Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.
Blickfeld
Venture Round in 2023
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
iThera Medical
Venture Round in 2022
iThera Medical develops biomedical imaging technology based on photonic molecular imaging and multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) for preclinical and clinical applications. The company leverages the photoacoustic effect to visualize and quantify anatomical, functional, and molecular information in vivo, including deep tissue visualization and real-time imaging, enabling non-invasive assessment of tumors and inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from Helmholtz Zentrum München, iThera Medical focuses on advancing MSOT technology for use in preclinical research and clinical trials, supporting researchers and clinicians in obtaining deeper insights into biological processes without invasive procedures.
iLoF
Venture Round in 2022
iLoF develops an AI-powered digital health platform that accelerates personalized drug discovery. It uses advanced photonics to collect data, building a digital library of biomarkers for studying tailored treatments and making clinical trials more efficient.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2021
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
SiLC Technologies is a startup specializing in Silicon Photonics, focusing on developing novel photonic sensors and 3D imaging solutions. The company aims to enable machines to perceive their environment like humans do, offering long-range, interference-free operation for object classification, threat detection, and motion measurement.
Founded in Livermore, California in 2014, Bolb Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of UVB/C solid-state emitters for disinfection purposes. Their products aim to purify water, surfaces, and other portable items by eliminating harmful pathogens and bacteria.
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.
Blickfeld
Series A in 2020
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
VividQ Limited is a technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the development of software frameworks for generating, compressing, and transmitting 3D holographic images and video. The company offers a variety of products, including VividQ Capture, an API for converting 3D data into holographic formats, and VividQ Squeeze, a solution for compressing point cloud 3D data. Additionally, VividQ Core enables multi-user interactions with holograms at different focal planes, while VividQ View allows integration of various spatial light modulators into its holographic architecture. VividQ's advanced computational display technology aims to revolutionize digital displays by integrating holographic visuals into consumer electronics, augmented reality, virtual reality, and automotive applications. The company, which was formerly known as Penteract28 Limited before rebranding in 2017, collaborates with leading original equipment manufacturers to enhance user experiences in various sectors, including gaming, immersive simulations, and depth sensing.
Recogni Inc. is a technology company focused on the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors for real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni specializes in creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry. The company's offerings include an inferencing system module and chips designed for sensor fusion, optimizing performance, power consumption, and visual range in autonomous vehicles. Additionally, Recogni's platform supports scalable data processing for generative AI and intelligent autonomous systems, providing clients with efficient and sustainable solutions for both edge processing in vehicles and data center applications.
iThera Medical
Series C in 2018
iThera Medical develops biomedical imaging technology based on photonic molecular imaging and multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) for preclinical and clinical applications. The company leverages the photoacoustic effect to visualize and quantify anatomical, functional, and molecular information in vivo, including deep tissue visualization and real-time imaging, enabling non-invasive assessment of tumors and inflammatory diseases. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from Helmholtz Zentrum München, iThera Medical focuses on advancing MSOT technology for use in preclinical research and clinical trials, supporting researchers and clinicians in obtaining deeper insights into biological processes without invasive procedures.
Blickfeld
Seed Round in 2018
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
Motorleaf
Seed Round in 2018
Motorleaf is an agriculture technology company based in Sutton, Canada, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for greenhouse production. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of hardware and software tools designed to enhance the efficiency of growers. Its Motorleaf hardware serves as a plug-and-play solution that allows users to control, monitor, and automate various aspects of their operations. Complementing this hardware is the Motorleaf Operating System, which offers accessible data management through wireless-enabled devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. By leveraging machine learning and data-driven algorithms, Motorleaf delivers insights that help farmers optimize plant health and improve yield while reducing operational costs. The company's technology significantly enhances harvest forecasting accuracy, achieving reductions in error rates by up to 70% and outperforming human estimates. With a focus on innovation in artificial intelligence, Motorleaf positions itself as a key player in the advancement of agricultural practices.
TetraVue, Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Carlsbad, California, specializes in 3D camera technologies and optics solutions primarily for government agencies. The company has developed innovative Smart Vision products that utilize advanced Time of Flight (TOF) technology, resulting from extensive research and experimentation. TetraVue's systems are designed to meet the growing visualization needs across various industries, including autonomous vehicles, manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and applications in virtual and augmented reality. Their technology captures high-definition, three-dimensional images both indoors and outdoors at long distances while consuming minimal power. This capability enables users to effectively detect and visualize obstacles, enhancing safety and efficiency in complex environments.
Beaconsmind
Series A in 2017
Beaconsmind AG is a Swiss-based software company specializing in location-based marketing solutions for the retail industry. Founded in 2015, it offers Beaconsmind Suite, a comprehensive platform that enables centralized data tracking, real-time customer analysis, personalized communication, and on-demand reporting to drive sales and enhance customer loyalty within clients' retail stores. Additionally, Beaconsmind provides strategy and support services such as iBeacon consulting, sales mobilization, digitalization strategy, and training programs. The company also designs and develops mobile applications, push notifications, interfaces, and offers online marketing services like search engine marketing and social media management. Its primary focus is to connect offline marketing with online and mobile activities for retail clients, ensuring data security and meticulous analysis throughout the process.
Blickfeld
Seed Round in 2017
Blickfeld designs and manufactures LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and IoT applications. Its LiDAR systems measure direct 3D distance data using silicon MEMS mirrors and off-the-shelf components, enabling object detection and mapping. The integrated devices include data capture and processing capabilities that support real-time mapping, usage pattern analysis, and city planning. The company serves automotive, transportation, industrial, and robotics sectors and focuses on low-cost fabrication to support automotive mass-market adoption. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
GoodIP
Pre Seed Round in 2017
GoodIP is a company focused on helping startups safeguard their innovations through a comprehensive digital platform. It develops tailored strategies for intellectual property protection, emphasizing the importance of securing technology, brands, and ideas. The platform employs artificial intelligence to assess risks and analyze critical factors such as the strength of patent portfolios and investments in clean technologies, adhering to OECD standards. GoodIP's approach is distinct in that it engages with startups throughout the process, ensuring they meet their objectives and key results in collaboration with the firm. By fostering a community for patents, GoodIP enables businesses to implement data-driven strategies for protecting their innovations effectively.
Agrilution
Series A in 2017
Agrilution specializes in vertical farming technology for consumers. Their portable indoor greenhouse allows users to cultivate fresh herbs and vegetables year-round within their homes. The system is controlled via smartphone, regulating temperature, automating watering, and providing optimal light conditions for organic growth. This enables individuals to enhance their personal nutrition by growing produce locally and sustainably.