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ResiQuant is the autonomous property intelligence platform built for an era of unprecedented risk. We empower leading US property carriers to transform their biggest challenges—escalating catastrophe risk and critical operational bottlenecks—into opportunities for profitable growth. Our AI agents combine structural engineering intelligence with automated underwriting to help insurers scale confidently where others retreat, while incentivizing stronger building practices across the US. Built by Stanford disaster risk scientists and structural engineering PhDs. Backed by Pear VC. Get started at resiquant.ai.

Luma AI is a generative AI startup focused on transforming text descriptions into realistic 3D models, enhancing how individuals capture and experience their surroundings. The company aims to revolutionize the sharing of memories, product exploration, and navigation in online spaces by advancing the integration of photos and videos into mixed-reality environments. Utilizing a neural capture and rendering system, Luma AI enables photorealistic representations derived from casual smartphone photos, catering to industries such as e-commerce, real estate, and 3D gaming. By expanding human imagination and capabilities, Luma AI seeks to shape a more immersive three-dimensional future.

Dannce.ai is creating digital movement assessments to accelerate neurological drug development and increase the accessibility of quality neurological diagnoses. DANNCE (3-Dimensional Aligned Neural Network for Computational Ethology) is a markerless motion capture approach that uses deep learning to quantify behavior and detect disease. DANNCE has two core innovations: the acquisition of fine 3-D patient movement without using markers, and the analysis of movement to create distinct behavioral fingerprints corresponding to disease states and drug effects.

Vitvio drives efficiency, safety, and quality of care in the operating theater by tracking workflows, staff movement, and equipment positioning using the latest computer vision AI technologies.

Sonus Microsystems is a type of ultrasound transducer made from polymer materials. They provide fully customizable linear and matrix array transducers for consumer ultrasound applications. The technology, with its size, flexibility, and customizability, enables applications not previously possible with traditional piezoelectric or silicon-based ultrasound transducers.

Ezra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence technology-based investigational devices aimed at early cancer detection. The company utilizes full-body MRI scans enhanced by AI to innovate cancer screening methods. Its initial product, an AI software designed to assist radiologists in interpreting prostate MRI images, has received FDA clearance as a medical device. Founded in 2017, Ezra AI is headquartered in New York, New York, and primarily serves customers in New York and California.

Headroom, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform. Founded in 2020, Headroom's platform enhances remote collaboration by managing distracting meeting tasks, such as providing transcripts and smart summaries with highlights. It features gesture recognition technology, allowing participants to express approvals non-verbally, which facilitates smoother interactions. By optimizing video quality and increasing awareness of participants' surroundings, Headroom enables users to focus on building relationships and solving problems rather than being sidetracked by technicalities.

ImVitro is a medical device company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019 by Alexandra Boussommier Calleja and Maryame Boulhajat. The company specializes in developing AI-based tools for in vitro fertilization (IVF), focusing on imaging needs and decision-making processes to address infertility challenges. Utilizing deep learning algorithms, ImVitro's platform analyzes various clinical inputs to identify patterns and predict which embryos have the highest likelihood of successful implantation. This innovative approach aims to optimize IVF treatments, reducing the number of cycles required for patients to achieve pregnancy while increasing the overall success rates for IVF clinics.

Memorable is an AI-driven creative optimization platform that focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of advertising through advanced cognitive science techniques. Originating from research at MIT, the company employs brain-inspired deep learning models to assess the memorability and attention potential of visual content, including videos and images. Memorable’s technology allows businesses to predict the cognitive impact of their advertising materials, forecast conversion metrics for various audiences, and adjust content to achieve optimal performance before publication. This innovative approach is utilized by leading brands in the marketing sector, enabling them to make informed decisions based on key metrics related to branding and conversion.

CIONIC is a technology company that builds a platform for human augmentation that powers people to transcend physical limitations. The company develops wearable solutions that provide comprehensive analysis and precise augmentation to improve human performance and improve quality of life. Their devices push the limits of integrated hardware, software, and algorithms, emphasizing functional wearability and personalized intelligence.

