bringing a new CEO and president
Private equity firm GTCR has completed the acquisition of the Boston-based maker of smart-home security systems from Hellman & Friedman, which had owned SimpliSafe since...
GTCR completes acquisition of residential security firm SimpliSafe from Hellman & Friedman
GTCR has closed its previously announced buyout of SimpliSafe, a Boston-based residential security provider, from Hellman & Friedman. No financial terms were disclosed. Also, SimpliSafe...
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