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Actuate
Founded 2018 · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors
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Actuate provides AI-based video analytics that turn existing IP cameras and NVRs into a security detection system, offering real-time alerts for threats such as intruders, loitering, guns, and crowds. It also monitors camera health and connects cameras to its cloud for security and safety teams.
Founders & leadership
Actuate was founded in 2018 by Sonny Tai.
Investors · 11
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2023 | $72.3K |
| U.S. ArmyArmy | Phase II | 2022 | $1.6M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.8K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Actuate do?
- Actuate provides AI-based video analytics that turn existing IP cameras and NVRs into a security detection system, offering real-time alerts for threats such as intruders, loitering, guns, and crowds. It also monitors camera health and connects cameras to its cloud for security and safety teams.
- Who founded Actuate?
- Actuate was founded by Sonny Tai in 2018.
- Who are Actuate's investors?
- Actuate's investors include Bling Capital, Dorm Room, Gray Line Partners, MetaProp, MetaProp Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Stonewater Ventures, Tensility Venture Partners and 3 more.