Best Security & Surveillance Technology Companies in Virginia, United States
The 86 best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Virginia, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Alarm.com.
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 Virginia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alarm.com Provider of a cloud-based video intercom and physical security systems | $137M | 65 mo ago | 1,442 1,442 → 1,387 (-4%) · sector median +0% | 2000 | Jean-Paul Martin CTO (co-founder) | Craft CMSPHPZoho+17 | 1,581 patents Intelligent security and surveillance systems integrating video analytics, sensor fusion, and drone monitoring. | 2 launchs |
| 2 | ObjectVideo Labs Provider of AI-powered integrated video analytics solutions | $80M | 185 mo ago | 30 | 1998 | — | — | 504 patents Computer vision and sensor‑fusion for robotic navigation and event‑based perception | — |
| 3 | Pixia Provider of data-access solution for Wide Area Imagery | $50M | 82 mo ago | 37 | 1999 | — | — | 128 patents Enterprise data file management and retrieval, especially wide-area motion imagery on object storage | — |
| 4 | Logos Technologies Provider of augmented camera systems for detecting enemy threats | $44M | 173 mo ago | 77 | 1996 | Greg Poe CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+22 | 109 patents Homomorphic encryption using geometric algebra, Hensel codes, and p-adic RSA for blockchain security | — |
| 5 | VidSys Developer of converged security information management | $42M | 83 mo ago | 2 | 2005 | — | — | 15 patents Multicamera video surveillance analytics and heterogeneous network streaming | — |
| 6 | Privaris Provider of biometric fingerprint token-based authentication solutions | $39M | 182 mo ago | 11 | 2001 | — | — | 58 patents Secure identity authentication and access control for electronic devices and media services | — |
| 7 | Algolux Tech Provider of computer vision and cloud-based video analytics solutions | $32M | 60 mo ago | 44 | 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Satelles Provider of satellite time and location technology solutions for various industries | $30M | 56 mo ago | 59 | 2008 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 20 patents Secure satellite-based positioning, navigation, timing validation and low‑SWaP geolocation | — |
| 9 | DroneShield Provider of AI-powered counter-drone systems | $26M | 24 mo ago | 91 | 2013 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+36 | — | 1 expansion |
| 10 | Chorus Intelligence Provider of analytics based physical security and law enforcement intelligence solution 57Product top 22%Innovation top 34%Funding top 34%Growth top 35% All 10 signals ▾Producttop 22% Innovationtop 34% Fundingtop 34% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Techtop 46% Moattop 48% Newstop 49% Globalbottom 43% Marketbottom 37% Product: 12 distinct product lines · Company stage: PE Innovation: 12 product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $20M | 3 mo ago | 52 52 → 49 (-6%) · sector median +0% | 2011 | Boyd Mulvey Founder & CEO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+31 | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 11 | Inertial Labs Provider of inertial navigation systems for positioning solutions | $14M | 28 mo ago | 112 112 → 91 (-19%) · sector median +0% | 2001 | Jamie Marraccini President | WordPressPleskMySQL+31 | 2 patents Calibration and orientation integration of magnetic sensors with optical camera tracking | — |
| 12 | CheckVideo Provider of cloud-based video surveillance services | $13M | 258 mo ago | 26 | 1998 | Nik Gagvani CEO & President | WordPressMySQLSalesforce+37 | 26 patents Video surveillance analytics and motion-based alarm verification with adaptive coding. | — |
| 13 | RFID Global Solution Provider of a real-time asset management software | $11M | 150 mo ago | 13 13 → 25 (+92%) · sector median +0% | 2005 | — | WordPressMySQLMariaDB+18 | — | — |
| 14 | Giant Oak Machine learning-enabled KYC and AML solutions for financial institutions | $11M | 95 mo ago | 30 | 2013 | — | — | 18 patents Adaptive transaction orchestration and domain‑specific negative media search filtering | — |
| 15 | Iron Sheepdog Online platform offering GPS-based app for fleet management 42Talent top 33%Growth top 35%Funding top 38%Tech top 40% All 7 signals ▾Talenttop 33% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 38% Techtop 40% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 22% Newsbottom 22% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | $10M | 5 mo ago | 18 | 2018 | Will Lawrence Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | 2 partnerships |
| 16 | videoNEXT Global leader providing scalable video surveillance solutions for diverse industries | $9M | 159 mo ago | 28 | 2002 | Chris Gettings Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 17 | Patrocinium Developer of cloud-based emergency management platform | $6M | 70 mo ago | 1 | 2013 | John South CEO & President | — | — | — |
