ZeroEyes

What ZeroEyes does

ZeroEyes, Inc. is a privately held, venture-backed software company founded in 2018 by former U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Operations veterans in the wake of the Parkland school shooting. The company operates an AI-powered visual firearm detection platform that layers onto customers' existing IP-based security cameras (2,000+ tested models, camera-agnostic) and analyzes live video streams in real time using computer vision models trained on 5M+ images. Every AI-flagged detection is routed to the company's 24/7 U.S.-based ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), staffed by military and law enforcement veterans, for human verification before verified alerts are dispatched in 3-5 seconds. The platform is camera-agnostic, integrates with PSAPs and emergency notification systems (RapidSOS, Everbridge, Singlewire, Raptor, RapidDeploy, AEGIX AIM, CrisisGo), and has logged 1,000+ confirmed real-world firearm detections across 40+ U.S. states. The product portfolio extends beyond core firearm detection to include an Analytics Suite (knife/bladed-weapon, intruder, crowd, abandoned-object detection), ZeroLink (off-network deployment), ZeroEyes One (1-16 camera micro-deployments), 3D Site Mapping (Ark Strategic integration), Public Safety Alerts (Samdesk integration), and government/defense SKUs (ZAD drone kit, ZRAD portable detection, ZeroEyes Federal / ZEF) operated through the wholly owned subsidiary ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS).

ZeroEyes monetizes primarily through quote-based annual SaaS subscriptions tied to camera count and deployment scope, with revenue diversified across K-12 and higher education (primary vertical, often grant-funded), healthcare systems, commercial/enterprise campuses, government and federal/defense buyers (via ZEGS, GSA Schedule, Carahsoft, Omnia Partners, SBIR contracts), religious organizations, and law enforcement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; K-12 deployments are framed as "a few dollars per student per year" with effective cost reduced by state and federal grants (Kansas $10M Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Grant, Michigan Section 97i $3M, Texas HB3, Iowa SAVE, COPS SVPP). The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, channel partners and system integrators (Curtis Stout, AT&I, AiN Group, EPS, CRG, GeoComm, Singlewire), event-driven marketing (ISC West, SIA), and a state-by-state funding/grant specialist motion. The platform holds full DHS SAFETY Act Designation, FedRAMP Moderate Ready, SOC 2 Type 2, and ISO 27001 certifications.

The company has raised over $108M cumulatively across disclosed rounds, including a $20.9M Series A led by Octave Ventures in August 2021, a $23M round in August 2023, and a $53M+ Series B led by Sorenson Capital with Intel Capital and BroadLight Capital in June 2024. It has also secured non-dilutive SBIR Phase I and Phase II contracts from the U.S. Air Force AFWERX and the Department of Defense Chief Digital and AI Office. ZeroEyes is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania (Greater Philadelphia) with a 24/7 Operations Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and reports over 150 employees.

Name

ZeroEyes

Legal name

ZeroEyes, Inc.

Website

https://zeroeyes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZeroEyes is an AI-powered visual gun detection platform that layers onto existing IP security cameras, providing 24/7 human-verified firearm and weapon alerts for K-12 schools, higher education, healthcare, government, defense, and commercial facilities across 40+ U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Visual Weapon Detection Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Management & Policy Enforcement (Authorization, ZTNA integration) (HDAEAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Architecture & Engineering Advisory (Zero Trust, IAM, Network) (BPAKADAF), Intrusion Detection & Burglar Alarm Systems Integration (BPAKAGAC), Video Alarm Verification & Remote Video Monitoring (VSaaS Monitoring) (BPAKAFAE)

Keywords

• AI gun detection
• Visual firearm detection
• Weapon detection software
• School security solutions
• Threat detection platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Conshohocken

