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Artifeel secures €1.2 million in funding

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Artifeel, a French innovator in IoT and AI solutions for infrastructure protection and monitoring, has announced the completion of a €1.2 million funding round. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the startup, founded in 2021 by Alain Staron.

Disruptive innovation for smart and secure infrastructures

Since its inception, Artifeel has been designing and marketing alarm and monitoring systems in France and internationally, powered by unique embedded AI technologies.

These solutions enhance and simplify the management of protected premises and infrastructures thanks to their high adaptability to diverse and complex environments.

Alain Staron, Founder and CEO of Artifeel, states:

« Our goal is to propel Artifeel to the forefront of global infrastructure autonomy within five years. 

This funding will enable us to expand our production capabilities to meet the growing demand and strengthen our sales teams both in France and internationally.

In a dual context of increasing protection needs and resource constraints, the versatility, frugality, and universality of our technology open up development opportunities that we cannot afford to miss. »

Exceptional growth trajectory

Since 2021, Artifeel has demonstrated remarkable progress:

  • Revenue quadrupling annually.
  • Over 5,000 Check’In alarm systems sold.
  • A 2025 order book with several tens of thousands of units and 2026 prospects already identified in hundreds of thousands.
  • 11 awards for technological and entrepreneurial innovation.

Expanding International Presence

In just three years, Artifeel has established its brand in the security market both in France and internationally with:

  • A presence in 19 countries through a network of distributors and resellers.
  • A network of 23 partner monitoring centers connected to the Artifeel technology platform.
  • Continuous innovation with the launch of a new generation of its three innovative alarm systems in 2024: Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and Check’In Infra 2 Plus.

This growth is supported by clients such as Orange, British Telecom, VPSitex, Webeye, Securitas Turkey, In’li, Unicil… Companies from various sectors have found in Artifeel’s technologies THE solution to previously unsolvable problems.

Strategic Fundraising to Support Growth

This operation brought together a pool of convinced investors around Artifeel’s teams, led by Graines de Boss in partnership with SideAngels, WeLike (our historical partner), and Alexandre Carré de Malberg.

Ivan de Pontevès, Managing Partner de GdB Capital :

« Artifeel perfectly illustrates the type of projects we support at Graines de Boss: disruptive innovation, a high-potential market, and a visionary team capable of turning complex challenges into concrete opportunities. This investment through our Club Deal is a key step to accelerate its growth and strengthen its technological leadership. We are proud to contribute to this success alongside SideAngels and support this startup that embodies the French entrepreneurial spirit.»

Julien Dubois, co-fonder of Welike Start-up, and historical partner of Artifeel adds: :

« Artifeel is an exception seen once every ten years! Triple-digit growth every year, exponential client potential and market opportunity, breakthrough product innovation and usage, a key exploitable technological asset, and a unique value proposition… It necessarily required an exceptional team to lead such a project. This team, driven by Alain Staron’s enthusiasm, dynamism, leadership, and determination convinced us to take an early risk during the seed phase and still convinces us today to participate in financing the development phase. »

Pour Alexandre Carré de Malberg : 

« Alain has surrounded himself with a solid team and partners which will enable Artifeel to effectively meet demand for multiple use cases while offering a highly competitive cost-effective solution that is technologically ahead of the competition. Artifeel is a fine French example of high-potential applied AI company. » 

Artifeel at the heart of the disruption of a high-potential market

Le marché mondial des systèmes de sécurité domestique, évalué à 56,17 milliards de dollars l’année dernière, devrait connaître un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAC) de 8,92% au cours des prochaines années. Parallèlement, celui de la protection des infrastructures critiques était évalué à 148,1 milliards de dollars en 2024 et devrait croître de 3,8% d’ici 2029.

Alors que la tonne de cuivre a atteint les 10 000 dollars cette année, les vols se multiplient à travers le monde sur ces infrastructures critiques pour récupérer ce métal devenu précieux. Ainsi, aux Etats-Unis, le coût du vol de câbles sur ces infrastructures en 2023, était estimé à 1,5 à 2 milliards de dollars.

Check’In Infra now enables network managers worldwide to effectively combat these thefts – one among many use cases our technology provides solutions for.

Des chiffres qui confortent la vision d’Artifeel et les perspectives de développement pour sa technologie d’IA unique et propriétaire.  

