MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global startup accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries. Founded in 2009, it provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities through its programs worldwide.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matthew Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Surveillance

MORSE Corp

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
MORSE Corp offers customer-focused algorithm development, software development, and system integration services for machine learning, artificial intelligence, mission planning, situational awareness, computer vision, and manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Revolute Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Revolute Robotics develops inspection and surveillance robots designed to operate in challenging environments. Their Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive on surfaces, multiplying its operating time.

EyeKnow AI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
EyeKnow specializes in an AI-driven monitoring system that enhances safety for children and seniors in home and care facility environments. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, EyeKnow's solution provides continuous surveillance, detecting incidents such as falls or irregular activities, as well as monitoring interactions between caregivers and vulnerable individuals to identify potential abuse or negligence. The system integrates easily with existing security cameras and delivers real-time insights and alerts to stakeholders through a user-friendly mobile app and live dashboard. By combining AI with security camera footage, EyeKnow aims to protect vulnerable populations from violence and ensure peace of mind for families and caregivers.

Vaico

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Vaico develops technological solutions to complex computer vision and data analytics problems. We use deep learning, IoT, and cloud computing aiming at four strategic markets: i. work-related accidents reduction, ii. surveillance automation, iii. visual-analysis task automation in the industrial field, and iv. mobility management automation.

EmPowerYu

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
EmPowerYu offers an intelligent Remote Monitoring System designed for seniors living independently at home. Using strategically placed motion sensors and data analytics, the system detects daily life events, determines usual behaviors, and alerts caregivers to any deviations, ensuring privacy and allowing loved ones to age in place.

Nautilus Defense

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nautilus Defense specializes in the creation and manufacture of advanced textile and composite-integrated systems aimed at monitoring structural assets and their environments. The company develops integrated maritime surveillance systems and cospas-sarsat meosar global deployment solutions. Its offerings include strain-sensing yarns, antennas, wearable systems, deployable systems, device arrays, and micrometers. Nautilus Defense is committed to rapid experimental development, delivering innovative material-based capabilities that enhance the performance of textile-integrated systems for its clients.

CSS Worldwide

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
CSS Worldwide specializes in enhancing workplace safety through advanced monitoring systems that utilize sensing technology and proprietary algorithms. The company focuses on the detection and analysis of safety incidents, particularly slips, trips, and falls, which account for a significant portion of lost time accidents. By employing wearable sensors, CSS Worldwide can identify near misses and accidents while simultaneously locating nearby workers and mobile equipment. The captured data allows for an anonymous replay of interactions preceding an incident, facilitating a deeper understanding of the causes and enabling clients to implement preventative measures. This innovative approach aims to improve overall safety performance in various work environments.

PRESSER SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Presser Surveillance Solutions and Technologies creates cutting edge surveillance technologies for law enforcement and support services

IncidentAlly

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
IncidentAlly provides public and campus safety services and platforms designed to deliver real-time situational awareness. Its platform aggregates incident information across agencies, creating a complete operational picture and enabling clients to receive trusted information directly from responders both internally and across partner agencies.

SurviVR

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SurviVR is a Dallas-based company established in 2018 that provides a virtual reality training platform focused on enhancing the decision-making and response capabilities of first responders, particularly in law enforcement. The platform offers immersive and data-driven training experiences designed to improve public safety by enabling officers to engage in thought-provoking and high-pressure simulations. SurviVR's innovative approach aims to enhance the judgment and performance of first responders, ultimately contributing to more effective public safety outcomes.

Securaxis

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Securaxis develops, installs, and operates innovative safety and security solutions, focusing on real-time geolocalized security information. Founded in 2018 as part of the BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, the company is recognized for its achievements, including participation in various startup programs and awards. Securaxis utilizes a smart acoustic sensor connected to a wireless network to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, allowing for accurate reporting of potential security threats. This technology enables organizations to enhance safety measures by making informed decisions based on real-time data. The team consists of eight experts in machine learning, acoustics, data management, and entrepreneurship, who have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application for notable clients, including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations.

D-Fend Solutions

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
D-Fend Solutions is a provider of counter-drone takeover technology, specializing in the management of rogue drone incidents in complex and sensitive environments. Its flagship product, EnforceAir, is designed to address significant drone threats in various sectors, including military, public safety, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure. The technology enables clients to detect and identify intruding commercial drones automatically, allowing for the forensic extraction of data, location tracking, and safe control and landing of these drones. D-Fend Solutions has established a strong presence with numerous deployments worldwide, including high-tier U.S. government agencies and major international airports. By autonomously executing RF and cyber-takeovers of rogue drones, EnforceAir ensures the continuity of communications, commerce, transportation, and daily activities, thereby positioning itself as a leader in counter-drone technology.

