Samsung Venture Investment Corporation

Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.

mAy-I is a tech startup developing an AI-powered video analytics platform and human-tracking solution that leverages machine learning to analyze visitor behavior in physical retail environments using existing security cameras. The platform provides actionable insights on customer engagement, store performance, and operational efficiency to support data-driven decision making, enabling retailers to optimize offline experiences without the need for additional hardware installation.

TriEye Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company's core business involves creating CMOS-based SWIR sensors that enable clear imaging and accurate depth perception in challenging driving conditions such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. TriEye's proprietary technology significantly reduces costs compared to existing industry rates while delivering reliable image data, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and autonomy.

Deeping Source Inc. is a South Korea-based company that specializes in data anonymization technology, focusing on the secure handling of data for artificial intelligence applications. The company develops an open data platform that removes personally identifiable information from various data types, including images and videos, while maintaining their usability for AI inference and training. Deeping Source holds worldwide patents for its core technology, which underpins two primary AI products: an AI video analytics solution that leverages existing CCTV footage to provide insights into customer behavior in retail and public spaces, and a data anonymization solution designed for autonomous driving applications. This technology allows companies to gather extensive datasets from real-world environments without breaching privacy laws, facilitating the development of accurate autonomous driving systems. Through its innovative approach, Deeping Source aims to enhance data collection and sharing practices while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

Pulit Inc. is a Tokyo-based company established in 2015 that specializes in the development of distribution technologies for digital image and video content. The company focuses on creating solutions that facilitate direct connections between content creators and users, leveraging advanced digital watermarking technology known as RIC. Through its innovative approach, Pulit aims to enhance the accessibility and security of digital media distribution, positioning itself as a significant player in the digital content landscape.

Nanolux develops imaging sensors and infrared color night vision technology for cameras and related systems. The company designs and manufactures night vision cameras and electronic device systems used in security, surveillance, and related applications, including in-vehicle and medical imaging. Its technology allows capture of infrared images in complete darkness, enabling data collection without visible illumination. Founded in 2012 and based in Tsukuba, Japan, Nanolux aims to support safe and efficient social infrastructure and medical sectors through unobtrusive imaging solutions.

Raytec develops and manufactures hyperspectral complex inspection, egg quality inspection, and vision inspection systems.

PerceptIn is a visual intelligence company that develops perception and interpretation technologies for autonomous systems and devices. The company provides hardware, a software development kit with embedded algorithms, and reference applications for mobile and VR/AR contexts. Its robotics vision system features a visual inertial module that enables real-time tracking and mapping with centimeter-level accuracy for indoor environments, delivered through a user-friendly SDK. PerceptIn serves robot makers, VR/AR device makers, content creators, smartphone OEMs, gaming companies, and early adopters of immersive technologies. With offices in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara in California and Shenzhen, China, the company focuses on deploying full-stack visual intelligence across devices ranging from IoT-grade robots to autonomous driving, targeting low-speed applications such as campuses and industrial parks. PerceptIn collaborates with leading technology partners and supports a growing base of more than 100 customers, employing about 30 people.

Filaroid is a camera app including photo editing, printing and sharing content.

Exnodes Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Fremont, California, specializes in designing and developing advanced computational imaging and machine learning technologies for the semiconductor industry. The company focuses on rapid detection, identification, and root-cause analysis of nanoscale defects in semiconductor fabrication processes. Exnodes' technology enables increased fabrication yields and resource preservation by leveraging modern sensors, electronics, optics, mechanics, and high-speed digital processing. Its innovative computational parallel inspection (CPI) method uses visible light to achieve an 8.9 nanometer sensitivity breakthrough, allowing for unpatterned wafer inspection without the need for deep ultraviolet (DUV) systems. Exnodes' technology is licensed to semiconductor companies aiming to enhance their product yields and efficiency.

Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in automatic content recognition (ACR) technology, which is used to analyze sound, image, and video content. The company's technology has a wide range of applications, including second screen services, interactive television systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Enswers originated as a specialist in automatic speech recognition and has since expanded its capabilities to encompass video and image recognition. The company provides its ACR technology to notable manufacturers, including Samsung for their smart TVs and Galaxy smart devices. Additionally, Enswers develops second screen applications for major broadcasting stations and advertising firms globally, facilitating interactive advertising and enhancing viewer engagement.