Butlr
Burlingame, United States · Analytics, Software, Wireless
Butlr is the world’s first and only 100% anonymous people sensing and occupancy detection platform that helps enterprises all over the world improve their workplace planning and optimize their operations. Using just body heat and advanced AI technologies, Butlr understands presence and traffic without capturing any identities—ever.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Burlingame, United States
- Employees
- 97
- Industries
- Analytics, Software, Wireless
- Status
- Private
- Website
- butlr.io
- Company page
Recent activity at Butlr
- : Ricoh and Butlr Forms Capital and Business Alliance Through the RICOH Innovation Fund
- : Ricoh forms partnership with Butlr through RICOH Innovation Fund
- : Butlr Technologies
- : Butlr raised $38M in Series B funding led by Foundry to enhance its AI sensors for safer and more energy-efficient buildings.
- : Butlr Announces Investment From Qualcomm Ventures As Shifting Commercial Real Estate Market Drives Demand For Body Heat Occupancy Sensing Technology
- : Butlr Closes $7.9M Seed Funding For Breakthrough People-Sensing Platform Using Body Heat To Provide Actionable Spatial Insights For The Built Environment
Butlr funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Venture | $4.2M |
| Aug 2024 | Series B | $38.0M |
| Mar 2023 | Venture | Undisclosed |
| Jul 2021 | Seed | $7.9M |
Leadership
- Churchill Leung, Vice President of Supply Chain
- Jiani Zeng, Founder
- Honghao Deng, Chief Executive Officer
- Jiani Zeng, Founder
- Honghao Deng, Chief Executive Officer
Verified email and direct lines for Butlr’s decision-makers are on Fundz. See plans — or book a 15-minute walkthrough.
Butlr in the news
- China Miéville Returns to Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR, along with Season Butler and Alessio Avallone - BOOM! Studios (Feb 19, 2026)
- 2.5 hours’ sleep, oysters and ironed underwear: Alan Jones’ butler reveals his routine - SMH.com.au (Sep 24, 2026)
- NDIS shake-up gives Butler sweeping powers to cut scheme - AFR (May 14, 2026)
- Judith Butler vs. Judy! - Tablet Magazine (Sep 11, 2024)
- Smartwatch- and smartphone-based remote assessment of brain health and detection of mild cognitive impairment - Nature (Mar 04, 2025)
- Butler Hospital workers ratify new contract, ending strike - The Public's Radio (Aug 19, 2025)
- Graham Butler: Why Simon Harris should hold his nerve on Swedish-style investment accounts - Business Post (Apr 20, 2026)
- The Right to Change Sex - New York Magazine (Mar 11, 2024)
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About Butlr: questions and answers
What does Butlr do?
Butlr is the world’s first and only 100% anonymous people sensing and occupancy detection platform that helps enterprises all over the world improve their workplace planning and optimize their operations. Using just body heat and advanced AI technologies, Butlr understands presence and traffic without capturing any identities—ever.
Where is Butlr headquartered?
Butlr is headquartered in Burlingame, United States.
How many employees does Butlr have?
Butlr has about 97 employees.
Has Butlr raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 4 funding events for Butlr. The most recent, $4.2M, was in Jan 2025.
Who leads Butlr?
Churchill Leung is a Vice President of Supply Chain at Butlr.
What is the latest news on Butlr?
On Jan 29, 2025, Ricoh and Butlr Forms Capital and Business Alliance Through the RICOH Innovation Fund
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy