Verkada valuation, funding and investors

Verkada works in physical security solutions development, based in San Mateo, United States. Founded in 2016, it has about 6,350 employees.

Growth Equity

VALUATION · TODAY

$7.55B +3% after Growth

Range $5.04B – $8.98B · Grade A

TODAY

+12 MO

$2.50B

$5.00B

$7.50B

$10.00B

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

Seed $3.90M

Series A $15.0M

Series B $40.0M

Series C $80.0M

Series D $205M

Series E $200M

Growth $100M

ValuationBefore first round12-month outlook: where it points, how wide it fansHover the past: the outlook shows what was predicted then

HEADCOUNT · TODAY6,345 employees

+150%6m growth

+151%1y growth

+176%2y growth

2,500

5,000

7,500

Data from Jan 2021

TODAY

Predicted in 1 yr $7.80B +3% vs today

Predicted next raise $702M if a round comes

Winding-down probability 0%

Last round: Growth · $100M · Dec 2025
Valuation at last round: $5.80B
Headcount: 6,345 · growing
Grade: A
Founded: 2016

How VCMC values companies →

Verkada valuation today

VCMC values Verkada at $7.6B today, with a range of $5.0B to $9.0B and a grade of A. The valuation starts from its last funding round, a growth round in Dec 2025.

Valuation by date (138 rows)

Each point is what the model would have shown on that date, using only what was known then; before its first round, a company is valued as a startup because it later raised.