Headroom, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform. Founded in 2020, Headroom's platform enhances remote collaboration by managing distracting meeting tasks, such as providing transcripts and smart summaries with highlights. It features gesture recognition technology, allowing participants to express approvals non-verbally, which facilitates smoother interactions. By optimizing video quality and increasing awareness of participants' surroundings, Headroom enables users to focus on building relationships and solving problems rather than being sidetracked by technicalities.

Traditional cameras rely on an imaging lens which typically consists of several lens elements and a light sensitive sensor. Cameras have been built like this since 1816. Glass has been historically used to make high quality optical elements. We are replacing these elements with deep neural networks that give extreme flexibility when designing our cameras. It allows us to squeeze a huge sensor into an ultra thin module that fits perfectly into a mobile device without the need for protruding bumps. Our cameras bring SLR image quality into your pocket.

Voyant Photonics Inc. specializes in the development of LiDAR-on-a-chip technology that enables three-dimensional sensing, measuring range, velocity, and reflectivity. Incorporated in 2018 and based in New York, the company utilizes patented nano-optic approaches to manufacture imaging sensors applicable in various fields such as autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, and factory automation. By providing advanced sensing capabilities, Voyant Photonics aims to enhance safety and enable systems to respond in real-time to dynamic environmental changes. Its innovative products are designed to cater to diverse industries, including automotive, aerial, industrial, and consumer electronics.

With Aquifer, anyone can create cinematic, animated content. Our mobile technology transfers your voice and facial expressions to an animated character, capturing all the nuances of human emotion. The resulting video is a cinematically rendered character in a 3d scene. By using machine learning and automation, we remove the frustrating, technical aspects of animation so the focus is on storytelling. The platform combines augmented reality and machine learning to make professional 3D animation accessible for all creators. Aquifer Motion was founded in 2018 and is based in Austin, Texas, USA.

Synthesia Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven video production platform. Founded in 2017, the company offers a service that transforms text into professional-quality videos featuring customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages. Its innovative video synthesis technology allows users to create high-end videos for various applications, including personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning, and marketing. By synchronizing lip movements with new dialogue tracks, the platform facilitates the translation of video content into different languages, thereby enhancing distribution channels. Users can quickly create, edit, and share studio-quality videos directly in their browser, utilizing fully cloneable AI video templates to streamline production and meet diverse content needs.

Gardin develops optical phenotyping technology and analytics to optimise food production.

Earkick is building the world’s first data-driven mental health tracker via multimodal sentiment analysis of physiological biomarkers. The current Earkick iOS app ​​provides automated measurements and actionable suggestions based on real time data. 3 times faster than other solutions, Earkick analyzes on device and fully private. The current enterprise solution measures workforce mental health/mental readiness in real time, providing actionable suggestions on individual, team and company level.

Developer of an advanced driver assistance system(ADAS) designed for two wheelers. The company offers a lightweight, low-power collision warning system that consists of two fisheye cameras, a powerful processing unit, and advanced artificial intelligence to detect and notify riders of threats in real-time, enabling them to get notified of hazards around them and avoid collisions to keep them safe.

Clarifai, Inc. is a prominent provider of advanced artificial intelligence solutions specializing in image recognition, natural language processing, and audio recognition. Founded in 2013 by Matt Zeiler, Ph.D., the company develops a deep learning platform that enables organizations to convert unstructured data—such as images, videos, text, and audio—into structured data efficiently and accurately. Clarifai's image recognition technology is capable of detecting near-duplicates, categorizing objects, and tagging images, while also allowing users to search for similar images within extensive uncategorized collections through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, the company offers a labeling tool called Labeler, which aids in dataset labeling, AI training, and model auto-scaling in production environments. Headquartered in New York, with an office in Tallinn, Estonia, Clarifai employs a distributed team across various countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and India.

