The facial recognition industry is expanding globally with companies tackling problems from security to marketing. Startups are emerging in places like the United States, Israel, and Brazil, applying the technology in varied ways.
For example, Paravision has raised $52M to build ethically developed AI software. Meanwhile, Loti is using its $22.9M in funding to help people find unauthorized uses of their image online.
Below is our list of 12 Facial Recognition startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Alcatraz AI creates autonomous access control solutions using facial authentication and artificial intelligence. Their flagship product, the Rock, provides frictionless and secure entry for modern buildings without needing key cards.
| Headquarters | Cupertino, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Vince Gaydarzhiev |
| Funding Amount | $44.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Endeavor Catalyst, Mucker Capital, HCVC, Bossa Invest, Almaz Capital |
Loti uses AI to identify unauthorized uses of an individual's likeness, including deepfakes and impersonations. Their technology helps people protect their digital identity from emerging online threats.
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Hirak Chhatbar, Luke Arrigoni, Rebekah Arrigoni |
| Funding Amount | $22.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Khosla Ventures, Bling Capital, K5 Global, FUSE, Ensemble VC |
D-ID builds a generative AI platform that animates still photos, turning them into realistic talking avatars. Their Creative Reality™ Studio enables creators to produce videos from just an image and text, streamlining large-scale video production.
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Eliran Kuta, Gil Perry, Sella Blondheim |
| Funding Amount | $47.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Y Combinator, OIF Ventures, OurCrowd, Foundation Capital, AVP |
Paravision builds high-performance AI software focused on computer vision and facial recognition for challenging, real-world applications. The company distinguishes itself with an emphasis on ethical development and responsible deployment of its technology.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Andrew Dudum, Charlie Melbye, Don Holly, Jon Mumm |
| Funding Amount | $52M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Trinity Capital, Khosla Ventures, SV Angel, Felicis, Red Cell Partners |
Eden AI built a unique API that aggregates the best artificial intelligence engines into a single platform. This allows developers to easily integrate and manage various AI services, from computer vision to translation, without handling multiple providers.
| Headquarters | Lyon, Rhone-Alpes, France |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Samy Melaine, Taha Zemmouri |
| Funding Amount | $4.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Bpifrance, BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, Wendel, Galion.exe |
All eyes on screens builds a TV audience measurement platform powered by computer vision. The technology gives advertisers second-by-second data on viewership and attention, creating more transparency for TV ad campaigns.
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Kristian Curkovic, Marin Ćurković |
| Funding Amount | $21M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Taiwania Capital Management Corporation, J&T Ventures, Lead Ventures, South Central Ventures, Matthias von Bechtolsheim |
Payface provides a facial recognition platform for in-store payments, enabling customers to complete transactions without a card or phone. Their technology integrates directly with point-of-sale systems to create a faster and more secure checkout process for retailers and their shoppers.
| Headquarters | Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Eladio Isoppo, Ricardo Fritsche |
| Funding Amount | R$48M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | BTG Pactual, Alvarez & Marsal Capital, Darwin Startups, HiPartners Capital&Work, Oasis Ventures |
NTechLab develops facial recognition software using artificial neural networks and machine learning. Their technology provides solutions for a range of applications, including public security, commercial analytics, and access control systems.
| Headquarters | Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Alexander Kabakov, Artem Kukharenko |
| Funding Amount | $17.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | Mubadala, Russian Direct Investment Fund, Impulse VC, RT - Business Development, VB Partners |
SPOT builds a video analytics platform that turns footage from existing cameras into structured business data. The service uses computer vision to analyze video in real time, providing operational insights for clients in retail, industry, and smart city management.
| Headquarters | Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Camila Orantes, Gerardo López, Julio RIvera, Julio Ábrego |
| Funding Amount | $3.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Bridge Latam, Tantauco Ventures, Start-Up Chile, Kuiper, FEMSA Ventures |
ARAYA develops custom AI solutions for businesses by applying advanced machine learning and deep learning algorithms. Their expertise spans various applications, including facial recognition and Internet of Things technologies.
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Ryota Kanai, Yoshinobu Kano |
| Funding Amount | ¥1B |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Global Brain Corporation, SMBC Venture Capital, SPARX Group, Sumitomo Shoji Machinex |
2 Additional Facial Recognition Startups Worth Following
Our main list only scratches the surface of this fast-moving field. Other early-stage companies are also attracting funding and attention for their work.
These startups have collectively raised over $5 million in early funding to bring their ideas to life. Here’s a look at the other companies catching our attention.