MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs from various industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in countries such as Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, and Texas, MassChallenge operates a non-equity model, allowing startups to retain full ownership while benefiting from expert guidance and connections. The accelerator conducts various programs tailored to specific sectors, such as MassChallenge HealthTech and MassChallenge FinTech, which facilitate partnerships between startups and established enterprises to drive innovation and market growth. Through its extensive global network, MassChallenge aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and empower high-potential startups to create meaningful impact.
Oatmeal Health is a pioneering virtual cancer clinic that focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through the integration of AI technology. The organization supports patients in Community Health Centers, Health Systems, and Imaging Centers by utilizing nurse practitioners and AI agents. Its services encompass a wide range of offerings, including lung cancer screenings, risk assessments, diagnosis, care navigation, and educational resources aimed at saving lives. By developing a multispecialty primary care and radiology platform, Oatmeal Health aims to enhance cancer screening and care for underserved populations, providing innovative virtual and on-site services. These services include AI-driven patient identification and matching, as well as AI-nodule risk assessments, ultimately empowering medical professionals to deliver preventative, image-based cancer screening at scale.
Refined Imaging
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Refined Imaging specializes in advanced imaging technologies that facilitate the authentication of additively manufactured parts and the identification of counterfeit items. The company's platform employs interferometry techniques, including microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry, to generate precise images based on the interaction of electromagnetic waves. This imaging process is repeatable, allowing for consistent data comparison with blockchain data files to verify authenticity. By providing a cyber-physical trust anchor, Refined Imaging enhances the reliability and security of manufacturing processes across various industries.
centeye
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Centeye is a developer of vision chip architectures that fill capability gaps left by the image sensor industry. They offer modular sensors and integrated vision sensors. They provide vision chip technology to and complete projects for many clients, including companies such as the US Government, prime contractors, and universities.
Hue
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Hue is a software as a service platform that finds and incorporates real video evaluations into the marketing channels and websites of e-commerce companies.Hue enables businesses and retailers to incorporate TikTok-style shoppable films on their e-commerce websites, giving customers confidence to add to cart.
VAY
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
VAY is a computer vision company that specializes in digitizing human movements using simple camera technology. Founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, VAY's platform leverages artificial intelligence to enable precise perception and prediction of human motion. This innovative approach provides businesses with the ability to measure, analyze, and customize their products, enhancing outcomes across various applications, including health, sports, and gaming. VAY distinguishes itself with a system and hardware agnostic methodology, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflows. Their technology aims to create smarter, more interactive experiences by utilizing real-life data and feedback.
Dipsee
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Dipsee aims to help prevent drowning. It bases its tailored solutions on research into the most common drowning scenarios. Its systems combine classification, detection, recognition, and situational awareness to notify users of the actions required to reduce pool-related danger.
Agrorobotica
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Agrorobotica specializes in precision agriculture and farming management systems focused on the monitoring of parasitic insects. The company designs and provides pest traps that can be installed in fields to photograph, recognize, and count harmful insects. These traps transmit real-time results to farmers via smartphone and website, allowing them to effectively monitor the health and status of their crops. By integrating this technology, Agrorobotica enables farmers to enhance their pest management strategies and improve overall farm control.
Castory
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Castory is a progress tracking and documentation platform tailored for the construction industry, aimed at minimizing costly errors on job sites. The platform utilizes a wearable camera to capture images from construction sites, which are then automatically mapped to floor plans. This innovative approach allows for remote inspections at any time and from any location, facilitating the identification of issues through a collaborative interface. By automatically comparing visual data from the construction site with blueprints, Castory helps contractors detect mismatches and address defects effectively, ultimately enhancing building quality and operational efficiency.
MatchLab AI
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
MatchLab AI is leveraging AI technologies to increase accessibility, reduce care costs, and improve doctor correctness within Dermatology.
Pixm
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies to combat phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm focuses on real-time phishing detection through advanced visual recognition techniques, allowing it to identify zero-day phishing attacks without relying on traditional whitelists. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides anti-phishing, email security, and endpoint protection services, utilizing deep learning to address security threats across websites, networks, and computers. Its innovative brand authorization technology enhances the ability of organizations to detect and prevent sophisticated phishing attempts, thereby improving overall online security.