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ZeroEyes Core Platform (SaaS subscription): Recurring SaaS revenue from deployment of the AI visual firearm detection platform (VFD) on customer cameras, including 24/7 monitoring by the ZeroEyes Operations Center, alert dispatch, and analytics. Sold via enterprise and channel-partner motions, with cooperative purchasing and GSA procurement available for government buyers. Quote-based pricing with multi-year contracts typical.
2. Add-on product subscriptions: Recurring revenue from adjacent product subscriptions including ZeroLink (off-network), 3D Site Mapping, Public Safety Alerts (with Samdesk), Analytics Suite, and the ZeroEyes One Proactive Gun Detection Solution for micro-deployments of 1-16 cameras.
3. Professional services and training: One-time and ongoing services revenue from tech consulting, installation assistance, active shooter drills, and training engagements for schools, corporate, and government facilities.
4. Government / defense contracts: Contract revenue from federal customers via the ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS) subsidiary, including SBIR Phase I/II awards from the U.S. Air Force AFWERX, Department of Defense Chief Digital and AI Office, and the immixGroup GSA Schedule contract vehicle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ZeroEyes provides AI-powered visual firearm detection software that layers onto customers' existing IP-based security cameras to identify brandished firearms in real time. Every AI detection is routed to a 24/7 U.S.-based ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC) staffed by military and law enforcement veterans for human verification before verified alerts are dispatched in 3-5 seconds to on-site security, 911 PSAPs, and customer emergency contacts. The platform is camera-agnostic (2,000+ compatible models) and is augmented by add-on modules for knife detection, 3D site mapping, public safety alerts, off-network and drone-based deployment.

Product overview

ZeroEyes operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored on its core Visual Firearm Detection (VFD) software, which layers onto customers' existing IP-based security cameras and analyzes live video in real time through AI models trained on 5M+ images, with every detection routed to the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC) for 24/7 human verification before alerts are dispatched to first responders and on-site security. Around that core, ZeroEyes offers several add-on modules and adjacent products: the Analytics Suite (extending detection to knives, intruders, crowds, abandoned objects, and geolocation); ZeroLink (off-network deployment for limited-infrastructure environments); 3D Site Mapping (digital-twin mapping built with Ark Strategic); Public Safety Alerts (real-time risk intelligence powered by Samdesk); ZeroEyes One (micro-deployment for 1-16 cameras); ZeroEyes Federal (ZEF) for federal agencies, hosted in a FedRAMP Moderate environment; and government-focused products ZeroEyes Remote Alerting and Detection (ZRAD) for austere/remote sites and the drone-based ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD), all delivered through its wholly owned subsidiary ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS). The platform holds the U.S. DHS SAFETY Act Designation, is SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certified, and integrates with a growing ecosystem of emergency-response, mapping, and notification partners including RapidSOS, GeoComm, Critical Response Group, Raptor Technologies, RapidDeploy, Everbridge, Singlewire, and AEGIX AIM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS): Wholly owned subsidiary providing AI threat detection and GenAI security solutions to U.S. federal and military agencies; holds FedRAMP Moderate Ready designation.
• ZeroLink
• ZeroEyes One
• ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD)
• ZeroEyes Awareness Kit (ZAK)
• ZeroEyes Remote Alerting and Detection (ZRAD)
• ZeroEyes Federal (ZEF)
• Public Safety Alerts
• ZeroEyes 3D Site Mapping
• Analytics Suite

