PediaMetrix is a pediatric health technology company that develops AI-powered cranial measurement and monitoring tools to detect and manage head shape abnormalities in newborns. Its SoftSpot platform provides quantitative cranial measurements via a smartphone app, enabling at-home and in-office use, and offers data-driven guidance and repositioning instructions for parents. The system also gives pediatricians access to simplified analysis and data from the app to support clinical decisions, and is supported by FDA-cleared digital tools for pediatric head assessment. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland, and leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes in pediatric head care.
myAnIML is a company that specializes in developing advanced technology for disease prediction and tracking in cattle. Utilizing artificial intelligence, myAnIML's innovative system analyzes images of cattle, focusing on unique facial features and muzzle characteristics to monitor health and detect diseases early. This approach significantly reduces treatment costs and curtails the spread of diseases, ultimately contributing to improved animal welfare and increased revenue for cattle farmers. By enhancing the efficiency of disease management, myAnIML plays a crucial role in promoting the sustainability of the cattle farming industry.
AngioInsight
Grant in 2022
AngioInsight develops an AI-powered diagnostic tool to enhance cardiovascular disease detection and management. Its platform provides real-time, image-based assessments of anatomical and functional conditions during coronary angiograms, improving patient care efficiency.
Blinxel is developing an innovative augmented reality content creation platform aimed at democratizing access to AR technology. The company is focused on its flagship product, the Blink platform, which allows users to create realistic 3D content using a low-cost depth camera and a PC or laptop. This user-friendly system enables individuals to easily upload their creations to the cloud, making them accessible on both Android and iOS devices worldwide. By utilizing a volumetric video system, Blinxel integrates photo-realistic representations of people into mobile AR experiences, allowing organizations to harness this technology to engage a global audience and enhance their profitability.
Phlux Technologies
Grant in 2022
Phlux Technologies, founded in 2020 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing innovative 3D sensor technology for industrial robotics and automation. The company's core products are programmable 3D sensors that enhance safety and efficiency by enabling robots to navigate effectively, protecting workers from hazards, and detecting obstacles. Phlux Technologies' proprietary optical sensing technology, combined with artificial intelligence and computer vision, creates digital safety zones around machinery, optimizing floor space usage and reducing setup times.
PediaMetrix is a pediatric health technology company that develops AI-powered cranial measurement and monitoring tools to detect and manage head shape abnormalities in newborns. Its SoftSpot platform provides quantitative cranial measurements via a smartphone app, enabling at-home and in-office use, and offers data-driven guidance and repositioning instructions for parents. The system also gives pediatricians access to simplified analysis and data from the app to support clinical decisions, and is supported by FDA-cleared digital tools for pediatric head assessment. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland, and leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes in pediatric head care.
Wildlife Imaging Systems
Grant in 2022
Wildlife Imaging Systems specializes in advanced machine vision solutions tailored for the research community, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation efforts. The company has developed a comprehensive machine vision platform that includes field-ready video capture hardware and sophisticated video processing capabilities. This platform enables researchers to effectively capture and analyze video data, providing critical insights to support informed decision-making in wildlife conservation initiatives. Through its innovative technology, Wildlife Imaging Systems seeks to empower researchers in their efforts to protect and conserve wildlife.
Anello Photonics
Grant in 2021
Anello Photonics, based in Silicon Valley, specializes in developing advanced sensors that deliver optical gyroscope performance at an affordable price. Founded by experts in silicon photonics and inertial navigation, the company has created a patented technology known as the Anello SiPhOG gyroscope. This innovative sensor leverages an integrated photonic system-on-chip that utilizes a proprietary waveguide process, which simulates the characteristics of optical fiber within a compact chip. Anello's technology aims to redefine navigation systems with next-generation capabilities, positioning the company as a leader in the mass-market sensor industry. The company has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms to propel its growth and technological advancements.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Grant in 2021
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.