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About Artifeel

Artifeel is a startup specializing in designing intelligent security systems based on embedded AI technologies combined with IoT capabilities. Our all-in-one “Check-In” alarm systems stand out due to their fully autonomous AI operating without Wi-Fi or electrical connection offering reliable protection unmatched on the market even within most isolated areas.

Our teams, based in Lyon and in Paris, design, develop and commercialize these “Made-in-France” technologies aiming make professional residential infrastructures safer more autonomous regardless location environment.

Artifeel returns to CES in 2025 with Innovative product line

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PARIS, November 18, 2024 – Artifeel, the French startup pioneering security solutions based on embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), announces its participation in CES 2025 in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025.

Following its 2023 Innovation Award win in the Smart Home category, Artifeel returns this year to present an expanded product line designed to transform infrastructure security and monitoring.

The startup will exhibit at the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pavilion in Eureka Park, having been selected among the region’s most innovative companies.

Artifeel at CES 2025: intelligent and autonomous security expertise serving all infrastructures

This participation aligns with Artifeel’s strategic international development, aiming to offer increasingly autonomous, connected, and frugal solutions. This year’s innovations demonstrate the company’s commitment to transforming infrastructure security through innovative, accessible technologies that address the growing need for more autonomous infrastructure management.

«CES has been an extraordinary springboard for Artifeel. Our 2023 success accelerated our development, enabling exponential growth since our inception. This essential tech innovation event allowed us to forge valuable international connections and develop our product range to meet the needs of both infrastructure operators seeking more efficient and simple protection and monitoring, and security professionals looking to enhance their offerings or optimize their processes. We’re thrilled to return and present our new developments that embody our vision of intelligent, effective, and accessible security and infrastructure monitoring through innovation», says Alain Staron, founder and CEO of Artifeel.

Products redefining infrastructure protection and monitoring

Artifeel will showcase its new generation of products, embodying its vision of autonomous and frugal security, for the first time in North America:

  • Check’In 2: The next generation of the intelligent Check’In alarm. Capable of detecting and alerting to intrusion attempts within 3 seconds and before break-in, it’s particularly effective in combating squatting, already favored by French social housing providers.
  • Check’In Pro 2: Benefiting from Check’In’s detection capabilities with added intelligent motion detection, Check’In Pro 2 meets the enhanced protection and flexibility needs of professional premises, especially those on ground and first floors.
  • Check’In Infra 2 Plus: A versatile and robust system designed for the specific constraints of technical, urban, and industrial infrastructures. Major players like Orange and British Telecom have chosen Check’In Infra technology to protect their telecom chambers against cable theft and vandalism, recurring problems also faced in North America.

All our solutions use Artifeel-developed AI to detect and prevent unauthorized events, enabling rapid authority intervention. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to test the effectiveness of the Check’In Infra 2 Plus solution live, demonstrating the power of Artifeel’s artificial intelligence in remote monitoring of complex installations. These products stand out for their ability to function in constrained environments without heavy network infrastructure or permanent power supply, addressing current challenges of optimized resource management and energy efficiency.

An invitation to discover the future of intelligent security

«Our presence at CES 2025 marks an important milestone in our development. We’re eager to show and share how our ‘Made In France’ technologies are already revolutionizing the security of urban infrastructures and housing, both in France and internationally», adds Alain Staron. 

Artifeel’s technological developments illustrate emerging trends in intelligent hardware, connected security, and the growing impact of frugal technologies in this sector. The young startup, already experiencing exponential growth in the European market, is approaching the American market with its expertise.

«Our solutions combine technological performance with respect for modern energy constraints. We firmly believe that the future of security, and more broadly of infrastructure monitoring, lies in autonomous, intelligent, and accessible systems. »,  Alain Staron concludes.

Key questions:

  • How does Artifeel balance technological innovation and energy efficiency in its solutions?
  • How to engage in an exponential growth strategy in times of budget constraints, investment reconsideration, and questions about French export growth?
  • In the current economic context, how does Artifeel envision its growth in France and Europe, and what are the levers to strengthen the competitiveness of French tech companies internationally?
  • How can embedded AI transform the urban and residential security landscape?

Alain Staron is available now if you wish to explore these topics further.

Visit us at CES 2025, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pavilion in Eureka Park, to test these innovations shaping the future of intelligent security.

