Zira

End-to-end Business Automation for Industrial Manufacturers

Industrial Technologies
Active
Mature Tel Aviv-Yafo Founded 2011
Total raised
$9.4M
Last: Seed 2012-09
Stage
Mature
Founded
2011
Headcount
40
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Sector
Industrial Technologies

About

Zira is a software company that offers AI-powered solutions for industrial operations. The company's underlying IP is its data analytics algorithm intended to provide real-time data analytics and insights that allow companies to make data-driven decisions. The company's secure cloud-based architecture guides clients through the integration process, which is focused on specific deliveries and shows real-time data for any device, production line or energy source, highlighting anomalies and benchmarking against baseline performance, enabling industrial companies of all sizes to access a scalable and cost-effective solution to become profitable.

Their product lineup consists of Zira AI CAMs, a cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence to monitor and analyze video footage from industrial cameras for anomaly detection and process optimization. The company also offers the Zira Power Meter, a wireless sensor that measures real-time energy consumption to identify inefficiencies.

Additionally, Zira provides a Site Subscription service that gives businesses access to their AI tools for data collection, analysis, and automated decision-making. These products collectively aim to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability in manufacturing.

Zira is developed by Lightapp Technologies Ltd.

Funding history · 1 round · $9.4M total

2012-09
Seed $250K

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is Zira's primary focus and what type of solutions does it offer?
Zira is a software company that provides AI-powered solutions for industrial operations, focusing on end-to-end business automation for industrial manufacturers. Its core offering includes real-time data analytics and insights.
When was Zira founded and where is its headquarters located?
Zira was founded in March 2011 and its headquarters is located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. It also maintains an office in San Mateo, CA, USA.
What are the key products offered by Zira?
Zira offers Zira AI CAMs, a cloud-based platform for monitoring and analyzing video footage from industrial cameras using AI, and the Zira Power Meter, a wireless sensor for real-time energy consumption measurement. They also provide a Site Subscription service for access to their AI tools.
What was Zira's initial funding round and who was an investor?
In September 2012, Zira completed a Seed funding round, with Avigur Zmora listed as an investor. According to startupim data, the company has raised a total of $9,450,000 USD.
Has Zira received any grants, and if so, from which organization?
Yes, Zira has received multiple grants from the IIA (Israel Innovation Authority). This includes a $5,000,000 grant in May 2015 and a $4,200,000 grant in July 2021.
How many employees does Zira currently have?
Zira currently has 40 employees.
What was a significant news event for Zira in September 2019?
In September 2019, Zira announced that it was delivering "the Future of Smart Manufacturing," according to a news release on GlobeNewswire.
What was a notable news event for Zira in May 2015 related to grants?
In May 2015, The E2e Project, which evaluates Zira's advanced energy monitoring system, was awarded a $5 million grant to assess its potential for saving energy and money in industry.
What is the relationship between Zira and Lightapp Technologies Ltd.?
Zira is developed by Lightapp Technologies Ltd., and Lightapp was also an alternative name for the company.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Industrial Technologies
Sub-sectors
Energy TechEnergy Consumption & EfficiencyIndustrial TechnologiesOperational Optimization Solutions
Technologies
Artificial IntelligencePlatforms & InterfacesMobileSoftwareWeb
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing Facilities
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

energy-control-and-managementsoftware-applicationsmanufacturingenergy-savingenvironmental-technologiesdata-analyticsindustry-4-0manufacturing-facilitiesoperations-optimization