Uizard is an AI-powered design tool that facilitates the creation and prototyping of user interfaces for web and mobile applications. Launched in 2018, it offers an intuitive drag-and-drop editor combined with advanced AI features that enhance user experience. Uizard allows users to generate UI designs from text prompts, convert hand-drawn sketches into wireframes, and transform screenshots into editable formats. Its extensive library of pre-made design templates and UI components supports rapid ideation and collaborative iteration, making it suitable for a variety of design tasks including UX design, UI wireframing, and theme customization. The platform's capabilities enable clients to quickly test different styles, ensuring personalized and effective design solutions.

Gryps, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for document data extraction and analysis, specifically tailored for building and infrastructure owners and operators. Founded in 2019 and based in Bronx, New York, Gryps aims to enhance decision-making throughout the project life cycle by creating a unified information layer that allows permanent access to document-centric information. The platform automates repetitive tasks, captures data embedded within documents, and retrieves information across various systems, thus streamlining project management. By integrating and mining data from multiple construction tools, Gryps provides facility owners with the necessary insights to operate, renovate, or plan future projects efficiently, ultimately reducing manual work and improving effectiveness in managing capital projects.

Gardin develops optical phenotyping technology and analytics to optimise food production.

Headroom, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform. Founded in 2020, Headroom's platform enhances remote collaboration by managing distracting meeting tasks, such as providing transcripts and smart summaries with highlights. It features gesture recognition technology, allowing participants to express approvals non-verbally, which facilitates smoother interactions. By optimizing video quality and increasing awareness of participants' surroundings, Headroom enables users to focus on building relationships and solving problems rather than being sidetracked by technicalities.

Ezra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence technology-based investigational devices aimed at early cancer detection. The company utilizes full-body MRI scans enhanced by AI to innovate cancer screening methods. Its initial product, an AI software designed to assist radiologists in interpreting prostate MRI images, has received FDA clearance as a medical device. Founded in 2017, Ezra AI is headquartered in New York, New York, and primarily serves customers in New York and California.

CIONIC is a technology company that builds a platform for human augmentation that powers people to transcend physical limitations. The company develops wearable solutions that provide comprehensive analysis and precise augmentation to improve human performance and improve quality of life. Their devices push the limits of integrated hardware, software, and algorithms, emphasizing functional wearability and personalized intelligence.

Upskill, Inc. specializes in designing and developing augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. The company's flagship platform, Skylight, empowers businesses to create applications for smart glasses, facilitating enhanced communication and access to information for hands-on workers across various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and military. By connecting workers to essential processes, tools, and data, Skylight aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline training for new employees. Upskill's innovative solutions enable organizations to increase productivity, enhance quality, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill was formerly known as APX Labs before rebranding in 2017.

Uizard is an AI-powered design tool that facilitates the creation and prototyping of user interfaces for web and mobile applications. Launched in 2018, it offers an intuitive drag-and-drop editor combined with advanced AI features that enhance user experience. Uizard allows users to generate UI designs from text prompts, convert hand-drawn sketches into wireframes, and transform screenshots into editable formats. Its extensive library of pre-made design templates and UI components supports rapid ideation and collaborative iteration, making it suitable for a variety of design tasks including UX design, UI wireframing, and theme customization. The platform's capabilities enable clients to quickly test different styles, ensuring personalized and effective design solutions.

Unsplash is a creative platform that makes high-resolution photography freely available for any kind of use. The platform is supported by users who share high-resolution photos under the Unsplash License. The mission of Unsplash is to build an open creative ecosystem for the world.

Voyant Photonics Inc. specializes in the development of LiDAR-on-a-chip technology that enables three-dimensional sensing, measuring range, velocity, and reflectivity. Incorporated in 2018 and based in New York, the company utilizes patented nano-optic approaches to manufacture imaging sensors applicable in various fields such as autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, and factory automation. By providing advanced sensing capabilities, Voyant Photonics aims to enhance safety and enable systems to respond in real-time to dynamic environmental changes. Its innovative products are designed to cater to diverse industries, including automotive, aerial, industrial, and consumer electronics.

