Lumenuity
Seed Round in 2024
Lumenuity develops advanced optical solutions for mobile and augmented reality devices. The company focuses on hard-science optics to enable smaller, lighter systems with enhanced imaging performance. Its platform includes technologies such as 2-in-1 cameras, double optical resolution, and thinner camera modules, helping smartphone and AR manufacturers achieve higher performance, reduced form factor, and lower costs. These capabilities translate into improved phone and drone cameras and lighter AR headsets for consumers.
Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.
Deep Vision
Series A in 2022
Deep Vision is a supplier of high-precision intelligent visual inspection solutions in the industrial field. Deep Vision has independent research and development capabilities of intelligent AI cameras & 3D cameras, optical design capabilities, research and development capabilities of multiple algorithm libraries, research and development capabilities of FPGA platform image acquisition and processing systems, and design and manufacturing capabilities of automation equipment.
Augmented Pixels
Acquisition in 2022
Augmented Pixels Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in advanced navigation solutions for drones and robotics. Founded in 2010, the company develops a range of products that utilize visual SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and sensor fusion technologies. Its offerings include a Vision Processing Unit for obstacle detection and autonomous exploration, a SLAM SDK for data integration from various sensors, and Stereo Cameras aimed at enhancing localization and object detection. Augmented Pixels also provides platforms for pre-programmed drone flights and robots tailored for applications in healthcare, security, and warehouse management. Additionally, the company focuses on 3D geolocation and mapping through innovative solutions like CorpMap.AI for indoor logistics and GlobalMap.AI for crowdsourcing 3D maps, contributing to the creation of digital twins of physical environments.
Deep Vision
Seed Round in 2020
Deep Vision is a supplier of high-precision intelligent visual inspection solutions in the industrial field. Deep Vision has independent research and development capabilities of intelligent AI cameras & 3D cameras, optical design capabilities, research and development capabilities of multiple algorithm libraries, research and development capabilities of FPGA platform image acquisition and processing systems, and design and manufacturing capabilities of automation equipment.
SenseTime
Series C in 2018
Founded in 2014, SenseTime specializes in artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on computer vision and deep learning. It offers a range of AI solutions including face and body analysis, image recognition, video comprehension, SLAM and 3D Vision, robot sensing, autonomous driving, medical image analysis, and AI supercomputing platforms. Serving sectors such as smart city, mobile, entertainment, automobile, health, business, education, and advertising worldwide, SenseTime operates offices in major cities across Asia.
SenseTime
Corporate Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, SenseTime specializes in artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on computer vision and deep learning. It offers a range of AI solutions including face and body analysis, image recognition, video comprehension, SLAM and 3D Vision, robot sensing, autonomous driving, medical image analysis, and AI supercomputing platforms. Serving sectors such as smart city, mobile, entertainment, automobile, health, business, education, and advertising worldwide, SenseTime operates offices in major cities across Asia.
Tonbo Imaging
Series B in 2017
Tonbo Imaging designs, builds and deploys advanced imaging and sensor systems for military reconnaissance and the security of government, critical infrastructure and industrial facilities, developing land vision systems for armored vehicles and providing airborne and naval imaging solutions as well as homeland security products and OEM cores and modules that integrate image acquisition with computer vision to support night vision, scene interpretation and situational awareness across battlefields, unmanned and manned platforms and critical infrastructure and transport applications.
OppenFuture
Angel Round in 2017
OppenFuture Technologies specializes in light field capturing and rendering technology, focusing on creating realistic 3D models for use in various digital platforms. The company has developed its patented Hololux™ technology, which enables the production of photorealistic virtual 3D content by capturing and reconstructing imagery to accurately reproduce the color, texture, shading, and translucency of objects. This innovative technology enhances the immersive experience across diverse industries, including e-commerce, retail, education, and entertainment, allowing for the seamless integration of augmented reality and virtual reality applications. OppenFuture's solutions facilitate engaging interactions between brands and customers, making them ideal for environments with high foot traffic, such as shopping malls and museums. The company's expertise in computer graphics and vision positions it as a leader in meeting the growing demand for virtual renditions in modern marketing and digital engagement.
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Founded in 2013, Clarifai specializes in advanced image recognition systems for detecting near-duplicates and enabling visual search. Its platform recognizes various categories, objects, and tags in images, and finds similar images in large uncategorized repositories using a combination of semantic and visual similarity.
Euvision Technologies
Acquisition in 2014
Euvision Technologies is a technology-focused company specializing in visual concept detection software. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, the company offers innovative solutions that enhance the value of digital photos and videos for its clients. Through its flagship application, Impala, Euvision Technologies provides users with an on-device camera technology that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enable visual scene recognition and photo scene classification. This fully automatic mobile application allows users to add visual tags to their content, facilitating a more effective search for images that standard text-based queries may not easily retrieve.
kooaba
Acquisition in 2014
Kooaba AG is a Zurich-based start-up founded in 2006 as a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich. The company specializes in advanced image recognition technology that connects the physical world to digital content. Kooaba holds various patents in this field and was the first to introduce mobile visual search capabilities. Its primary product, Shortcut, is a mobile application designed to link static printed media, such as newspapers, with dynamic online content and social sharing platforms. Additionally, Kooaba offers a cloud-based application programming interface that allows users to integrate its image recognition technology into their own products, enhancing their digital capabilities.