| 18 | Daon Developer of cloud-based multi-modal biometric systems | $5M | 141 mo ago | 49 | 1999 | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+39 | 35 patents Biometric identity verification, liveness detection, and secure access control messaging systems. | — |
| 19 | Hushmesh Solutions for the prevention of identity and transaction fraud | $5M | 34 mo ago | 6 | 2017 | Manu Fontaine Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityWeeblyApple iCloud Mail+18 | 6 patents Secure, residence-based digital identity authentication using cryptographic twin storage. | — |
| 20 | Intensity Analytics User behavior analytics based authentication solution | $5M | 117 mo ago | 9 | 2009 | John Rome CEO | — | 16 patents Behavioral biometrics for effort‑based user authentication and validation | — |
| 21 | Consilient AML & CFT solutions for financial institutions | $3M | 49 mo ago | 11 | 2020 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | 18 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 22 | AuthAir Provider of authentication solutions for healthcare industry | $3M | 132 mo ago | 12 | 2013 | Mo Etesam Co-Founder & CTO | — | 2 patents Secure access control for medical and dental computer systems | — |
| 23 | TrustPoint Provider of a GPS and AR-based geospatial data management platform for enterprises | $2M | 56 mo ago | 55 55 → 88 (+60%) · sector median +0% | 2020 | Patrick Shannon Founder & CEO | — | 14 patents Secure GNSS timing/position authentication and multipath mitigation for navigation services | — |
| 24 | Unissant Provider of advanced data analytics solutions empowering clients to meet their business goals | $2M | 189 mo ago | 148 148 → 110 (-26%) · sector median +0% | 1999 | Manish Malhotra Founder & Executive Chairman | — | — | — |
| 25 | ARES Security Corporation Enterprise security platform providing real-time security design, assessment, and operations | $2M | 47 mo ago | 55 55 → 120 (+118%) · sector median +0% | 1999 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — | — |
| 26 | Mobile System 7 Provider of data loss prevention using behavioral detection methods | $1M | 144 mo ago | 11 | 2011 | Mark McGovern CEO & Founder | — | — | — |
| 27 | NanTrak Industries Provider of weapon detection systems for the military and law enforcement | $1M | 107 mo ago | — | 2010 | Evan Parker Founder & President | — | — | — |
Top 12 Security & Surveillance Technology companies in Virginia
#1
Late Stage · Virginia Beach, Virginia · founded 2011 · 52 employees$19.8Mraised▾
Provider of analytics-based physical security and law enforcement intelligence solutions. The product Chorus Suite is an analytics platform that ingests disparate data types like call data records, handset downloads, Automatic Number Plate Recognition, IP traffic, financial transactions, webchat, attribution, etc. to extract intelligence. Features include data cleansing, geospatial and social network analysis, integrated mapping, a desktop tool for connection detection, and storage of up to 10 M records and audit trails.
- Mar 2026PE$19.8M
- Feb 2014Unattributed—
#2
Series B · Williamsburg, Virginia · founded 2018 · 18 employees$10Mraised▾
Online platform offering GPS-based app for fleet management. The platform enables customers to set up jobs, manage time, and track operators on the job. It provides real-time access to data, also digital tickets and reports, load cycle analysis, and load verification solutions.
- Jan 2026Series B$2.7M
- Mar 2024Series B$10M
- Dec 2020Seed—
#3
Public · Herndon, Virginia · founded 2014$26.2Mraised▾
Provider of AI-powered counter-drone systems. It provides users with technology that identifies unauthorized drones based on real-time alerts generated by acoustic detection systems. It senses drones invisible to radar or lacking radio-frequency links. Its product portfolio comprises drone nodes, drone sentries, Omnidirectional sensors, and a drone shield user interface for online monitoring of local drone activity.
- May 2024Grant (prize money)$3.8M
- Nov 2022Post IPO$2.5M
- Aug 2020Post IPO$7.5M
- Nov 2018Post IPO$1.7M
#4
Acquired · Paeonian Springs, Virginia · founded 2001 · 112 employees$13.6Mraised▾
Provider of inertial navigation systems for positioning solutions. It provides users with location-tracking solutions for personnel, vehicles, and assets. It also offers inertial navigation systems (INS), orientation systems (AHRS), motion capture and military training systems for multiple applications including military, surveying and other applications.
- Jan 2024Series A$12.6M
- Dec 2023Conventional Debt$4.1M
- Aug 2020Seed$1M
#5
Public · Tysons, Virginia · founded 2000 · 1442 employees$137.4Mraised▾
Provider of a cloud-based video intercom and physical security systems. It provides users with connected security and smart home automation systems that use cellular networks and mobile apps to enable customers to manage their homes. The security system has connected video cameras, and door, window, and cabinet sensors, while the home management system has connected thermostats and controllable lighting.