Lucendi is a technology company specializing in AI-enabled smart measurement platforms focused on micro-object detection and characterization. The company’s innovative technology portfolio combines computational microscopy and holographic imaging with advanced image processing, big data, and machine learning techniques. This robust approach allows Lucendi to offer versatile applications across various industries, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients. Additionally, Lucendi provides a range of products related to lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical sockets, further diversifying its offerings in the technology and energy sectors.
BirdHabitatBot
Grant in 2021
BirdHabitatBot is a company focused on developing robotic systems for the removal of invasive plant species, particularly in deciduous forest environments. Utilizing unpiloted aerial systems, the company employs drones to capture images that aid in the mapping and monitoring of non-native invasive plants. These invasive species pose a significant threat to forest habitats, contributing to their degradation. By providing tools that assist natural resource professionals in managing understory invasive shrubs, BirdHabitatBot aims to enhance the habitat for native plants and wildlife, thereby promoting ecological health and biodiversity.
Additive Manufacturing Innovations
Grant in 2021
Additive Manufacturing Innovations develops multiscale structural analysis models for advanced industrial applications and leverages digital image processing techniques to enhance the capabilities of optical imaging, enabling small and medium manufacturing companies to get access to additive manufacturing technologies in a simplified way.
PediaMetrix
Seed Round in 2021
PediaMetrix is a pediatric health technology company that develops AI-powered cranial measurement and monitoring tools to detect and manage head shape abnormalities in newborns. Its SoftSpot platform provides quantitative cranial measurements via a smartphone app, enabling at-home and in-office use, and offers data-driven guidance and repositioning instructions for parents. The system also gives pediatricians access to simplified analysis and data from the app to support clinical decisions, and is supported by FDA-cleared digital tools for pediatric head assessment. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland, and leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes in pediatric head care.
Aura Intelligent Systems
Grant in 2021
Aura Intelligent Systems specializes in advanced solutions within the realms of radio technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The company has developed patented digital imaging radar technology that provides high-resolution spatial sensing for automotive and robotics applications. This technology offers 5D situational awareness while effectively mitigating issues related to interference, jamming, and multipath effects. Built on a 5G hardware architecture, Aura's software-defined radar enables clients to achieve longer detection ranges and lower power consumption, all at a reduced cost. Through its innovative approach, Aura Intelligent Systems addresses critical challenges in the fields of radar and robotics, positioning itself as a leader in high-fidelity sensing solutions.
Onu Technology
Grant in 2020
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all.
Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.
InformAI provides artificial intelligence and analytics solutions for healthcare, enabling faster diagnoses, improved radiology productivity, and enhanced patient outcome analysis. The company develops AI-enabled tools for image classification in MRI and CT scans, natural language processing of medical reports for business analytics, and predictive models for patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Its software targets healthcare systems, imaging/PACS providers, medical device companies, and research institutes, supporting diagnostic decision-making, workflow optimization, and risk assessment across clinical care. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, InformAI aims to synthesize large clinical datasets and deliver actionable insights to drive improved patient outcomes and operational performance.
Maui Imaging
Grant in 2020
Founded in 2006, Maui Imaging specializes in manufacturing advanced ultrasound imaging devices. Its proprietary technology enables clear visualization through bones, metals, plastics, gas, and soft tissue, enhancing diagnostic speed and accuracy for trauma, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology teams.
Volant Aerial
Grant in 2020
Volant Aerial specializes in an advanced aerial monitoring platform that integrates drones, computer vision, and IoT technology. This platform is designed to provide critical data and insights for various applications, such as early detection of forest fires, security surveillance, crop analysis, construction oversight, workforce management, inventory tracking, port monitoring, wildlife management, and natural disaster response. The system consists of a network of autonomously operating hardware components, including drones, aerostats, and strategically positioned towers equipped with high-powered RGB and thermal cameras. Additionally, it features aerial and ground sensors that monitor a wide range of variables, enabling users to access and control the system remotely via an Internet connection.