Pixm
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies to combat phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm focuses on real-time phishing detection through advanced visual recognition techniques, allowing it to identify zero-day phishing attacks without relying on traditional whitelists. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides anti-phishing, email security, and endpoint protection services, utilizing deep learning to address security threats across websites, networks, and computers. Its innovative brand authorization technology enhances the ability of organizations to detect and prevent sophisticated phishing attempts, thereby improving overall online security.
Leaperr
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Leaperr is an artificial intelligence system based on novel technology that combines Deep-Learning, Image-Processing algorithms and stochastic methods that can automatically produce interior design plans by itself, generating creative, new fresh designs without human assistance. Leaperr's unique algorithm captures user preferences and space structure, as well as user's needs and constrains. It instantly creates various personalized design options for any given space. Leaperr demonstrates the visual potential of spaces while creating, at the same time, basic (or full) interior design plans. Leaperr saves time & money as well as the need to visualize abstract design plans. Options are presented as "photo images" making abstract design plans vivid and tangible. No pre designing knowledge is required
Prodibi
Grant in 2018
Prodibi is a professional image platform that enhances the online display of images to boost brand ROI, improve user engagement, and streamline the work of developers. Launched in 2011 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the platform addresses common challenges in image quality, performance, color management, pixel density, responsiveness, and SEO, which can be costly and time-consuming to resolve. For example, tasks like cropping images can take significant time for graphic designers. Prodibi simplifies this process by allowing users to replace online images with a single click, ensuring an exceptional visual experience that aligns with brand prestige. The subscription-based service enables photographers, professional artists, and web publishers to showcase their work effectively on both web and mobile platforms without sacrificing speed or quality.
ShelfWise
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
ShelfWise is a technology company that specializes in image recognition software aimed at enhancing retail operations. Its platform offers brands real-time insights by accurately identifying products on store shelves. This capability allows users to assess shelf share, product presence, and compliance with planograms. Additionally, ShelfWise provides tools for generating discrepancy reports, image overwriting, photo stitching, and on-device reporting. By automating data collection processes, the company helps retailers, distributors, and brokers improve efficiency and decision-making in inventory management.
Intello Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Intello Labs specializes in utilizing image recognition and machine learning technologies to assess the quality of agricultural crops. The company has developed an analytics platform that employs AI, including computer vision and deep learning, to provide automated solutions for the food commodities sector. By offering smartphone applications that facilitate grading and quality monitoring of agricultural products, Intello Labs enables growers, traders, retailers, and food service companies to achieve greater transparency and standardization in quality assessment. This approach aims to minimize value risk and reduce wastage within agricultural supply chains.
Flatspace
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Flatspace specializes in developing deep-learning solutions that transform scanned floor plans into 3D virtual reality (VR) models. Its software employs advanced image recognition technologies, object detection, and semantic segmentation to create immersive, photorealistic VR experiences from simple floor plans. This innovative approach enables real estate buyers to explore multiple properties quickly and efficiently, enhancing their property search experience. By leveraging AI-powered services, Flatspace aims to revolutionize the way real estate floor spaces are visualized and interacted with, offering a cutting-edge tool for the real estate industry.
streamingo.ai
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Streamingo.ai is a software development company. They offer neural networks, deep learning, video insights, video analysis and insights, human-object interaction, and activity detection. It serves to enrich the platform with new features to enable the creation of an ecosystem for video analysis.
TheWhollySee
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
TheWhollySee is a seed-stage start-up focused on creating large and diverse image datasets to support the training and certification of artificial intelligence systems used in autonomous vehicles. The company specializes in developing high-fidelity, annotated datasets that facilitate deep neural network training for scene understanding. Utilizing advanced image augmentation technology, TheWhollySee can automatically generate datasets that include instance-level object segmentation within complex multi-object environments. This innovative approach allows for the creation of mixed-reality data that minimizes the need for costly human labeling and post-processing, thereby enhancing efficiency in the development of AI applications.
Ingredio
Grant in 2017
Ingredio is a mobile application that allows users to identify the safety and origin of ingredients in cosmetics and food products by simply taking a picture of the label with their mobile phone. The app analyzes the ingredients against established chemical databases, providing users with information about whether the components are safe, toxic, allergenic, or of natural origin. This service caters to a growing number of consumers who prioritize transparency regarding the products they use, seeking to avoid harmful chemicals in their diets and personal care items. The application is accessible without geographical limitations for ingredients listed in English, empowering users to make informed choices about their health and wellness.
