Threshold Ventures

Threshold Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California. It pursues a high-conviction, early-stage investment strategy and partners with entrepreneurs to build technology-driven companies in consumer, enterprise, and healthcare sectors. The firm provides venture and growth capital to technology companies and has historical ties to the broader Draper Fisher Jurvetson network. Threshold focuses on supporting early-stage ventures across software, consumer, and healthcare technologies, and seeks to back innovative teams aiming to reach market leadership.

Mark Bailey

Co-Founder and Partner

William (Bill) Bryant

General Partner

Chirag Chotalia

Partner

Rob Ciechowski

Associate

Katie Evans

Associate

Past deals in Surveillance

Hidden Level

Series C in 2025
Hidden Level develops airspace sensing technologies, specializing in passive radar and drone detection through RF spectrum signal analysis. Its airspace monitoring systems deploy networks of passive sensors to detect and track drones and other aerial vehicles over large geographic areas, supporting critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety customers. The company emphasizes safety through sensing, offering services that cover classical systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, and full product lifecycle management, including PCB design. Its solutions enable monitoring of low-altitude air traffic while maintaining privacy in compliance with applicable regulations.

Oosto

Series B in 2020
Oosto provides real-time threat analysis for enhanced security and safety, using AI-powered visual recognition technology. It helps enterprises protect customers, employees, and guests while maintaining ethical standards.

Oosto

Series A in 2019
Oosto provides real-time threat analysis for enhanced security and safety, using AI-powered visual recognition technology. It helps enterprises protect customers, employees, and guests while maintaining ethical standards.

Orchid Labs

Venture Round in 2018
Orchid Labs is an open-source initiative focused on combating internet surveillance and censorship. Founded in 2017 by a team including Dr. Steven Waterhouse and Jay Freeman, the company develops a decentralized nanopayment platform that enhances internet accessibility. Its innovative approach employs an overlay network built on the existing internet, utilizing a peer-to-peer tokenized bandwidth exchange. This technology empowers users to protect their personal data while facilitating secure communication, collaboration, and information access. Overall, Orchid Labs aims to create a more inclusive and liberated online environment for all users.

Orchid Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Orchid Labs is an open-source initiative focused on combating internet surveillance and censorship. Founded in 2017 by a team including Dr. Steven Waterhouse and Jay Freeman, the company develops a decentralized nanopayment platform that enhances internet accessibility. Its innovative approach employs an overlay network built on the existing internet, utilizing a peer-to-peer tokenized bandwidth exchange. This technology empowers users to protect their personal data while facilitating secure communication, collaboration, and information access. Overall, Orchid Labs aims to create a more inclusive and liberated online environment for all users.

Aveillant

Series B in 2013
Aveillant Ltd is a UK-based technology company established in 2011 and specializes in the development and commercialization of holographic radar systems. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for wind farm mitigation and surveillance applications. Its products are capable of high-speed trajectory measurement and aerial target discrimination, making them suitable for maritime and coastal surveillance, border protection, and ship protection. A notable feature of Aveillant's technology is its ability to distinguish between wind turbines and aircraft, enhancing the effectiveness of air traffic control systems. Aveillant operates as a subsidiary of Thales S.A. and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Aveillant

Series A in 2012
Aveillant Ltd is a UK-based technology company established in 2011 and specializes in the development and commercialization of holographic radar systems. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions for wind farm mitigation and surveillance applications. Its products are capable of high-speed trajectory measurement and aerial target discrimination, making them suitable for maritime and coastal surveillance, border protection, and ship protection. A notable feature of Aveillant's technology is its ability to distinguish between wind turbines and aircraft, enhancing the effectiveness of air traffic control systems. Aveillant operates as a subsidiary of Thales S.A. and is headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Mobim

Series A in 2009
Mobim Technologies Co. specializes in mobile multimedia technology, providing production and application services for mobile producers and users. The company has developed the imichat mobile, a pioneering product that enables video chat functionality over 2.5G wireless networks, allowing users to connect visually without incurring roaming fees. Mobim enhances user experience with improved transmission stability and anti-jamming technologies, facilitating seamless multimedia interactions. In addition to imichat mobile, the company is expanding its product line to include long-distance video surveillance and digital home theater systems. Based in Shanghai, China, Mobim operates a technology research center in Silicon Valley and has research and development facilities in Beijing and Shanghai, supporting its international sales networks.

SafeView

Series B in 2004
Safe-View, Inc. specializes in homeland security technology, focusing on the commercial application of patented Holographic Imaging technology developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The company's flagship product, the Guardian 100, employs active millimeter wave technology to deliver clear imaging of concealed items, including metal, plastic, and ceramic materials, without the use of ionizing radiation. This innovative approach provides a safer and more effective alternative to traditional detection methods, such as metal detectors and pat-down searches, enhancing security in public spaces. Safe-View aims to improve screening systems for various applications, including passenger terminals, cargo facilities, and border security.

IntelliVid

Series A in 2003
IntelliVid offers a range of intelligent software that boosts the effectiveness of video surveillance systems. The company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

SafeView

Series A in 2003
Safe-View, Inc. specializes in homeland security technology, focusing on the commercial application of patented Holographic Imaging technology developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The company's flagship product, the Guardian 100, employs active millimeter wave technology to deliver clear imaging of concealed items, including metal, plastic, and ceramic materials, without the use of ionizing radiation. This innovative approach provides a safer and more effective alternative to traditional detection methods, such as metal detectors and pat-down searches, enhancing security in public spaces. Safe-View aims to improve screening systems for various applications, including passenger terminals, cargo facilities, and border security.
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