Neurowired is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Morgantown, West Virginia. It specializes in the development of biomimetic algorithms that enable the real-time extraction of limb movement intent from biological signals. By utilizing sensors to capture activity from muscles, nerves, or the central nervous system, Neurowired's technology predicts accurate limb movements. This innovation facilitates intuitive control in various applications, including augmented and virtual reality, prosthetic limbs, and natural muscle movements, allowing users to interact with digital environments as they do in the physical world.
EPIImaging is a company focused on developing a 3D computer vision platform that specializes in creating camera arrays for light-field capture and analysis. Their innovative 3D vision system utilizes epipolar-plane image analysis, a technique recognized for its significance in high-quality passive ranging. This technology enables the precise acquisition and delivery of light fields, addressing challenges such as the aperture problem and facilitating the correspondence problem between various captured viewpoints. EPIImaging's solutions aim to enhance image quality and provide advanced capabilities in 3D vision applications.
Onu Technology
Grant in 2020
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all.
Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Grant in 2020
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.
Vimaan is a technology company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions for warehouse inventory management. Their systems employ AI-powered cameras, autonomous drones, and machine learning algorithms to capture, digitize, and analyze inventory data across warehouses, enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing manual labor.
Trash Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-assisted video editing application software. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Trash Inc. provides a machine learning-based toolkit that allows users to quickly create and edit high-quality short-form videos. The platform features a stock video repository and utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable predictive video editing in real-time. As of December 2020, Trash Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.
Wildlife Imaging Systems
Grant in 2020
Wildlife Imaging Systems specializes in advanced machine vision solutions tailored for the research community, aiming to enhance wildlife conservation efforts. The company has developed a comprehensive machine vision platform that includes field-ready video capture hardware and sophisticated video processing capabilities. This platform enables researchers to effectively capture and analyze video data, providing critical insights to support informed decision-making in wildlife conservation initiatives. Through its innovative technology, Wildlife Imaging Systems seeks to empower researchers in their efforts to protect and conserve wildlife.
Berkeley Marine Robotics
Grant in 2020
Berkeley Marine Robotics specializes in developing autonomous unmanned underwater vehicle swarms designed for ocean exploration and conservation. The company's innovative platform facilitates fast and cost-effective inspections of vessels entering ports, utilizing underwater wireless communication to assess hull-fouling levels. By optimizing cleaning schedules and enhancing coating performance, these systems help shipping operators to reduce fuel costs and mitigate carbon dioxide emissions associated with biofouling. Additionally, Berkeley Marine Robotics incorporates swarm robotics, underwater wireless laser communication, and advanced machine learning models tailored for GPS-denied marine environments, ultimately supporting the protection of marine ecosystems.
PhotonLab develops photosensor technology for light detection and radiation monitoring. The company was founded in 2015 by Daniel Ferenc and has its headquarters in Davis, California.
SkyMul, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in developing industrial drones for the construction industry. Their primary product, SkyTy, is a modular robot system designed to autonomously tie rebar intersections on large-scale concrete structures like slabs, bridge decks, and pavements. This innovation aims to automate physically demanding tasks, enhancing agility and scalability while reducing manual labor requirements in tall and large structure constructions.
Farm Vision Technologies
Grant in 2019
Farm Vision Technologies is a startup focusing on development and commercialization of computer vision systems to enable growers of high value crops — such as fruits, berries, and nuts — to monitor the count, size and health of their plants.
DeepHealth, Inc. is a radiology artificial intelligence and machine learning company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing solutions for the medical interpretation of mammography exams, leveraging machine learning to translate extensive insights from medical experts into software that supports radiologists. DeepHealth aims to enhance patient care by creating reliable products grounded in rigorous science and clinical integration, ultimately assisting clinicians in making informed decisions.
BassInSight develops fishing visual detection technology to estimate the visibility of objects to fish in complex aquatic environments. The company's headquarters are in Champaign, Illinois.
