Kbvision group

What Kbvision group does

KBVISION Group International LLC is a privately held American technology company headquartered in San Jose, California (Silicon Valley Center, 2570 North First Street, Suite 200). Founded by engineers with prior experience at Google and Intel, the company was originally incorporated as SJIS Vision and Analysis LLC before rebranding to KBVISION Group. It sells a complete video surveillance ecosystem to three primary customer segments: residential/home users (Wi-Fi and home IP cameras under the KB One sub-brand), enterprise and SMB security buyers (centralized VMS, AI analytics, access control), and channel partners (resellers and systems integrators deploying the products for end customers), with secondary exposure to vertical markets such as transportation, government, and industrial sites.

The product stack centers on the KBiVMS Pro video management system (with Pro 2.0, Pro, and Lite variants scaling from a few cameras to 20,000+), supported by KB Topdefender Premium security software and the longer-term KB AiOS open platform aimed at CCTV factories. Hardware is broad: IP cameras (box, dome, bullet, PTZ, and specialty variants including thermal, anti-corrosion, explosion-proof, and traffic enforcement models), HD-CVI analog cameras, NVRs and DVRs, video door phones, smart locks, and accessories. Applied AI features include face recognition, automatic number plate recognition, behavior recognition, people counting, heatmaps, smart object tracking, and Full Color / Starlight night vision. The company supports ONVIF, SIP, RTSP, and provides an SDK/CGI interface for third-party integration.

KBVISION operates a capital-light model, manufacturing hardware through ODM contracts with Asian partners and concentrating internal engineering on software and AI in Silicon Valley. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software products, Professional Services (field, remote, advanced phone support, training) for resellers, and a Special Modification Requests (SMR) customization program. Distribution is multi-channel — direct e-commerce via kbvisiongroup.com, iOS and Android app stores for mobile apps (KBView Plus, KB.ONE), self-serve software downloads, and a global network of resellers and systems integrators across 14+ countries. No revenue, funding, or headcount specifics beyond an 11-50 employee band are publicly disclosed.

Name

Kbvision group

Legal name

KBVISION Group International LLC

Website

https://kbvisiongroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kbvision Group is a privately held San Jose-based technology company selling video surveillance software (KBiVMS Pro), AI-powered cameras and analytics, and hardware (NVRs, DVRs, door phones, smart locks) to residential, SMB, and enterprise buyers through global resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Surveillance Systems

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAKAGAL

Physical Security IoT & Smart Building Security Integration (Sensors, BMS tie-ins)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Electronic Security Systems Integration (CCTV, Access Control)

Keywords

• Video surveillance software
• Security camera systems
• Video management systems
• AI video analytics
• CCTV hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Security cameras, recorders (NVR/DVR), access control devices, video door phones, smart locks, and accessories sold through ODM contracts with manufacturing partners in Asia
2. Software Products: Video Management Software (KBiVMS Pro, KBiVMS Lite), security software (KB Topdefender Premium), mobile apps
3. Professional Services: Fee-based service program for resellers including Field Services, Remote Services, Advanced Phone Support, and Training Services
4. Product Customization: Special Modification Requests (SMR) program for customized solutions - special modifications for integrators and dealers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KBVISION develops and sells video management software (KBiVMS Pro and Lite) and artificial intelligence applications for the security industry, including face recognition, behavior analysis, and ANPR. The company also sells a complementary hardware ecosystem through ODM manufacturing partners in Asia, including IP and HD analog cameras, NVRs and DVRs, video door phones, smart locks, and accessories for residential, SMB, and enterprise security deployments.

Product overview

KBVISION Group is an American technology company offering a comprehensive video surveillance and security ecosystem. The portfolio centers on the KBiVMS Pro video management system (available in Pro 2.0, Pro, and Lite versions) as the unified management platform, complemented by KB AiOS as an open platform for CCTV factories. Hardware products include IP Cameras (Box, Dome, Bullet, PTZ, Specialty types like traffic enforcement and face recognition), HD Analog Cameras (HD-CVI format), Network Video Recorders (NVR), HD-CVI Digital Video Recorders (DVR), Video Door Phone systems (IP and Wi-Fi door stations with indoor monitors), Smart Locks, and Accessories (storage, switches, monitors, access control). The ecosystem also includes mobile apps (KBView Plus, KB.ONE) and Professional Services. AI capabilities include face recognition, ANPR, people counting, heatmaps, smart tracking, and Full Color night vision technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KB One: Home IP camera series including Wi-Fi cameras and NVR systems
• KB AiOS
• KB Topdefender Premium
• KBiVMS

