Protex AI
Protex AI sells computer vision software that detects unsafe behaviors in industrial facilities using existing CCTV systems. The Dublin-based company has raised $54M and employs 105 people.
The growth story
Protex AI grew from 15 to 105 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $54M along the way, most recently a Series B in February 2025.
About
Protex AI's software plugs into existing security camera networks to autonomously identify safety risks in warehouses, factories and ports. It targets enterprise EHS (environmental health and safety) teams looking to proactively prevent workplace accidents.
The company has grown rapidly since its 2021 founding, reaching 105 employees. Its $54M Series B in February 2025 suggests continued expansion, though headcount growth rates are not disclosed.
Founders and leadership
Engineering makes up over a quarter of Protex AI's workforce, with 27 engineers. The company is led by a Dublin-based team, though specific leadership details are not provided.
The Protex AI org chart
Dan Hobbs (Co-Founder & CEO) leads 38 mapped leaders with 10 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 29 (+45% YoY), Business Development 17 (+55% YoY), Sales 13 (+18% YoY), Information Technology 7 (+75% YoY), Operations 5 (-17% YoY), Marketing 4 (0% YoY).
Talent flow
Protex AI recruits heavily from tech companies like Amazon, AWS and Drift, as well as Irish universities including University of Limerick and University College Dublin. Alumni often move to Stripe and other tech firms.
Most common previous employers of Protex AI staff: Drift, a Salesloft company (4), LogMeIn (4), Amazon (4), Amazon Web Services (AWS) (4), University College Dublin (3), Google (3). Former Protex AI employees most often moved to Stripe (3), Jericho Security (2), Everon (1), VelocityEHS (1), Gong (1), HireIQ (1).
Alumni worth knowing
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Web traffic
Traffic mix: 41% direct, 38% search, 0% social, 0% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Protex AI: Leadership (36), Python (Programming Language) (36), Microsoft Office (33), Microsoft Excel (33), Communication (27), Management (24), Project Management (24), SQL (23).
Where the team actually sits
Protex AI people are concentrated in County Dublin, Ireland (24), Ireland (14), Massachusetts, United States (8), England, United Kingdom (7).
Search footprint
Protex AI attracts about 1,630 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $11K a month if bought through ads. It gained 425 ranking keywords and lost 416 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 3.80 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.70 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.70 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 3.80 / 5
Frequently asked
Protex AI has 105 employees as of September 2026.
Protex AI has raised $54M in total, most recently a Series B round in February 2025.
Protex AI was founded in 2021 by Dan Hobbs, Ciarán O'Mara.
Dan Hobbs (Co-Founder & CEO) sits at the top of Protex AI's reporting structure, with 10 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Protex AI staff are Drift, a Salesloft company (4 people), LogMeIn (4 people), Amazon (4 people).
Former Protex AI employees most often move to Stripe (3), Jericho Security (2), Everon (1).
Protex AI attracts about 1,630 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $11K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Protex AI staff are Leadership, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Communication.
Protex AI staff are concentrated in County Dublin, Ireland (24), Ireland (14), Massachusetts, United States (8).
Protex AI has about 29 people in Engineering, up 45% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Protex AI has about 17 people in Business Development, up 55% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 91 current and 45 former Protex AI profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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