Synthesia Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven video production platform. Founded in 2017, the company offers a service that transforms text into professional-quality videos featuring customizable avatars and voiceovers in over 140 languages. Its innovative video synthesis technology allows users to create high-end videos for various applications, including personalized advertising, corporate communications, e-learning, and marketing. By synchronizing lip movements with new dialogue tracks, the platform facilitates the translation of video content into different languages, thereby enhancing distribution channels. Users can quickly create, edit, and share studio-quality videos directly in their browser, utilizing fully cloneable AI video templates to streamline production and meet diverse content needs.

Uizard is an AI-powered design tool that facilitates the creation and prototyping of user interfaces for web and mobile applications. Launched in 2018, it offers an intuitive drag-and-drop editor combined with advanced AI features that enhance user experience. Uizard allows users to generate UI designs from text prompts, convert hand-drawn sketches into wireframes, and transform screenshots into editable formats. Its extensive library of pre-made design templates and UI components supports rapid ideation and collaborative iteration, making it suitable for a variety of design tasks including UX design, UI wireframing, and theme customization. The platform's capabilities enable clients to quickly test different styles, ensuring personalized and effective design solutions.

Fantasmo builds a decentralized, open source stack for indoor and outdoor 3D maps and camera-based positioning. It enables the next generation of AR, robotics and other applications converging physical and digital. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Venice, California, United States.

Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Unsplash is a creative platform that makes high-resolution photography freely available for any kind of use. The platform is supported by users who share high-resolution photos under the Unsplash License. The mission of Unsplash is to build an open creative ecosystem for the world.

Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems designed to improve operational safety and efficiency for various marine applications. Its product lineup includes the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, facilitating integrated control for collaborative operations; and the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system tailored for container ships. Additionally, the company offers the RC NXT, a remote command system for existing and new marine vessels, and the DP-NXT, which enables traditional vessels to operate with minimal or no crew onboard. Sea Machines Robotics also provides solutions for unmanned applications, including bathymetric survey vessels and subsea asset inspections, focusing on sectors such as shipping, offshore energy, and maritime logistics.

Clarifai, Inc. is a prominent provider of advanced artificial intelligence solutions specializing in image recognition, natural language processing, and audio recognition. Founded in 2013 by Matt Zeiler, Ph.D., the company develops a deep learning platform that enables organizations to convert unstructured data—such as images, videos, text, and audio—into structured data efficiently and accurately. Clarifai's image recognition technology is capable of detecting near-duplicates, categorizing objects, and tagging images, while also allowing users to search for similar images within extensive uncategorized collections through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, the company offers a labeling tool called Labeler, which aids in dataset labeling, AI training, and model auto-scaling in production environments. Headquartered in New York, with an office in Tallinn, Estonia, Clarifai employs a distributed team across various countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and India.

Mediachain is an open media library that facilitates the automatic connection of media to its creators and relevant information. Established in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company operates as a protocol for registering, identifying, and tracking creative works online. Utilizing content identification technology, Mediachain resolves media to its origins, creators, and associated metadata. It allows creators, media organizations, and developers to collaborate on metadata within a universal media library while maintaining control over their data. The platform's decentralized architecture broadens the reach of participants, empowering them to manage their creative works effectively. Mediachain has been a subsidiary of Spotify USA Inc. since April 2017.

Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Crew is a curated platform that connects designers and developers with vetted clients that need a website, mobile app, or other design work. The company's highly trusted network of independent creatives has worked on products used by tens of millions of people for some of the industry's biggest companies, including Apple, Google, Uber, IDEO, and Dropbox. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montréal, Quebec.

Clarifai, Inc. is a prominent provider of advanced artificial intelligence solutions specializing in image recognition, natural language processing, and audio recognition. Founded in 2013 by Matt Zeiler, Ph.D., the company develops a deep learning platform that enables organizations to convert unstructured data—such as images, videos, text, and audio—into structured data efficiently and accurately. Clarifai's image recognition technology is capable of detecting near-duplicates, categorizing objects, and tagging images, while also allowing users to search for similar images within extensive uncategorized collections through a combination of semantic and visual similarity. Additionally, the company offers a labeling tool called Labeler, which aids in dataset labeling, AI training, and model auto-scaling in production environments. Headquartered in New York, with an office in Tallinn, Estonia, Clarifai employs a distributed team across various countries, including the United States, Canada, Argentina, and India.

