MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global nonprofit startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2009. It supports early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and social impact, by providing mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities. With locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK, MassChallenge connects high-potential startups with industry experts and investors to foster innovation and facilitate growth. The accelerator operates on a non-equity model, allowing entrepreneurs to maintain full ownership of their companies while benefiting from strategic partnerships and tailored training programs. Through its diverse initiatives, such as targeted accelerator programs like MassChallenge HealthTech and FinTech, the organization aims to drive impactful change and enhance the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in Computer Vision

Skyline Nav AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Skyline Nav AI is a technology company focused on developing navigation solutions for both military and non-military applications in environments where GPS is unreliable or compromised. The company offers innovative software that utilizes visualization techniques to provide an effective alternative to traditional GPS technology. This enables users to accurately detect and track key landmarks and moving objects across various domains, including land, air, sea, and space. By addressing the challenges posed by GPS degradation and spoofing, Skyline Nav AI aims to enhance navigation capabilities and ensure reliable location finding even in the most challenging conditions.

MORSE Corp

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
MORSE Corp offers customer-focused algorithm development, software development, and system integration services for machine learning, artificial intelligence, mission planning, situational awareness, computer vision, and manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Floating Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Floating Robotics focuses on creating advanced robotic solutions for the agricultural sector, particularly in greenhouse environments. Its technology features a robotic manipulator, dual cameras, a pan-tilt unit, and onboard edge computing, allowing for the deployment of neural networks that can detect and localize objects in three dimensions. This innovative system can be integrated with various mobile platforms, including wheeled and legged robots, as well as tractor extensions and greenhouse trolleys. By utilizing machine vision and artificial intelligence, Floating Robotics automates manual tasks such as harvesting and de-leafing, effectively addressing labor shortages faced by farmers and enhancing efficiency in agricultural operations.

Oatmeal Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
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.

Skyline Nav AI

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Skyline Nav AI is a technology company focused on developing navigation solutions for both military and non-military applications in environments where GPS is unreliable or compromised. The company offers innovative software that utilizes visualization techniques to provide an effective alternative to traditional GPS technology. This enables users to accurately detect and track key landmarks and moving objects across various domains, including land, air, sea, and space. By addressing the challenges posed by GPS degradation and spoofing, Skyline Nav AI aims to enhance navigation capabilities and ensure reliable location finding even in the most challenging conditions.

EyeKnow AI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
EyeKnow specializes in an AI-driven monitoring system that enhances safety for children and seniors in home and care facility environments. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, EyeKnow's solution provides continuous surveillance, detecting incidents such as falls or irregular activities, as well as monitoring interactions between caregivers and vulnerable individuals to identify potential abuse or negligence. The system integrates easily with existing security cameras and delivers real-time insights and alerts to stakeholders through a user-friendly mobile app and live dashboard. By combining AI with security camera footage, EyeKnow aims to protect vulnerable populations from violence and ensure peace of mind for families and caregivers.

Ferrum Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Ferrum Health, Inc. is a health technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops an artificial intelligence platform aimed at preventing medical errors and improving patient outcomes. The platform analyzes patient data across health systems to identify gaps in care and deploys multiple computer vision algorithms to evaluate radiologic images for commonly overlooked pathologies, such as lung nodules and fractures. Additionally, a proprietary natural language processing algorithm correlates these findings with physician notes, enabling hospital quality officers to address potentially missed diagnoses. Founded in 2017, Ferrum Health focuses on ensuring quality assurance in critical healthcare decisions, thereby enhancing the overall patient care experience through the integration of AI-driven tools.

Vaico

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Vaico develops technological solutions to complex computer vision and data analytics problems. We use deep learning, IoT, and cloud computing aiming at four strategic markets: i. work-related accidents reduction, ii. surveillance automation, iii. visual-analysis task automation in the industrial field, and iv. mobility management automation.

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.

krtkl

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
krtkl inc., founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing high-reliability hardware and software solutions for real-time applications in robotics, sensing, and space industries. The company's offerings facilitate edge-based artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, computer vision, video processing, and industrial control, enabling users to implement advanced technology in size, weight, and power-constrained environments. krtkl aims to democratize access to sophisticated technological solutions, with its products being utilized in numerous mission-critical commercial and defense systems. The company’s focus on modular and open-standards-based computing solutions allows for rapid development and deployment of advanced capabilities across various sectors.

