VelocityEHS

What VelocityEHS does

VelocityEHS is a privately held, Chicago-based software company that delivers cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software to enterprise and mid-market customers globally. The company's flagship offering, the Accelerate Platform, unifies 24+ modules across Safety, Chemical Management, Ergonomics, Contractor Safety & Permit-to-Work, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Industrial Hygiene. Core modules include Incident Management, Audits, Inspections, Observations, Compliance Management, Action Management, Safety Meetings, Training & Learning, Industrial and Office Ergonomics, 3D SSPP, SDS Management, Chemical Inventory, GHS Labeling, Ingredient Indexing, Emergency Response Services, Contractor Safety, Permit to Work, Visitor Management, JSA, Risk Analysis, GHG Management, Air Emissions, Waste Management, Water Quality, and Industrial Hygiene program management. The platform is built on a configurable (rather than custom-code) architecture and is offered as annual subscription with quote-based enterprise pricing and universal licensing across locations and devices.

The company's technology is powered by VelocityAI, a proprietary AI layer developed by Ph.D.s, machine learning scientists, and certified EHS professionals. VelocityAI drives Vēlo, a built-in AI safety assistant, plus named features including 3D Motion Capture (sensorless, patented pose estimation), AI PSIF Insights, AI Hazard Analyzer, AI Root Cause Identifier, AI Corrective Action Advisor, AI Hands & Wrists Assessment, and AI COI/OSHA Log Verification. The company holds 15 U.S. AI patents and 5 peer-reviewed publications. VelocityEHS operates through enterprise field sales and inside sales motions with seven regional operating centers (Chicago, Ann Arbor, Tampa, Toronto, Cork, London, Perth) and serves 15,000+ customers across 140 countries with 10M+ end users. The company is owned in part by Partners Group (private equity) following a 2022 minority stake acquisition from CVC Growth Funds, and has grown historically through acquisitions including MSDSonline, KMI, E3 Solutions, Humantech, ChemTel, OneLook Systems, Kinetica Labs, and Contractor Compliance.

Name

VelocityEHS

Legal name

VelocityEHS

Website

https://ehs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Licensing: Cloud-based subscription model for the Accelerate Platform and individual solutions including Safety, Chemical Management, Ergonomics, Contractor Safety, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Industrial Hygiene. Universal licensing allows scaling across locations and devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

VelocityEHS sells the Accelerate Platform, a cloud-based EHS & Sustainability SaaS suite that unifies Safety, Chemical Management, Ergonomics, Contractor Safety & Permit-to-Work, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Industrial Hygiene solutions. The platform is differentiated by proprietary VelocityAI and Vēlo AI Assistant, with computer-vision-based 3D Motion Capture for ergonomics and NLP-based incident analysis. Customers subscribe on an annual, quote-based enterprise model with universal licensing across locations and devices.

Product overview

VelocityEHS offers the Accelerate Platform — a unified, cloud-based EHS & Sustainability platform that consolidates 24+ distinct products and modules across Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, Contractor Safety & Permit-to-Work, Operational Risk, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Industrial Hygiene. The platform is powered by VelocityAI, the company's proprietary AI intelligence layer, which drives Vēlo, a built-in AI safety assistant, and advanced AI features including 3D Motion Capture, AI Hazard Analyzer, AI Root Cause Identifier, AI Corrective Action Advisor, AI Hands & Wrists Assessment, and AI COI/OSHA Log Verification. Key acquired brands integrated into the platform include Contractor Compliance (contractor safety), OneLook Systems (permit-to-work, contractor management), and Kinetica Labs (3D motion capture and ergonomics). The platform is built on a configurable architecture with SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR compliance, supporting 15+ languages and 10M+ global users across 15,000+ customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accelerate Platform: The VelocityEHS Accelerate Platform unifies Safety, Chemical Management, Ergonomics, and Operational Risk solutions in a single connected system with built-in AI.
• VelocityAI
• Vēlo

