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Clearview AI

New York, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors

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.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechGovTech

Founders & leadership

Clearview AI was founded in 2017 by Richard Schwartz and Cam-Hoan Ton-That.

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Richard SchwartzCo-founder
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Cam-Hoan Ton-ThatCo-founder
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Murtaza AkbarNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Hal LambertBoard director

Investors · 4

Kirenaga PartnersWinter Park · $2M
Inertia VenturesreportedNew York · $2M
Naval Ravikantreported
Peter Thielreported

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$8.6MraisedSep 2020 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • 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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
ACLU91 shared keywordsA nonprofit organization that pursues constitutional rights cases in courts and legislatures across the United States, representing individuals facing discrimination, government overreach, or violations of First Amendment protections, due process, and privacy rights.

Companies competing with Clearview AI for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2022$49.8K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$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.

In the news

Court rejects deal, reopens Clearview AI lawsuit over biometric data collection | Biometric Updatebiometricupdate.com · Jul 2026Clearview AI raises $30M to accelerate growth in image-search technology - Help Net Securityhelpnetsecurity.com · Jul 2021Clearview AI Closes $30M Series B Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Jul 2021Clearview AI raises $30 million in Series B funding despite privacy investigationsaxios.com · Jul 2021Clearview AI Raises $8.6m Funding in Face of Legal Challenges - AI Forumai-forum.com · Oct 2020Law enforcement face biometrics provider Clearview AI raises .6M | Biometric Updatebiometricupdate.com · Sep 2020

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 Kirenaga Partners, Inertia Ventures, Naval Ravikant, Peter Thiel.
How much funding has Clearview AI raised?
Clearview AI has disclosed $8.6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Clearview AI headquartered?
Clearview AI is headquartered in New York, US.