PediaMetrix
Pre Seed Round in 2019
PediaMetrix is a pediatric health technology company that develops AI-powered cranial measurement and monitoring tools to detect and manage head shape abnormalities in newborns. Its SoftSpot platform provides quantitative cranial measurements via a smartphone app, enabling at-home and in-office use, and offers data-driven guidance and repositioning instructions for parents. The system also gives pediatricians access to simplified analysis and data from the app to support clinical decisions, and is supported by FDA-cleared digital tools for pediatric head assessment. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland, and leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes in pediatric head care.
Onu Technology
Grant in 2019
The latest advances in computation are awe-inspiring, from big data to machine learning to image recognition. But these techniques are difficult to understand and implement, and can require massive computational and engineering resources. Onu is advancing the frontiers of computer science in a way that makes the power of cutting-edge algorithms accessible to all.
Onu was founded by leading computer scientists and accomplished entrepreneurs. They work closely with leading researchers in academia and industry. Their ambitions befit the caliber of Their supporters and contributors.
Wi-Sense specializes in indoor mapping and device-free activity detection by leveraging advanced signal processing techniques and modern machine learning algorithms. The company develops applications that monitor changes in Wi-Fi signals within environments, allowing for the detection of activities such as movement and temperature fluctuations. By addressing limitations associated with traditional sensors and cameras, Wi-Sense enhances safety and efficiency in various facilities, enabling users to better understand and respond to dynamic conditions in their surroundings.
Vidrovr develops multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems to index, tag, and understand video content. Its platform enables users to search videos with precision, retrieve specific clips, and integrate them directly into content management systems.
Gigajot Technology
Grant in 2019
Gigajot Technology Inc. specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS), which utilize single photon detection technology to enhance image capture capabilities for both consumer and professional applications. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Saleh Masoodian and Dr. Jiaju Ma, the company is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Gigajot Technology offers a range of image processing services that cater to various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, 3D sensing, and encryption. The innovative QIS technology enables high-speed image capture, thereby providing advanced solutions that surpass the limitations of current imaging devices.
PediaMetrix
Pre Seed Round in 2019
PediaMetrix is a pediatric health technology company that develops AI-powered cranial measurement and monitoring tools to detect and manage head shape abnormalities in newborns. Its SoftSpot platform provides quantitative cranial measurements via a smartphone app, enabling at-home and in-office use, and offers data-driven guidance and repositioning instructions for parents. The system also gives pediatricians access to simplified analysis and data from the app to support clinical decisions, and is supported by FDA-cleared digital tools for pediatric head assessment. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Rockville, Maryland, and leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes in pediatric head care.
SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software products designed for analyzing pathology tissue sections in cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative solutions such as SpIntellx, which processes image data sets from various imaging platforms and reagents, and HistoMapr, a computational guide for pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr is utilized to analyze the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. With a focus on Precision Pathology and Spatially Intelligent Biology, SpIntellx leverages unbiased spatial analytics powered by explainable AI to enhance understanding of complex cancer biology, thereby facilitating advancements in drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.
Refined Imaging
Grant in 2019
Refined Imaging is a technology company that develops and applies interferometry-based imaging solutions. Their core product is an advanced platform specializing in microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry, which generates detailed images by harnessing electromagnetic wave interactions. This platform enables industries to enhance the performance of gratings with support structures. Notably, Refined Imaging offers a unique cyber-physical trust anchor service that facilitates the authentication of additively manufactured parts and detection of counterfeit items. Their imaging process is repeatable, allowing for data comparison against blockchain records to provide definitive yes or no responses for authentication purposes.
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.
Momentum Optics
Grant in 2019
Momentum Optics specializes in the on-demand manufacturing of premium glass optics, addressing the growing demand for high-quality optical components. The company utilizes proprietary technology supported by NASA to produce custom lenses with precision, significantly enhancing manufacturing efficiency. By employing machine learning and a unique laser-based mechanism, Momentum Optics is able to fabricate multiple lenses simultaneously, thereby accelerating the development process for researchers and product developers. This innovative approach not only reduces costs and improves the performance of optical devices but also shortens time to market, positioning Momentum Optics as a leader in the optical components industry.
Lucendi is a technology company specializing in AI-enabled smart measurement platforms focused on micro-object detection and characterization. The company’s innovative technology portfolio combines computational microscopy and holographic imaging with advanced image processing, big data, and machine learning techniques. This robust approach allows Lucendi to offer versatile applications across various industries, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients. Additionally, Lucendi provides a range of products related to lighting, electrical materials, solar energy systems, and electrical sockets, further diversifying its offerings in the technology and energy sectors.
Trash Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-assisted video editing application software. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Trash Inc. provides a machine learning-based toolkit that allows users to quickly create and edit high-quality short-form videos. The platform features a stock video repository and utilizes computer vision and artificial intelligence to enable predictive video editing in real-time. As of December 2020, Trash Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Visual Supply Company.
OpenSpace develops automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for construction sites, providing photo documentation software that captures images frequently and ties them to project plans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, OpenSpace offers reality capture and AI-powered analytics that create navigable, complete photo representations of job sites, enabling faster data capture from preconstruction through operations, improving collaboration and reducing risk compared with traditional text-based workflows.
Reconstruct offers predictive computer vision data analytics software for construction projects. Its platform manages data collection from drones, fixed cameras, or mobile devices, visualizes images aligned with BIM models, and reports risk locations to enable proactive planning. Founded in 2016, Reconstruct is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Kraenion is an applied machine learning company developing a visual cortex for machines that interact with the physical world. Their vision algorithms, stereo camera technology, sensors and compute hardware together deliver integrated perception solutions for robotics and industrial machinery.
The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Binu Mathew and is located in Silicon Valley.
Apollo AI builds super-safe self-driving systems and HD maps. They offer mapping, object detection, tracking, and classification, as well as decision-making and path optimization. They also offer information theory, control systems, detection and estimation, machine learning, neural networks, communication and signal processing systems, systems design, and navigation.
Aware Vehicles
Grant in 2018
Aware Vehicles is a Kansas City, Missouri-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the development of autonomous drones. These drones are engineered to capture and analyze spectral aerial images, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and artificial intelligence. Aware Vehicles' technology serves various industries, including precision agriculture, defense, disaster response, logistics, and infrastructure. By providing precise asset inspection and enhancing emergency response and communication capabilities, the company aims to deliver innovative solutions that address critical needs across multiple sectors.
Realtime Robotics
Grant in 2018
Realtime Robotics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing motion planning and control technologies for robots and autonomous vehicles. The company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows robots to react instantaneously to their surroundings, enabling safe operation in unstructured environments. Their RapidPlan processor integrates advanced software and hardware, allowing for the generation of safe motion plans in milliseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. By facilitating seamless interaction with both static and dynamic objects, Realtime Robotics enhances the capabilities of robots in various applications, including industrial automation and autonomous vehicles, thereby promoting broader adoption and integration of robotics technology in everyday operations.
Vimaan is a technology company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions for warehouse inventory management. Their systems employ AI-powered cameras, autonomous drones, and machine learning algorithms to capture, digitize, and analyze inventory data across warehouses, enhancing inventory accuracy and reducing manual labor.
DeepScale develops perceptual system software for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It enables automakers to use industry-standard low-wattage processors, enhancing perception accuracy without requiring high-end hardware.
Gigajot Technology
Grant in 2017
Gigajot Technology Inc. specializes in the development of Quanta Image Sensors (QIS), which utilize single photon detection technology to enhance image capture capabilities for both consumer and professional applications. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Saleh Masoodian and Dr. Jiaju Ma, the company is headquartered in Pasadena, California. Gigajot Technology offers a range of image processing services that cater to various fields, including scientific imaging, medical imaging, space imaging, security and defense, low-light photography and videography, computational imaging, automotive sensing, 3D sensing, and encryption. The innovative QIS technology enables high-speed image capture, thereby providing advanced solutions that surpass the limitations of current imaging devices.
