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Kisi

Cloud-based access control hardware and software

Overview

Kisi provides cloud-based access control for physical spaces. It combines hardware (Kisi Readers and Controllers) installed at entry points with software that lets users manage access via a mobile app or web interface. Users can grant or revoke permissions, set rules, and integrate features like security cameras and Single Sign-On (SSO) providers, all through a subscription-based service paired with initial hardware installation. This approach enables secure, scalable control of doors, elevators, and other entry points across offices, co-working spaces, gyms, and educational institutions. Compared with traditional lock-and-key systems, Kisi offers remote, centralized management and cloud-backed access rules across multiple locations, making it easier to deploy and scale security for varied environments. The goal is to provide a seamless, robust way to manage who can enter buildings, improving security and operational flexibility for a wide range of organizations.

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About Kisi

Simplify's Rating
Why Kisi is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

HardwareEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurity

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 delivered live monitoring, bulk QR imports, and custom booking questions.
  • November 2026 docs added Google Workspace, Eagle Eye, Spot AI, Teams, and Splunk updates.
  • September 2026 Eagle Eye partnership links door events directly to video clips.

What critics are saying

  • Kisi's crowded integrations strategy creates platform dependence on Apple, Google, and Eagle Eye.
  • November 2026 documentation shows one-integration limits that block complex enterprise rollouts.
  • Hardware-software rivals like Brivo and LenelS2 can undercut Kisi on large deployments.

What makes Kisi unique

  • Cloud access control unifies doors, video, bookings, SSO, and hardware.
  • Kisi's 2026 partner programs sell through installers and software ecosystems.
  • Apple Wallet and Wiegand support widen deployments without rip-and-replace.

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Funding

Total Funding

$3M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$50k
$1.5M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

5%
The Group
Sep 9th, 2026
Skyscanner.

Skyscanner. London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Singapore SERVICES USED Project overview The Workplace Technology Group was appointed to deliver an integrated technology solution for Skyscanner across its offices in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Singapore, combining advanced audiovisual systems with cloud-based access control and video surveillance. Skyscanner is a global travel company helping millions of travellers plan and book their trips with ease and confidence. With offices across multiple international locations, the business required a consistent workplace experience that would support collaboration, flexibility and security for employees and visitors alike. The Workplace Technology Group was commissioned to deliver a standardised technology solution across Skyscanner's offices in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Singapore. The project combined advanced audio visual collaboration systems with cloud-based access control and video surveillance, creating a seamless user experience while ensuring secure access to office spaces and critical infrastructure throughout the estate. * 50+ meeting rooms, collaboration spaces, games rooms and event spaces delivered across multiple locations * Standardised Zoom Rooms and Microsoft Teams Rooms environments with Biamp audio infrastructure and Lightware Taurus X BYOD functionality * Barco UniSee video walls installed within reception and event spaces * Bespoke jukebox solution designed to enable music streaming via Dante audio infrastructure * KiSi cloud-based access control with mobile credentials and visitor QR code management * Office perimeters and restricted areas secured, including communications rooms and storage facilities * Verkada cloud-based video surveillance deployed to monitor secure access points and critical entrances The Audio Visual Group partnered with Zoom, LG, Logitech, Lightware, Sonos, Biamp, Crestron, KiSi and Verkada on the project. Creating a consistent technology experience across Skyscanner's international workplace estate. Skyscanner's international footprint created a requirement for a consistent technology experience across multiple offices, while the spaces themselves ranged from small meeting booths and standard collaboration rooms through to games rooms and event spaces. The technology also needed to balance ease of use and collaboration with secure access to office areas and critical infrastructure. Delivering this across different locations required the groups to align systems, user experiences and security requirements while accommodating the existing conditions and requirements of each individual site. Integrated AV and security systems providing seamless collaboration alongside secure access and surveillance. a standardised AV environment using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Logitech, Biamp, Lightware and Crestron technologies, with solutions adapted to suit different room types. Barco UniSee video walls were installed in reception and event spaces, while a bespoke jukebox enabled employees to stream music through the Dante audio infrastructure. The Security Group complemented the AV solution with KiSi cloud-based access control, mobile credentials and visitor QR code management, alongside Verkada cloud-based video surveillance. Together, the groups delivered a joined-up technology environment that supports collaboration, flexibility and secure movement across Skyscanner's international estate. Related case studies.

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Oct 3rd, 2023
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