Voxel
Category: Computer Vision
Voxel is an AI-powered site visibility platform that transforms existing security cameras into intelligent monitoring systems to proactively identify workplace safety hazards and operational risks in industrial environments. Voxel was founded in 2020. The company is led by Vernon O'Donnell. Based in San Francisco, California. Team size: 101-500. Total funding raised: $64M. Latest round: Series B. Key investors include NewRoad Capital Partners, Eclipse Ventures, Rite-Hite, Tokio Marine, MTech Capital, HG Ventures, Whitestone, Ericsson Ventures, World Innovation Lab.
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Team size
- 101-500
- Total funding
- $64M
Value proposition
Proactively identify workplace safety hazards in real-time using existing camera infrastructure — deploying to any site within 48 hours and achieving 95%+ detection accuracy with AI trained on 5 billion+ hours of real-world industrial data.
Products and solutions
AI-powered site visibility platform leveraging existing security cameras for: 1) Safety (risk identification, incident prevention, ergonomics monitoring), 2) Operations (throughput, loss prevention, operational efficiency), 3) Risk Management (quantify and reduce operational risk). Features include Executive Hub for safety program visibility, AI Agent for summaries/alerts, heatmaps, and automated workflow assignments., 4) Risk Insights (launched April 2026): AI-powered daily safety snapshots delivering curated safety intelligence to site managers and supervisors for prioritized action.
Unique value
Purpose-built AI for industrial workplace safety (not general-purpose video AI), trained on 5B+ hours of industrial video; deploys in 48 hours on existing cameras; certified safety professionals integrated into service; 95%+ detection accuracy; hybrid cloud architecture enabling continuous learning.
Target customer
Fortune 500 companies in logistics/supply chain, manufacturing, and retail with industrial sites (warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, ports)
Industries served
Logistics & Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports/Transportation
Technology advantage
Hybrid cloud architecture enabling continuous site-specific learning; AI fine-tuned per-site achieving 95%+ detection accuracy; purpose-built for workplace safety trained on 5B+ hours of industrial video; deploys in 48 hours on existing camera infrastructure with no new hardware required; platform covers full detection-to-resolution lifecycle.
How they differentiate
Deploys in 48 hours using existing camera infrastructure (no new hardware); AI purpose-built for industrial environments trained on 5B+ hours of worker safety data; hybrid cloud architecture enables continuous site-specific learning; 95%+ detection accuracy; backed by certified safety professionals; reports 50-86% injury/incident reductions at customer sites.
Main competitors
Protex AI, Intenseye, CompScience
Key partnerships
Rite-Hite (investor & strategic partner in industrial safety), Ericsson (strategic investor & partner for 5G/edge connectivity), Tokio Marine (insurance-industry strategic investor), Novara (mutual referral partnership to advance AI-powered workplace safety, announced June 2026)
Notable customers
Piston Automotive, NSG Group (global glass manufacturer, expanded to 10 countries), The Port of Virginia, Americold Logistics (Fortune 500), Carlex Glass, MSI (achieved 50% reduction in lost-time injuries)
Major milestones
2020: Company founded, 2021: $3M seed round led by MTech Capital, 2022: $15M Series A led by Eclipse Ventures, 2023: $12M strategic round led by Rite-Hite, 2024: Vernon O'Donnell joins as CEO, expansion to 30+ employees, 2025: $44M Series B led by NewRoad Capital Partners, Oct 2025: Strategic investment from Ericsson, Oct 2025: NSG Group global rollout across 10 countries, Apr 2026: Launched Risk Insights product, Jun 2026: Won SupplyTech Innovation of Year for 2nd consecutive year, 250+ sites deployed, 125+ team members
Growth metrics
175% annual revenue growth; 200%+ annual increase in customer sites; 200%+ Net Dollar Retention; 65% average reduction in workers' compensation claims; 250+ sites deployed; 125+ employees
Market positioning
Market leader in AI-powered workplace safety with $64M total funding, 250+ sites deployed, 175% annual revenue growth, and 200%+ net dollar retention. Positioned as the comprehensive "site intelligence" platform vs point-solution competitors.
Geographic focus
United States (primary), expanding globally
About Vernon O'Donnell
Ex-CCO and CPO at project44 (high-growth supply chain visibility platform); Chief Customer Officer at STATS Perform; CEO at Hypori. Holds a Master's of Arts in Rhetoric & Public Culture from Indiana University Bloomington.
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