LinkedIn / Protent · Jun 2026
Public update showing continued outreach to law-enforcement buyers and conference attendance.
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Protent is a YC W26 startup building real-time video intelligence for law enforcement and security teams. It plugs into existing VMS/live camera feeds to surface activity alerts, plain-language search, and cross-camera follow-up so operators can act on live incidents faster.
Primary product
Real-time video intelligence / video awareness platform for law enforcement and security teams
Founded
2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Work style
Flexible
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Sub-industry
video surveillance software
Offices
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Business model
Stage
Seed
Total raised
$125K
Latest round
Seed · Jan 2026
Latest amount
$125K
Jan 2026 · Y Combinator
Investors
Early-stage, founder-accessible, fast-moving, and mission-driven around public safety; emphasis on direct access to founders and high ownership.
Work style
Flexible
Compensation
Founding roles are described as offering competitive salaries plus cash and equity bonuses tied to performance. Internships are paid and may convert to full-time roles.
Benefits
Pricing
Not publicly disclosed; appears sales-led/demo-led with custom enterprise pricing.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
LinkedIn / Protent · Jun 2026
Public update showing continued outreach to law-enforcement buyers and conference attendance.
LinkedIn / Y Combinator · Mar 2026
YC amplification post summarizing the product and founding team, and describing the real-time crime-prevention use case.
Y Combinator · Feb 2026
YC launch page describing Protent's real-time video intelligence for public safety, target customers, product approach, and founder background.
LinkedIn / Protent · Feb 2026
Launch announcement that also reiterates the company profile, funding, location, employee range, and public contact path to the founders.