Harvest Moon Automation
Grant in 2017
Harvest Moon Automation specializes in the development of innovative farming equipment aimed at enhancing the precision of plant cultivation. The company’s inspect-and-reject solution integrates machine vision, robotics, and proprietary algorithms to assist traditional harvesters in identifying and rejecting diseased, damaged, and contaminated plants in real time. This technology enables growers to focus on the care of each individual plant, thereby improving overall crop quality. In addition to their product offerings, Harvest Moon Automation provides consulting services to support customers in developing tailored solutions for their specific agricultural needs.
Drishti Technologies, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-based computer vision solutions aimed at enhancing visual inspections within manufacturing processes. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company offers a software-as-a-service product that delivers video analytics and traceability for manual assembly lines. This technology allows for non-intrusive, real-time observation of human actions, thereby improving productivity, quality, and employee training. Drishti's solutions are particularly beneficial for the electronics and automotive sectors, as they help identify flaws and enhance operational efficiency. The company also emphasizes training through AI and video, enabling the development of skilled workers and the identification of high-performing employees who contribute innovative solutions to standardized processes.
Perceptive Automata
Grant in 2017
Perceptive Automata, Inc. is a technology company specializing in machine learning and computer vision solutions aimed at predicting human behavior in the context of automated driving. Founded in 2014 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses the complex challenges associated with the safe deployment of highly automated and fully autonomous vehicles, particularly in urban settings. Its advanced AI inference models allow vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers, enhancing safety and enabling smoother navigation in human-dominated environments. By integrating its software into autonomous driving systems, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience, which is crucial for the acceptance of autonomous vehicles and robotaxi services. The company's team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, reflecting a strong foundation in neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
Perceive is a developer of computer vision technology and cloud-based retail analytics software aimed at enhancing business operations. The company specializes in collecting and analyzing 3D video data to understand consumer interactions within physical spaces. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Perceive's software provides businesses with actionable insights into in-store shopper behavior, eliminating the need for traditional methods like surveys and clipboard observations. This innovative approach enables companies to make data-driven decisions based on real-time metrics rather than anecdotal evidence. Perceive's technology addresses the challenges of gathering spatial analytics, which have historically been complex and costly due to the requirement for external power and connectivity. As a result, it offers a more efficient means for businesses to measure return on investment and optimize their operations.
OpenSpace
Seed Round in 2017
OpenSpace develops automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for construction sites, providing photo documentation software that captures images frequently and ties them to project plans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, OpenSpace offers reality capture and AI-powered analytics that create navigable, complete photo representations of job sites, enabling faster data capture from preconstruction through operations, improving collaboration and reducing risk compared with traditional text-based workflows.
Farm Vision Technologies
Grant in 2017
Farm Vision Technologies is a startup focusing on development and commercialization of computer vision systems to enable growers of high value crops — such as fruits, berries, and nuts — to monitor the count, size and health of their plants.
OpenSpace develops automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for construction sites, providing photo documentation software that captures images frequently and ties them to project plans. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, OpenSpace offers reality capture and AI-powered analytics that create navigable, complete photo representations of job sites, enabling faster data capture from preconstruction through operations, improving collaboration and reducing risk compared with traditional text-based workflows.
PhotonLab develops photosensor technology for light detection and radiation monitoring. The company was founded in 2015 by Daniel Ferenc and has its headquarters in Davis, California.
Calyx develops advanced sensor platforms that monitor various parameters in poultry farming with exceptional specificity and sensitivity. The company combines AI computer vision technology, bio-engineered sensors, and data science to address complex challenges in the poultry industry.
Lightform
Seed Round in 2017
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.
Cognitive Operational Systems
Seed Round in 2017
Cognitive Operational Systems, LLC is an information technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in inventory management solutions for the retail sector. Established in 2012, the company utilizes advanced robotics powered by computer vision and artificial intelligence to navigate retail environments. Its technology not only manages inventory and ensures compliance with planograms and promotions but also provides indoor localization and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, Cognitive Operational Systems maps retail layouts and architecture, integrating university research to develop practical industry applications in machine perception and software as a service.
