Our Story

A vision that brings people together

AvidBeam is the story of how a shared vision and passion for futuristic technology could bring people together to work in perfect harmony — built by ex-Intel engineers with a deep passion for video technologies and AI.

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Our Story

A shared vision for futuristic technology

AvidBeam is the story of how a shared vision and passion for futuristic technology could bring people together to work in perfect harmony. The founding team members are ex tech giant Intel Corp who shared a great passion for video technologies.

The story started with spotting opportunities for computer vision that deliver value to business customers, make them feel safer and offer useful insights to their business. The revolution in Artificial Intelligence, deep learning and Big Data has enabled this vision.

Today, AvidBeam offers cutting edge solutions for Smart Spaces, Smart Buildings & Cities including Smart Retail and other target markets. AvidBeam addresses public safety, security, and business intelligence, among other domains. Along this journey, AvidBeam has created successful partnerships with system integrators, multinational technology providers and OEM manufacturers.

With a proven track record of excellence, AvidBeam is a multi-award winner; recognized twice as one of the 20 most promising Big Data Start-ups by CIO Review, and selected as one of the Top 100 AI start-ups in the world that will impact the 4th industrial revolution, by reputable international awarding organizations, such as IFC and the World Economic Forum.

Our Mission

To build cost efficient, scalable & flexible AI toolset to process Video Data diligently and to be a one stop shop for all video intelligence insights to optimize our customers' business performance, sharpen their competitive edge, and nurture their growth.

Our Vision

To become the preferred Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision partner for the 4th Industrial Revolution Era and beyond. We aspire to empower Humanity and fulfill its innate sense of curiosity with a technology that 'sees', so that it can exceed all boundaries in a way that only AI can achieve.

What drives us

Our core values

Customer Oriented

Our commitment to our customers is at the heart of everything we do. We stand out because we genuinely listen, understand and meet our customers' needs.

Result Oriented

We create value for our team, customers, shareholders, and the community. We focus on transforming our actions into impactful outcomes, executing intelligently with a laser-focused commitment to delivering results.

Quality Driven

We are avid minds who are committed to delivering better quality everyday. Inspirited by accountability, we always challenge the status quo and strive for quality-driven processes. We learn and iterate with one objective in mind: quality results.

Risk Takers

We embrace creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. We take risks that expand beyond new ideas and inspire us to approach each day with passion.

Positive

Our formula of success is our great like-minded team members with positive attitude and vibes. Our work environment is home to a strong internal culture that fuels our excellence everyday.

Disciplined

We deliver excellence with discipline and punctuality. We are constantly learning to improve, innovate and deliver timely. We are open, honest, and ethical across our operations.

The people behind it

Leadership team

Dr. Hani El-Gebaly

Dr. Hani El-Gebaly

Founder & CEO

Hossam Samy

Hossam Samy

Managing Director & COO

Ahmed Elzoghby

Ahmed Elzoghby

Global Sales Director

Mina Saad

Mina Saad

VP Engineering & Products

Dr. Amr Kais

Dr. Amr Kais

VP Strategy

Michael Gutmann

Michael Gutmann

President US

The AvidBeam Journey

Transforming video data into actionable intelligence since 2014.

A journey of innovation, growth, and AI breakthroughs transforming video into actionable intelligence worldwide.

10+
YEARS OF INNOVATION
The Foundation

Our Journey Starts Here

AvidBeam was founded in 2014 by former Intel Corporation professionals with a vision to transform video data into actionable intelligence through advanced AI and computer vision technologies.

2014
2015
First Awarded Project

Won First Project with Intel & Etisalat

Won the first major project with Intel Corporation and Etisalat, validating AvidBeam's technology and market potential.

First Project Deployment

Smart Village First Project Deployment

Successfully deployed AvidBeam's first live project at Smart Village, demonstrating the company's technology in a real-world environment.

2016
2016
CIO REVIEW

20 Most Promising Big Data Start-ups

Our first major industry recognition — selected by CIO Review's editorial board among the most promising big-data innovators globally, based on technological depth and real-world deployment potential.

BIG DATAEDITORIAL SELECTION
ATUN

The Birth of ATUN

Introduced ATUN, AvidBeam’s unified video analytics platform, bringing advanced AI-powered insights, monitoring, and management into a single solution.

2017
2017
CIO REVIEW · 2 YEARS RUNNING

Selected for the second consecutive year.

Repeat recognition is rare. Being named twice running confirmed that our work wasn't a one-off — sustained innovation in the field, validated by the same independent editorial board.

BIG DATAREPEAT HONOR
1st Investment Round

1st Investment Round

Successfully secured AvidBeam’s first investment round, providing the resources to accelerate innovation, growth, and market expansion.

2018
2018JAN
CES · LAS VEGAS

Best AI Start-up.

At the world's largest consumer technology event — among thousands of global competitors — our AI video analytics platform was awarded the top startup honor in artificial intelligence.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEGLOBAL STAGE
IFC · WORLD BANK GROUP

Top 100 African Start-ups.

Selected by the International Finance Corporation — the World Bank Group's private-sector arm — as one of the most impactful technology companies operating across the African continent.

EMERGING MARKETSINSTITUTIONAL VALIDATION
2018DEC
ATUN V2

2nd Gen of ATUN Video Processing Platform with Cloud Native Support

Launched the second generation of the ATUN video processing platform, introducing cloud-native capabilities for greater scalability, flexibility, and performance.

2021
2022
2nd Round of Investment

2nd Round of Investment

Successfully completed AvidBeam’s second investment round, supporting the company’s continued growth, innovation, and expansion into new markets.

Growth in KSA & Egypt

Expansion in Saudi Arabia & Egypt on Mega Projects

Expanded operations across Saudi Arabia and Egypt, delivering AI-powered video analytics solutions for major national and enterprise-scale projects.

2023
2024
Expansion in Tunisia

Expansion in Tunisia & Celebrating a Stellar Portfolio of Innovation in Video Analytics

Expanded into Tunisia while building a distinguished portfolio of AI-powered video analytics innovations across multiple industries and markets.

Scaling in the Arab Gulf & North Africa

Expansion in Tunisia & Celebrating a Stellar Portfolio of Innovation in Video Analytics

Expanded the adoption of intelligent video analytics across the Arab Gulf and North Africa, serving an increasing range of large-scale deployments.

2025
2026
VLM-Powered Products

AvidGenAI™: The Development of VLM-Powered Intelligence

Launched AvidGenAI™, bringing Vision Language Model (VLM) capabilities to video analytics and enabling conversational access to visual intelligence.

Our Clients

Trusted by leaders across industries and regions.

From global brands to government institutions, organisations rely on AvidBeam to turn their video into intelligence.

Our Partners

Built on a network of world-class tech partners.

The infrastructure, silicon, and software vendors we build alongside.

SCALABLE - FLEXIBLE - OUTPERMING

Experience AI Video Analytics
on your existing cameras.

Start with a pilot deployment and scale seamlessly as your operational requirements evolve.

Works with existing cameras
Deployed across 3 continents
WEF-recognized