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.

Qortex

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Qortex is an intelligent video analytics company that specializes in helping brands effectively distribute video content across various platforms, including the web, connected TV, and in-game environments. The company leverages its patent-pending, AI-enabled technology to enhance video analysis, allowing users to quickly and accurately search, categorize, and curate significant video moments at scale, irrespective of factors such as volume, time, language, or context. Qortex's platform empowers brands and enterprises to transform meaningful video insights into actionable experiences and business outcomes. By utilizing artificial intelligence, it connects advertisers with contextually relevant moments in videos and facilitates the monetization of social videos, enabling users to create and manage sponsored content across social media platforms while collaborating with publishers and brands to deliver scalable in-video experiences.

ZEG

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ZEG is a developer of a 3D model platform designed for various consumer goods, including furniture, shoes, and clothing. The platform utilizes computer vision and deep learning technologies to create photorealistic 3D content, allowing clients to effectively showcase their products. By offering an efficient means to present goods in three-dimensional and extended reality formats, ZEG helps businesses reduce both the time and costs associated with product visualization. This innovative approach enhances the consumer experience and aims to increase conversion rates for clients.

Kura Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kura Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, specializes in the development of advanced augmented reality glasses and multimodal AI platforms. The company aims to enhance human capabilities through innovative technology that integrates visual, voice, motion, and gesture inputs. Kura's augmented reality glasses feature high-resolution micro-displays, bio-sensor inputs, and real-time visual capabilities, allowing users to interact with their environment more effectively. These glasses address key challenges in the adoption of augmented reality by providing immersive experiences and clear visuals, even in daylight. Kura's technology supports various applications, including global telepresence, training, and visualization, and employs advanced AI techniques for real-time information retrieval. The company's team, comprised of experienced professionals and graduates from prestigious institutions, contributes to its goal of revolutionizing augmented reality and wearable technology.

TomoWave Laboratories

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TomoWave is a company focused on developing innovative imaging technologies for clinical medicine and preclinical research. Utilizing its proprietary optoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging modalities, TomoWave aims to enhance cancer detection, guide medical interventions, and monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapies. The company's technology, which captures images by "listening to the sound of light," allows for highly detailed visualization of tissues, particularly in relation to vascular and blood-related conditions. Founded by Dr. Alexander Oraevsky, a pioneer in biomedical optoacoustics, TomoWave has a strong emphasis on generating intellectual property and advancing it from concept to validated clinical prototypes. The company is committed to bringing its technologies to market through appropriate regulatory certifications, thus contributing to improved diagnostic capabilities in healthcare.

RobotAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RobotAI specializes in developing advanced software that enhances camera capabilities by enabling object recognition and spatial awareness using a single RGB camera. This innovative technology allows for a variety of automation tasks, including pick and place, palletizing, and bin picking, while outperforming traditional active vision solutions in terms of speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness. By leveraging artificial intelligence, RobotAI's software transforms standard cameras into sophisticated 3D measurement devices that detect objects and determine their position and orientation from just one image. The company's solutions have been implemented in projects and paid proofs of concept with notable clients, including Whirlpool, Denso, ABB, Ford, and Deutsche Telekom, demonstrating its effectiveness in improving indoor navigation, arm-vision control, and object manipulation.

ImagoAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ImagoAI, Inc. is a food-tech company based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, specializing in food quality assessment solutions for manufacturers, processors, retailers, and distributors. Founded in 2017, ImagoAI develops advanced, non-destructive, and contact-less quality inspection systems, including GrainQ for grains, Feed.AI for animal feed, BakerGo for bakery products, and PotatoMash for potatoes. The company employs cutting-edge technologies like Hyperspectral Imaging and an automated image processing pipeline to facilitate real-time quality analysis and monitoring of both raw and processed food items. Additionally, ImagoAI's systems assist in detecting diseases in crops, thereby supporting agricultural researchers in improving seed hybrids and increasing crop yields. The company aims to enhance food safety and accessibility worldwide through its innovative solutions.

