Traces was founded by Kostyantyn Shysh, Veronika Yurchuk in 2019.

Who are Traces's investors?

Traces's investors include Y Combinator, SP Investment Fund.

Where is Traces headquartered?

Traces is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Traces

YC S19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 10 employees · 2 known investors

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Traces provides AI-powered video analytics software that extracts actionable data from CCTV cameras for threat detection, loss prevention, and retail analytics. The platform uses generative AI to enable text-prompt-based video search and real-time investigative capabilities for security and operational decision-making.

Also known as EllipseAI

AI & Machine Learning Cybersecurity Enterprise Software Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning Computer VisionUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Traces was founded in 2019 by Kostyantyn Shysh and Veronika Yurchuk.

Kostyantyn Shysh FounderKostyantyn Shysh is co-founder and CEO of Traces AI, a Y Combinator Summer 2019 company, and previously founded Unmorph.

Veronika Yurchuk FounderVeronika Yurchuk is CTO and co-founder of Traces AI.

Investors · 2

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Traces do?: Traces provides AI-powered video analytics software that extracts actionable data from CCTV cameras for threat detection, loss prevention, and retail analytics. The platform uses generative AI to enable text-prompt-based video search and real-time investigative capabilities for security and operational decision-making.
Who founded Traces?: Traces was founded by Kostyantyn Shysh, Veronika Yurchuk in 2019.
Who are Traces's investors?: Traces's investors include Y Combinator, SP Investment Fund.
Where is Traces headquartered?: Traces is headquartered in San Francisco, US.