Orasio Raises €16M to Build Sovereign Video Intelligence Platform
Expeditions Fund Backs Orasio’s €16M Seed Round to Build Europe’s GDPR-Compliant Video Intelligence Platform for Public Safety and Defense
Orasio, a Paris-based deep tech startup developing sovereign video intelligence technology for European public safety and defense, has emerged from stealth with a €16 million seed round. The round is led by Frst, Global Founders Capital, and Expeditions Fund — a specialist early-stage VC firm focused on dual-use, deep tech ventures operating across Europe and the U.S.
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Founded by Florian Fournier, Arnaud Delaunay, and Fabio Gennari, Orasio is building AI-powered systems that detect and analyze critical events in video streams — in real time or retrospectively — tailored for law enforcement, local authorities, private security operators, and military deployments. Their mission: deliver intelligent, GDPR- and AI Act-compliant video surveillance technology that respects European values while enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
“Artificial intelligence applied to video is transforming the way we manage security. With Orasio, we’re building a European solution that is powerful, responsible, and aligned with our shared principles of freedom and transparency,” said CEO Florian Fournier.
The Expeditions Fund, co-founded by Mikołaj Firlej and Stanisław Kastory, is playing a pivotal role in Orasio’s journey. With offices in Warsaw, London, and Geneva, Expeditions focuses on early-stage investments in cybersecurity, vertical AI, privacy, defense, and biosecurity, and is known for its hands-on, research-driven approach to value creation. The firm brings not only capital but operational know-how, access to top-tier talent, and direct links to institutional and enterprise partners.
“Florian Fournier is a prime example of a new generation of European, repeat founders who are transferring their experience from unicorn ventures into the defense and public safety sector,” said the Expeditions team. “We back mission-driven entrepreneurs tackling strategically vital challenges, and Orasio fits this thesis perfectly.”
The investment reflects Expeditions Fund’s broader thesis: support sovereign, defensible technologies that protect European autonomy in an era of growing geopolitical tension and AI acceleration. Orasio’s technology is designed to integrate with legacy surveillance infrastructure while providing advanced anomaly detection, privacy protection, and future-proofed compliance with Europe’s strict data protection laws.
This milestone seed round will fund the growth of Orasio’s engineering team, enable early deployments across European jurisdictions, and solidify the startup’s position as a trusted player in sovereign AI. Orasio’s architecture is based on modular integration and local processing, ensuring data sovereignty and minimal dependence on foreign cloud infrastructure — a critical requirement for defense and public sector clients.
With demand for AI-enhanced public safety systems growing globally, Orasio aims to become Europe’s answer to foreign-dominated video surveillance platforms — with technological excellence, protection of freedoms, and strategic independence as its guiding principles. To learn more, visit: www.orasio.com