GaitIQ

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
GaitIQ’s™ mission is to create an affordable, accessible, and easy-to-use application for Alzheimer’s screening in primary care. Our machine vision and artificial intelligence-based software measure subtle changes in gait (how a person walks) correlated with future dementia. Early detection and intervention provide hope to prevent or slow the progression of the disease to debilitating symptoms we recognize as dementia. Today fewer than 50% with dementia ever get a diagnosis.

SenSwim

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
SenSwim aims to redefine daily swimming workouts for both amateur and professional swimmers through its innovative computer-vision technology. The company offers a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution for swim clubs, providing everything from practice plans to real-time training metrics. This technology allows for automatic measurement of key performance indicators such as time, strokes, underwater dives, and turn speed, without the need for traditional timing tools or wearable sensors. By delivering instant feedback and facilitating offline analysis, SenSwim enables swimmers to enhance their performance and engage in healthy competition. The company’s team, composed of industry experts, computer-vision engineers, and an Olympic swimmer, has developed a cost-effective and accessible model suitable for swim teams of all levels.

Think and Zoom

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Think and Zoom is a developer of assistive technology aimed at individuals with visual impairments. The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance educational and economic opportunities for those with disabilities. Its flagship product employs advanced glass technology to facilitate hands-free visual magnification, allowing users to zoom in on objects simply by thinking. This unique approach empowers visually impaired individuals to engage more fully with their environment and improve their daily experiences.

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.

MindCoord

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
MindCoord is a technology company focused on enhancing creative content production and sharing through advanced tools and platforms. It offers a cloud-based interactive animation media platform designed for animators and studios, providing a comprehensive range of cross-platform content creation capabilities. By leveraging computer vision, cloud computing, blockchain, and augmented reality, MindCoord facilitates the development of 3D and AR/VR content, ensuring that virtual experiences are accessible and user-friendly across various devices. The company aims to create a holistic metaverse ecosystem that empowers creators to engage users through interactive experiences that blend virtual and real-world elements.

Pixevia

Seed Round in 2020
Pixevia, founded in 2015 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializes in creating automated retail environments through artificial intelligence. The company offers a smart store automation platform that enables fully autonomous convenience stores, eliminating the need for cashiers and long waiting lines. Utilizing advanced technologies such as cameras and sensors, Pixevia's system allows customers to enter the store, select items, and exit without traditional checkout processes. The platform includes features for layout management, inventory oversight, assortment management, and advanced analytics, which help businesses manage their operations efficiently. Additionally, it provides out-of-shelf alerts and forecasting capabilities, ultimately reducing operating expenses for retailers while enhancing the shopping experience.

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.

PXL Vision

Grant in 2019
PXL Vision AG, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the design and development of identity verification and customer onboarding software solutions. Its flagship product, Daego, employs advanced computer vision and machine learning technologies to create trusted digital identities. This cross-platform solution is tailored to meet the needs of various industries, including insurance, fintech, and healthcare, by automating the verification of identity documents and performing facial biometric checks to ensure that users are legitimate and the rightful owners of their documents. By facilitating secure and efficient customer onboarding, PXL Vision aims to enhance conversion rates, reduce costs associated with compliance, and mitigate identity fraud. With research and development centers in Novi Sad, Serbia, and Yerevan, Armenia, PXL Vision is dedicated to establishing a foundation of trust in digital interactions through unbiased and verifiable identities.

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.

SmileML

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SmileML Inc. specializes in emotion recognition software designed to enhance communication by analyzing user emotions during interactions. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers user research tools that transcribe speech from interview videos, analyze emotional responses, and facilitate collaborative insights. Focused on both virtual meetings and face-to-face interactions, SmileML employs computer vision and machine learning for sentiment analysis. Its innovative edge-based emotion recognition model operates directly on any camera, ensuring that all analysis is performed locally and securely, without transmitting data to the cloud. This approach makes SmileML's technology suitable for even the most sensitive environments, fostering better understanding and communication among individuals and teams.

Stroma Vision

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Stroma is engaged in the development of advanced edge processing devices aimed at enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency in industrial workplaces. The company's platform utilizes computer vision technology to monitor driver behavior and assess worker fatigue, distraction, and ergonomic load in real-time. By transforming complex data streams into clear, actionable insights, Stroma facilitates continuous quality control and immediate feedback mechanisms. This innovative approach helps reduce accidents and improve overall operational safety in various industrial environments.

