Traces
YC S19San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 10 employees · 3 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
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)
Traces was founded in 2019 by Kostyantyn Shysh and Veronika Yurchuk.


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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, Accelabs, SP Investment Fund.
- Where is Traces headquartered?
- Traces is headquartered in San Francisco, US.











