Kangaroo

Kangaroo develops affordable, DIY smart home security solutions including motion sensors, door and window sensors, environmental monitoring sensors, sirens, indoor and outdoor cameras, and video doorbells, all connecting to home WiFi networks and controlled through a companion mobile app available on Android and iOS. The company differentiates itself as the only home security provider that reimburses customers for incidents, offering up to $250 in theft and damage reimbursement with its Cam Protect plan. Kangaroo's product lineup includes the Indoor + Outdoor Cam, Video Doorbell with Chime, and various security bundles, with devices starting as low as $20 for the doorbell camera. The platform offers both free app-based security out of the box and optional paid plans (Cam Protect and Complete Protect) that unlock premium features including person detection, full motion capture, extended cloud storage, extended activity history, professional monitoring, and theft and damage reimbursement. The system integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, and offers home insurance savings. Kangaroo provides professional monitoring services with live agents available Monday through Sunday, and emphasizes simple 15-minute setup guided through the app. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, Kangaroo has raised approximately $16.3 million in a Series A round backed by Greycroft, Google Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, UpHonest Capital, City Light Capital, Second Century Ventures (the National Association of Realtors venture fund), Gaingels, Alumni Ventures, RiverPark Ventures, Context Ventures, Green Life Capital, Mana Ventures, REACH, Sure Ventures, Nelstone Ventures, and Astir Ventures.