This directory provides a list of video surveillance startups to help you see and research what companies are new or not yet broadly known.
2021 State of Video Surveillance Startups
In the past year, the number and funding of video surveillance startups has increased significantly. While the 2010s was mostly a lost decade for new entrants, the next decade is shaping up to have many major new players emerge.
Inside this directory, we cover:
We provide profiles of each of these companies across:
VMS / VSaaS
Cyber Security / Networking
Analytics / Deep Learning AI
Cameras
PSIM
DIY / Residential
Drone / Robotics
Note: if a startup is not covered that you believe should be, just email us at info@ipvm.com or leave a comment at the end of this report.
I will be editing and maintaining this Directory, so feel free to reach out to me at sean@ipvm.com, or respond here with any additions, edits, or clarifications.
This directory is only for Video Surveillance startups, we will have more startup Directories published in the next couple weeks.
This list gives me anxiety as someone who was burned by early IP surveillance software/cameras (see: Pixord, D3Data, JDS, and early Axis cameras). If anyone is able to pick the proper product and/or investments out of this list there are massive rewards available for those who are prescient enough. I will stay in my "safe space" for now.
Hello, could you kindly include our start-up to the list? 3dEYE is already on the VSAAS providers list, and we think we should be included here as well. Here is a bio if you need one:
3dEYE Inc. is a company that provides cloud video surveillance services for security system integrators. Founded in 2013, the company headquarters are in Toronto, Canada.
As of 2019 3dEYE Inc. serves about 200 system integrators with 25 million users, processing about 170 million video events daily (50 petabytes per month) (https://www.3deye.me/). The company is a technology partner of Uniview (http://www.uniview.com/About_Us/Partner/), Nvidia, Amazon Web Services (https://aws.amazon.com/ru/canada/customer-success-stories/) and Intel. Notable clients include G4S, McDonalds, Fiera Foods Company, Porto Seguro, among others.
In 2018, 3dEYE Inc. provided software for a successful satellite IP camera project, which was conducted and funded by the US Department of Transportation, the Ministry of Transportation of Canada, and the Netherlands Infrastructure Ministry.
And for more info, you can request our sales deck.
It's no longer about having an obvious company name, it's about getting a decent domain name, which is much, much more difficult as it has to be unique globally from day one unlike a company name. for brand recognition, you name your company after the best domain name you can get, shorter is better and it has to be .com so it's not poor, desperate start-ups, its' the way the world works now.
Hi Sean, if Manuv is added then 3dEYE should be on the list too - they've been competing on LatAm market from day one and are listed in IPVM's directory here where 3dEYE is listed as well: https://ipvm.com/reports/directory-vsaas-providers
here are a couple of quotes that might be to the point here:
“A company five years old can still be a startup,” writes Y Combinator accelerator head Paul Graham via email. “Ten [years old] would start to be a stretch.”
"One thing we can all agree on: the key attribute of a startup is its ability to grow. " Forbes
Thanks for putting us (Camect) in the directory. When you say
"Claims to support cloud backup to Dropbox and Google Drive."
did you mean to sound skeptical? We support both of them, as well as storing to a private Youtube channel.
Our NVR product is targeted at end users and possibly also DIY small businesses - people who have no choice but to go with a cloud-based product lke Nest/Arlo/Ring today for ease of use. That's why we're doing integrations with other products that end users are likely to have (e.g. We'll do Google Home and Alexa too.)
That's also why we recommend low cost cameras that an average consumer would be interested in, especially if they're trying to save money vs Nest/Ring/Arlo but get a decent experience with a camera that's optically comparable. Our NVR will work with any camera that supports Onvif, but we haven't tested much of the expensive stuff as it's not going to be of interest to most consumers.
Regarding support for Dropbox and Google Drive, it is not a common video surveillance integration, and we have not tested Camect, so I used more skeptical wording than I would for a more common integration. Thank you for your input and explanation, I updated the wording.
Aptonomy was removed from the Directory, they have pivoted away from automated surveillance drone offerings, and are now focused on outdoor logistics tracking (e.g. fleet vehicle location services)
I see you have the Defendry logo in the image at the top, but I don't see an entry for it on your list.
You mention Deep Science, but as you'll notice in Dr. Sean Huver's comment above, Defendry acquired his company Deep Science in March this year, and he is now the Chief Science Officer at Defendry...which is a startup in this category as well. Let me know if we can answer any questions for you. Thanks,
Thanks IPVM for the opportunity to comment and share my direct firsthand experiences as relates your Ironyun profile in the recent new technologies article.