Verkada: valuation by date, as the model would have shown it on each date
Date	Valuation	Range	Predicted in 1 yr	Phase	Headcount	Trend	Grade	Winding-down probability
1 Jan 2016	$5.86M	$2.13M – $16.1M	$7.03M (+20%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Feb 2016	$5.88M	$2.14M – $16.2M	$7.22M (+23%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Mar 2016	$5.91M	$2.15M – $16.2M	$7.40M (+25%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Apr 2016	$5.93M	$2.16M – $16.3M	$7.60M (+28%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 May 2016	$5.95M	$2.17M – $16.4M	$7.80M (+31%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Jun 2016	$5.98M	$2.18M – $16.4M	$8.01M (+34%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Jul 2016	$6.00M	$2.18M – $16.5M	$8.22M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Aug 2016	$6.16M	$2.24M – $16.9M	$8.44M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Sep 2016	$6.33M	$2.30M – $17.4M	$8.67M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Oct 2016	$6.49M	$2.36M – $17.8M	$8.90M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Nov 2016	$6.67M	$2.43M – $18.3M	$9.14M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Dec 2016	$6.84M	$2.49M – $18.8M	$9.38M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Jan 2017	$7.03M	$2.56M – $19.3M	$9.63M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Feb 2017	$7.22M	$2.63M – $19.8M	$9.89M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Mar 2017	$7.39M	$2.69M – $20.3M	$10.1M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Apr 2017	$7.59M	$2.76M – $20.9M	$10.4M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 May 2017	$7.79M	$2.84M – $21.4M	$10.7M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Jun 2017	$8.00M	$2.91M – $22.0M	$11.0M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Jul 2017	$8.21M	$2.99M – $22.6M	$11.3M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Aug 2017	$8.44M	$3.07M – $23.2M	$11.6M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
1 Sep 2017	$8.67M	$3.15M – $23.8M	$11.9M (+37%)	before first round	–	unknown	D	0%
22 Sep 2017	$15.6M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+100%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Oct 2017	$15.9M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+96%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Nov 2017	$16.9M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+85%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Dec 2017	$17.9M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+75%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Jan 2018	$18.9M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+65%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Feb 2018	$20.1M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+55%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Mar 2018	$21.2M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+47%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Apr 2018	$22.5M	$10.2M – $47.5M	$31.2M (+39%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
12 Apr 2018	$55.9M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+80%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 May 2018	$57.6M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+74%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Jun 2018	$60.6M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+66%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Jul 2018	$63.6M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+58%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Aug 2018	$66.8M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+50%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Sep 2018	$70.3M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+43%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Oct 2018	$73.7M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+36%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Nov 2018	$77.5M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+30%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Dec 2018	$81.3M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+24%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Jan 2019	$85.5M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+18%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Feb 2019	$89.9M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+12%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Mar 2019	$94.0M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+7%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
1 Apr 2019	$98.8M	$39.3M – $143M	$100M (+2%)	after a round	–	unknown	C	0%
26 Apr 2019	$541M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+50%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 May 2019	$544M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+49%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Jun 2019	$563M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+44%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Jul 2019	$582M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+39%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Aug 2019	$602M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+35%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Sep 2019	$623M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+30%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Oct 2019	$644M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+26%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Nov 2019	$667M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+21%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Dec 2019	$689M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+17%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
1 Jan 2020	$714M	$469M – $932M	$810M (+14%)	after a round	–	unknown	B	0%
30 Jan 2020	$1.6B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+30%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Feb 2020	$1.6B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+30%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Mar 2020	$1.6B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+27%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Apr 2020	$1.7B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+24%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 May 2020	$1.7B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+22%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Jun 2020	$1.7B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+19%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Jul 2020	$1.8B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+16%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Aug 2020	$1.8B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+14%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Sep 2020	$1.9B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+11%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Oct 2020	$1.9B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+9%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Nov 2020	$2.0B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+7%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Dec 2020	$2.0B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+4%)	after a round	–	unknown	A	0%