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Anne-lise@artifeel.com or +33 670070472 or contact@artifeel.com 

 

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About Artifeel

Artifeel is a startup specializing in the conception & commercialisation of intelligent security and monitoring systems based on embedded AI and IoT technologies. Our all-in-one “Check-In” alarm and surveillance systems feature 100% autonomous built-in AI, operating without Wi-Fi or electrical wiring, offering reliable protection unmatched in the market, even in the most isolated areas. Our teams, based in Lyon and Paris, design, develop, and market these “Made in France” technologies, aiming to make infrastructures for professionals and individuals safer and more autonomous, regardless of their location or environment.

Check’In Infra 2 et Infra 2+ for technical infrastructures

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Designed to meet the specific constraints of all technical infrastructures, Check’In Infra 2 is the solution to effectively combat the surge in raw material theft from these essential structures for network managers and operators.

A unique protection and monitoring system to ensure network operators’ service continuity.

Energy, telecom, transport, waste: network management companies and operators face increasing thefts and vandalism affecting their technical infrastructures.

Often isolated, numerous, and unable to be secured traditionally due to their purpose and structure, these infrastructures are prime targets for thieves.

Such acts complicate the management, monitoring, and maintenance of these essential components for their production, distribution, or operational activities, resulting in:

  • Service discontinuities detrimental to clients and users, potentially causing dramatic consequences when they prevent access to emergency services.
  • An explosion in maintenance, repair, and security costs, impacting the final price of their often-essential services.

Somes key figures to illustrate :

  • “In 2023, more than 1000 kilometres of copper cable were stolen in France. That’s a round trip from Paris to Bordeaux,” stated Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange, representing a +50% increase compared to 2022.
  • SNCF reported that over 40,000 trains were affected by metal theft in 2022, resulting in losses exceeding 20 million euros.
  • In 2022 and 2023, metal thefts caused 84,390 minutes of delays for British trains, costing approximately 12.24 million pounds sterling. This phenomenon is unlikely to cease given the global increase in demand and the price of copper.

To provide a simple and effective solution to these operators, Artifeel’s teams developed the first generation of the Check’In Infra alarm and monitoring unit.

This technology, adopted by Orange to protect its infrastructures from January 2024, now evolves to protect even more infrastructures for longer with the launch of Check’In Infra 2 and 2+.

An Innovation serving all technical infrastructures, in France and internationally

The Check’In Infra alarm and monitoring systems are an evolution and adaptation of Check’In technology, specifically designed to address the constraints and challenges of technical installations.

These more robust devices integrate our Check’In technology in a waterproof casing, enriched with PIR technology and a light sensor, ready to intelligently detect and respond to various events. A technology created to:

  • Protect often isolated technical infrastructures 24/7, such as telecom technical rooms, gas delivery points, electrical cabinets, and railway technical infrastructures.
  • Notify in real-time of intrusion attempts, already helping actors like British Telecom and Orange combat cable theft, vandalism, or illegal occupation.
  • Adapt to any type of infrastructure thanks to their continuous learning function, allowing for monitoring deviations from the nominal behaviour of the infrastructure to anticipate maintenance and thus enhance structural security.

The alarm unit detects and analyses various events to provide precise information and notifications, hosted on our secure “AI As A Service” platform, accessible either directly in clients’ hypervision tools via API or on our Pro Dashboard.

A System enhanced by the hardware and software evolutions of the second generation of Check’In technology.

This new generation of the Check’In Infra system capitalises on the hardware and software evolutions of the second generation of Check’In technology:

  • Enhanced autonomy through hardware evolution: a complete redesign allowing autonomy to increase from 2 to 5 years, notably thanks to the high-intensity battery power system.
  • Faster notifications through the integration of “Power Saving Mode,” which accelerates modem communication.
  • Enhanced connection possibilities with:
    • Optimisation of the dual SIM functionality: complete connectivity redundancy ensuring uninterrupted communication, essential for remote or temporary sites.
    • Addition of an extra antenna in its Check’In Infra 2+ version for extended network coverage to protect the most complex and isolated locations.

Like all alarms in the Check’In range, Check’Infra 2 can be combined with a Check’In Bluetooth identification badge for more precise event and intervention tracking.

Check'In Infra 2 et Infra 2 plus

New Features Already Available from Artifeel Teams

Check’In Infra 2 and Infra 2+ are already available for sale, both in France and internationally, through the Artifeel partner network. Their deployment has begun in France and the UK with national infrastructure operators.

This deployment follows the market launch of the new generation of Check’In products: Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and now Check’In Infra 2 and Infra 2 Plus.

Discover now how Check’In Infra 2 and Infra 2 Plus can quickly help you secure and continuously monitor your infrastructures to effectively combat theft and malicious acts. Contact us to arrange a demonstration or for more information!

