Microsoft

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation, specializes in developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling a wide range of software products and services. Its offerings include operating systems like Windows, productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also produces hardware like Xbox gaming consoles, Surface devices, and PC accessories. Additionally, it provides business solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, enterprise services, and commercial cloud offerings. Microsoft operates globally, supporting startups through initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and Microsoft Accelerator, which offer mentorship, technical training, and access to markets and investors.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Roberto Croci

Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Arindam Mukherjee

Director - Azure Business, Microsoft India

Satya Nadella

CEO

Takeshi Numoto

EVP and CMO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brian Schultz

Director, Corporate Development

Theresa Sue

Microsoft Partner

Mustafa Suleyman

Executive Vice President and CEO of AI

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Computer Vision

Yushan AI

Corporate Round in 2024
Yushan AI develops LLM large model AI based on Transformer.

VitVio

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
VitVio is a technology company that specializes in enhancing the efficiency and safety of hospital operating rooms. It uses advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to track workflows, staff movements, and equipment positioning in real-time. This data-driven approach helps hospitals increase the number of surgeries performed daily, reduce delays, improve communication, and decrease infection and readmission rates. By optimizing surgical processes, VitVio enables hospitals to improve profitability and reduce waste in surgical tools.

XZent Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Xzent Solutions is at the forefront of technological innovation, specializing in computer vision and deep learning models to revolutionize textile quality assurance. Our advanced AI systems are designed to detect defective fabrics with unparalleled precision, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency for textile companies in India and across the globe. Our expertise in developing scalable solutions not only enhances production processes but also empowers decision-making and drives transformation across various sectors. We are committed to meeting the evolving needs of industries such as manufacturing, e-commerce, finance, and agriculture with our adaptable AI technology. Based in Nagpur, Xzent Solutions is a leading AI startup dedicated to unlocking new possibilities for businesses through cutting-edge tools and innovative solutions.

Adept AI

Series B in 2023
Adept is an AI research and product lab focused on automating software processes for developers. The company utilizes a combination of automation, computer vision, and machine learning to streamline repetitive tasks, which enhances efficiency in various workflows. By reimagining human-computer interaction, Adept's systems enable collaborative creativity, allowing users to maintain control while leveraging AI to handle routine activities. This approach not only automates processes but also frees up time for users to engage in more meaningful work.

Starseed

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Starseed is an innovative company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for business intelligence and counterfeit detection. The Starseed AI platform leverages advanced large language models and multi-modal foundation models to deliver predictive, generative, and regenerative AI capabilities, particularly in the field of external cybersecurity. Its proprietary real-time AI technology is adept at recognizing events, trends, risks, and threats within public data. Additionally, Starseed's multi-modal fusion AI integrates and synthesizes information across diverse formats, including text in 150 languages, images, video, sound, and machine-generated data. As an official partner of Microsoft, Starseed positions itself at the cutting edge of AI-driven security and data analysis solutions.

Pavo & Tusker Innovations

Grant in 2022
Pavo & Tusker is a provider of IT consulting and IT services. Their services include cloud transformation, full-stack development, AI and ML implementations, computer vision, product engineering, and semantic search.

Pavo & Tusker Innovations

Grant in 2021
Pavo & Tusker is a provider of IT consulting and IT services. Their services include cloud transformation, full-stack development, AI and ML implementations, computer vision, product engineering, and semantic search.

Orions Systems

Acquisition in 2020
Orions Systems is a developer of an advanced artificial intelligence-based video analysis platform that enhances the management of unstructured data in machine learning systems. The company's innovative approach surpasses traditional taxonomy methods by utilizing design data grounded in semantics to produce ontological data. This flexibility allows clients to convert video integrated with sensor data into actionable business and operational intelligence in real-time. The team at Orions Systems boasts a strong background in digital video technology, having contributed to the development of H.264, the creation of early streaming protocols, and the establishment of the Microsoft Windows Media group, highlighting their significant impact on the industry.

