Code Four
Category: Computer Vision
AI-powered video analysis and report generation system that transforms hours of bodycam footage into concise, accurate reports in seconds Code Four was founded in 2025. The company is led by George Cheng. Based in San Francisco, United States. Team size: 4. Total funding raised: $2.7 million. Latest round: Seed, $2.7M, 2025-11, led by AME Cloud Ventures. Key investors include AME Cloud Ventures, Y Combinator, Pathlight Ventures, Webb Investment Network.
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Team size
- 4
- Total funding
- $2.7 million
Value proposition
Reduces administrative burden by 80% through AI automation, enabling officers to focus on core duties while ensuring accurate, compliant documentation
Products and solutions
AI-driven report generation from bodycam footage, Real-time incident summarization, Automated evidence redaction tools, Chain-of-custody tracking system
Unique value
First AI solution specifically designed for police administrative workflow optimization, combining computer vision with legal compliance frameworks
Target customer
Law enforcement agencies, police departments, and public safety organizations
Industries served
Public safety, Law enforcement, Criminal justice, Government technology
Technology advantage
Proprietary multi-modal AI processing (audio, video, metadata) with FBI CJIS compliance and end-to-end encryption
How they differentiate
Code Four specializes in AI-powered police report generation from bodycam footage, whereas competitors focus on broader AI surveillance, predictive policing, or CAD/LMS systems.
Main competitors
Clearview AI, Actuate AI, Mark43, Flock Safety
Key partnerships
Y Combinator (Spring 2025 cohort), Body camera manufacturers (integration partnerships), AME Cloud Ventures (lead investor), Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Notable customers
36+ police departments nationwide including Basalt PD and Meeker PD
Major milestones
YC W25 cohort acceptance, $2.7M seed raise in 2025, Partnership with 36+ police departments, Development of FBI CJIS-compliant AI system
Growth metrics
36+ police departments deployed, $30/officer/month subscription model
Market positioning
Niche player targeting police workflow automation with a focus on report generation, differentiating from competitors who offer broader public safety tech solutions
Geographic focus
Primarily serving US police departments, with a concentration in California and expansion plans mentioned in Y Combinator profiles
Patents and IP
No publicly listed patents as of 2025, but building IP through Y Combinator's legal framework
About George Cheng
Co-founded Code Four in 2025 after dropping out of MIT. Previously declined offers from major tech companies and met Dylan Nguyen in high school science fairs.
Official website: https://codefour.us