The 10 Hottest AI Startups Of 2023 (So Far)

June 28, 2023, 10:00 AM EDT

With AI taking hold of the IT industry this year, CRN breaks down the 10 coolest AI startup companies you need to know about in 2023.

Spot AI

CEO: Tanuj Thapliyal

With an AI camera system, Spot AI makes video footage actionable to help companies improve their security, safety, efficiency and customer experience. The startup provides an offering that helps businesses deploying cameras to utilize video intelligence, enabling better decisions around security, workforce safety and process efficiency.

Spot AI was launched in 2021 by top engineers hailing from Stanford, Cisco Meraki and Samsara. The Burlingame, Calif.-based startup said it is on a mission to create a safer and smarter physical world with the power of sight.

In late 2022, Spot AI closed $40 million in a Series B funding round. In November, the startup launched a license plate recognition feature so that users can search video footage for specific vehicles.

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Mark Haranas

Mark Haranas is an assistant news editor and longtime journalist now covering cloud, multicloud, software, SaaS and channel partners at CRN. He speaks with world-renown CEOs and IT experts as well as covering breaking news and live events while also managing several CRN reporters. He can be reached at mharanas@thechannelcompany.com.