Eaigle

Grant in 2020
EAIGLE is an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance efficiency in the supply chain and retail sectors by leveraging vision data to tackle various operational challenges. Its flagship solution, AVAC™, automates vehicle access control by utilizing existing security camera footage to collect and validate comprehensive vehicle information. The platform also offers capabilities such as footfall traffic insights, shopper heat map analytics, dwelling time and queue management, and monitoring of loading docks and truck parking. By providing these features, EAIGLE empowers enterprises to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.

Clobotics

Seed Round in 2017
Clobotics Co., Ltd. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence software solutions tailored for the retail and wind turbine inspection sectors. Founded in November 2016, the company is headquartered in Shanghai, China, with additional offices in Bellevue, Washington, and a branch in Singapore. Clobotics integrates computer vision, artificial intelligence, and data analytics software with various hardware, including drones and mobile applications, to automate labor-intensive operational processes. Its end-to-end solutions facilitate real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization, enabling businesses to enhance efficiency and decision-making through actionable insights. The company has an international research and development team and has filed over 30 patents, highlighting its commitment to innovation in data-driven technologies.

Minieye

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Minieye is a technology company focused on developing advanced vehicle visual sensing systems aimed at enhancing road safety and driver awareness. Its innovative system detects a variety of traffic objects, such as vehicles, pedestrians, lanes, and traffic signals, while also utilizing in-cabin sensing technology to monitor the conditions and behaviors of drivers and passengers. By analyzing factors like eyelid movement, gaze direction, and body position, Minieye seeks to improve the safety of all vehicle occupants. The company's solutions leverage deep learning algorithms to ensure robust performance even in challenging environmental conditions, such as adverse weather and varying light levels. Ultimately, Minieye's mission is to reduce traffic accidents and advance the automation of vehicles, contributing to safer driving experiences.

Icubic

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
iCubicVR Technology focuses on providing automatic cloud VR video processing that is compatible with different types of VR capture devices. With our self-developed technology on computer vision and graphics, 3D VR videos can be automatically generated. Current VR companies can only generate 10% of the videos while 90% stitch process is manually converted which results in much higher costs.

Shadow Creator

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Shadow Creator is a high-tech company focused on the development of hardware and software for augmented reality smart glasses. Its product lineup includes innovative models such as Air Glass, Shadow Creator HALO, Shadow Creator NANO, and HALO MINI. The company's expertise lies in optics, chip design, and machine vision algorithms, enabling it to create advanced augmented reality solutions. Air Glass, in particular, is designed for diverse applications across industries such as maintenance, education, logistics, and exhibitions, allowing users to interact intuitively with dynamic three-dimensional projections. Shadow Creator's mission is to integrate cutting-edge technology into everyday life, driven by a philosophy of innovation for the benefit of humanity. Through its products, the company aims to enhance human-computer interaction and facilitate new experiences in both personal and professional settings.

Clarify

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Clarify, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing an application programming interface designed to help businesses develop applications capable of searching and understanding audio and video content. Founded in 2013, Clarify recognizes the shift from text-based information to the increasingly significant role of multimedia in communication and knowledge preservation. With the rapid growth of digital audio and video technologies, Clarify aims to enable organizations to harness the vast amounts of information captured in formats such as recorded phone calls and conference videos. The company focuses on creating solutions that enhance the accessibility and utility of audio and video data across various industries, reflecting the changing landscape of information dissemination in the digital age.

Medwhat

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
MedWhat is a medical artificial intelligence company focused on developing advanced technologies such as cognitive computing, deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, and personalized medicine. The company aims to create a unified algorithmic architecture to achieve human-level intelligence in the field of medicine. MedWhat's platform offers an online application that uses artificial intelligence and medical content from various sources to provide immediate healthcare consulting, answering individuals' health-related questions. The team behind MedWhat consists of doctors, data scientists, AI PhDs, and medical researchers, many of whom are affiliated with Stanford University.