Pelican Imaging
Series C in 2013
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technologies for the smartphone market. The company is developing innovative array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This technology enhances augmented reality applications by offering precise near-field and far-field depth data across various lighting conditions, enabling real-time processing and dynamic calibration. Pelican Imaging's multi-camera imaging solutions facilitate features such as post-capture refocusing, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, and 3D model creation, thereby improving user experience and functionality across devices.
Pelican Imaging
Series C in 2013
Pelican Imaging Corporation is a venture-backed software start-up focused on commercializing advanced computational camera technologies for the smartphone market. The company is developing innovative array sensor technology that delivers highly accurate depth data in real time for both images and video. This technology enhances augmented reality applications by offering precise near-field and far-field depth data across various lighting conditions, enabling real-time processing and dynamic calibration. Pelican Imaging's multi-camera imaging solutions facilitate features such as post-capture refocusing, object segmentation, linear depth measurements, and 3D model creation, thereby improving user experience and functionality across devices.
Validity Sensors
Series E in 2012
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID authentication technology, primarily offering advanced fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, delivering high-performance, secure, and cost-effective authentication methods that cater to the growing demand for mobile payment transactions and cloud-based services. Validity's Natural ID solutions address the limitations of traditional passwords and PINs, which are often vulnerable to hacking or difficult for users to remember. By leveraging unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, Validity provides a robust platform for identity verification and secure wireless transactions. Among these, fingerprint authentication is noted for its effectiveness, usability, and affordability, making it an optimal choice for enhancing security across various applications, including corporate network security and portable data protection.
Corrigon
Seed Round in 2011
Corrigon is a pioneer in visual search technologies, established in 2009 with the goal of enhancing image recognition capabilities. The company has developed a robust platform that enables the identification of objects within images by matching visual and textual elements. This technology ensures that images are accurately recognized, classified, and matched to the appropriate products. Additionally, Corrigon offers a comprehensive toolbox that includes Brand Monitoring, Visual Search, and Copyright Management, allowing businesses to make images interactive and effectively monitor web content related to their products.
Viewdle is an independent company specializing in mobile-focused visual analysis. It leverages computer vision and recognition technologies to enhance user experiences across various sectors, including mobile gaming, social networking, social media, advertising, and marketing. Viewdle's offerings include SocialCamera for Android phones, which uses face recognition for photo-socializing, and ViewdleUploader for Facebook on desktop PCs, which facilitates face recognition-based photo tagging. Additionally, the company provides ViewdleSDK, a software development kit for augmented reality, video, and photo solutions across multiple device platforms. Viewdle's technology is developed by a global research and development team that includes nine PhDs.
Validity Sensors
Series D in 2010
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID authentication technology, primarily offering advanced fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, delivering high-performance, secure, and cost-effective authentication methods that cater to the growing demand for mobile payment transactions and cloud-based services. Validity's Natural ID solutions address the limitations of traditional passwords and PINs, which are often vulnerable to hacking or difficult for users to remember. By leveraging unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, Validity provides a robust platform for identity verification and secure wireless transactions. Among these, fingerprint authentication is noted for its effectiveness, usability, and affordability, making it an optimal choice for enhancing security across various applications, including corporate network security and portable data protection.
Validity Sensors
Series C in 2009
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID authentication technology, primarily offering advanced fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, delivering high-performance, secure, and cost-effective authentication methods that cater to the growing demand for mobile payment transactions and cloud-based services. Validity's Natural ID solutions address the limitations of traditional passwords and PINs, which are often vulnerable to hacking or difficult for users to remember. By leveraging unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, Validity provides a robust platform for identity verification and secure wireless transactions. Among these, fingerprint authentication is noted for its effectiveness, usability, and affordability, making it an optimal choice for enhancing security across various applications, including corporate network security and portable data protection.
Validity Sensors
Series B in 2007
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID authentication technology, primarily offering advanced fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, delivering high-performance, secure, and cost-effective authentication methods that cater to the growing demand for mobile payment transactions and cloud-based services. Validity's Natural ID solutions address the limitations of traditional passwords and PINs, which are often vulnerable to hacking or difficult for users to remember. By leveraging unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, Validity provides a robust platform for identity verification and secure wireless transactions. Among these, fingerprint authentication is noted for its effectiveness, usability, and affordability, making it an optimal choice for enhancing security across various applications, including corporate network security and portable data protection.
Validity Sensors
Series A in 2006
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID authentication technology, primarily offering advanced fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, delivering high-performance, secure, and cost-effective authentication methods that cater to the growing demand for mobile payment transactions and cloud-based services. Validity's Natural ID solutions address the limitations of traditional passwords and PINs, which are often vulnerable to hacking or difficult for users to remember. By leveraging unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, voice, and facial recognition, Validity provides a robust platform for identity verification and secure wireless transactions. Among these, fingerprint authentication is noted for its effectiveness, usability, and affordability, making it an optimal choice for enhancing security across various applications, including corporate network security and portable data protection.