Verkada
Verkada is a San Mateo, California-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in cloud-based physical security platforms for enterprises. The company integrates hardware, such as cameras and sensors, with AI-powered software to enhance security for people and places. Verkada's software-first approach modernizes building security, providing real-time insights and control to help organizations minimize risks and improve efficiency. The company offers six integrated product lines through a unified cloud platform, including video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management tools. This ecosystem allows for complete visibility over physical spaces, replacing traditional on-premises servers with cloud intelligence. Verkada serves over 20,000 enterprise organizations across 63 countries, including many Fortune 500 companies, and has established a strong presence with over 6,000 resellers.
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Headcount trend
Verkada went from 1,743 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,151 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 334 people joined, 259 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 46 filings.
Funding
- Dec 2025 · Venture · CapitalG
- Feb 2025 · Series E · $200M · Eclipse Ventures, Meritech Capital, First Round Capital
- Dec 2024 · $150M · Next47, First Round Capital
- Oct 2023 · Series D · $100M · Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alkeon Capital
- Sep 2022 · Series D · $205M · Meritech Capital, First Round Capital, Linse Capital
- Jan 2020 · Series C · $80M · Meritech Capital, Sequoia, Felicis
- Apr 2019 · Series B · $40M · Meritech Capital, First Round Capital, Sequoia
- Apr 2018 · Series A · $15M · First Round Capital, Hans Robertson, N47
- Sep 2017 · Seed · $3.9M · First Round Capital
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Verkada FAQ
How many employees does Verkada have?
Verkada has about 2,151 employees, up 2.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Verkada sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Verkada filed 46 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Verkada's revenue per employee?
Verkada makes about $166K in revenue per employee, based on $357M annual revenue and 2,151 employees.
How much does Verkada pay?
6figr has 103 salary profiles for Verkada in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Verkada salaries page. See Verkada salaries
How much funding has Verkada raised?
Verkada has raised $793.9M in total funding.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.