What TB-eye Ltd does

TB-eye Ltd (株式会社ティービーアイ) is a Tokyo-based, privately held security equipment provider operating as a "manufacturer-trader" (メーカー商社) — a hybrid that combines proprietary product development with distribution of third-party security hardware. Founded in 1995 as a 100% subsidiary of Tokyo Boeki Holdings Corporation (a diversified trading conglomerate), TB-eye had 261 employees as of March 2025 and registered capital of ¥450 million. The company's portfolio spans network and AHD surveillance cameras, network and AHD recorders, the proprietary TAS AI image analysis platform (with capabilities including AI vehicle number recognition, intrusion detection, and facial recognition), the digital wireless intercom system Clear Talk Cam (co-developed with NTT Group and Toshiba Group), access control systems, the 荷確3 logistics cargo management solution, and emerging offerings such as the ugo human-robot workstyle solution and the SCOO electric patrol cart.

The company sells primarily through a two-tier channel: direct sales via a nationwide network of 17+ branches (from Sapporo to Naha, completed in 2025) and indirect sales through major Japanese security companies (大手警備会社) acting as agents, with installation handled by partner construction firms. End-customer segments are diversified across eight verticals — factories, offices, residential buildings, logistics/warehouses, schools, retail, healthcare, and dining — addressing use cases from intrusion prevention and access management to operational monitoring and loss prevention. Hardware supply is anchored by a long-standing sole-agency relationship with Hanwha Vision (formerly Samsung Techwin) dating to 2001, complemented by co-developed proprietary products under the TBEYE own brand.

Monetization is driven by hardware sales (cameras, recorders, intercoms, access control terminals), bundled AI software (TAS), and project-based professional services (site survey, system design, installation, after-service). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through agent quotations and direct contact. The company operates exclusively in the Japan domestic market, with management indicating consideration of future overseas expansion. TB-eye remains wholly owned by Tokyo Boeki Holdings, with no external investors or public listing, and has pursued steady, branch-driven geographic expansion alongside incremental product launches over its 30-year operating history.

Name

TB-eye Ltd

Legal name

株式会社ティビーアイ

Website

https://tbeye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TB-eye Ltd is a Tokyo-based, privately held Japanese security equipment "manufacturer-trader" — a 100% subsidiary of Tokyo Boeki Holdings — that designs, distributes, and services surveillance cameras, AI image analytics (TAS), digital intercoms, and access control systems through 17+ nationwide branches and security-company agents, serving factories, offices, logistics, retail, healthcare, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Surveillance Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Vision & Quality Inspection (HDAAAEAG), Machine Vision & Industrial Imaging Systems (IMAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Security camera systems
• AI video analytics
• Access control solutions
• Surveillance equipment distribution
• Digital wireless intercom

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Equipment Sales: Import, development, manufacturing, sales, design, construction, and after-service of security equipment including surveillance cameras, network camera systems, AHD camera systems, AI solutions, and access control systems
2. AI and Image Analysis Solutions: Development and sales of various solutions utilizing AI and image analysis technology
3. Communication Equipment: Development, manufacturing, and sales of communication equipment including digital wireless intercom systems
4. Professional Services: System design, installation, and after-service support as part of total service offering

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TB-eye Ltd operates as a 'manufacturer-trader' (メーカー商社) that imports, develops, manufactures, and sells security equipment including network/IP and AHD surveillance camera systems, the proprietary TAS AI image analysis platform for vehicle recognition, intrusion detection, and facial recognition, digital wireless intercom systems (Clear Talk Cam), and access control systems. The company delivers end-to-end services spanning site investigation, system proposal, equipment installation, and after-service support through a nationwide network of branch offices across Japan.

