KIWATCH
Wi-Fi-based video monitoring surveillance systems for homes and small businesses.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
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* | €3.0m | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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| % growth | - | 21 % | 32 % | 28 % | - |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 8 % | 24 % | 33 % | - | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | (8 %) | 10 % | 21 % | - | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
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Source: Company filings or news article, Dealroom estimates
Established in January 2011 in Nantes, France, Kiwatch provides accessible video surveillance and alarm systems for residential and professional clients. The company was founded by Cédric Williamson, who has a background in new technologies, and Laurent Rocuet, who brought extensive experience in ICT project management. Development of the core technology began two years prior to the official launch, indicating a strong focus on research and development from its inception.
Kiwatch operates on a subscription-based business model, where customers purchase the hardware, such as cameras, and then subscribe to a monthly service plan. This structure makes advanced security more affordable by avoiding large upfront costs. The company targets both individual homeowners seeking to monitor their property and family, and small businesses needing reliable security solutions. Revenue is generated through the sale of security equipment and recurring monthly subscription fees for its monitoring and alert services.
The company's product ecosystem revolves around Wi-Fi-based, high-definition cameras and a comprehensive mobile application, "My Kiwatch". Key features of the service include live video feeds, motion detection alerts sent via email and SMS, video recording, and two-way audio communication. For enhanced security, Kiwatch also offers professional telesurveillance, where a remote team can respond to alerts. A significant feature is the use of artificial intelligence for intelligent detection, differentiating between humans, animals, and vehicles to reduce false alarms. In early 2025, the company launched Kiveille, an AI-powered activity tracker designed to support caregivers by monitoring the well-being of frail individuals at home, alerting caregivers to unusual inactivity.
Keywords: video surveillance, home security, business security, alarm systems, subscription security, smart camera, remote monitoring, telesurveillance, security as a service, IoT security, mobile security app, AI motion detection, elder care monitoring, video-benevolence, French Tech, residential security, SME security, DIY installation, professional monitoring, activity tracking