Unleash live

About Unleash live

Unleash live provides an AI-powered real-time video analytics platform designed to help enterprises improve operational efficiency and safety. Founded in 2016 by Hanno Blankenstein and Jason Grier, the Sydney-based company offers a cloud platform that processes visual data from sources like CCTV, drones, and mobile devices to deliver actionable insights. The software is utilized by sectors such as energy, utilities, transport, and public safety for automated inspections, asset monitoring, and rapid response.

Co-founder and CEO Hanno Blankenstein has a background in building and investing in technology companies, including a role as Partner and Managing Director at BCG Digital Ventures. This experience in enterprise digitization and autonomous vehicle technology, which relies heavily on visual data and AI, informed the creation of Unleash live. The company's business model is based on a tiered subscription that includes live streaming, secure storage, and modules from its AI Apps Store. This store allows developers and organizations to build, train, and deploy their own AI applications to meet specific needs.

The platform's features include the ability to ingest live video, apply AI analytics in real-time, create 2D maps and 3D models, and integrate with existing workflows. One of its products, Autofly, facilitates connected drone and robot automation. This helps clients like those in the energy and resources sectors to automate inspections, reduce costs, and enhance safety.

Unleash live has secured significant funding to fuel its growth. After a Seed round of $4.75 million in 2018, it raised an $8 million Series A in 2021, led by SafetyCulture. In May 2025, the company announced a A$17 million Series B round to support international expansion in the Americas and Europe and to further develop its AI products. The company has established partnerships with major technology firms including Siemens, Nvidia, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.