1 Jan 2021	$2.0B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (+2%)	after a round	430	unknown	A	0%
1 Feb 2021	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	430	unknown	A	0%
1 Mar 2021	$2.1B	$1.3B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	430	unknown	A	0%
1 Apr 2021	$2.1B	$1.3B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	430	unknown	B	0%
1 May 2021	$2.1B	$1.2B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	430	unknown	B	0%
1 Jun 2021	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Jul 2021	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Aug 2021	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Sep 2021	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Oct 2021	$2.1B	$1.5B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Nov 2021	$2.1B	$1.5B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Dec 2021	$2.1B	$1.5B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Jan 2022	$2.1B	$1.5B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Feb 2022	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Mar 2022	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Apr 2022	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 May 2022	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Jun 2022	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Jul 2022	$2.1B	$1.4B – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	growing	A	0%
1 Aug 2022	$2.1B	$564M – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	unknown	C	0%
1 Sep 2022	$2.1B	$536M – $2.4B	$2.1B (0%)	after a round	620	unknown	C	0%
15 Sep 2022	$3.2B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+30%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Oct 2022	$3.2B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+28%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Nov 2022	$3.3B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+26%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Dec 2022	$3.4B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+23%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Jan 2023	$3.5B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+20%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Feb 2023	$3.5B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+18%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Mar 2023	$3.6B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+15%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 Apr 2023	$3.7B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+13%)	after a round	620	unknown	A	0%
1 May 2023	$3.8B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+10%)	after a round	1,800	unknown	A	0%
1 Jun 2023	$3.9B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+8%)	after a round	1,800	unknown	A	0%
1 Jul 2023	$3.9B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+6%)	after a round	1,800	unknown	A	0%
1 Aug 2023	$4.0B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+3%)	after a round	1,800	unknown	A	0%
1 Sep 2023	$4.1B	$2.8B – $4.8B	$4.2B (+1%)	after a round	1,800	unknown	A	0%
1 Oct 2023	$4.2B	$2.7B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	1,800	unknown	A	0%
1 Nov 2023	$4.2B	$2.7B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,100	up	A	0%
1 Dec 2023	$4.2B	$2.7B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,100	up	A	0%
1 Jan 2024	$4.2B	$2.7B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,100	up	A	0%
1 Feb 2024	$4.2B	$2.6B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,100	up	A	0%
1 Mar 2024	$4.2B	$2.6B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,100	up	B	0%
1 Apr 2024	$4.2B	$2.6B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,200	up	B	0%
1 May 2024	$4.2B	$2.6B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,200	up	B	0%
1 Jun 2024	$4.2B	$2.5B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,200	up	B	0%
1 Jul 2024	$4.2B	$2.5B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,200	up	B	0%
1 Aug 2024	$4.2B	$2.5B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,300	up	B	0%
1 Sep 2024	$4.2B	$2.4B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,300	up	B	0%
1 Oct 2024	$4.2B	$2.2B – $4.8B	$4.2B (0%)	after a round	2,300	up	B	0%
1 Nov 2024	$4.2B	$1.4B – $4.8B	$4.1B (-1%)	after a round	2,300	flat	C	0%
1 Dec 2024	$4.2B	$2.1B – $4.8B	$4.1B (-1%)	after a round	2,400	up	B	0%
1 Jan 2025	$4.2B	$2.1B – $4.8B	$4.1B (-2%)	after a round	2,400	up	B	0%
1 Feb 2025	$4.2B	$2.0B – $4.8B	$4.1B (-2%)	after a round	2,400	up	B	0%
20 Feb 2025	$4.5B	$3.9B – $6.7B	$5.8B (+30%)	after a round	2,400	up	A	0%
1 Mar 2025	$4.5B	$3.9B – $6.7B	$5.8B (+29%)	after a round	2,400	up	A	0%
1 Apr 2025	$4.6B	$3.9B – $6.7B	$5.8B (+26%)	after a round	2,400	up	A	0%
1 May 2025	$4.7B	$3.9B – $6.7B	$5.8B (+24%)	after a round	2,400	up	A	0%
1 Jun 2025	$4.8B	$3.9B – $6.7B	$5.8B (+21%)	after a round	2,400	up	A	0%
1 Jul 2025	$4.9B	$3.9B – $6.7B	$5.8B (+18%)	after a round	2,400	up	A	0%
1 Aug 2025	$5.1B	$3.9B – $6.8B	$5.9B (+16%)	after a round	2,507	up	A	0%
1 Sep 2025	$5.2B	$3.9B – $6.8B	$5.9B (+14%)	after a round	2,525	up	A	0%
1 Oct 2025	$5.3B	$3.9B – $6.8B	$5.9B (+11%)	after a round	2,524	flat	A	0%
1 Nov 2025	$5.4B	$3.9B – $6.8B	$5.9B (+9%)	after a round	2,524	flat	A	0%
1 Dec 2025	$5.6B	$3.9B – $6.8B	$5.9B (+6%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
4 Dec 2025	$5.8B	$5.0B – $7.3B	$6.4B (+10%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
1 Jan 2026	$5.8B	$5.0B – $7.3B	$6.4B (+9%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
1 Feb 2026	$5.9B	$5.0B – $7.3B	$6.4B (+8%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
1 Mar 2026	$5.9B	$5.0B – $7.3B	$6.4B (+8%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
1 Apr 2026	$6.0B	$5.0B – $7.3B	$6.4B (+7%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
1 May 2026	$6.0B	$5.0B – $7.3B	$6.4B (+6%)	after a round	2,541	flat	A	0%
1 Jun 2026	$6.1B	$5.0B – $7.4B	$6.5B (+6%)	after a round	2,702	flat	A	0%
1 Jul 2026	$6.2B	$5.0B – $7.5B	$6.5B (+5%)	after a round	2,777	up	A	0%
1 Aug 2026	$6.3B	$5.0B – $7.5B	$6.5B (+4%)	after a round	2,777	up	A	0%
1 Sep 2026	$6.3B	$5.0B – $7.5B	$6.5B (+3%)	after a round	2,777	up	A	0%
1 Oct 2026	$7.4B	$5.0B – $9.0B	$7.8B (+5%)	after a round	6,345	growing	A	0%
24 Oct 2026	$7.6B	$5.0B – $9.0B	$7.8B (+3%)	after a round	6,345	growing	A	0%