Awayr A.I.

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Awayr A.I. uses data-driven design and machine learning to produce SaaS software products. Our solutions help engineers understand the human attention and distraction implications of designs in real-time, to help them build better and safer user interface.

Pixevia

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Pixevia, founded in 2015 and based in Vilnius, Lithuania, specializes in creating automated retail environments through artificial intelligence. The company offers a smart store automation platform that enables fully autonomous convenience stores, eliminating the need for cashiers and long waiting lines. Utilizing advanced technologies such as cameras and sensors, Pixevia's system allows customers to enter the store, select items, and exit without traditional checkout processes. The platform includes features for layout management, inventory oversight, assortment management, and advanced analytics, which help businesses manage their operations efficiently. Additionally, it provides out-of-shelf alerts and forecasting capabilities, ultimately reducing operating expenses for retailers while enhancing the shopping experience.

Tennibot

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Tennibot, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, specializes in developing a robotic tennis ball collector that enhances the playing experience for tennis players. This innovative device operates effectively on both clay and hard surfaces, utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence to determine optimal moments and locations for collecting tennis balls. When the collector is full, it autonomously returns to its designated spot, significantly reducing the time and effort required by players, coaches, and tennis clubs to manage ball retrieval. By streamlining this aspect of the game, Tennibot enables users to concentrate more fully on their performance.

GammaSeed

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
GammaSeed is an agriculture company based in Nir Galim, Israel, specializing in seed genetic sorting and purity screening. Founded by Itay Yogev, the company provides innovative seed analysis solutions aimed at enhancing seed quality, purity, and health. GammaSeed offers a fast, cost-effective, and non-destructive seed sorting service that employs advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms. This technology ensures that disqualified seed batches are upgraded to meet desired commercial standards, allowing farmers to improve their profitability through enhanced seed screening processes.

ZPEG

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
ZPEG Inc. specializes in developing a visual pre-processor that enhances video compression efficiency while maintaining high quality. The company's technology utilizes a three-dimensional discrete cosine transform-based human visual model integrated with its X264 encoder. This innovative processor effectively reduces video delivery costs by eliminating temporal redundancies and optimizing each video for better performance. Notably, it operates without requiring alterations to the decoder, which allows customers to achieve lower bandwidth usage without introducing noticeable artifacts. ZPEG’s solutions enable significant improvements in video compression when used alongside existing technologies.

Parquery

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Parquery AG, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in smart parking solutions through the development of a web application that provides real-time on-street parking availability. The company employs computer vision and machine learning technologies to analyze images and detect parking vacancies, utilizing snapshots from existing cameras to deliver accurate data. This service caters to parking managers and supports smart city and mobility initiatives by offering insights into past, current, and predicted future usage of parking facilities, thereby facilitating smarter routing options for drivers seeking available parking spots.

Nodar

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
NODAR, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing advanced sensors for various transportation modes, including cars, trucks, drones, ships, trains, and aircraft. Established in 2018, NODAR focuses on developing cutting-edge camera-based 3D vision systems aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. Their flagship product, Hammerhead, utilizes off-the-shelf cameras to deliver long-range, ultra-precise depth sensing essential for Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous applications. This technology enables critical functionalities such as collision warning, path planning, and automatic emergency braking, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and high performance. NODAR's innovations target automotive, marine, and railway industries, providing solutions that meet the growing demand for reliable 3D sensing technology in the mainstream automotive market.

Seoul Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Seoul Robotics specializes in developing advanced Lidar perception software and 3D computer vision devices aimed at enhancing the capabilities of autonomous vehicles, robots, and smart city applications. The company’s technology enables these systems to detect, classify, track, and predict the behavior of various targets and objects within their environment. By integrating sophisticated sensors and platforms, Seoul Robotics facilitates a deeper understanding of surroundings for self-driving cars and autonomous robots, ultimately contributing to safer and more efficient navigation and operation in complex settings.

Painting with Data

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Painting with Data is a company that specializes in data visualization and modeling, focusing on the analysis of spatial data. Their platform enables users to visualize and explore relationships between multiple georeferenced datasets through an interactive two-dimensional representation of three-dimensional overlays. This innovative approach allows for the integration of various variables into a single map, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex data relationships. By providing these visualization tools, Painting with Data supports informed decision-making for both policy and business contexts.