- Jan 2021Post IPO$500M
- Aug 2012Series D$136.5M
- Mar 2009Seed$832.5K
#6
Acquired · Tysons, Virginia · founded 1998 · 30 employees$80.1Mraised▾
Provider of AI-powered integrated video analytics solutions. It allows users to collect video data, analyze and perform analytics solutions with actionable insights. It enables businesses to identify, track and interpret information and access relevant video streams, understand data, and make business decisions.
- Jan 2011Series G$27.8M
- Jan 2011Conventional Debt—
- Oct 2006Series E$8M
- Sep 2004Grant (prize money)$750K
#7
Acquired · Reston, Virginia · founded 2008 · 59 employees$29.6Mraised▾
Provider of satellite time and location technology solutions for various industries. The STL technology enables users to position, navigate, and time. It is an alternative for GPS and GNSS technologies. It can be applicable for IoT, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity. It caters to government, financial, communication, and energy industores.
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$80.9K
- Oct 2019Series C$26M
- Dec 2016Series A$3.3M
- Apr 2015Series A—
#8
Acquired · Blacksburg, Virginia · founded 2014 · 44 employees$31.8Mraised▾
Provider of computer vision and cloud-based video analytics solutions. Its AI-based software provides perception solutions for various conditions. It caters to both existing cameras and new designs using cloud-based tools and embedded software. It utilises deep learning, computer vision, and computational imaging. The computer vision and image optimization solutions resolve safety issues for automotive ADAS, autonomous vehicles, fleets, autonomous mobile robots, and video security.
- Jun 2021Series B$18.4M
- May 2018Series A$10M
- Sep 2017Series A$825K
- Aug 2014Series A$2.6M
#9
Series C · Vienna, Virginia · founded 2005 · 2 employees$42.4Mraised▾
Developer of converged security information management. It provides users with physical security information management software that enables organizations to reduce operational costs, improve situation response times, and leverage existing physical security devices while reducing risks and providing greater protection of their assets.
- Jul 2019Series C$2.5M
- 2017Series C—
- Apr 2016Series C$11.2M
- Jul 2013Series C$15.7M
#10
Series A · Falls Church, Virginia · founded 2017 · 6 employees$5.2Mraised▾
Solutions for the prevention of identity and transaction fraud. The product uses automated cryptography to secure logins, preclude transaction tampering, and protect cryptographic keys. The features of the product include identity theft and attack prevention, key management, authentication, and data security, etc.
- Aug 2023Series A$5.2M
#11
Acquired · Reston, Virginia · founded 1999 · 37 employees$50Mraised▾
Pixia provides data access solution and data management solution for Wide Area Imagery. Its product portfolio includes data access software solutions such as HIPER CLOUD (web-based imagery catalog for streaming imagery over areas of interest as an image flipbook), HiPER LOOK (data access solution used for cataloging, organizing and sharing large volumes of geospatial data), HiPER STARE ( data access solution for cataloging, organizing, and disseminating large volumes of Wide Area Motion Imagery), HiPER WATCH (data access solution used to catalog, organize, and share many streams of full motion video (FMV)), and KiOSK. It provides its services to defense and enterprises.
- Aug 2019PE$50M
- Jun 2014Unattributed—
#12
Deadpooled · Charlottesville, Virginia · founded 2001 · 11 employees$38.9Mraised▾
Provider of biometric fingerprint token-based authentication solutions. It provides key-fob-sized, personal, mobile devices that authenticate the identity before interacting with their existing security systems used for granting access to computers, networks, and websites. It extends its support to physical security POS terminals by biometrically authenticating credit card transactions.
- Apr 2011Conventional Debt$3.2M
- Feb 2011Conventional Debt$3M
- Jun 2010Conventional Debt$2.7M
- Nov 2009Conventional Debt$2.1M
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How research on Cybersecurity in Virginia is moving
A read on the academic research around Cybersecurity in Virginia — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 62 papers.
Virginia Tech, UVA, and VCU lead moderately optimistic cybersecurity research (stance 0.47) focused on network security, SDN/5G, and malware detection, with recent output accelerating.
- Virginia Tech36
- University of Virginia12
- Virginia Commonwealth University7
- Bethany College - West Virginia5
- West Virginia University2
- Network security5
- Intrusion detection system4
- Anomaly detection3
- False positive paradox3
- Computer security3
- Intrusion detection system2→4
- Network security2→3
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