As an independent rep for Ironyun since late 2016, I would like to clarify couple of items from the article on IronYun to contribute to the knowledge base of your interested readers.
IronYun is a best-of-breed AI deep learning platform in used by Fortune 100 companies, cities, and government agencies.
I personally feel it is best of breed at this point in time. We wouldn't be winning consistent shoot outs in the real world for if it were anything less. These are typically 60 to 90+ day POC tests in multiple circumstances and using multiple AI models. I state this with over 30 years experience in either launching or representing video manufacturers like Avigilon, Nicevision, Genetec (GE), Video Insight/Panasonic, Pelco and more.
The company’s AI deep learning software analytics has won many competitive shootouts with top name brand competition globally for perimeter intrusion, face match or face recognition with and without a database, 3rd generation weapons detection alerts which was developed for a US Government entity, plus people and vehicle counting/classification, GDPR Redaction, and fast "Google like" video search for forensic applications.
The CityEyes product that was mentioned in the article is no longer sold by the company. They decided to not compete in the VMS space but rather team with any of them. The platform is used to this day going on five years in Taiwan with over 50,000 cameras and growing.
All the company’s AI deep learning engines are in its 3rd or 4th generation release. As such, it has many industry leading performance and features that keep getting enhanced and enriched with customer input.
I would also like to correct an error in the article. IronYun AI NVR has integration with a dozen VMS platforms, including Milestone, Exact vision, , Genetec, Network Optix, etc. It is not a VMS and it can work with any VMS willing to team up for integration. This allows alerts to pop up within the same live or forensic single client as the VMS.
The AI NVR appliance is a true plug-and-play, easy-to-use, high performance AI video analytics platform that is a great add-on to any existing security video infrastructure.
We have deployed the perimeter intrusion detection system where the false positive alerts are reduced by over 90% compared to legacy systems. In some situations using excellent low light cameras or even thermal cameras, performance is 99% accuracy. Many AI marketeers don't even venture to state false positive percent ranges due to the large variables at any test site. For example a 60% false positive rate would be worthless.
The platform releases updates from customer requests every few months. I have never seen such a responsive R&D group ever... in 35 years of representing in the industry, including the top companies in the business.
Sure Igor. What I meant is it does not require any training for the alert AI model to activate as some other analytics do with learning from repetitive test alerts. There are some sensitivity adjustments that can be made. With Ironyun perimeter intrusion for example, there is no training the analytic requires at installation. Therefore installer training and overall installation time is quicker and time is money right? Thanks very much.
However, these are no ordinary servers being put to the test;
While they also told us
They claim commercial off the shelf hardware like Dell and HP are 'not fit for purpose'.
However, at face value, they appear to be selling branded Supermicro servers with a better-looking branded version of Supermicro's Server Management Utilities.
To be clear, we have not talked to Secure Logiq in 5 years, and I am not against adding them as a company on this directory; I am curious what your feedback related to these points are.
Added Darsa AI, an India based VSaaS with analytics for social distancing, people counting and visitor management, focusing on facilities and manufacturing.
Can you clarify, "And we have removed some companies were removed due to age" We did start a while back as an integrator and in 2019 pivoted to an Airspace software platform. You can confirm through our IPVM account.
Can you clarify, "And we have removed some companies were removed due to age"
We based it on the age of the company but have added 911 Security back because the company is now selling a completely new product. If you have any questions please email me at zach@ipvm.com.
Thanks for adding NtechLab to the directory. To be accurate, besides SDK we have a videoanalytics platform "FindFace Security", available via web interface as well as through iOS/Android apps.
I have updated it Nikita. Thank you for bringing that up. And, in the future feel free to email me at zach@ipvm.com if you have any updates to share or see that we have left something out.
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Sean Patton
I will be editing and maintaining this Directory, so feel free to reach out to me at sean@ipvm.com, or respond here with any additions, edits, or clarifications.
This directory is only for Video Surveillance startups, we will have more startup Directories published in the next couple weeks.
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Undisclosed Distributor #1
Will you also have an In Memoriam page for startups that have passed to that undiscovered country, from whose bourn no funding returns?
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Michael Miller
Anyvision Should this be on the list?
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Undisclosed #2
https://vintra.io/
Analytics Engine
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Undisclosed Integrator #4
This list gives me anxiety as someone who was burned by early IP surveillance software/cameras (see: Pixord, D3Data, JDS, and early Axis cameras). If anyone is able to pick the proper product and/or investments out of this list there are massive rewards available for those who are prescient enough. I will stay in my "safe space" for now.