 

About Artifeel

The French start-up Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that can adapt to any context and go unnoticed! A specialist in Artificial Intelligence & IoT technologies, Artifeel created the all-in-one “Check-In” alarm and monitoring unit, the only unit on the market equipped with Artificial Intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

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Check’In Pro 2, our new smart alarm for professional premises

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This new smart alarm in the range enhances the detection features of the Check’In system by adding intelligent motion detection. Check’In Pro 2 meets the specific needs for enhanced protection and flexibility of professional premises.  

Enhancing Check’In’s intelligent detection capabilities to address the specific challenges of professional premises

The efficiency and great autonomy of Check’In technology have quickly attracted professionals seeking the solution to combat squatting and theft. The Check’In Pro 2 system was designed by Artifeel teams to provide a complementary solution for the following professional premises:

  • Single-story premises, located on the ground floor or first floor;
  • In particular, vacant properties protected by security professionals;
  • Spaces such as mobile homes or standalone modular buildings used for construction sites or temporary installations;
  • And always, isolated premises without Wi-Fi or electricity, with few openings or consisting of a main space.

« It was important for the Artifeel teams to provide a simple, effective, and suitable solution for these professional premises and living spaces, for which security represents a significant financial issue for professionals. A burglary in these structures often means an inability to operate or continue their activity (loss of stock, production means, public reception capacity, etc.) »

To achieve this, the teams combined the unique performance of our embedded artificial intelligence with motion detection technology for optimal intrusion detection. The system distinguishes movements due to legitimate use of the premises from movements related to unauthorized entry through an opening other than the main door.

A winning combination that allows:

  • Effective and flexible 24/7 protection of the premises, without complicating the management of legitimate comings and goings of professionals,
  • While reducing the number of false alerts, often induced by the use of motion detection technology.

An innovation thus enabling continuous and reliable protection of professional premises, minimizing activity interruptions due to intrusions.

An alarm boosted by hardware and software developments of the 2nd generation Check’In technology.  

This new generation of the Check’In Pro system incorporates all the hardware and software developments of the 2nd generation Check’In technology, unveiled on 24 May at Vivatech:

  • Enhanced autonomy thanks to hardware evolution.
  • A faster system due to the integration of the “power saving mode,” which also offers increased autonomy through optimized energy management.
  • Enhanced connection possibilities with the optimization of the dual SIM functionality, allowing total connectivity redundancy: an essential connectivity optimization to ensure uninterrupted communication with remote or temporary sites, regardless of their vicissitudes.

Like all Check’In and Check’In 2 alarms, Check’In Pro 2 can be paired with a Check’In Bluetooth identification badge.

New features already available from Artifeel teams

Check’In Pro 2 is already available for sale, both in France and internationally, through the Artifeel partner network. This deployment follows the market launch of Check’In 2, soon to be followed by the launch of Check’In Infra 2.

Discover now how Check’In Pro 2 can transform the security of professional premises. Contact us to arrange a demonstration or for any additional information!

 

Check’In Pro 2 alarm and monitoring box

About Artifeel

The French start-up Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that can adapt to any context and be unobtrusive! A specialist in artificial intelligence and IoT technologies, Artifeel has created the all-in-one alarm and monitoring box “Check-In,” the only box on the market equipped with artificial intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

The Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

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Artifeel Awarded for innovation by Build Review

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Artifeel wins a Facilities Management award, recognizing the innovative nature of its Check’In systems dedicated to professionals.

Artifeel is proud to announce its victory at the 2024 Facilities Management Awards, presented by BUILD Magazine, in the category “Best Smart Security Technology Firm 2024.”

For the second consecutive year, the experts at Build Magazine have acknowledged the disruptive and innovative nature of our “Check’In” solutions. The development of our range of products, to address more professional needs, is recognized for its positive impact in the field of professional infrastructure security management.

Un prix qui récompense tout particulièrement notre engagement envers l’innovation technologique et la simplification des systèmes de sécurité.

The professional applications of the Check’In range recognized.

Our alarm and monitoring systems dedicated to professional needs stand out for their autonomy and effectiveness against intrusions and theft of raw materials.

Based on a unique embedded artificial intelligence technology, it significantly reduces false alarms, thus offering enhanced, autonomous, and simplified security for protected spaces.

This recognition demonstrates our ability to turn security sector challenges into opportunities by integrating sustainable and effective solutions.