Mapillary AB is an online platform based in Malmö, Sweden, that focuses on street-level imagery and mapping through collaboration and computer vision. Founded in 2013, the company allows users to collect and share photos taken with various cameras, which are then combined to create a comprehensive visual representation of locations around the world. This imagery contributes to improved maps, urban development, and advancements in the automotive industry. Mapillary provides a range of tools, including automated mapping solutions, privacy features, and imagery tagging, to facilitate the collection and utilization of street-level images. With contributions exceeding 500 million images from individuals and organizations globally, Mapillary aims to enhance understanding of diverse locations and make this valuable data accessible to clients and partners such as the World Bank and Toyota Research Institute. As of June 2020, Mapillary operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.

Farmeron helps farmers across the world to manage their farming data online and to do farm performance analysis using exciting statistics. By integrating Farmeron with machinery being used on farms of the world, we're able to speed up data retrieval process and ease core farming data management operations. Adding an analytics layer on top this data, Farmeron delivers statistics and reports to farmers, and these can be used to monitor production performance, adjust production plans but also for government reporting needs.

Upskill, Inc. specializes in designing and developing augmented reality software tailored for the industrial workforce. The company's flagship platform, Skylight, empowers businesses to create applications for smart glasses, facilitating enhanced communication and access to information for hands-on workers across various sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and military. By connecting workers to essential processes, tools, and data, Skylight aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline training for new employees. Upskill's innovative solutions enable organizations to increase productivity, enhance quality, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. Founded in 2010 and based in Vienna, Virginia, with additional offices in Cambridge and San Francisco, Upskill was formerly known as APX Labs before rebranding in 2017.

Camio is a developer of a video monitoring application that transforms real-time video into actionable insights. The platform connects various types of cameras, including smartphones, tablets, and network cameras, to create a unified intelligent feed. Utilizing advanced machine learning algorithms, Camio's application securely stores video in the cloud and allows users to efficiently monitor sensitive areas to ensure compliance with payment card industry standards. By offering a cost-effective solution for video surveillance, Camio enhances the flexibility and efficiency of modern video monitoring systems.

Narrative is an innovative market leader in wearable cameras and intelligent image analysis. The Narrative Clip is an automatic, stamp-sized camera that the user clips on to her clothes to capture photos and location data without conscious interaction. Narrative’s image analysis service analyzes the photos and data and serves the user with her most meaningful and memorable moments in a mobile app photo stream. Narrative was founded by Martin Källström, Oskar Kalmaru, Björn Wesén and Simon Pantzare, Sebastian Björkelid March 1, 2012. It is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with additional offices in Sweden (Stockholm and Lund) and the United States (San Francisco). As of April 2014, the company has 45 employees.

ShopPad, Inc. is an e-commerce application developer based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating customizable applications for retailers, particularly through plug-ins for popular platforms like Shopify and Magento. ShopPad enhances the online shopping experience by transforming traditional e-commerce sites into touch-friendly interfaces optimized for tablets, allowing products to be presented in an appealing manner. Its platform supports various retail functionalities, including newsletters and online store customization, enabling store owners to effectively compete and expand their presence in the crowded e-commerce landscape.

Farmeron helps farmers across the world to manage their farming data online and to do farm performance analysis using exciting statistics. By integrating Farmeron with machinery being used on farms of the world, we're able to speed up data retrieval process and ease core farming data management operations. Adding an analytics layer on top this data, Farmeron delivers statistics and reports to farmers, and these can be used to monitor production performance, adjust production plans but also for government reporting needs.

Gardin develops optical phenotyping technology and analytics to optimise food production.