# Scout Alarm

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/scout-alarm

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.scoutalarm.com
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 6, 2014)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Scout Alarm offers innovative DIY Wi-Fi home security systems that empower residential customers to monitor their homes effectively. Their products include smart security devices designed for easy installation and use.Scout Alarm, founded in 2012 in Chicago, US, specializes in home security solutions with a focus on DIY installations. The company has engaged in four deals, with their latest round being VENTURE DEBT, raising USD 0.070 mn on June 25, 2015. The company was founded by Dan Roberts, and is currently led by CEO Ryan McCall.Scout Alarm specializes in providing DIY Wi-Fi home security systems designed for residential customers. Their core product offerings encompass a range of smart security devices, including the Scout Hub, Door Panel, Access Sensors, Motion Sensors, and video surveillance options such as the Scout Video Doorbell and Scout HD Camera. These devices work cohesively to create a customizable security network, allowing users to monitor their homes through a dedicated mobile application. The end use cases primarily focus on enhancing home security, providing real-time alerts, and enabling remote monitoring without the need for professional installation or ongoing contracts. The products are marketed to a diverse customer base, including homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers, and are available in various geographical markets across the United States.Scout Alarm generates revenue through a combination of direct-to-consumer sales and subscription-based monitoring services. Customers typically purchase individual devices or complete security system packages, which may be coupled with a subscription for 24/7 professional monitoring services. The pricing structure includes options for installment payments through financing plans, allowing customers to spread the cost over 3, 6, or 12 months. The subscription includes access to police, fire, and EMS dispatch services for one year. Significant revenue drivers include their flagship products, such as the Scout Alarm system, which includes essential components like motion sensors and access sensors, and additional monitoring services that enhance customer value and retention.With the latest funding from Amazon in June 2015, Scout Alarm aims to develop new smart security products and expand into additional markets across the United States. The company is focused on enhancing their product lineup to include advanced features and improving user experience. They plan to release these upcoming products in the near future, aligning with their growth strategy to reach a broader consumer base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 6, 2014 — Plug and Play

## Investors

- Plug and Play (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/plug-and-play) — Seed