Eyeron systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Eyeron develops micro-sized drones to detect dangerous indoor environments.

Gabriel

Grant in 2017
Gabriel is a safety technology company that builds an integrated network of smart sensors and software to improve threat detection and crisis management. The system is designed for easy installation and affordability, with a primary focus on schools and public buildings. It delivers instant alerts and critical communication tools to support survival and preparedness during emergencies, enabling rapid response and coordination while reducing overall costs compared with existing solutions.

Securaxis

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Securaxis develops, installs, and operates innovative safety and security solutions, focusing on real-time geolocalized security information. Founded in 2018 as part of the BIC of CERN Technologies in Switzerland, the company is recognized for its achievements, including participation in various startup programs and awards. Securaxis utilizes a smart acoustic sensor connected to a wireless network to analyze and classify sounds in urban environments, allowing for accurate reporting of potential security threats. This technology enables organizations to enhance safety measures by making informed decisions based on real-time data. The team consists of eight experts in machine learning, acoustics, data management, and entrepreneurship, who have successfully developed and commercialized a mobile security application for notable clients, including the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Switzerland, the Olympic Committee, and the United Nations.

Keepers

Grant in 2016
Keepers is an AI-driven application that monitors and reports abusive content from social media platforms on children's devices to parents' devices in real-time. It aims to protect children from cyberbullying, pedophilia, and other online threats.

Hydromea

Grant in 2016
Hydromea develops portable underwater robotics systems that provide access to submerged assets and data. The company offers a scalable multi-robot inspection and sensing system that can be permanently deployed at sea or launched from mobile autonomous craft and remotely tasked to carry out regular inspections, environmental measurements and emergency response. Its in-house sensors can be integrated on drones to deliver faster underwater data collection both onshore and offshore, enabling companies to obtain valuable insights at lower cost. The solution emphasizes portability, affordability and ruggedness to withstand harsh underwater environments.

PiraShield

Grant in 2016
PiraShield has combined years of networking experience with state of the art hardware to develop a digital surveillance system to help you solve the issue of online theft. With PiraShield you know when someone steals your digital assets, where the theft occurred and fast acting response to remedy it. Feel free to reach out to their team. They are helping make the impossible possible with online digital surveillance.

Salient Eye

Grant in 2016
Salient Eye develops a multi-platform technology transforming unused smartphones or tablets into personal security solutions. It offers home monitoring, baby/elderly care tracking, with an optional 24/7 Control Center connection. With over 1.3 million organic downloads and a user rating of 4.4, Salient Eye supports 20 languages. Its B2B2C strategy involves partnerships with security companies and insurance providers.

ArmHer

Grant in 2013
ARMHER is a company created by women to protect women from crime. We devoted years to studying the mind-set of criminals who victimize women, and researching the extraordinary selection of personal protection devices (PPDs) available to women. We selected the most effective and affordable PPDs and created four unique “Survival Kits” – each Kit is filled with proven defenses that safeguard women from crimes against their person and their property. From students to seniors, ARMHER is the perfect gift.

AET

Grant in 2013
Most surveillance systems rely on humans to identify threats while attending to a large set of disparate camera feeds. Our “Pancam” disrupts this operational surveillance model by capturing and analyzing real-time, 3D, 360⁰ panoramic video. The autonomous surveillance enabled by the Pancam will lead to tremendous facility cost savings and safety improvements. It'll significantly impact the $100M addressable video analytics market and can be used in other apps, from robotics to entertainment.

Bounce Imaging

Seed Round in 2012
Bounce Imaging, Inc. is a manufacturer of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for police and fire responders. The company specializes in developing omnidirectional cameras and sensor technology that allows first responders to safely monitor hazardous environments from a distance, enhancing their operational safety. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Bounce Imaging provides a variety of supportive accessories such as pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company also delivers cloud services, including technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting assistance for imaging and processing hardware. Bounce Imaging's innovative solutions enable users to capture real-time videos and sensor data consistently, even in challenging conditions, making it a valuable asset in the defense and first response sectors.
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