Butlr develops a thermal wireless occupancy sensor that anonymously detects human presence and activity without using cameras, ensuring privacy and compliance with data protection standards. Their technology enables organizations to optimize space utilization, improve energy efficiency, and enhance safety in various environments, including workplaces, retail, and senior living facilities.
Funding
$709M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many organizations lack comprehensive insights into how their physical spaces are actually used, leading to inefficient space allocation, wasted energy, and suboptimal environmental designs. Traditional methods of occupancy monitoring often rely on invasive technologies like cameras, raising privacy concerns and hindering adoption.
Solution
Butlr provides a privacy-first ambient sensing platform that anonymously detects human presence and activity using thermal wireless sensors. The sensors do not capture personally identifiable information, ensuring compliance with data protection standards. Butlr's technology enables organizations to optimize space utilization by providing detailed insights into occupancy patterns, improve energy efficiency by automating building operating schedules based on real-time usage, and enhance safety through AI-enabled fall detection and real-time alerts. The platform's API-first design allows seamless integration with existing building management systems and software.
Target Audience
Butlr's primary customers include enterprises across various sectors, such as workplaces seeking to optimize office design, smart buildings aiming to reduce carbon emissions, senior living facilities focused on improving resident care, and retail businesses looking to enhance sales through optimized layouts.
Features
- Thermal wireless sensors that detect human presence and activity without using cameras
- Anonymous data collection, ensuring privacy and compliance with SOC 2 Type II certification
- AI-driven analytics for enriched insights, predictive analytics, and spatial layout suggestions
- API-first platform for seamless integration with existing systems and workflows
- Real-time alerts and notifications on outlier events
- Historical and real-time spatial insights
- Flexible power options and plug-and-play installation
- TLS data encryption in transit