What VOLT AI does

VOLT AI is a privately held, cloud-based AI video intelligence company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company sells a software platform that overlays proprietary computer vision, behavioral analysis, and 3D digital twin technology onto customers' existing IP security cameras — supporting fleets from Axis, Avigilon, Hanwha, Verkada, and Genetec — to deliver real-time detection of weapons, fights, medical emergencies, perimeter breaches, and other anomalous behaviors. All alerts are routed through a human-in-the-loop Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to suppress false positives, and the platform is intentionally designed without facial recognition to address privacy concerns in K-12 environments.

The company's primary customer vertical is K-12 education, where it serves multi-school districts such as Loudoun County Public Schools (a $1.1 million five-year contract covering 98 schools) and individual campuses including Indian Creek School and Prescott High School. Secondary segments include corporate/enterprise facilities and government agencies, including a documented deployment with the Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office. VOLT AI holds an active GSA Schedule contract (47QTCA25D008G) that streamlines federal, state, and local government procurement, and the platform is SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA compliant.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual SaaS subscriptions priced per camera stream — $32 per stream per month for enterprise customers and $65 per stream per month for educational institutions — with quote-based multi-year contracts for government buyers. The company distributes through a hybrid GTM combining direct enterprise field sales (responsible for large district and government contracts), a channel network of camera-OEM-aligned resellers and integrators, and participation in industry events. VOLT AI has raised approximately $12 million in venture funding through a 2020 seed round and a 2024 Series A led by Abstract, with participation from Buckley Ventures, Tishman Speyer, and Vela Partners.

Name

VOLT AI

Legal name

VOLT, Inc.

Website

https://volt.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VOLT AI is a Bethesda-based AI video intelligence platform founded in 2018 that turns existing IP security cameras into real-time threat detection systems for K-12 schools, government agencies, and corporate facilities, generating revenue through per-stream SaaS subscriptions and government multi-year contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Video Surveillance and Physical Security Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audit, Explainability & Accountability Tooling (traceability, reporting) (HDAAAKAL), Identity, Access & Secrets Management for AI Systems (IAM for agents/models) (HDAAAKAJ), Video Analytics & AI Security Solutions Integration (LPR, Facial, Behavior) (BPAKAGAK)

Keywords

• AI video analytics
• Physical security software
• Weapon detection system
• Video surveillance platform
• School security software

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Per Camera Stream: VOLT AI generates revenue primarily through annual SaaS subscriptions priced per camera stream. Enterprise customers pay a monthly or annual fee based on the number of camera streams monitored, with pricing tiers differentiated by customer segment (enterprise vs. education). The model includes multi-year contract options with volume discounts for larger deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VOLT AI provides an AI-powered video intelligence software platform that integrates with customers' existing IP security camera infrastructure to deliver real-time threat detection. The platform identifies weapons, fights, medical emergencies, perimeter breaches, and unauthorized access across multiple camera feeds using computer vision, behavioral analysis, and 3D facility mapping. It is sold as an annual SaaS subscription priced per camera stream and is targeted at K-12 schools, enterprises, and government/city facilities in the United States.