Products and services

• KBiVMS Pro 2.0 Centralized security management system supporting video monitoring, access control, video intercom, alarm controller, POS, radar and AI features including face recognition and ANPR. Scales from small businesses to enterprises with 20,000+ cameras.
• KBiVMS Pro Flexible, scalable central management system with client-server architecture providing user permission management, device management, alarm management, central storage, video wall, map features, and business intelligence including people counting and heatmap.
• KBiVMS Lite Entry-level video management system supporting up to 256 devices with H.265 and H.264 dual video compression, live video monitoring, playback, and PTZ camera control.
• KB AiOS Open platform with high refinement, low cost and licensing for CCTV factories. Long-term goal platform for the company to provide open standards and integration tools.
• KB Topdefender Premium Security software solution for the CCTV industry.
• IP Box Camera IP-based box cameras including face recognition models like KX-2015FRSN with 2MP Night Breaker AI capabilities.
• IP Dome Camera Network dome cameras including WDR IR mini dome, eyeball cameras, Full-color Wi-Fi models, and AI-powered NightBreaker series.
• Home IP Camera Wi-Fi home cameras including KX-C series (KX-C4W, KX-C2W) and KN series with pan/tilt, H.265 compression, and smart tracking features.
• IP Weatherproof IR Camera Outdoor bullet cameras with IR capabilities including WDR, Full-color Wi-Fi models, and AI-powered variants.
• IP PTZ Camera Pan-tilt-zoom network cameras including thermal hybrid, Starlight IR, and AI-powered models with up to 60x optical zoom.
• Specialty IP Camera Specialized cameras including thermal body temperature monitoring, face recognition time & attendance, mobile cameras, dual-lens stereo analysis, explosion-proof, anti-corrosion, and traffic enforcement cameras.
• HD Analog Dome Camera HD-CVI format dome cameras including 4K NightBreaker, Full-color Starlight, and mobile HDCVI IR models.
• HD Analog Bullet Camera HD-over-coaxial bullet cameras with IR including Full-color HDCVI, 4K NightBreaker, and Starlight models.
• HD Analog PTZ Camera HD-CVI format PTZ cameras including NightBreaker IR and Starlight IR variants with 25x optical zoom.
• NVR (Network Video Recorder) Network video recorders including enterprise storage servers supporting up to 1024 HDDs, edge storage terminals, and AI-powered NVRs with up to 32 channels.
• HD-CVI DVR Penta-brid digital video recorders supporting 4K resolution, H.265 compression, and AI capabilities across 4 to 32 channels.
• Video Door Phone IP and Wi-Fi villa door stations, apartment outdoor stations, and indoor monitors with SIP 2.0 support, 2MP cameras, and access control integration.
• Smart Lock Hotel and residential electronic locks including KB-SL series with RF card, password, and mechanical key access options.
• Accessories Supporting products including MicroSD cards, integrated mount testers, monitors (18.5" to 55"), storage expansion units, PoE switches, network keyboards, access control readers, turnstiles, and networking equipment.
• Professional Services Fee-based services for resellers including field services, remote services, advanced phone support, and training services.
• Product Customization (SMR Program) Special Modification Requests program allowing integrators and dealers to customize KBVISION products for unique installation requirements.
• KBVISION Full Color Camera Series New night vision camera series using Full Color Starlight technology for color imaging in extremely dark environments.
• KX-F512R48ST Video Storage Server Video storage and management server for large camera systems supporting up to 512 cameras with 48 HDDs of up to 8TB each, powered by an Intel processor.
• AI-powered Recorders KX-DA2K8xxxH2 Series New generation of AI-integrated HD Analog recorders designed to upgrade home camera systems to smart AI-integrated systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scalable from small business (few cameras) to global enterprise (20,000+ cameras)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ODM Manufacturing Partners in AsiacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerKBVISION expanded its hardware business with ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) contracts with manufacturing partners in Asia. This partnership enables the company to offer competitive pricing on hardware products including cameras, recorders, and security devices while focusing on software development and AI capabilities in Silicon Valley.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Provider of IP cameras, video analytics, and VMS with strong AI and appearance-search capabilities, now part of Motorola Solutions. Comparable enterprise-focused VMS and analytics stack to KBVISION's higher-end offerings.
• Dahua Technology: Global CCTV and video surveillance manufacturer with HD-CVI, IP cameras, NVRs/DVRs, and AI-enabled analytics (face recognition, ANPR). Closely comparable product portfolio and ODM/original-brand go-to-market model to KBVISION.
• Axis Communications: Network camera pioneer (now part of Canon) specializing in IP-based video surveillance with ONVIF-compliant products and a strong position in enterprise and vertical markets. Comparable to KBVISION's IP camera and enterprise VMS focus.
• Vivotek: Taiwan-based network camera and video surveillance solutions provider (affiliated with Delta Electronics). Comparable IP camera and VMS offerings with global distribution through integrators, similar to KBVISION's channel approach.
• Hikvision: World's largest video surveillance equipment manufacturer offering IP cameras, NVRs/DVRs, and VMS software with AI analytics. Directly comparable to KBVISION across the full camera-to-VMS stack and target customer segments (residential to enterprise).
• Hanwha Vision: Surveillance solutions provider offering IP cameras, NVRs, and VMS with AI analytics including face/license plate recognition. Directly comparable product categories, AI feature set, and integrator-led distribution model.
• Genetec: Unified security software company specializing in VMS (Security Center), access control, and license plate recognition. Direct VMS/AI analytics competitor to KBiVMS Pro for enterprise and large multi-site deployments.
• Uniview (UNV): Chinese-origin video surveillance vendor offering IP cameras, NVRs, and VMS with competitive pricing and growing global footprint. Comparable end-to-end stack and SMB-to-enterprise targeting similar to KBVISION.

Broad incumbents

• Pelco (Motorola Solutions): Established CCTV and IP video surveillance brand under Motorola Solutions, offering cameras and VMS for enterprise and government markets. Long-standing comparable presence in the same product categories as KBVISION, though with broader parent resources.
• Bosch Security Systems: Large diversified security and building technologies provider offering cameras, VMS, access control, and intrusion detection as part of a broader portfolio. Overlaps with KBVISION in CCTV and integrated security but operates at much larger scale across multiple categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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