Top Physical Security Startups in 2026

At Verkada, we’re on a mission to modernize the world of physical security. Today, we build enterprise security cameras that combine cutting-edge camera technology with intelligent, web-based software—all in a secure, user-friendly solution. In the future, we’ll deepen our use of machine learning to enable entirely new ways of enhancing physical security — many of which have yet to be imagined. Unlike existing video security systems, Verkada’s technology eliminates outdated equipment such as network video recorders (NVRs) and offers the protection of full encryption with no special configuration required. Our systems are easy to install, update and expand. Verkada was founded in 2016 by computer scientists and information security experts from Stanford University and MIT. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Rhombus provides cloud managed video security and IoT sensors for enterprises to better manage their physical spaces. Companies can setup smart cameras anywhere in their organization in minutes without the need for complicated NVR's, servers or hard drives. It’s all plug and play where setting up a new camera just takes a matter of minutes (it can be set up over WiFi or Ethernet). It’s like Nest but built for the enterprise and IT. Furthermore, the platform leverages AI with computer vision to power features like facial recognition, license plate recognition, and people analytics.  

Evolv Technology applies sensors, data, and machine learning to detect and prevent a wide set of global threats to people. We develop products that address security and operations challenges in the physical world. Our goal is to deliver high performance, cost effective solutions that are unobtrusive to our customers' day-to-day operations. We are collective of people who seek to build products that matter and are backed by investors Bill Gates, General Catalyst Partners and Lux Capital.

Knightscope’s long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. We build Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) that are a unique combination of self-driving technology, robotics, A.I. and electric vehicles to help officers and guards have eyes, ears, and voice on the ground at multiple locations at the same time. The massive amount of data generated by the ASRs feed into our a Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) user interface that our clients utilize to be better secure the places you live, work, study and visit. Mission: Our long-term ambition is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. - A Violent Crime Occurs Every 24.6 Seconds | A Property Crime Occurs Every 4.1 Seconds; - Crime Has a $1+ Trillion Negative Economic Impact on the U.S. Annually

Our AI software video search are used by Fortune 500 companies to save time and money of managing the big data video infrastructure.