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.

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.

streamingo.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Streamingo.ai is a developer of a sophisticated online video analytics platform that enhances productivity and engagement in the digital video landscape. The company's tool employs advanced AI research technology to automate the tagging of objects, actions, and human-object interactions within videos. This capability allows market research firms to efficiently generate insights into consumer behavior from video studies, significantly reducing the time and costs typically associated with such analyses. By leveraging these automated insights, businesses can gain a deeper understanding of audience engagement and preferences, making Streamingo.ai a valuable resource for companies looking to optimize their video content strategies.

VISIE

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Advanced Scanners Inc. is an innovative company focused on enhancing surgical navigation through its proprietary 3D optical tracking technology, specifically targeting the healthcare sector. Established in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company addresses a significant $20 billion market by aiming to minimize errors associated with brain surgery, particularly the critical issue of brain shift. This problem has been highlighted by FDA warnings regarding its contribution to serious surgical complications. Advanced Scanners has developed a radiation-free and contact-free 3D optical scanner that has been successfully pilot-tested in cadaver labs, demonstrating its ability to measure brain shift and differentiate brain tissue based on optical properties. The company is currently conducting an IRB-approved study on patients undergoing open craniotomy for various neurological conditions. With a team comprised of experts in optical sciences, surgical engineering, and medical sales, Advanced Scanners is also collaborating with a leading medical device firm to integrate their technology into existing navigation systems. The company has secured initial funding and is pursuing additional investment to further advance its product development and market entry.

KinTrans

Grant in 2017
ML platform for human body movement recognition where developers, content creators in AR/VR/MR, corporate R&D, and universities have access to shared & private searchable movement data in 3D, utilize KinTrans software to record movement data for public and/or private use, and licensing KinTrans movement recognition APIs.

Ayata Intelligence

Grant in 2017
Ayata Intelligence is an Artificial Intelligence company focused on developing innovative products that benefit the visually challenged. The company is creating a wearable smart device equipped with assistive technology, designed to enhance independence and connectivity for users. This device features advanced capabilities, including real-time processing, a long-lasting battery, and bone conduction headphones. It integrates a low power processor and utilizes both a two-dimensional camera and a sophisticated three-dimensional depth-sensing camera. These technologies enable visually impaired individuals to navigate their environment, identify and manipulate objects, and recognize faces, significantly improving their quality of life.

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.

Inka Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Inka Robotics is a special and promising startup from Israel aiming to disrupt the booming tattoo industry by revolutionizing its technology. Briefly, Inka Robotics is building a tattooing robot controlled by computer vision. The robot can tattoo any type of tattoo, including remarkable tattoo designs and reproductions designed by the best artists in the world.

TeleLingo

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
TeleLingo specializes in developing a driver attention management device aimed at enhancing road safety by mitigating distractions and drowsiness among drivers. The device employs advanced machine vision and biosensor technology to monitor drivers' cognitive states, detecting signs of impairment or fatigue. When such conditions are identified, the system engages drivers through alerts or interactive dialogue to promote safer driving behaviors. TeleLingo's solutions are designed for use by insurance companies, fleet management services, and ride-sharing platforms, providing them with tools to reduce the risk of accidents and improve overall driver safety.

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.

Fastree3D

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

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.

Suspect Technologies

Grant in 2016
Suspect Technologies, Inc. specializes in the design and development of semi-automated redaction software tailored for law enforcement agencies. Founded in 2015 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides video and audio redaction services that enable investigative agencies to anonymize individuals' faces and identities in visual media. Utilizing advanced computer vision technology, Suspect Technologies aims to enhance security and safety while improving access to services. Its solutions support police departments and other organizations in the airport and facial recognition sectors, helping them protect, investigate, and report more effectively. The company is positioning itself as a leader in the field of law enforcement imaging software.

HICS Company

Grant in 2016
HICS Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Seoul, specializes in real-time, high-precision measurement and inspection solutions. The company's core technology, 3D-NDM/R and 3D-NDM/T, employs advanced machine vision and 3D nanoscale depth measurement to detect and quantify defects and foreign materials at the nanoscale level. This enables LED panel manufacturers to enhance their inspection processes, improving speed and accuracy.

