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Protex AI

YC S21

Limerick, IE · Founded 2020 · 5 employees · Hiring · 10 known investors

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Protex AI applies computer vision and generative AI to analyze video footage from industrial sites, identifying operational patterns and safety risks in real time. The platform processes data from existing CCTV infrastructure to provide dashboards, alerts, and recommendations for factory, warehouse, and logistics operations teams.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainIndustrial Workplace SafetyMachine LearningB2BIrelandEuropePartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Protex AI was founded in 2020 by Dan Hobbs, Ciarán O'Mara, and Ciaran.

DHDan Hobbs
Dan HobbsinCo-Founder & CEODan Hobbs is co-founder and CEO of Protex AI, which develops AI vision technology for workplace safety.
COCiarán O'Mara
Ciarán O'Marain𝕏CPTO and Co-founder
CCiaran
Ciaranin𝕏Founder

Investors · 10

Black Nova VCSydney · $100K
firstminute capitalLondon · $1.3M – $3.8M
Notion CapitalLondon · $1M – $100M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
FlexportreportedSan Francisco · $2.5M – $20M
HedosophiareportedLondon
Playfair CapitalreportedLondon · $130K – $1.9M
Salesforce Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M
SCOR VenturesreportedParis · $1M – $10M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Elkstone

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$54M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2022–2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
EcoOnline449 shared keywordsEcoOnline provides software for occupational health and safety, chemical management, emergency response, and environmental sustainability reporting. The company serves enterprises across industries with tools for incident management, compliance, lone worker protection, and ESG measurement.
SafetyCulture430 shared keywordsSafetyCulture develops a workplace operations platform used by frontline teams to conduct inspections, report issues, and manage safety and quality processes.
EHS Insight402 shared keywordsEHS Insight is a software platform designed for safety professionals to manage Environmental, Health, and Safety programs. It includes mobile-first capabilities, AI-powered tools for risk detection and analysis, and integrations with enterprise systems for organizations across industries including manufacturing, mining, and oil and gas.
Safeopedia Website385 shared keywordsSafeopedia is a free online resource and community platform for workplace safety professionals, offering a comprehensive health and safety dictionary, educational articles, webinars, and job board services. The platform serves safety professionals across North America and worldwide with industry-specific information and networking opportunities.
Vectorsolutions265 shared keywordsVector Cares is an initiative from Vector Solutions that offers free interactive online eLearning courses on social awareness and community-focused topics. The courses are available to anyone who registers.

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In the news

Protex AI bags funds from grocery retail VC W23siliconrepublic.com · Jul 2025Protex AI Secures $36M Series B to Power Safer and Smarter Industrial Workplaces with AIfinance.yahoo.com · Feb 2025Dublin tech firm Protex AI raises $36m | ThinkBusinessthinkbusiness.ie · Feb 2025Protex AI raises $36m to continue US expansionsiliconrepublic.com · Feb 2025Amazon And Tesla Use This Company’s AI To Prevent Warehouse Accidentsforbes.com · Feb 2025Protex AI: Making workplaces safer one CCTV camera at a timesiliconrepublic.com · Feb 2023Protex AI raises $18 million to help protect workers using AI | Protex AIprotex.ai · Aug 2022Y Combinator-backed Irish startup Protex AI secures €18.1M, plans US expansion - Silicon Canalssiliconcanals.com · Aug 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Protex AI do?
Protex AI applies computer vision and generative AI to analyze video footage from industrial sites, identifying operational patterns and safety risks in real time. The platform processes data from existing CCTV infrastructure to provide dashboards, alerts, and recommendations for factory, warehouse, and logistics operations teams.
Who founded Protex AI?
Protex AI was founded by Dan Hobbs, Ciarán O'Mara, Ciaran in 2020.
Who are Protex AI's investors?
Protex AI's investors include Black Nova VC, firstminute capital, Notion Capital, Y Combinator, Flexport, Hedosophia, Playfair Capital, Salesforce Ventures and 1 more.
How much funding has Protex AI raised?
Protex AI has disclosed $54M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Protex AI headquartered?
Protex AI is headquartered in Limerick, IE.