Product overview

TB-eye Ltd operates as a 'manufacturer-trader' (メーカー商社) providing comprehensive security and surveillance solutions. The product portfolio centers on security camera systems (both network/IP and AHD analog), complemented by the TAS AI image analysis platform for intelligent video analytics including vehicle recognition, intrusion detection, and facial recognition. Supporting solutions include access control systems, the 荷確３ cargo management system, digital wireless intercom (クリアトークカム), and the ugo robot workstyle solution. Hardware products span network cameras (dome, box, bullet, PTZ, 360-degree), various recorder types (NVR, AHD, HD-SDI), and peripheral accessories. Software offerings include Smart Viewer for PC-based monitoring, Wisenet Mobile and iPOLiS mobile for smartphone access, and specialized viewers for different recorder series. The company positions itself as offering complete solutions from site assessment through system design, installation, and after-service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TAS (TB-eye AI Solution) AI image analysis system that processes video feeds from security cameras to provide intelligent monitoring capabilities including vehicle number recognition, intrusion detection, and facial recognition for enterprise security deployments.
• TAS Cube Compact AI security system that condenses major AI security functions into a smaller form factor for targeted enterprise deployments.
• 荷確３ (Nikaku-san) Entry/exit recording and cargo bed image management system that captures and manages vehicle entry/exit records and cargo images for logistics and warehouse operations.
• アクセスコントロール (Access Control) Entry/exit management system that controls building access through permission-based authorization, records entry/exit history by time and personnel, and restricts access to specific areas based on user attributes.
• ugo Hybrid human-robot workstyle solution combining people and robots to provide new ways of working for enterprise applications.
• SCOO Compact four-wheel electric cart designed for facility patrol use, with rear attachment capability for transporting small loads within warehouse and logistics environments.
• クリアトークカム (Clear Talk Cam) Digital wireless intercom system enabling two-way simultaneous communication for up to 120 users with superior privacy characteristics.
• ネットワークカメラシステム (Network Camera System) Complete line of network/IP cameras including dome, box, bullet, PTZ, and 360-degree panoramic cameras with resolutions from 1.3MP to 5MP, supporting H.264/H.265 compression and PoE.
• AHDカメラシステム (AHD Camera System) Analog high-definition camera systems using AHD and HD-TVI standards, offering cost-effective surveillance solutions with long-distance transmission capability.
• Smart Viewer Windows-based surveillance software supporting up to 36-channel simultaneous monitoring and up to 16-channel simultaneous playback with user authentication and permission-based access control.
• Wisenet Mobile Smartphone application for remote monitoring supporting up to 16-channel simultaneous monitoring with 360-degree camera correction and digital zoom.
• ネットワークレコーダー (Network Recorders) Full range of network video recorders (NVR) supporting from 4 to 64 channels, with various models featuring PoE, RAID, and high-capacity storage options up to 48TB.
• UFT Series Multi-terminal Multi-terminal systems with face authentication and body temperature measurement capabilities, supporting mask detection settings.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and standard.

• Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner company. TB-eye distributes Hanwha Vision (formerly Samsung Techwin) security camera products in Japan. Historical partnership since 2001 when they became the sole sales agent for SAMSUNG TECHWIN products.
• ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社 (Daiwabo Information System)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner company in the partner section of TB-eye's company overview page.
• orion technology inc.standardTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner company in the partner section of TB-eye's company overview page.
• TVS REGZA株式会社standardTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner company in the partner section of TB-eye's company overview page.
• 株式会社ケンコー・トキナー (Kenko Tokina)standardTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner company. Provides camera lenses for security camera systems.
• 株式会社タムロン (Tamron)standardTechnology or IntegrationListed as a partner company. Provides camera lenses for security camera systems.
• NTT GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NTT Group to develop the digital wireless intercom system (クリアトークカム) enabling bi-directional simultaneous communication.
• 東芝グループ (Toshiba Group)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Toshiba Group to develop the digital wireless intercom system (クリアトークカム) enabling bi-directional simultaneous communication.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Secom Co., Ltd. Japan's largest integrated security services and systems provider, offering CCTV, access control, and AI monitoring across all major verticals. Secom is both a potential customer (via TB-eye's sales-agent channel) and a competitor as it broadens its own equipment and analytics capabilities.
• ALSOK (Sohgo Security Services Co., Ltd.): Major Japanese security services conglomerate with extensive CCTV and AI analytics offerings. Comparable to TB-eye in target verticals (offices, factories, retail, residential) but with a much larger services and guarding footprint.
• Hanwha Vision Co., Ltd. Global manufacturer of network cameras, recorders, and AI video management — TB-eye's primary technology partner and exclusive Japanese distributor since 2001. Overlap in product portfolio makes Hanwha Vision a partial competitor as well as a supplier.
• Axis Communications AB: Global leader in network video and a pioneer of IP-based surveillance with growing AI analytics. Competes with TB-eye in Japanese enterprise and city/transport projects and represents the gold standard in on-prem network camera platforms.
• Hikvision: World's largest surveillance equipment manufacturer, offering network cameras, NVRs, and AI video analytics. Competes with TB-eye on price and feature set in Japanese commercial and public-sector projects.
• Dahua Technology: Global network video surveillance and AI analytics vendor with a broad camera and recorder portfolio. Competes with TB-eye in mid-market Japanese commercial and retail projects.

Direct peers

• i-PRO Co., Ltd. (Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions): Japanese manufacturer of network cameras, recorders, and AI video analytics for security and industrial markets. i-PRO is the closest direct Japanese competitor in IP camera and AI analytics technology sold through integrator channels.
• TOA Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of professional communication, intercom, and security/surveillance audio systems. Comparable to TB-eye in Japanese commercial and public-safety verticals, with overlap on intercom/access control offerings.
• Aiphone Co., Ltd. Japan-based intercom and security communication specialist with strong presence in residential, healthcare, and commercial buildings. Directly comparable to TB-eye in intercom product lines and apartment/office vertical focus.

Regional players

• Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd. Japanese electronics distributor and solution provider, listed as a TB-eye partner (Daiwabo Information System). Operates in adjacent distribution and IT integration channels in Japan, with overlapping security/surveillance distribution activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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