Products and services

• Visual Firearm Detection (VFD) Core AI visual weapon detection software that integrates with existing IP-based security cameras (camera-agnostic, RTSP-enabled, 720p+) and analyzes live video feeds in real time to detect brandished firearms. Each detection is verified by a trained U.S.-based ZeroEyes Operations Center analyst before alerts are dispatched to on-site security and 911 PSAPs in 3-5 seconds. Sold as a recurring SaaS subscription to schools, enterprises, healthcare systems, government facilities, and military bases.
• Analytics Suite Add-on analytics suite that extends ZeroEyes beyond gun detection to knife detection, real-time threat geolocation, intruder detection, crowd detection, and abandoned-object detection, layered onto existing security camera systems for broader situational awareness.
• ZeroLink Off-network AI gun detection and situational awareness solution that filters and analyzes data locally to reduce latency and bandwidth. Enables deployment in environments with limited infrastructure such as mobile units, outdoor areas, and remote sites while still routing detections through the ZeroEyes Operations Center for human verification.
• 3D Site Mapping Provides a true-to-scale digital twin of a campus or facility (sanctuary, classrooms, offices, parking areas, key safety assets) using drone-captured exterior imagery and LIDAR interior mapping built via the Ark Strategic partnership. When the VFD system fires an alert, the location pin drops onto the 3D map so first responders can orient in real time.
• Public Safety Alerts (with Samdesk) Multi-channel notification and response solution powered by Samdesk's intelligence engine. Aggregates data from billions of open-source and licensed feeds and combines AI detection with human analyst verification to deliver real-time risk alerts with severity levels, precise location data, and visual evidence within minutes.
• ZeroEyes Remote Alerting and Detection (ZRAD) Portable, self-contained remote observation and alerting solution for shorelines, deserts, perimeters, and other austere locations with limited infrastructure. Powered by ZeroEyes AI, identifies brandished firearms, people, vehicles, and boats in real time with 360-degree coverage; integrates with existing towers and cameras or operates as a stand-alone package.
• ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD) Drone-based AI threat detection system for public safety agencies, defense, and security operations. Detects firearms, people, vehicles, drones, and maritime vessels in real time to enhance drone-based operations for law enforcement and security teams in outdoor environments. Launched by ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS).
• ZeroEyes One Proactive gun detection solution designed for micro-deployments of 1-16 cameras, expanding ZeroEyes' reach to smaller organizations that do not require enterprise-scale installations. Sold as a quote-based annual subscription.
• ZeroEyes Federal (ZEF) Threat detection solution specifically engineered for federal agencies requiring strict adherence to security and data residency mandates. Hosted within a FedRAMP Moderate Authorized environment; provides continuous real-time monitoring to identify visible firearms (rifles and pistols) and proactively alert personnel before a shot is fired.
• ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS) Wholly owned federal subsidiary providing AI threat detection and Generative AI security solutions to U.S. federal and military agencies. Manages SBIR contracts with USAF AFWERX and DoD CDAO, and federal procurement via the immixGroup GSA Multiple Award Schedule. Holds FedRAMP Moderate Ready designation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-5 seconds from detection to first responder alert dispatch
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers37 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SamdeskcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Integration of Samdesk's intelligence engine into ZeroEyes' Public Safety Alerts platform for real-time risk detection and verified intelligence. Combines data from billions of open-source and licensed feeds with AI detection and human analyst verification.
• Campus Guardian AngelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Part of the three-tier RADAR (Real-time Alert, Detection And Response) integrated security solution deployed at Amos P. Godby High School; Campus Guardian Angel provides non-lethal drone response integrated with ZeroEyes AI gun detection and Ark Strategic 3D mapping.
• Leon County School District (RADAR pilot)coreOthers · 1 May 2026Leon County School District hosts June 17-18 summit at Amos P. Godby High School to demonstrate the integrated RADAR security solution combining ZeroEyes AI gun detection, Ark Strategic 3D mapping, and Campus Guardian Angel drones.
• Ark StrategiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Partnership to integrate Ark Strategic's 3D mapping technology (drone-based exterior imagery + LIDAR interior mapping) into ZeroEyes' visual threat intelligence platform, enhancing emergency response and situational awareness.
• U.S. Department of Defense Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026ZE Government Solutions (ZEGS) received a $1.19M SBIR Phase II contract from the DOD's Chief Digital and AI Office to develop Generative AI solutions for the U.S. military, integrating AI with existing sensor platforms.
• CarahsoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Carahsoft showcases ZeroEyes among its portfolio of security solutions at ISC West in Las Vegas. Cooperative purchasing vehicle for government buyers.
• immixGroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2025ZE Government Solutions products are available for purchase through immixGroup's GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract, streamlining federal procurement.
• EverbridgecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2025Partnership to protect businesses against gun-related threats by integrating ZeroEyes' AI gun detection with Everbridge's critical event management and mass notification platform.
• HavocAIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Strategic partnership formalized in March 2025 to integrate ZeroEyes' AI-powered threat detection and object recognition software into HavocAI's unmanned surface vessels for defense and maritime surveillance applications. Leverages ZeroEyes' proprietary green-screen data generation facility near Philadelphia.
• Curtis StoutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partnership with turnkey solutions provider Curtis Stout announced in January 2025. Duo announced first joint customer win.
• EPS (Educational Products & Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Partnership to protect schools against gun-related violence, extending ZeroEyes' reach into K-12 districts through EPS's school-focused distribution channels.
• Critical Response Group (CRG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2024Partnership to bolster safety and security efforts at Genesee School District and other customers; combines CRG's incident mapping with ZeroEyes' AI gun detection.
• RapidDeploycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2024Partnership to optimize first responder situational awareness during gun-related incidents by integrating ZeroEyes' threat detection with RapidDeploy's public safety platform.
• GeoCommcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2024Partnership to enhance Iowa school safety with advanced AI gun detection and intelligent mapping (GeoComm's mapping technology).
• AiN GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024ZeroEyes joined AiN Group to expand nationwide access to AI-based gun detection technology through AiN's independent distributor network.
• Raptor TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2024Partnership to protect against gun-related violence with Raptor's emergency alert system, integrating ZeroEyes' AI gun detection with Raptor's school safety / emergency management workflows.
• Access Technology & Integration (AT&I) SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2024Partnership to protect schools and businesses against gun-related threats through AT&I's systems integration services.
• U.S. Air ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022ZeroEyes received a US$1.25 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to adapt its AI gun detection systems for use in UAVs, unmanned ground vehicles, and mobile cameras for military and civilian security applications.
• U.S. Air Force AFWERX (Minot AFB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Second SBIR grant ($1.2M) to develop UGV automated threat detection at Minot Air Force Base, integrating AI gun detection with unmanned ground vehicles to improve threat response times and active shooter deterrence.
• U.S. Air Force AFWERXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022ZeroEyes received a $750,000 SBIR grant from USAF AFWERX to develop and deploy a drone-robot enabled active shooter deterrence system at Ellsworth Air Force Base, integrating AI gun detection with autonomous robots and drones.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• BriefCam: Video analytics platform owned by Milestone/Hanwha that adds object detection, search, and anomaly analytics to existing VMS; comparable in that it sits on top of customer cameras and provides AI-driven situational awareness, though its weapon-class detection is broader and less specialized than ZeroEyes.
• Raptor Technologies: School safety, emergency management, and visitor management platform serving thousands of K-12 districts; an integration partner of ZeroEyes but also a potential competitor as it expands into threat detection workflows and could bundle first-party analytics.
• Evolv Technology: Weapons detection systems provider using walkthrough AI screening at venue entrances (schools, stadiums, healthcare). Different modality (physical screening vs. camera-based visual detection) but directly competes for the same school/workplace security budget and procurement mindshare.