RFISee

Grant in 2016
RFISee is focused on developing advanced radar technology aimed at enhancing the safety and functionality of autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots. The company is creating the world's first 4D imaging radar on a single chip, which features high-resolution, low-cost radar sensors. These sensors are capable of generating real-time 3D location and velocity maps of surrounding objects, thereby facilitating greater automation in driving. RFISee's innovative approach is set to disrupt the transportation industry by enabling safer vehicles and introducing new business models. The technology is particularly well-suited for the autonomous car market, which is experiencing rapid growth, as radar systems are reliable in various weather and lighting conditions, making them a preferred choice in military and defense applications.

Naturebytes

Grant in 2016
Naturebytes focuses on merging technology with education to foster a connection between children and the natural world. The company has developed a wildlife camera kit that allows users to assemble a motion-sensitive camera capable of capturing high-definition photos and videos of wildlife. This innovative product aims to inspire curiosity about nature, especially as children's exposure to technology often overshadows their engagement with the outdoors. In addition to the camera kit, Naturebytes offers educational courses for individuals of all ages, promoting skills in computer programming, design, and natural sciences. Through these initiatives, Naturebytes seeks to encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation of wildlife, bridging the gap between digital innovation and environmental awareness.

Eyeware

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Eyeware Tech SA, founded in 2016 and based in Martigny, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced eye and head tracking software, known as GazeSense, which utilizes consumer cameras. This innovative technology is applicable across a variety of sectors, including social robotics, automotive, healthcare, gaming, and advertising. As a research spin-off from EPFL and the Idiap Research Institute, Eyeware focuses on creating platform-independent solutions that leverage proprietary computer vision algorithms and machine perception AI. These advancements enable cost-effective and reliable eye tracking without the need for specialized hardware. Eyeware's software allows devices to understand user attention and intention, facilitating more natural interactions between people and technology. The company’s offerings are designed to support a wide range of applications, positioning Eyeware as a key player in the integration of human perception technology into everyday consumer devices and services.

Fastree3D

Angel Round in 2016
Fastree3D is a fabless semiconductor company based in Switzerland, specializing in the development of three-dimensional imaging sensors that facilitate real-time recognition and distance measurement of fast-moving objects. Founded in September 2013 as a spin-off from EPFL Lausanne, Fastree3D aims to enhance driving assistance and autonomous navigation systems. The company's sensors utilize complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology, enabling precise detection and localization of objects in three dimensions. Through its subsidiary, Fastree3D B.V., the company collaborates with TU-Delft in the Netherlands to advance research and innovation in this field, ultimately supporting clients in creating vehicles and machines capable of continuously monitoring their environment.

Visualwise

Grant in 2015
Visualwise Ltd. specializes in providing a virtual reality engine that enables architects to convert sketches, 3D models, and textures into immersive three-dimensional images. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the company offers stereoscopic goggles that transform smartphones into virtual reality devices, allowing for the visualization of architectural designs. Visualwise focuses on making virtual reality accessible to architects by developing tools that streamline the design process and enhance communication. The company operates on a subscription model, charging a monthly license fee per user, and offers additional services and graphical assets through a CAD plugin.

RetailSights

Grant in 2014
RetailSights specializes in customer behavioral analytics, providing brands and retail shops with actionable insights to enhance sales and minimize costs. The company utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to monitor in-store customer behavior by placing cameras that capture data on factors such as gender, age group, and shopping patterns. Their platform synthesizes this information using advanced analytics and behavioral economics models, delivering real-time feedback and recommendations to improve customer engagement and optimize the shopping experience. By offering a comprehensive dashboard that highlights key insights, RetailSights enables businesses to make informed decisions based on customer interactions with products and the overall shopping environment.

Real Life Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
Real Life Analytics specializes in targeted advertising using advanced artificial intelligence and visual recognition technology. Their software is designed to analyze consumer behavior in real-time, enabling digital screens to recognize the individuals in front of them. This allows for the delivery of customized content tailored to the viewer's demographics and engagement. The company's innovative approach includes the use of plug-and-play AI dongles, making it accessible for environments such as shopping centers and subway stations. By leveraging real-time data, Real Life Analytics enhances the effectiveness of digital advertising, ensuring that the right content is presented to the right audience 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.
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