# Alcatraz AI

> Alcatraz AI builds the Rock and Rock X - AI-powered facial authentication devices that replace badges, fobs and PINs at the door. The Cupertino-based company combines edge computer vision, 3D depth sensing, and privacy-by-design encryption to authenticate people without storing their faces in the cloud, and is used by Fortune 100 firms, hyperscale AI data centers, major U.S. airports, and NFL teams.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Cupertino, California, United States
- **Founders:** Vince Gaydarzhiev (Founder, President & Chief Product Officer (ex-Apple Face ID hardware))
- **Team size:** ~120
- **Products:** Rock, Rock X, Alcatraz Platform
- **Notable:** Over $118M raised across rounds, 300% YoY growth in data center adoption (2025), 200% growth in new enterprise customers (2025)

## Products & services

- **Rock** — The original AI-powered facial authentication device with 3D sensing, tailgating detection, and multi-factor capability for enterprise access control.
- **Rock X** — Next-generation device with a sleeker industrial design, flat-mount turnstile compatibility, IP66 weatherproofing, video at the door, and SIP intercom support.
- **Alcatraz Platform** — Cloud or on-prem management platform for enrollment, device fleet management, audit logs, and integration with existing access control systems via OSDP and Wiegand.

## Achievements

- Over $118M raised across rounds
- 300% YoY growth in data center adoption (2025)
- 200% growth in new enterprise customers (2025)
- 5x expansion across Fortune 500 deployments
- Safe Skies certification for airport use
- Compliance across GDPR, CCPA, and BIPA

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Closed $50M Series B led by BlackPeak Capital, Cogito Capital and Taiwania Capital.
- **2025** — Reported 300% YoY growth in data center adoption.
- **2024** — Launched Rock X with flat-mount turnstile form factor.

## Links

- Website: https://alcatraz.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alcatraz
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alcatrazai
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlcatrazAI
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alcatrazai

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Last updated: 2026-05-19