Cloudastructure

About Cloudastructure

Cloudastructure operates in the Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) and Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) markets, providing a cloud-based platform that integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics. Founded in 2013 by Rick Bentley and Glenn Forrester, the company aims to transition enterprises from traditional video surveillance to a modern, cloud-centric model. Bentley, who holds physics and engineering degrees from UC Berkeley, previously founded Televoke, which was later acquired by Uber, and served as an advisor to Google X. His journey includes working at the influential 90s startup General Magic and self-funding the company by working as a contractor in Baghdad. In June 2024, Bentley transitioned from his CEO role, with board member James McCormick taking his place to guide the company's next growth phase.

The company generates revenue through a recurring subscription model, charging a monthly fee per camera without requiring upfront capital expenditures or licensing fees. This model includes hardware, a lifetime warranty, and 24/7 support, designed to offer a lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional systems. Cloudastructure has demonstrated significant revenue growth, reporting a 267% year-over-year increase to $1.1 million for Q2 2025 and securing $2.69 million in new contracts in the first half of 2025, exceeding its full-year 2024 total. The company has successfully raised $30 million over 7 funding rounds and became a publicly traded entity on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Cloudastructure's core offering is a hardware-agnostic platform that combines AI-powered video analytics with an optional remote guarding service. Video footage from a client's existing or newly installed cameras is sent to an on-site Cloud Video Recorder (CVR), where AI processes the data before moving it to a secure cloud server. This enables features like real-time monitoring, intelligent search based on object classifications, and customizable alerts. A key differentiator is the integrated remote guarding service, where human agents review AI-detected alerts and can intervene through live audio talk-down capabilities, achieving a reported 98% deterrence rate against threats. The platform is designed for scalability, allowing clients to manage multiple locations from a unified interface. To address the needs of locations without fixed infrastructure, the company also offers the Alpha™, a solar-powered, mobile surveillance trailer.

The company primarily targets enterprise clients in sectors with critical security needs, such as multifamily housing, commercial real estate, construction, and storage facilities. It has secured contracts with major property management firms and is expanding its footprint in the affordable housing and luxury real estate markets. Notable clients include Greystar, American Landmark, and Boxable, with the company servicing customers across 23 U.S. states.