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #5
Any comments on Indian origin entity Videonetics? (www.videonetics.com)
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Igor Keel
Hello, could you kindly include our start-up to the list? 3dEYE is already on the VSAAS providers list, and we think we should be included here as well. Here is a bio if you need one:
3dEYE Inc. is a company that provides cloud video surveillance services for security system integrators. Founded in 2013, the company headquarters are in Toronto, Canada.
As of 2019 3dEYE Inc. serves about 200 system integrators with 25 million users, processing about 170 million video events daily (50 petabytes per month) (https://www.3deye.me/). The company is a technology partner of Uniview (http://www.uniview.com/About_Us/Partner/), Nvidia, Amazon Web Services (https://aws.amazon.com/ru/canada/customer-success-stories/) and Intel. Notable clients include G4S, McDonalds, Fiera Foods Company, Porto Seguro, among others.
In 2018, 3dEYE Inc. provided software for a successful satellite IP camera project, which was conducted and funded by the US Department of Transportation, the Ministry of Transportation of Canada, and the Netherlands Infrastructure Ministry.
And for more info, you can request our sales deck.
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Undisclosed #6
Pop quiz:
Which startup features cameras that look like a cartoon owl?
A: OWL
B: OWAL
C: ULO
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Undisclosed Manufacturer #7
These two are worth considering
https://percepto.co/
https://icetana.com/
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Brian Selltiz
Poor start-ups, all trying so desperately to come up with unique names, all except 'Desk Camera' they just don't give a damn.
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It's no longer about having an obvious company name, it's about getting a decent domain name, which is much, much more difficult as it has to be unique globally from day one unlike a company name. for brand recognition, you name your company after the best domain name you can get, shorter is better and it has to be .com so it's not poor, desperate start-ups, its' the way the world works now.
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Jasper Horrell
South African based Deep Data should be on the list with their DeepAlert product https://www.deepdata.works
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Sean Patton
Monuv, a VSaaS startup has been added to the directory
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Arup Mukherjee
06/27/19 06:40pm
Thanks for putting us (Camect) in the directory. When you say
"Claims to support cloud backup to Dropbox and Google Drive."
did you mean to sound skeptical? We support both of them, as well as storing to a private Youtube channel.
Our NVR product is targeted at end users and possibly also DIY small businesses - people who have no choice but to go with a cloud-based product lke Nest/Arlo/Ring today for ease of use. That's why we're doing integrations with other products that end users are likely to have (e.g. We'll do Google Home and Alexa too.)
That's also why we recommend low cost cameras that an average consumer would be interested in, especially if they're trying to save money vs Nest/Ring/Arlo but get a decent experience with a camera that's optically comparable. Our NVR will work with any camera that supports Onvif, but we haven't tested much of the expensive stuff as it's not going to be of interest to most consumers.
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Sean Patton
Aptonomy was removed from the Directory, they have pivoted away from automated surveillance drone offerings, and are now focused on outdoor logistics tracking (e.g. fleet vehicle location services)
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ALFONSO CARRATU'
Hello,
there are problems in this aricle, almost all the links point to the site https://perma.cc
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Sean Huver
Hi Sean,
Deep Science was acquired by Defendry (www.defendry.com), and the focus was pivoted to active shooter detection.
Thanks
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Sean Patton
Added Scylla, a real-time AI video analytics startup, aimed at detecting and classifying "violent behavior".
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Sean Patton
The directory has been updated with 8 startups. We also appended new profile and test reports to companies that were already listed.
We are happy to add other startup companies. Some of these were companies at ISC West and GSX, and others reached out to us directly.
Just request in the comments or email us at info@ipvm.com
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Kristi Sullivan
Hi Sean,
I see you have the Defendry logo in the image at the top, but I don't see an entry for it on your list.
You mention Deep Science, but as you'll notice in Dr. Sean Huver's comment above, Defendry acquired his company Deep Science in March this year, and he is now the Chief Science Officer at Defendry...which is a startup in this category as well. Let me know if we can answer any questions for you. Thanks,
Kristi
PR Manager at Defendry
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MILAN Dantanarayana
Computer Vision | Xailient | Australia
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Undisclosed #9
This is one worth: Home Page Nelysis - Nelysis Detection, warning and prevention of cyber threats on Physical Security and Control System networks
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Dave Zandan
11/12/19 06:03pm
Thanks IPVM for the opportunity to comment and share my direct firsthand experiences as relates your Ironyun profile in the recent new technologies article.
