Obvio, an AI-based traffic safety company, has raised $22 million in Series A funding led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from Khosla Ventures and Pathlight Ventures. The funding will support national expansion and team growth.
Traffic fatalities in the U.S. remain high despite billions in government spending, with over 100 daily deaths. Traditional methods like education campaigns and infrastructure changes have proven slow and ineffective. Obvio’s solar-powered AI cameras detect dangerous driving behaviors, increase public awareness, and enable automated enforcement. Obvio’s primary offering is a solar-powered camera system equipped with AI capabilities designed to detect and deter dangerous driving behaviors. These cameras are mounted on brightly colored pylons and are capable of identifying various traffic violations, including:
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Running stop signs
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Speeding
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Illegal turns
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Unsafe lane changes
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Crosswalk violations
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Distracted driving, such as phone usage
Obvio provides its camera systems to municipalities at no upfront cost, generating revenue through a share of citation fees, with arrangements varying by jurisdiction . The recent funding will support national expansion and team growth, enabling Obvio to extend its impact on traffic safety across more communities
Obvio aims to improve road safety by providing cities and law enforcement with scalable, data-driven solutions.
