First Alert

Acquired

First Alert Fire Safety Products | Most Trusted Brand in Fire Safety

Aurora, United States · Founded 1958 · $92.5M raised

Headquarters
Aurora, Illinois
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
1958
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$92.5M
Last Round
$92.5M Private EquityJun 1992
Rounds
1
Acquisition Date
Sep 2023

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About

First Alert manufactures fire and home safety products, including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, combination alarms, fire extinguishers, and water leak detectors. With a company history spanning more than 60 years, it helps people feel more secure at home, at work, and wherever safety matters. Its products range from traditional alarms to smart, app-connected detectors that send real-time alerts so users can respond quickly when smoke, carbon monoxide, or water issues are detected.

Summary

First Alert is a Hardware company based in Aurora, United States, founded in 1958. It has raised $92.5M in total across 1 round, most recently a $92.5M Private Equity round in Jun 1992. Investors include Thomas H. Lee Partners.

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Funding & Exit History

AcquisitionSep 2023

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