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OpenVector

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 4 employees · 7 known investors

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OpenVector monitors video feeds to detect security events such as tailgating through building entrances and triggers automated responses like placing phone calls with attached clips. The product uses natural-language rules to configure physical security automations.

Also known as BotZero · Foveal · TeleOps

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsSaaSComputer VisionInfrastructureIndustrialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

OpenVector was founded in 2026 by Andrey Gizdov and Vishal Urlam.

AGAndrey Gizdov
Andrey GizdovFounder & CEOFounder of OpenVector, which monitors video feeds to detect physical security events like tailgating and triggers automated responses using natural-language rules. He studied computer vision at Harvard, leaving a PhD program before completion.
VUVishal Urlam
Vishal UrlamFounderFounder of OpenVector, which monitors video feeds to detect physical security events such as tailgating and triggers automated responses configured through natural-language rules. He holds a degree from Carnegie Mellon University (2023) and an ECE background (2020).

Investors · 7

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Team IgnitereportedFolsom · $15M

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Zypsy CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $50K – $400K

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OpenVector - Self-improving AI that turns any camera into an autonomous worker.ycombinator.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does OpenVector do?
OpenVector monitors video feeds to detect security events such as tailgating through building entrances and triggers automated responses like placing phone calls with attached clips. The product uses natural-language rules to configure physical security automations.
Who founded OpenVector?
OpenVector was founded by Andrey Gizdov, Vishal Urlam in 2026.
Who are OpenVector's investors?
OpenVector's investors include Vela Partners, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Blast.Club, OurCrowd, Team Ignite, Zypsy Capital.
Where is OpenVector headquartered?
OpenVector is headquartered in San Francisco, US.