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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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Alcatraz 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.

HeadquartersCupertino, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersVince Gaydarzhiev
Funding Amount$44.9M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsEndeavor 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.

HeadquartersSeattle, Washington, United States
Year Founded2022
FoundersHirak Chhatbar, Luke Arrigoni, Rebekah Arrigoni
Funding Amount$22.9M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsKhosla 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.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2017
FoundersEliran Kuta, Gil Perry, Sella Blondheim
Funding Amount$47.9M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsY 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.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2013
FoundersAndrew Dudum, Charlie Melbye, Don Holly, Jon Mumm
Funding Amount$52M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsTrinity 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.

HeadquartersLyon, Rhone-Alpes, France
Year Founded2020
FoundersSamy Melaine, Taha Zemmouri
Funding Amount$4.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsBpifrance, 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.

HeadquartersZagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia
Year Founded2012
FoundersKristian Curkovic, Marin Ćurković
Funding Amount$21M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsTaiwania 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.

HeadquartersFlorianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Year Founded2018
FoundersEladio Isoppo, Ricardo Fritsche
Funding AmountR$48M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBTG 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.

HeadquartersMoscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation
Year Founded2015
FoundersAlexander Kabakov, Artem Kukharenko
Funding Amount$17.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsMubadala, 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.

HeadquartersSantiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile
Year Founded2018
FoundersCamila Orantes, Gerardo López, Julio RIvera, Julio Ábrego
Funding Amount$3.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsBridge 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.

HeadquartersTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Year Founded2013
FoundersRyota Kanai, Yoshinobu Kano
Funding Amount¥1B
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsMitsubishi 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.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Seven Sensing Software BV logo Seven Sensing Software BVMedia2017€2.1MSeed
SWiP logo SWiPAI2018$3.6MSeed

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