As an independent rep for Ironyun since late 2016, I would like to clarify couple of items from the article on IronYun to contribute to the knowledge base of your interested readers.
IronYun is a best-of-breed AI deep learning platform in used by Fortune 100 companies, cities, and government agencies.
I personally feel it is best of breed at this point in time. We wouldn't be winning consistent shoot outs in the real world for if it were anything less. These are typically 60 to 90+ day POC tests in multiple circumstances and using multiple AI models. I state this with over 30 years experience in either launching or representing video manufacturers like Avigilon, Nicevision, Genetec (GE), Video Insight/Panasonic, Pelco and more.
The company’s AI deep learning software analytics has won many competitive shootouts with top name brand competition globally for perimeter intrusion, face match or face recognition with and without a database, 3rd generation weapons detection alerts which was developed for a US Government entity, plus people and vehicle counting/classification, GDPR Redaction, and fast "Google like" video search for forensic applications.
The CityEyes product that was mentioned in the article is no longer sold by the company. They decided to not compete in the VMS space but rather team with any of them. The platform is used to this day going on five years in Taiwan with over 50,000 cameras and growing.
All the company’s AI deep learning engines are in its 3rd or 4th generation release. As such, it has many industry leading performance and features that keep getting enhanced and enriched with customer input.
I would also like to correct an error in the article. IronYun AI NVR has integration with a dozen VMS platforms, including Milestone, Exact vision, , Genetec, Network Optix, etc. It is not a VMS and it can work with any VMS willing to team up for integration. This allows alerts to pop up within the same live or forensic single client as the VMS.
The AI NVR appliance is a true plug-and-play, easy-to-use, high performance AI video analytics platform that is a great add-on to any existing security video infrastructure.
We have deployed the perimeter intrusion detection system where the false positive alerts are reduced by over 90% compared to legacy systems. In some situations using excellent low light cameras or even thermal cameras, performance is 99% accuracy. Many AI marketeers don't even venture to state false positive percent ranges due to the large variables at any test site. For example a 60% false positive rate would be worthless.
The platform releases updates from customer requests every few months. I have never seen such a responsive R&D group ever... in 35 years of representing in the industry, including the top companies in the business.
Hope this helps.
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Sure Igor. What I meant is it does not require any training for the alert AI model to activate as some other analytics do with learning from repetitive test alerts. There are some sensitivity adjustments that can be made. With Ironyun perimeter intrusion for example, there is no training the analytic requires at installation. Therefore installer training and overall installation time is quicker and time is money right? Thanks very much.
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Paul Anderson
@sean Just wanted to point out a UK company for making excellant servers - Specialised Server Technology for HD CCTV - Secure Logiq
We did a quick review and test last year - The 5000 Mbps Server is Here!
Would certainly add them to the list
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Sean Patton
Removed Xnor.ai, because they have been acquired by Apple
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Rikard Engberg
Hi,
Could you please add the Swedish start-up Irisity ( Irisity ) to the list?
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Sean Patton
The report has been substantially updated, with 18 startups that presented at the IPVM Start-Ups Online Show May 2020, and were not previously listed.
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Joey Walter
As Sean mentioned, please let us know if you have any questions regarding the update.
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Robert Tabbara
Hi Joey, please add us 911 Security. Our product AirGuard is a platform for Airspace security/drone detection sensors and countermeasures.
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Joey Walter
Swedish startup Modcam, a Bosch-backed video analytics sensor, has been added.
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Joey Walter
We have added Airspace Systems and Easypsim in Drone / Robotics and VMS / VSaaS, respectively.
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Joey Walter
Added Darsa AI, an India based VSaaS with analytics for social distancing, people counting and visitor management, focusing on facilities and manufacturing.
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Joey Walter
UK headquartered InteleXVision, a video analytics / AI offering, has now been added.
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Undisclosed #11
Let's check GoodVision Video Insights - Advanced Traffic Analytics Platform
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Brian Krause
You can also add Dragonfruit AI in any future updates. Thanks.
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Sean Patton
Added Goodview and Dragonfruit AI to the directory.
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Robert Tabbara
Can you clarify, "And we have removed some companies were removed due to age" We did start a while back as an integrator and in 2019 pivoted to an Airspace software platform. You can confirm through our IPVM account.
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Nikita Bourkov
Thanks for adding NtechLab to the directory. To be accurate, besides SDK we have a videoanalytics platform "FindFace Security", available via web interface as well as through iOS/Android apps.
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