Adhark
Grant in 2017
Adhark is an image performance software company that quantifies design to elevate brand performance. The Adhark Platform uses patented artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to understand the visual preferences of consumer audiences, guide creative decision-making, and deliver marketing success through enhanced imagery. Adhark also developed and maintains the I-Score™, which is relied on by creative and marketing professionals to evaluate the resonance of imagery. Headquartered in Boston, Adhark’s award-winning application of AI technology demystifies the impact of creative art, exposing a variety of unforeseen visual stimuli that ignite engagement. Join the Adhark Community and be a part of the movement: www.adhark.com.
Evocco
Grant in 2017
Evocco is an eco-friendly shopping assistant application that helps consumers make more sustainable food choices by tracking the environmental impact of their purchases. Users can take a picture of their shopping receipts, which allows the app to calculate a sustainability score and monitor their progress over time. Evocco aims to educate users on sustainable shopping practices, providing tips and resources to align their purchasing decisions with their environmental values. This tool supports environmentally-conscious consumers in achieving a guilt-free shopping experience while promoting the preservation of nature.
Pixm
Seed Round in 2017
Pixm, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in New York that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technologies to combat phishing breaches. Founded in 2013, Pixm focuses on real-time phishing detection through advanced visual recognition techniques, allowing it to identify zero-day phishing attacks without relying on traditional whitelists. The company offers a comprehensive platform that provides anti-phishing, email security, and endpoint protection services, utilizing deep learning to address security threats across websites, networks, and computers. Its innovative brand authorization technology enhances the ability of organizations to detect and prevent sophisticated phishing attempts, thereby improving overall online security.
TriEye
Non Equity Assistance in 2017
TriEye Ltd. is a Tel Aviv-based company specializing in Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing technology for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017, TriEye has developed the first CMOS-based SWIR imaging systems, enabling high-definition imaging and precise 3D sensing in various weather and lighting conditions, including darkness, rain, fog, and dust. Their innovative technology addresses the challenges of low visibility, providing reliable image data that enhances safety and reduces the risk of accidents. TriEye's solutions are designed to be cost-effective, significantly lowering costs compared to existing industry alternatives, while improving the visual capabilities necessary for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles.
Salient Eye
Grant in 2016
Salient Eye has created a technology that transforms unused smartphones and tablets into personal security and monitoring solutions, catering to needs such as home security and elder care. The application utilizes the device's camera to detect motion, capturing images of the scene and immediately alerting users via text and email. This service includes a connection to a 24/7 Control Center, allowing users to report incidents such as burglaries by sending captured images directly. With over 1.3 million downloads globally and a user rating of 4.4 out of 5, the app has gained a loyal customer base without marketing efforts. Salient Eye supports 20 languages and employs a B2B2C strategy, forming partnerships with security firms and insurance companies to expand its market reach.
Smartify
Grant in 2016
Smartify is a social enterprise that offers an innovative app designed to enhance the experience of art enthusiasts by providing instant access to commentary and information about artworks. Through its image recognition technology, the app allows users to scan and identify pieces of art, uncovering their histories and stories directly on their smartphones. Smartify partners with museums and galleries to serve as a personalized guide, helping visitors make meaningful connections with the art they encounter. Committed to supporting global visual arts organizations, Smartify also focuses on protecting the intellectual property of artists and museums, with a portion of its profits dedicated to benefiting the public institutions it collaborates with.
Galaxy.AI
Grant in 2016
Galaxy.ai is a platform that democratizes access to artificial intelligence by offering a comprehensive suite of AI tools and models in a single interface. The company aims to simplify and reduce the cost of accessing advanced AI capabilities for both businesses and individuals. Its offerings include text generation and analysis, image creation and editing, video production, audio generation, and data analysis, among others. By integrating these functionalities, Galaxy.ai eliminates the need for multiple subscriptions and fragmented workflows, allowing over 10,000 users to leverage AI technology more efficiently. The platform transforms how professionals interact with AI, making it more accessible and affordable while streamlining the process of utilizing various AI services.
Cnature
Grant in 2016
Cnature is a social enterprise based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2017, that has developed a mobile application for real-time identification of plants and animals. Users can take a photo of any plant or animal, and the app provides detailed information about the species. In addition to identification, the application fosters a community of nature enthusiasts, allowing users to connect and share their experiences. By addressing the limitations of traditional field guides and online forums, Cnature offers an innovative and user-friendly tool that enhances the exploration of nature. The application is available on both iOS and Android platforms, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Pzartech
Grant in 2016
Pzartech develops a visual recognition technology that enables user of complex mechanical equipment to quickly identify parts using image processing and deep learning. They aim to enable maintenance operator to receive info regarding the mechanical parts they are working on using cameras from smartphones and tablets.
