Clearview AI
New York, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
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Clearview AI develops a facial recognition platform trained on a large image dataset, used to identify suspects, witnesses, and victims. It serves law enforcement agencies and organizations focused on public safety, national security, and secure commerce in the U.S.
Founders & leadership
Clearview AI was founded in 2017 by Richard Schwartz and Cam-Hoan Ton-That.

Board
Investors · 5
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$8.6M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2020–2021
- Undisclosed amountSeries BJul 2021 · 3 sourcesSource ↗
▶$8.6MraisedSep 2020 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Richard SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director
- Murtaza AkbarDirector
- Hal LambertDirector
- Cam-Hoan Ton-ThatExecutive Officer, Director
- Amount sold
- $8.6M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2022 | $49.8K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2020 | $50K |
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 Clearview AI do?
- Clearview AI develops a facial recognition platform trained on a large image dataset, used to identify suspects, witnesses, and victims. It serves law enforcement agencies and organizations focused on public safety, national security, and secure commerce in the U.S.
- Who founded Clearview AI?
- Clearview AI was founded by Richard Schwartz, Cam-Hoan Ton-That in 2017.
- Who are Clearview AI's investors?
- Clearview AI's investors include Flexcap Ventures, Kirenaga Partners, Inertia Ventures, Naval Ravikant, Peter Thiel.
- How much funding has Clearview AI raised?
- Clearview AI has disclosed $8.6M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Clearview AI headquartered?
- Clearview AI is headquartered in New York, US.