Gideon

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured, indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, it has emerged as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company focuses on creating visual perception-based robots that assist with logistics in warehouses and other industrial settings. Utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, three-dimensional computer vision, deep learning, Lidar scanning, and automated navigation, Gideon's robots are designed to safely handle various types of goods. This innovative approach enables businesses to effectively address labor needs and enhance operational efficiency.

Loyoo

Venture Round in 2015
Luyou Technology is a high-tech company that specializes in machine learning and computer vision-related hardware and software development. The company is committed to developing new-generation intelligent visual perception systems and pattern recognition algorithms for intelligent buildings and smart homes to provide users with all-new intelligent offline service experiences.

Malong Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Malong Technologies is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Specializing in computer vision technology, Malong develops advanced applications for visual product recognition that cater to major retailers worldwide. The company’s offerings include RetailAI Protect and RetailAI Fresh, which utilize cutting-edge AI to enhance loss prevention at retail self-service kiosks. Its machine vision technologies enable machines to achieve human-like visual perception, facilitating tasks such as product recognition and image content searching for various non-rigid objects, including fashion items and fabrics. Malong's innovative solutions are grounded in award-winning scientific research, positioning the company as a leader in the AI-driven retail technology sector.

White Raven

Venture Round in 2015
White Raven is an artificial intelligence-based visual positioning software company focused on enhancing navigation for autonomous robots and vehicles in areas lacking GPS connectivity. The company's advanced technology recognizes various physical landmarks and objects, allowing it to deduce the location and orientation of a moving camera. This capability facilitates precise navigation to specific locations, such as individual doors, rather than merely general destinations. Additionally, White Raven develops visual search engines that identify unique points of interest in urban environments, which can be integrated into augmented reality experiences for users. These engines serve as middleware, connecting in-car infotainment systems with location-based services, thereby improving user experiences for both drivers and passengers. The company specializes in the classification and real-time analysis of visual signals from multiple sensors, ensuring accurate landmark identification across varying conditions.

Smyle

Venture Round in 2015
​Smyle is a startup based on a new Internet technology : the computer vision experience. They have developed an engine that allows e-shoppers to do two main things: 1) memorize in one single platform ALL the fashion products they saw online directly from the websites they are shopping on. 2) be able to ask Smyle to find similar products everywhere on the Internet, in just one click. Thus, the customer can compare and discover products, unlocking a new visual way of browsing a network of catalogs.

Ubi Interactive

Venture Round in 2015
Ubi Interactive is a Seattle-based technology startup that specializes in transforming any surface into a 3D multi-touch display using a combination of a Microsoft Kinect and a projector. With its innovative, patent-pending solution, Ubi allows users to interact with various surfaces through natural gestures such as swiping, pinching, and rotating. The company gained significant recognition after being selected by Microsoft for its inaugural accelerator program, where it refined its technology with expert guidance. Ubi's advancements in depth-sensing camera technology have garnered attention from major media outlets, including CNN, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal, positioning its solution as a groundbreaking development in the realm of digital displays. Microsoft has endorsed Ubi's technology as a key innovation for the future of interactive surfaces.

gazeMetrix

Venture Round in 2015
gazeMetrix is a provider of an image recognition and visual listening platform that empowers brands with insights into their social media presence. Utilizing proprietary computer vision and machine learning algorithms, the company analyzes user-generated photos on platforms like Instagram to identify when and where a brand is featured. This advanced technology enables brands to understand how their products are consumed and visualized by users in real-time, helping them identify image-based risks and opportunities. By offering a comprehensive view of brand visibility on social media, gazeMetrix assists companies in making informed marketing and strategic decisions.

Loyoo

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Luyou Technology is a high-tech company that specializes in machine learning and computer vision-related hardware and software development. The company is committed to developing new-generation intelligent visual perception systems and pattern recognition algorithms for intelligent buildings and smart homes to provide users with all-new intelligent offline service experiences.