Product overview

VOLT AI is an AI-powered video intelligence software platform that transforms existing security cameras into intelligent threat detection systems. The core platform integrates with customers' existing IP camera infrastructure (supporting Genetec, Axis, Hanwha, and other major manufacturers) to provide real-time video analytics. VOLT AI's product suite is organized around its unified video intelligence platform with multiple integrated detection capabilities: Weapon Detection identifies firearms and bladed weapons with continuous cross-camera tracking; Medical Emergency Detection recognizes falls, seizures, and health crises with 911 integration; Fight and Bullying Detection alerts staff to physical altercations in real-time; Perimeter Security monitors access points and detects unauthorized entry; and VSOC (Virtual Security Operations Center) provides centralized monitoring and automated escalations. All capabilities share a common 3D facility mapping engine and human-in-the-loop verification process through VOLT's Security Operations Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VOLT AI Video Intelligence Platform AI-powered video intelligence software platform that integrates with customers' existing IP security cameras to provide real-time threat detection, 3D facility mapping, and multi-camera tracking for schools, corporate environments, and government facilities.
• Weapon Detection Real-time AI gun and weapon detection capability that identifies firearms and bladed weapons across indoor and outdoor areas, sends alerts within seconds, and provides continuous cross-camera tracking of individuals even after weapons are concealed. Used by schools, enterprises, and government facilities for active-threat response.
• Medical Emergency Detection AI-powered detection system that identifies medical emergencies including accidents, strokes, asthma attacks, heart attacks, and falls. Provides real-time notifications, 911 integration, and automated video evidence creation for schools, enterprises, and public facilities.
• Fight and Bullying Detection AI detection system that recognizes physical altercations and bullying incidents as they begin, alerting staff immediately to enable rapid response before situations escalate. Targeted at K-12 schools and campuses.
• Perimeter Security AI-powered perimeter monitoring system that tracks people and vehicles, monitors building access, detects loitering and unauthorized entry, and provides real-time alerts for suspicious behavior at facility boundaries.
• VSOC (Virtual Security Operations Center) AI-powered centralized monitoring system that provides comprehensive situational awareness across all camera feeds, with automated event escalations, real-time tracking of people and vehicles from mobile devices, and human-in-the-loop verification through VOLT's Security Operations Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero false alarms guaranteed through human verification at security operations center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications is a major enterprise security camera manufacturer whose camera systems are compatible with and integrated into the VOLT AI platform. Schools and enterprises with existing Axis camera infrastructure can deploy VOLT AI without hardware replacement, as VOLT software overlays advanced AI analytics on existing camera feeds.
• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions)coreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is a leading enterprise security camera manufacturer. VOLT AI integrates with Avigilon camera systems, enabling customers with existing Avigilon infrastructure to add VOLT AI's advanced video analytics and threat detection capabilities without replacing their camera hardware.
• Hanwha Techwin AmericacoreTechnology or IntegrationHanwha Techwin America is a major provider of enterprise security cameras whose products are compatible with VOLT AI's video analytics platform. Organizations with Hanwha camera systems can deploy VOLT AI's threat detection and monitoring capabilities as a software overlay on their existing infrastructure.
• VerkadacoreTechnology or IntegrationVerkada is a major enterprise security camera manufacturer known for cloud-managed video security solutions. VOLT AI integrates with Verkada camera systems, allowing Verkada customers to enhance their existing deployments with VOLT AI's advanced AI-powered threat detection and behavioral analytics.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationGenetec is a major provider of video management systems and security camera solutions. Schools with Genetec-based security systems can deploy VOLT AI without a hardware overhaul, integrating VOLT AI's AI analytics capabilities with their existing Genetec infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Verkada: Cloud-managed security camera and AI analytics platform that, like VOLT AI, delivers real-time threat detection, behavioral analytics, and centralized monitoring for schools and enterprises. Differentiated by bundling hardware with software, while VOLT is camera-agnostic — they compete for the same buyer budget.
• BriefCam: Video analytics platform (now part of Motorola Solutions) offering real-time and forensic video analysis, object detection, and behavioral analytics for enterprise security. Direct software-only competitor to VOLT AI in AI-powered video intelligence for schools, cities, and enterprises.
• Ambient.ai: AI computer-vision platform for physical security that detects threats and anomalies from existing camera infrastructure. Direct peer to VOLT AI with comparable camera-agnostic, behavior-detection approach targeting enterprise and education buyers.
• Scylla: AI-based real-time video analytics for weapon detection, intrusion detection, and behavioral analysis on existing camera systems. Closely comparable to VOLT AI's gun detection, fight identification, and perimeter monitoring capabilities for schools and enterprises.
• Genetec: Major video management system (VMS) and security platform with built-in analytics and integrations for cameras from multiple manufacturers. Both VOLT AI and Genetec serve schools and enterprises with centralized video monitoring, though Genetec is broader and is also a technology partner.
• IronYun (Vaidio): AI video analytics platform providing real-time detection of weapons, fights, intrusions, and anomalies from existing IP camera infrastructure. Direct competitor to VOLT AI across education, enterprise, and government verticals.
• Rhombus Systems: Cloud-based physical security platform combining cameras with AI analytics for threat detection, anomaly alerts, and centralized monitoring. Targets similar enterprise and education buyers as VOLT AI, with a hybrid hardware-plus-software model.
• OpenEye: Cloud-managed video surveillance and AI analytics platform integrating with third-party cameras for enterprise, education, and government buyers. Comparable to VOLT AI's camera-agnostic cloud-based approach with centralized monitoring and intelligent alerting.

Broad incumbents

• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Major enterprise security camera and video analytics brand owned by Motorola Solutions, with native AI analytics for threat detection. Comparable to VOLT AI on detection functionality, though Avigilon is also a partner and ships a bundled hardware-plus-analytics offering.
• Axis Communications: Global leader in IP security cameras with a growing portfolio of native AI analytics for object and behavior detection. Both VOLT AI and Axis serve schools and enterprises with physical security, though Axis is also a partner whose cameras VOLT integrates with.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VOLT_AI

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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