Vivint - About the company
Vivint is an acquired company based in Provo (United States), founded in 1999 by Todd Pedersen, Keith Nellesen and Michael Arhets. It operates as a Manufacturer of cloud-based smart security cameras for home applications. Vivint has raised $172M in funding, with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 4416 active competitors, including 203 funded and 289 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Mygate, Ooma and ADT.
Company Details
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.
- Website
- vivint.com
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@vivint.com, *****@vivint.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
- Registered Address
- Provo, Utah
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1999
Location
Provo, United States
Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$172M in 7 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Dec 06, 2022
Investors
Ranked
2nd among 4416 active competitors
Employee Count
8,619 as on Sep 30, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by NRG Energy (Dec 06, 2022)
Legal entities associated with Vivint
Vivint is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vivint Smart Home, Inc. CIN: 1713952 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2022) | 11000 (As on Dec 31, 2021) | - | |
Vivint, Inc. CIN: 203754038 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 3189 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Vivint Solar, Inc. CIN: 1607716 , United States, Active | Nov 04, 2019 | $100M - $500M (As on Dec 31, 2019) | 2357 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - |
Vivint's acquisition details
Vivint got acquired by NRG Energy on Dec 06, 2022 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Vivint's funding and investors
Vivint has raised a total funding of $172M over 7 rounds. Its first funding round was on Sep 16, 2008. Vivint has 15 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Vivint:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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May 17, 2019 | 9778036 | Conventional Debt | 8248908 | 5320200 | 1857345 | 6269252 |
Dec 27, 2016 | 2245166 | PE | 8678315 | 3369534 | 8000301 | |
Apr 27, 2016 | 4397486 | PE | 5673193 | 9576263 | 2254732 |
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Vivint's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileHere are the details of Vivint's key team members:
- Todd Pedersen: Co-Founder & CEO of Vivint and founder of 1 other company. They are also an angel investor in 7 startups.
- Keith Nellesen: Co-Founder & President of Vivint and founder of 1 other company.
- Michael Arhets: Co-Founder of Vivint.
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Vivint's employee count trend
Vivint has 8,619 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Vivint's employee count trend over the years:
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Vivint's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Vivint include Mygate, Ooma and ADT. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Vivint, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of society management software and community engagement solutions | $93.8M | 84/100 | ||
2nd |  Vivint 1999, Provo (United States), Acquired | Manufacturer of cloud-based smart security cameras for home applications | $172M | 83/100 | |
3rd | Ooma 2004, Palo Alto (United States), Public | Provider of cloud-based business telephony and home security services | $88M | 81/100 | |
4th | ADT 1874, Boca Raton (United States), Acquired | Provider of cloud-based surveillance products for home security | $24.1M | 81/100 | |
5th |  Wyze 2017, Kirkland (United States), Series B | Manufacturer of cloud-based smart security cameras for video surveillance | $146M | 78/100 | |
6th |  Nest 2010, Palo Alto (United States), Acquired | Provider of hardware and software for monitoring home energy consumption | $80M | 78/100 | |
7th | Ring Labs 2012, Santa Monica (United States), Acquired | Provider of home security systems, cameras, alarms, and doorbells | $208M | 77/100 | |
8th | Manufacturer of smart thermostats, sensors, cameras, and security system bundles | $155M | 75/100 | ||
9th | SimpliSafe 2006, Boston (United States), Acquired | Comprehensive home security systems with advanced AI and professional monitoring | $387M | 75/100 | |
10th | Control4 2003, Salt Lake City (United States), Acquired | Provider of smart home automation and control systems for residences | $56.2M | 74/100 |
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Vivint's Investments and acquisitions
Vivint has made 1 investment in Quantenna and acquired Space Monkey.Reports related to Vivint
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News related to Vivint
Filter this listMedia has covered Vivint for a total of 8 events in the last 1 year, 6 of them have been about company updates and 1 about partnerships.
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Vivint Introduces Comfort IQ: A Smarter, More Comfortable Home Experience Designed for Maximum Energy SavingsBusiness Wire•Sep 30, 2026•Vivint
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Vivint Launches Smart Hub Pro 2, a New Standard in Smart Home TouchscreensWorld Business Outlook•Jun 04, 2026•NRG Energy, Vivint
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Vivint Releases Biggest App Update Ever, Introduces Vivint HomeView for Total Home Visibility and Control at a GlanceBusiness Wire•May 14, 2026•Vivint
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Newsweek Names Vivint One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in AmericaBusiness Wire•Apr 21, 2026•Vivint
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Parks Associates and Vivint Release White Paper on the Significance of Centralized Smart Home Energy and SecurityResidential Systems•Dec 09, 2025•Parks Associates, Vivint
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Vivint Introduces New Outdoor Camera Pro, HomeProtect & HomeProtect Pro to Empower Safer, Smarter, More Efficient HomesSDM Magazine•Nov 18, 2025•Vivint
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SkyControl & SportPesa Launch World’s First PvP Crash Game in Kenya & TanzaniaCision•Nov 03, 2025•Vivint, https://sportpesa.com
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Federal court upholds CPI Security’s $189.7M verdictBusiness North Carolina•Jul 25, 2025•CPI Security, Vivint
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Vivint Rebrands and Expands Smart Home Offering to Include Energy ManagementTechBuzz•May 05, 2025•Vivint, NRG Energy
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