Others

• RapidSOS: Emergency response data platform that routes sensor and software alerts (including ZeroEyes detections) to 911 PSAPs; primarily a partner/complementor, but as RapidSOS expands its own safety data network it shapes the distribution economics for visual threat detection vendors.

Direct peers

• AmberBox: AI-driven gunshot detection and response platform deployed across schools, workplaces, and government facilities; competes with ZeroEyes on detection latency, integration with existing security stacks, and ability to deliver verified alerts to first responders.
• Omnilert: Direct AI gun/weapon detection competitor offering visual gun detection software layered onto existing cameras with monitoring and dispatch workflows; competes head-to-head with ZeroEyes in K-12, higher education, and commercial accounts and is the most natural like-for-like in the category.
• Shooter Detection Systems: One of the original gunshot detection vendors (acquired by Johnson Controls), offering indoor/outdoor active shooter detection that combines acoustic and infrared sensors; competes with ZeroEyes in corporate, government, and transportation accounts where sensor-based approaches are evaluated against AI visual detection.

Broad incumbents

• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Enterprise video surveillance and AI analytics vendor owned by Motorola Solutions, widely deployed in schools, healthcare, and government; competes with ZeroEyes indirectly by offering native analytics (appearance search, object detection) that schools may evaluate as substitutes.
• Axon Enterprise: Public safety technology company spanning body cameras, TASER, Axon Evidence, and increasingly AI-driven situational awareness and dispatch; adjacent rather than directly competing with ZeroEyes visual detection, but competing for the same police, school resource officer, and government security spend.
• Motorola Solutions: Public safety and enterprise security incumbent spanning radios, command center software (CommandCentral), video (Avigilon), and now AI-assisted detection; competes for the same public-sector and K-12 wallet and has the scale and channel to bundle its own threat detection.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds12 records

Investors16 records

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M&A

Investments

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