Thanks to BUILD Magazine for this honor and remain determined to push the boundaries of innovation in security, monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance. Artifeel continues to inspire trust and security worldwide.

 

“Check’In 2 : Faster and More Autonomous Than Ever”

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We are is proud to announce the launch of the second generation of its Check’In alarm system. This new generation enhances autonomy, simplicity, and efficiency of the technology that is transforming smart homes and smart cities and will be previewed at the Vivatech fair in Paris.

Continuous Innovation for Optimized Security

This new generation of Check’In represents a significant advancement in autonomous alarm system technology. Thanks to a comprehensive overhaul of its hardware and software, Check’In 2 offers extended energy autonomy and increased efficiency, meeting the growing needs and demands of our clients in France and internationally.

Alain Staron, founder and CEO of Artifeel, stated:

“This new generation of Check’In is the result of constant improvement efforts by our teams, powered by the enthusiastic feedback from our clients and partners, both in France and internationally. They are impressed by the effectiveness of our embedded AI technology and are requesting us to cover even more openings, locations, and infrastructures.”

Autonomy boosted by hardware developments

Requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electrical connections, Check’In already boasts a substantial autonomy of two years thanks to its high-density battery power.

This autonomy is further boosted in Check’In 2, thanks to the design of a new, more efficient and economical hardware version that extends the system’s power longevity.

This crucial innovation benefits users seeking a reliable and sustainable security solution without constant maintenance, such as telecom, gas, electricity, and railway operators looking to protect and secure a range of isolated technical infrastructures.

The extension of battery life also reduces the overall environmental impact of the system.

A Faster System with the Integration of ‘Power Saving Mode’

Check’In 2 now routinely includes the option to activate the Power Saving Mode. This feature, recently offered by telecom operators, facilitates the alarm’s connection to the network, speeding up data transmission times.

As noted by Clément Courselle, CPO of Artifeel: :

“The integration of ‘Power Saving Mode’ significantly accelerates the transmission of alerts. Critical event notifications are now sent in an average of just 5 seconds, ensuring unprecedented responsiveness!”

Enhanced Connectivity Options

The functionality of dual SIM has been optimized to ensure flawless connectivity, even in the most isolated areas.

Already present in the first generation of Check’In, this external dual SIM device allows connectivity redundancy through multiple telecom operators, whose geographic coverage can be international or very local, thus providing unparalleled reliability to the Check’In system.

This feature is particularly useful for the rapid deployment of the system in new geographic areas, supporting Artifeel’s international expansion.

Strengthening Artifeel’s Growth Strategy

These technological innovations are not just product improvements; they reflect our strategic vision for growth and expansion.

By enhancing the autonomy and connectivity of Check’In, Artifeel positions itself as an undisputed leader in the field of intelligent security and monitoring technologies, ready to meet the global needs of both professional and private clients.

New products available from June and previewed at Vivatech

The new features will be available from June and previewed at Vivatech, with rapid deployment across all Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and Check’In Infra 2 range boxes throughout 2024.

These developments will be quickly rolled out to all devices in the Check’In 2, Check’In Pro 2, and Check’In Infra 2 ranges during 2024.

 

To discover our new technological generation firsthand and discuss your needs and the solutions we can offer, join us at VivaTech on May 24 at the CCI Ile-de-France booth (Hall 1 – G50), and on May 25 at the Orange booth (G12 061).

Contact us to arrange your visit to the booth!

 

 

About Artifeel

The French startup Artifeel is committed to developing IoT products that adapt to you and blend into the background!

Specializing in Artificial Intelligence & IoT technologies, Artifeel has created the all-in-one alarm and monitoring box “Check-In”, the only device on the market equipped with Artificial Intelligence, 100% autonomous and requiring neither Wi-Fi nor electricity.

The Artifeel teams, located in Paris and Lyon, continuously develop and improve their “Made In France” technologies and products, to meet the protection and monitoring needs of all professional and private premises and infrastructures, even the most isolated.

 

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Artifeel selected by Orange to secure its infrastructures!

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The historic telecommunications group Orange has chosen the technology developed by the French startup Artifeel to secure its infrastructures.

 

The artificial intelligence embedded in Artifeel’s products allows users to easily adapt them to any use case. This learning technology also enables its use to evolve over time, based on the type of incidents that occur.

A Made in France technology recognized as the most effective on the market.

Several thousand systems will be deployed starting in December and throughout 2024.