Markable Creators
Venture Round in 2016
Markable Creators specializes in transforming social media content into shoppable experiences through advanced image recognition and AI-driven technology. By utilizing computer vision and deep learning, the platform allows users to identify fashion products featured in videos and photos, seamlessly linking them to e-commerce sites for easy purchasing. With a vast inventory of 200 million SKUs, which are regularly updated to ensure availability, Markable Creators addresses the growing demand for social commerce, especially among Gen Z consumers who increasingly discover products through digital content rather than traditional retail channels. The company has established partnerships with major social media platforms in Asia and has been recognized for its innovative solutions, winning top accolades for its contributions to AI and e-commerce integration.
Lobster
Seed Round in 2016
Lobster is a platform that facilitates the licensing of visual content directly from social media users to brands, agencies, and the media. Utilizing advanced AI technology, Lobster searches major social networks and cloud storage providers to access billions of authentic images and videos. This service addresses the challenge of sourcing relevant content for media campaigns by streamlining the process of finding high-quality, real-time visuals. By employing image recognition and metadata analysis, Lobster identifies original content created by everyday individuals, offering an alternative to traditional stock photography. This approach not only enhances the authenticity of visual storytelling but also simplifies the content acquisition process for users, allowing them to showcase their work without copyright concerns.
GiveVision
Grant in 2015
GiveVision develops innovative software for smart glasses aimed at aiding individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Their technology functions as an intelligent companion, capable of recognizing text, people, places, and objects, and delivering pertinent information to users on demand. This enhances mobility and independence for users. Additionally, the company creates a wearable vision aid device that leverages augmented and virtual reality technology to assist those with severe sight impairments. This device is designed to restore vision for patients with untreatable sight loss, allowing them to see both up close and at a distance, thereby significantly improving their quality of life.
Bird.i
Grant in 2015
Bird.i is a provider of high-resolution satellite, airborne, and drone imagery, offering real-time data and insights for businesses worldwide. By collating and disseminating superior quality images, Bird.i enables clients to effectively monitor changes and trends in various locations. The platform serves location-based services and mapping applications on a subscription basis, allowing companies to make informed decisions, solve problems, and maintain a competitive edge. Bird.i's imagery is noted for its high frequency and accuracy, which surpasses traditional mapping services, thus empowering clients to plan for the future with confidence.
Lobster
Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Lobster is a platform that facilitates the licensing of visual content directly from social media users to brands, agencies, and the media. Utilizing advanced AI technology, Lobster searches major social networks and cloud storage providers to access billions of authentic images and videos. This service addresses the challenge of sourcing relevant content for media campaigns by streamlining the process of finding high-quality, real-time visuals. By employing image recognition and metadata analysis, Lobster identifies original content created by everyday individuals, offering an alternative to traditional stock photography. This approach not only enhances the authenticity of visual storytelling but also simplifies the content acquisition process for users, allowing them to showcase their work without copyright concerns.
Real Life Analytics
Seed Round in 2014
Real Life Analytics enables targeted advertising on any digital screen. Using patented visual recognition technology, they can enable every screen to recognize who is in front of it and serve them the right targeted content first time every time.
AET
Grant in 2013
Most surveillance systems rely on humans to identify threats while attending to a large set of disparate camera feeds. Our “Pancam” disrupts this operational surveillance model by capturing and analyzing real-time, 3D, 360⁰ panoramic video. The autonomous surveillance enabled by the Pancam will lead to tremendous facility cost savings and safety improvements. It'll significantly impact the $100M addressable video analytics market and can be used in other apps, from robotics to entertainment.
Drync
Grant in 2011
Drync Wine operates a leading mobile platform that serves wine enthusiasts by offering a seamless experience for discovering, tracking, and purchasing wines. With a database of over 3 million wines, the app features instant image recognition to help users identify wines easily. The platform caters to 300,000 affluent users, managing a virtual inventory of 600,000 bottles and facilitating over 2 million wine searches. Recognized by prominent media outlets, Drync provides personalized recommendations and expert-curated selections, ensuring consumers can navigate the wine market effortlessly.
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