SafeView

About SafeView

SafeView, Inc. was a technology firm established in 2002 with a focus on enhancing checkpoint security operations. The company was founded by Karhun Nanda and was headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It operated in the homeland security sector, providing advanced screening systems for a variety of applications, including passenger terminals, cargo screening, and facility security.

The core of SafeView's business was the development and manufacturing of holographic imaging technology. The company's main product was a security screening portal that utilized active millimeter-wave technology to detect objects concealed on a person's body or within their clothing. This system was based on technology originally developed at the Pacific Northwest National Lab, with research and development significantly funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The technology aimed to offer a more effective alternative to traditional metal detectors and physical searches.

SafeView's target clients included a broad range of secure facilities such as airports, prisons, government buildings like courthouses and border crossings, military installations, and commercial venues. The company's business model revolved around selling these high-tech screening systems. The firm successfully raised approximately $22-23.2 million in funding over several rounds, with investors including Band of Angels, Battelle Ventures, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management, and Paladin Capital Group. In March 2006, SafeView was acquired by L3 Technologies, a major defense contractor, marking a significant milestone for the company.