Verkada

Verkada Inc. is an American security technology company headquartered in San Mateo, California. Founded in 2016 by Filip Kaliszan, James Ren, Benjamin Bercovitz, and Hans Robertson, Verkada specializes in cloud-based physical security solutions. The company's mission is to protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive way. Verkada offers a suite of six integrated product lines: video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace systems (including visitor and mailroom management), and intercoms. These products are all managed through a single cloud-based software platform, designed for simplicity and scalability.

Verkada's platform provides organizations with real-time insights into their physical environments, enabling them to identify and respond to potential security risks, workplace frustrations, and operational inefficiencies. The company's technology combines security equipment with cloud-based machine vision and artificial intelligence. Their cameras feature powerful onboard processing to analyze footage at the edge, delivering near-instant results for investigations. The system is designed to be user-friendly, allowing for easy installation and management. Verkada has experienced rapid growth since its inception, expanding to 15-16 offices across multiple continents and employing over 2,000 individuals. The company serves over 31,700 customers across more than 85 countries, including a significant number of Fortune 500 companies. Verkada's solutions cater to a variety of sectors, including schools, healthcare institutions, and law firms. Despite a data breach incident in 2021, Verkada has continued to develop its product offerings and expand its market reach, emphasizing measures to enhance security and customer trust.