Key facts about Verkada

Founded: 2016
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Employees: about 6,350 +151% in a year
Total raised: $644M
Funding rounds: 8
Last round: Growth Equity Dec 2025

Verkada was founded in 2016 by Benjamin Bercovitz, Filip Kaliszan, Hans Robertson and James Ren.

Verkada funding history

Verkada has 8 funding rounds on record, from Oct 2016 to Dec 2025, $644M in total. The latest disclosed valuation is $5.80B post-money (Growth Equity, Dec 2025).

Growth Equity 3 Dec 2025
Led by CapitalG.
Sources: ipvm.com, cnbc.com, hyper.ai and 1 more
$100M
$5.80B post-money
Series E 19 Feb 2025
Led by General Catalyst; with Eclipse.
Sources: verkada.com, verkada.com, prnewswire.com and 1 more
$200M
$4.50B post-money
Series D 14 Sep 2022
Led by Linse Capital; with BDT & MSD Partners, Felicis, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital, First Round.
Sources: prnewswire.com, verkada.com, techcrunch.com and 1 more
$205M
$3.20B post-money
Series C 29 Jan 2020
Led by Felicis; with Next47, Sequoia Capital, Meritech Capital.
Sources: prnewswire.com, techcrunch.com, ipvm.com and 2 more
$80M
$1.60B post-money
Series B 25 Apr 2019
Led by Meritech Capital, Sequoia Capital; with Next47, First Round.
Sources: verkada.com, verkada.com, prnewswire.com and 1 more
$40M
$540M post-money
Series A 11 Apr 2018
Led by Next47; with First Round.
Sources: prnewswire.com, readitquik.com
$15M
Seed 21 Sep 2017
Led by First Round.
Sources: finsmes.com, firstround.com, globenewswire.com
$3.9M
Debt 28 Oct 2016no round page
Investors not disclosed.
$400K

Verkada investors

11 investors have backed Verkada; First Round, Next47 and Sequoia Capital and 5 more led at least one round.

What Verkada does

Verkada works in alarms, surveillance & security systems, with 13 recorded offerings and customers in security technology, cloud computing, education and healthcare.

Verkada Inc. is an American technology company that develops and provides enterprise building security solutions, including cloud-managed security cameras, access control systems, and smart building technologies. The company offers a cloud-based management platform that integrates video security, access control, alarms, intercoms, air quality sensors, and workplace management tools. Verkada serves a global client base across sectors such as business, education, healthcare, government, and law enforcement. The company is certified for data privacy and compliance, including HIPAA and CJIS certifications.

Description from Veridion's company data.

Products and services

Physical Security Solutions Development
Cloud-Based Security Platform Development
Video Security System Integration
Access Control System Integration
Environmental Sensor Integration
AI-Driven Security Feature Development
Facial Authentication Feature Development
AI-Generated Talk-Down Message Development
Real-Time Security Insights Delivery
Workplace Management Tool Integration
Government and Education Security Solutions
Security Hardware and Software Licensing
Security Technology Research and Development

Markets

Security Technology
Cloud Computing
Education
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Government
Public Sector

Technology

AI-Driven Security Solutions
Cloud-Based Security Management
Real-Time Video Analytics
Facial Authentication for Secure Access
AI-Generated Talk-Down Messages
Environmental Sensor Integration for Security

Certifications

HIPAA compliant
CJIS compliant

Business model

Business-to-Business
Software-as-a-Service
Subscription-Based
Enterprise

Industry codes (NAICS)

513210 Software Publishers 50% match
334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing 50% match

Questions about Verkada

What is Verkada worth?

Valuation $7.6B (range $5.0B to $9.0B), as of 24 Oct 2026. The last disclosed valuation was $5.80B (Growth Equity, Dec 2025).

Has Verkada raised money?

Verkada has 8 funding rounds on record, from Oct 2016 to Dec 2025, $644M in total. The latest disclosed valuation is $5.80B post-money (Growth Equity, Dec 2025).

Who has invested in Verkada?

First Round, Next47, Sequoia Capital, Felicis, Meritech Capital and CapitalG, and 5 more. Lead investors include First Round, Next47, Sequoia Capital and Felicis.

How many people work at Verkada?

About 6,350, up 151% over the last year. Headcount grew from 430 in Jan 2021 to 6,345 in Sep 2026.

What does Verkada do?

Verkada works in alarms, surveillance & security systems, with 13 recorded offerings and customers in security technology, cloud computing, education and healthcare. Its main offerings are physical security solutions development, cloud-based security platform development and video security system integration.

When was Verkada founded, and where is it based?

Verkada was founded in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, United States. It has about 6,350 employees, up 151% over the last year.

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Verkada funding history

Growth Equity 3 Dec 2025

Series E 19 Feb 2025

Series D 14 Sep 2022

Series C 29 Jan 2020

Series B 25 Apr 2019

Series A 11 Apr 2018

Seed 21 Sep 2017

Debt 28 Oct 2016no round page