Visarity

Seed Round in 2014
Visarity Technologies UG is a German company specializing in real-time graphics for various applications, including games, presentations, and mobile advertising. The company offers a software development kit that supports the creation of interactive two-dimensional and three-dimensional content for devices such as iOS, Android, and x86 Windows. Visarity's technology enables mobile ad networks, publishers, and agencies to craft visually engaging 3D experiences that effectively convey product narratives. In addition to their core rendering platform, the company provides creative services in 3D content development, augmented reality, and premium mobile applications, with a diverse team operating across Europe and Asia.

Physimax

Venture Round in 2014
Physimax Technologies Ltd., established in 2012, is a technology company specializing in online video analysis services for athletes. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in Bronx, New York, the company provides a cloud-based solution called Physimax. This platform automatically captures and analyzes athletes' movement patterns using marker-less computer vision and machine learning, generating an objective musculoskeletal (MSK) Snapshot. This Snapshot scores muscle performance based on evidence-based protocols, enabling clinicians, trainers, and coaches to create individualized training programs, enhancing performance and preventing non-contact injuries.

Veezeon

Seed Round in 2013
Veezeon is a developer of an innovative image recognition technology platform that specializes in computer vision, focusing on enhancing the experience of art appreciation. The company's flagship product, ArtGuru, allows users to scan artworks with their smartphones, enabling the identification and addition of pieces to a personal gallery. This platform not only offers users personalized recommendations based on their tastes but also serves as a comprehensive audio guide for museums and galleries. ArtGuru provides premium content, including text and audio, while also offering indoor positioning capabilities. Furthermore, Veezeon equips its clients with analytics tools to monitor collections and visitor interactions. Museums and galleries can engage with potential customers through targeted advertisements, utilizing push notifications and featured suggestions to enhance their outreach efforts.

Deep Glint

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Deep Glint is a Beijing-based technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence products and solutions. The company utilizes 3D computer vision and machine learning technologies to enhance understanding of human behavior and environment interactions. Deep Glint is recognized for its pioneering automatic analysis solutions that monitor human behavior and trajectory, primarily serving sectors such as banking and retail. Additionally, the company offers its expertise in urban management, smart finance, sports health, and rail transit operation maintenance, contributing to advancements in these diverse fields.

ManCTL

Venture Round in 2013
Skanect is developed by the ManCTL company, a french-american entity founded in late 2011 by Nicolas Tisserand and Nicolas Burrus.

NConnex

Venture Round in 2013
NConnex is a technology company focused on enhancing the home furnishing industry through innovative visualization and 3D sensing solutions. By enabling furniture buyers to virtually test products before purchasing, NConnex helps consumers make informed decisions. Their mobile-based technology allows users to scan their rooms and digitally place furniture within those spaces, creating an interactive shopping experience. NConnex gained recognition as one of the 11 selected companies for Microsoft's Kinect Accelerator program in 2012, highlighting its potential to transform the way consumers engage with home furnishings.

Deep Glint

Seed Round in 2012
Deep Glint is a Beijing-based technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence products and solutions. The company utilizes 3D computer vision and machine learning technologies to enhance understanding of human behavior and environment interactions. Deep Glint is recognized for its pioneering automatic analysis solutions that monitor human behavior and trajectory, primarily serving sectors such as banking and retail. Additionally, the company offers its expertise in urban management, smart finance, sports health, and rail transit operation maintenance, contributing to advancements in these diverse fields.

GestSure

Seed Round in 2012
GestSure was created to solve the problem of in-OR sterile information access. Using cutting-edge machine vision technology, GestSure empowers surgeons to achieve better patient care while saving time and resources. Their system provides a touchless interface that enables surgeons to navigate their patient information using simple hand gestures. From within the sterile field, the surgeon can use a simple set of gestural commands to control their existing software. The simple plug-and-play system is compatible with all medical imaging viewers and requires minimal hospital IT support.

