# AI startup Firefly secures $20M for physical safety

> Firefly Technology Inc. raises $20m to connect AI with physical safety systems.
- Title: AI startup Firefly secures $20M for physical safety | Shortify
- Summary: Firefly Technology Inc. raises $20m to connect AI with physical safety systems. Firefly Technology Inc. secured $20 million in Series A funding to create…
- Keywords: firefly technology inc, series a funding, ai safety systems, physical safety, workplace safety, emergency response, safety hardware, safety software, cameras, radios, sensors, front range community college
- Source: SiliconANGLE — https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/20/ai-startup-firefly-secures-20m-to-make-the-physical-world-a-safer-place
- Author: Mike Wheatley
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:00:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: firefly technology inc, series a funding, ai safety systems, physical safety, workplace safety, emergency response, safety hardware, safety software, cameras, radios, sensors, front range community college
## Firefly secures $20m funding
Firefly Technology Inc. raised $20 million in Series A funding led by Definition Capital.
## Goal: safer physical world
Firefly aims to make the physical world safer using ai across workplaces and public venues.
## Funding partners
Definition Capital, BoxGroup, and Susa Ventures joined the round, with BoxGroup making its third investment.
## Current safety gaps
Security cameras, radios, and sensors work in isolation, causing delays in emergency responses.
## Buckley's vision
Co-founder James Buckley wants ai to connect physical systems for immediate emergency responses.
## Ember platform
The Ember Safety Management platform integrates hardware and software for real-time incident detection.
## Real-world use
Front Range Community College uses Firefly's system across three campuses for safety coordination.
## Key takeaway

Firefly Technology Inc. secured $20 million in Series A funding to create integrated safety systems using AI across schools, hospitals, and other venues.