Best Security & Surveillance Technology Companies in Michigan, United States
The 38 best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Michigan, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: CertifID.
Our analysis of 50 Security & Surveillance Technology companies
$4.8b in tracked funding; 91% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Michigan
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CertifID Fraud detection solution for businesses 50News top 24%Growth top 25%Funding top 28%Talent top 35% All 10 signals ▾Newstop 24% Growthtop 25% Fundingtop 28% Talenttop 35% Moattop 37% Techtop 40% Patentsbottom 44% Innovationbottom 40% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 29% News: 6 BI events in 12 mo (of 14 tracked, 3 types) · 2 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $34M | 14 mo ago | Series C | Tyler Adams Co-Founder & CEO | 2007 | WebflowCart FunctionalitySalesforce+21 | 6 patents Digital identity verification and authentication protocols for secure electronic transactions | 1 job opening |
| 2 | PassiveBolt Provider of smart lock products for commercial & residential | $6M | 19 mo ago | Series A | Kabir Maiga Co-Founder & CEO | 2019 | — | 14 patents Decentralized identity-based access control for electronic door lock and security systems | — |
| 3 | MokSa.ai AI-driven video surveillance solutions for shoplifting and employee fraud | $2M | 7 mo ago | Seed | Kranthi MOTTU Co-Founder & CTO | 2021 | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+13 | 2 patents Federated learning models for enhanced video analytics | — |
| 4 | Identilock Biometric gun lock provider ensuring firearm safety and quick access | $200K | 119 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | 2015 | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+28 | — | — |
| 5 | i2G Systems Provider of integrated security solutions, including design, engineering, and integration | — | 17 mo ago | Seed | — | 2013 | SalesforceBootstrapGoogle Cloud+8 | — | 2 awards |
| 6 | Dashroad Connected cars plug-in solution | — | 135 mo ago | Seed | Faheem Gill Founder | 2014 | Animate.cssBootstrapLiteSpeed+8 | — | — |
| 7 | Companion Personal safety mobile app | — | 135 mo ago | Deadpooled | Jake Wayne Co-Founder | 2015 | — | 29 patents Animal behavior monitoring, training, and health assessment technologies for livestock and pets | — |
| 8 | AMW Manufacturer of GPS-based navigation systems for multiple applications | — | — | Unfunded | Mark Williams Founder | 1987 | — | — | — |
Top 7 Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Michigan
#1
Series C · Grand Rapids, Michigan · founded 2007 · 11 employees$34.2Mraised▾
Fraud detection solution for businesses. The solution is used by banks to ensure the identity of the user for payment transfers. The company employs Two-factor authentication, knowledge-based authentication, digital verification, and bank account confirmation for each transfer to prevent fraud.
- Jul 2025Series C$47.5M
- Sep 2023Series B$20M
- May 2022Series A$12.5M
- Oct 2018Conventional Debt$1.8M
#2
Seed · Wyoming, Michigan · founded 2021$1.8Mraised▾
AI-driven video surveillance solutions for shoplifting and employee fraud. The platform leverages computer vision, to address issues like theft and suspicious activities in multiple business environments. Its services include activity detection, video processing, real-time footage analysis, and solutions for industries with surveillance needs. Features include customer count tracking, employee time management, and aisle heat mapping to provide data for decision-making.
- Jan 2026Seed$1.8M
#3
Series A · Ann Arbor, Michigan · founded 2019 · 4 employees$6.2Mraised▾
Provider of smart lock products for commercial & residential
- Jan 2025Series A$6.2M
#4
Funding Raised · Detroit, Michigan · founded 2015 · 1 employees$200Kraised▾
Biometric gun lock provider ensuring firearm safety and quick access. They offer a fingerprint-activated trigger lock system designed for rapid access and enhanced security. This innovative product aims to prevent unauthorized firearm use, particularly by children, while allowing responsible gun owners immediate access in critical situations. The company focuses on providing peace of mind through advanced fingerprint technology compatible with various gun models. They offer a range of resources including home defense tips, product manuals, and customer support. Their commitment extends to promoting responsible gun ownership and firearm safety through education and innovative security solutions. They provide a login for users, a shopping cart, and subscription to newsletter for deals, product updates, and gun safety tips.
- Sep 2016Grant (prize money)$100K
- Grant (prize money)$100K
#5
Seed · Clawson, Michigan · founded 2013 · 43 employees—raised▾
Provider of integrated security solutions, including design, engineering, and integration. The company delivers access control and biometrics, along with systems integration. Business intelligence services leverage data analytics to provide real-time monitoring. The company offers customized security systems tailored to meet specific needs.
- Mar 2025Seed—
#6
Seed · Detroit, Michigan · founded 2014—raised▾
Connected cars plug-in solution. It is building an OBD device to connect cars to the cloud and use its apps to enable various functionalities. Is also developing apps around analytics for enterprise customers.
- 2015Seed—
#7
Deadpooled · Ann Arbor, Michigan · founded 2015 · 3 employees—raised▾
Developer of an application platform designed to monitor the safety of loved ones in real-time. The company's platform permits users to plug in their destination and select mode of transportation and add any of their friends or family from their contact to be their Companion, enabling users to reach out to family, friends, or public safety department to have them keep an eye on the user at the time of late traveling.
- Jun 2015Seed—
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- Michigan State University23
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor9
- University of Michigan8
- Western Michigan University5
- Michigan Technological University5
- Computer security8
- Firewall (physics)7
- Application firewall7
- Context-based access control6
- Stateful firewall5
- Computer security5
- Intrusion detection system5
- Network security5
- Exploit3
- Software deployment3
- Computer security6
- Botnet2
- Deep packet inspection2
- Network packet2
- Hacker2
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