Argu.ai, a breakthrough Israeli startup founded by elite intelligence veterans and serial entrepreneurs, today announces the official launch of its AI-powered surveillance platform that transforms any camera system into an intelligent, conversational agent. No coding, training, or technical expertise required.
The launch follows the successful close of a $2 million pre-seed round, with backing from Miami-Dade Innovation Authority, 1948 Ventures, a16z Speedrun, and Mekorot (Israel’s national water company), and other angel investors.
Argu introduces a new paradigm in video intelligence: “Vibe-Coded Video Intelligence.” Users can create real-time computer vision agents in seconds instead of months by simply describing what they want to monitor in their real-time video. From security threats to operational inefficiencies, to human behaviour and environmental analysis, Argu delivers instant insights across any scenario, on any camera infrastructure.
Solving the Surveillance Industry’s Biggest Pain Points
For decades, deploying AI in real-time video has been slow, expensive, and rigid. Traditional systems require:
- 12–18 months of development
- Hundreds of thousands of dollars per project
- Specialized engineering teams
- Exhaustive data collection and labeling
- Limited, pre-defined, and pre-trained data detection capabilities
Argu flips the script by eliminating friction and democratizing access to advanced video analytics.
“For most teams, we eliminate the need to train a model for a new scenario,” said Ido Deutsch, co-founder and former professional athlete turned tech entrepreneur. “Argu is what happens when you mix elite intelligence tech with consumer-grade simplicity. Now, anyone can create a custom video agent for every purpose in seconds. Just type what you want to detect, and Argu builds it instantly. Argu is a total rewrite of how video intelligence works.”
How Argu Works
Argu’s platform is camera-agnostic and integrates seamlessly with existing CCTV and VMS systems. It allows users to:
- Define any scenario with a simple prompt
- Monitor live feeds or recorded footage
- Receive real-time alerts and automated reports
- Ask questions and get instant answers from video data
Whether it’s detecting unauthorized access, monitoring safety compliance, or analyzing traffic flow, Argu empowers users to adapt instantly to emerging needs without waiting for engineers or retraining models.
“This is a turning point for teams that rely on real-time video,” said Shani Daniel, co-founder and a16z Speedrun alum. “We let any non-technical user create ‘brains’ for their cameras instantly - going from idea to live detection in minutes instead of months or years.”
Trusted by Global Leaders
Argu powers some of the world’s most mission-critical environments, including:
- Port of Miami
- Mekorot, Israel’s national water company
- And more
These organizations rely on Argu to enhance security, streamline operations, and respond to threats in real time.