Products and services

• VelocityEHS Accelerate Platform Unified cloud-based EHS & Sustainability platform connecting Safety, Chemical Management, Ergonomics, and Operational Risk solutions in one connected system with built-in VelocityAI and Vēlo AI assistant for real-time risk detection. For enterprise EHS, safety, and sustainability teams.
• VelocityAI Proprietary AI intelligence layer powering the Accelerate Platform; drives 3D Motion Capture, PSIF detection, NLP-based incident analysis, and chemical ingredient indexing. Built by Ph.D.s, ML scientists, and EHS professionals.
• Vēlo AI Safety Assistant Always-on, built-in AI safety assistant delivering trusted, in-the-flow guidance inside the Accelerate Platform; reviews incident reports and job steps as they are created, surfaces hidden risks, identifies root causes, and recommends corrective actions in real time.
• Safety Solution Comprehensive workplace safety solution covering Incident Management, Audits, Inspections, Observations, Compliance Management, Action Management, Safety Meetings, and Training & Learning for EHS and safety professionals across industries.
• Ergonomics Solution Ergonomics solution featuring AI-powered 3D Motion Capture using mobile cameras for musculoskeletal risk assessment, AI Hands & Wrists Assessment for hand/wrist MSD risk, Office Ergonomics, and 3D SSPP for static strength prediction.
• Chemical Management Solution Chemical safety solution covering SDS Management, Chemical Inventory Management, GHS Secondary Labeling, Ingredient Indexing, and Regulatory Reporting for chemical manufacturers and handlers.
• Contractor Safety & Permit-to-Work Solution
• Operational Risk Solution Operational risk solution covering Job Safety Analysis (JSA) with AI Control Recommendations, Risk Analysis, Risk Verification, Risk Assurance, and Management of Change for high-hazard operations.
• Sustainability Solution Sustainability and ESG solution including GHG & Energy Management and Materiality Assessments for organizations prioritizing decarbonization and sustainability reporting.
• Environmental Compliance Solution Environmental compliance solution covering Air Emissions, Waste Management, and Water Quality tracking and regulatory reporting.
• Industrial Hygiene Solution Industrial hygiene program management solution covering IH Program Management, IH Sample & Equipment Management, Medical Surveillance, and Respirator Fit Test for occupational health programs.
• Emergency Response Services 24/7 expert chemical emergency response guidance and support service for hazardous material incidents, operated through the former ChemTel business.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% to 97% reductions in recordable injuries reported by customers using 3D Motion Capture ergonomics solution
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability10 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AXA XLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAXA XL is the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, providing insurance solutions in over 200 countries and territories. They offer traditional and innovative insurance solutions and services for mid-sized companies to large multinationals, with a strong focus on complex risks and superior service culture.
• EnhesacoreTechnology or IntegrationEnhesa provides EHS and product compliance intelligence to multi-national corporations. They equip clients with essential regulatory knowledge on emerging and evolving EHS trends, helping businesses be compliant members of society globally and locally.
• Enterprise HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise Health delivers comprehensive occupational health IT solutions combining occupational health, compliance, and employee engagement capabilities on a single integrated platform built on ONC-ACB certified EHR. Features embedded Ozwell AI and Drummond pDSI-Risk certified risk management.
• Fit For WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFit For Work provides comprehensive, customizable safety solutions at thousands of locations to address workplace injury costs and lost productivity. Their solutions are proven to deliver 50% reduction in injuries and associated costs through next-generation work safety solutions.
• J.S. HeldcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJ.S. Held is a global consulting firm combining technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise. Their EH&S and ESG professionals offer end-to-end software implementation, process optimization, governance and regulatory compliance, and technology services.
• Lisam SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationLisam is a global provider of smart EHS compliance and sustainability solutions integrated with Chemicals Management. Their ExESS solution provides comprehensive and globally compliant SDS & Label Authoring for safety data sheets, labels, and safety instruction cards.
• Safety SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSafety Solutions Ltd offers process safety consulting services and training courses to establish strong safety management culture and capability. Based in New Zealand and Australia, serving oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, and hazardous substances sectors since 1993.
• Sandalwood Engineering & ErgonomicscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSandalwood is an engineering and ergonomics professional services firm helping manufacturers work smarter and safer. They design and execute strategic programs reducing work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health through knowledge, research, technology, and resources.
• STP ComplianceEHScoreTechnology or IntegrationSTP ComplianceEHS provides reliable EHS content resource and audit publications for over 35 years. Their STP AuditHub and STP RegHub products help plan, audit, assess, identify and track regulatory requirements across environmental, health, safety, and corporate governance issues.
• Trinity ConsultantscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrinity Consultants helps organizations overcome complex EHS, engineering, and science challenges through consulting, technology, training, and staffing. With offices in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, China, and Australia, they serve broad sectors for regulatory compliance and business objectives.
• WSPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSP is one of the world's leading professional services and consulting firms with 65,000 trusted professionals globally. They bring together technical expertise to design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions, creating positive impacts on communities through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cority: Toronto-based EHSQ software platform serving enterprise customers across similar verticals (manufacturing, oil & gas, chemicals). Directly competes with VelocityEHS for the same enterprise EHS RFPs and has overlapping module coverage in safety, chemical management, and ergonomics.
• Intelex Technologies: Long-standing EHS and quality management software provider (now part of Industrial Scientific). Competes head-to-head with VelocityEHS across safety, compliance, and incident management modules for enterprise industrial customers.
• Sphera: Enterprise EHS, operational risk, and sustainability software provider, Blackstone-backed. Competes with VelocityEHS in operational risk, process safety, and ESG reporting for large industrials, with similar enterprise GTM motion.
• SafetyCulture: Workplace safety and inspection platform with mobile-first checklists, observations, and incident workflows. Directly comparable to VelocityEHS's Safety suite and increasingly expanding into broader EHS adjacent to VelocityEHS's core.
• ETQ (Hexagon): EHSQ and quality management software now part of Hexagon's asset intelligence portfolio. Targets similar enterprise manufacturing and life sciences buyers with comparable quality-and-safety module coverage.
• Ideagen: UK-listed EHS, QHSE, and GRC software vendor with comparable regulated-industry focus. Overlaps with VelocityEHS on audit, incident, and compliance modules for enterprise and mid-market customers.
• Quentic: European-headquartered EHS and sustainability SaaS platform. Competes with VelocityEHS in safety, compliance, and environmental modules, especially across German-speaking and broader EMEA enterprise accounts.
• ProcessMAP: EHS and ESG digital platform serving multinational enterprises across manufacturing and chemicals. Comparable to VelocityEHS's enterprise Accelerate Platform offering for safety, environmental, and sustainability management.

Broad incumbents

• Enablon (Wolters Kluwer): Enterprise EHS and operational risk software owned by Wolters Kluwer, serving large multinationals. Overlaps with VelocityEHS in incident management, audit, and compliance modules but is bundled into a broader regulatory information portfolio.
• SAI360: EHS, GRC, and risk management software platform. Overlaps with VelocityEHS in safety, compliance, and risk modules but is positioned as a broader GRC suite rather than an EHS-focused specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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

M&A7 records

Investments

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

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