Kimetric

Seed Round in 2012
Kimetric is a consumer analytics company that specializes in providing brick-and-mortar retailers with insights comparable to those available in the digital realm. The company has developed a platform that utilizes advanced facial and skeleton recognition technology to deliver real-time analytics on consumer behavior. By capturing and analyzing data throughout the entire purchasing process, Kimetric enables brands to gain valuable insights into their customers' behaviors and preferences. This information allows retailers to make informed decisions and take actionable steps to enhance profitability and optimize their operations.

Ubi Interactive

Seed Round in 2012
Ubi Interactive is a Seattle-based technology startup that specializes in transforming any surface into a 3D multi-touch display using a combination of a Microsoft Kinect and a projector. With its innovative, patent-pending solution, Ubi allows users to interact with various surfaces through natural gestures such as swiping, pinching, and rotating. The company gained significant recognition after being selected by Microsoft for its inaugural accelerator program, where it refined its technology with expert guidance. Ubi's advancements in depth-sensing camera technology have garnered attention from major media outlets, including CNN, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal, positioning its solution as a groundbreaking development in the realm of digital displays. Microsoft has endorsed Ubi's technology as a key innovation for the future of interactive surfaces.

ManCTL

Seed Round in 2012
Skanect is developed by the ManCTL company, a french-american entity founded in late 2011 by Nicolas Tisserand and Nicolas Burrus.

NConnex

Seed Round in 2012
NConnex is a technology company focused on enhancing the home furnishing industry through innovative visualization and 3D sensing solutions. By enabling furniture buyers to virtually test products before purchasing, NConnex helps consumers make informed decisions. Their mobile-based technology allows users to scan their rooms and digitally place furniture within those spaces, creating an interactive shopping experience. NConnex gained recognition as one of the 11 selected companies for Microsoft's Kinect Accelerator program in 2012, highlighting its potential to transform the way consumers engage with home furnishings.

VideoSurf

Acquisition in 2011
VideoSurf is a video discovery company that enables consumers to find and explore video content tailored to their preferences. Utilizing a combination of social insights and patented computer vision technology, VideoSurf enhances the video search experience across various devices. Its mobile app allows users to identify and discover TV episodes, movies, music videos, and clips through visual and audio recognition, as well as traditional text searches. Users can simply point their smartphones at screens to capture short segments of what they are watching, leading to quick identification of content, including details about episodes and celebrities. The app also offers personalized recommendations and facilitates sharing on social media platforms. Founded by a team of experienced entrepreneurs and experts in fields such as search technologies and computer vision, VideoSurf stands out by providing superior search relevancy and an engaging user experience.

Canesta

Acquisition in 2010
Canesta is a pioneer in electronic perception technology, specializing in low-cost, CMOS-based 3-D imaging chips that provide true 3-D depth perception for a variety of consumer and industrial devices. Founded in 1999 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company’s innovative technology allows devices such as PCs, TVs, game consoles, and automobiles to react to the presence and movements of people and objects in their environment. This capability enhances functionality and user experience, as it enables devices to interact in ways that were previously unattainable. Canesta actively collaborates with original equipment manufacturers and partners across multiple sectors, including consumer electronics, automotive, security, and robotics, with notable clients such as Hitachi and Honda. The company has developed a robust intellectual property portfolio, having filed over fifty patents, of which forty have been granted, underscoring its commitment to innovation in electronic perception.

3DV Systems

Acquisition in 2009
3DV Systems Ltd. is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of three-dimensional video imaging technologies. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Yokneam, Israel, the company offers innovative products that include the Z-Cam prototype camera and the DeepC chipset, which features advanced depth sensing technology. These products cater to a variety of industries, including gaming, web conferencing, automotive applications, robotics, medical devices, and mobile technology. By enabling motion sensing and shape recognition within a defined three-dimensional space, 3DV Systems aims to enhance user interaction and experience across its diverse range of applications.
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