Alcatraz
Category: AI in Cybersecurity
AI-powered facial authentication for access control, replacing badges and PINs with privacy-focused edge-based authentication. Alcatraz was founded in 2016. The company is led by Tina D'Agostin. Based in Cupertino, United States. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: Over $100 million. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include ["BlackPeak Capital","Cogito Capital","Taiwania Capital","Almaz Capital","EBRD","Ray Stata","Alcatraz is"].
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Cupertino, United States
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- Over $100 million
Value proposition
Frictionless, secure, and privacy-first facial authentication that processes on-device, preventing unauthorized access and eliminating badge/PIN vulnerabilities.
Products and solutions
["Rock X facial authentication device","Rock platform","Tailgating detection","Multi-factor authentication","Edge-based biometric authentication"]
Target customer
Enterprise buildings, data centers, airports, energy facilities, government, healthcare, and Fortune 500 companies.
Industries served
["Data centers","Aviation","Energy","Government","Healthcare","Financial services","Higher education","Stadiums and arenas"]
Technology advantage
Edge-based AI processing ensures no facial images are stored in the cloud; 3D liveness detection prevents spoofing; seamless integration with existing Wiegand/OSDP access control systems.
How they differentiate
Focus on authentication (not recognition) with strong privacy guarantees; instant walk-through authentication; tailgating detection; and GDPR/CCPA/BIPA compliance.
Notable customers
["World's largest AI data centers","Major US airports","Energy companies","NFL teams","Major universities","Fortune 100 companies"]
Major milestones
["Founded in 2016 by Vince Gaydarzhiev","Launched Rock X device","300% YoY growth in data center adoption in 2025","Protected over 5 million employees as of 2026","Series B $50M closed April 2026"]
Market positioning
Leading provider of privacy-focused facial authentication for physical access control, trusted by Fortune 100 companies and critical infrastructure.
Official website: https://www.alcatraz.ai