Protect America
American home security company From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Protect America was a home security company based in Austin, Texas.[1]
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Home security |
| Founded | 1992 in Austin, Texas |
| Defunct | 2020 |
| Fate | Acquired by Monitronics |
| Successor | Brinks Home Security (2020) |
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| Website | protectamerica |
Company history
The company was founded in 1992 by Thad Paschall in Austin, Texas—where it was headquartered.[2] By 2001, the company had installed about 200,000 security systems.[3] In 2010 the company was purchased by Rockbridge Growth Equity LLC from Falcon Investments under advisement from Imperial Capital. The total cost of the company was about $100 million.[2][4] The company was ranked among SDM Magazine’s top 15 U.S. security system providers as of 2014.[5] In 2012 Protect America expanded into Canada, and had about 400,000 customers.[6] In 2013 the company had 390 employees, adding 67 jobs that year, the 13th most that year in the state of Texas according to Inc. Magazine.[7] Protect America also provides public security system advice on US television networks. In 2020, Protect America was acquired by Brinks Home Security.[8][9]
Security systems
In 2005, the company produced the first monitored self-installed security system business model.[6] The company also offered mobile apps that allowed customers to interact with their home security systems while away from their residences,[10] called the SMART connect app.[9] Security packages were offered at different pricing, in both hardline and cellular models.[11]
Philanthropy
Protect America has teamed with universities such as Michigan State University and the University of South Alabama to help students provide aid to local area charities.[12] It has also partnered directly with the Austin Police Department, providing financing for police initiatives,[13][14][15] including the updating of their security equipment.[16][17]
References
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