Vidrovr develops multimodal computer vision and machine learning systems to index, tag, and understand video content. Its platform enables users to search videos with precision, retrieve specific clips, and integrate them directly into content management systems.
Qelzal Corporation, also known as Kelzal, is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. Founded in 2014 and based in La Jolla, California, Qelzal develops advanced products such as the Perception Appliance, which enhances autonomous vehicles and robots with image-free sensing capabilities. The company's innovations focus on obstacle avoidance systems for small commercial drones, ensuring safer and more efficient near-earth flights. By employing brain-inspired engineering and leveraging deep learning and machine learning techniques, Qelzal aims to provide solutions for various industries, including building automation, security, mobile robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
StarSight develops 3D cameras that bridge the gap between computing and the physical world. The company is pioneering an "open architecture" approach to time-of-flight depth imaging, which combines off-the-shelf image sensors with proprietary hardware that dramatically increases bandwidth. The result is a small form-factor, low-cost camera with exceptional spatial resolution.
StarSight's cameras are essential infrastructure for autonomous systems in the manufacturing, logistics, commercial, and personal spheres.
DeepScale develops perceptual system software for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It enables automakers to use industry-standard low-wattage processors, enhancing perception accuracy without requiring high-end hardware.
EPIImaging is a company focused on developing a 3D computer vision platform that specializes in creating camera arrays for light-field capture and analysis. Their innovative 3D vision system utilizes epipolar-plane image analysis, a technique recognized for its significance in high-quality passive ranging. This technology enables the precise acquisition and delivery of light fields, addressing challenges such as the aperture problem and facilitating the correspondence problem between various captured viewpoints. EPIImaging's solutions aim to enhance image quality and provide advanced capabilities in 3D vision applications.
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.
Pointivo Inc. is an Atlanta-based technology company that specializes in spatial intelligence software, enabling users to capture and model the dimensions of structures in 3D. Founded in 2014, Pointivo utilizes advanced technologies, including machine learning and computer vision, to analyze images from various capture methods, such as drones and mobile devices. Its cloud-based platform allows users to reconstruct scenes, extract lines, edges, and measurements, and generate highly accurate three-dimensional models. This innovative approach simplifies tasks that require precise measurements and documentation of physical assets, providing users with a deeper understanding of their environments.
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities.
Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.
Perceptive Automata
Grant in 2016
Perceptive Automata, Inc. is a technology company specializing in machine learning and computer vision solutions aimed at predicting human behavior in the context of automated driving. Founded in 2014 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company addresses the complex challenges associated with the safe deployment of highly automated and fully autonomous vehicles, particularly in urban settings. Its advanced AI inference models allow vehicles to anticipate the actions of pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers, enhancing safety and enabling smoother navigation in human-dominated environments. By integrating its software into autonomous driving systems, Perceptive Automata facilitates a more natural driving experience, which is crucial for the acceptance of autonomous vehicles and robotaxi services. The company's team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, reflecting a strong foundation in neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
Perceive is a developer of computer vision technology and cloud-based retail analytics software aimed at enhancing business operations. The company specializes in collecting and analyzing 3D video data to understand consumer interactions within physical spaces. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Perceive's software provides businesses with actionable insights into in-store shopper behavior, eliminating the need for traditional methods like surveys and clipboard observations. This innovative approach enables companies to make data-driven decisions based on real-time metrics rather than anecdotal evidence. Perceive's technology addresses the challenges of gathering spatial analytics, which have historically been complex and costly due to the requirement for external power and connectivity. As a result, it offers a more efficient means for businesses to measure return on investment and optimize their operations.
Tarsier Optics
Grant in 2016
Tarsier Optics develops quantum camera technology and image processing methods to deliver high-resolution, long-range imagery with minimal noise and distortion. Its lightweight lenses are designed for military vehicles, aircraft, and drones, enabling clear long-distance images in challenging conditions such as heat-haze turbulence. By combining advanced hardware and software, the company provides imaging capabilities that improve target clarity for defense applications.
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.
They create service robots and computer-vision technologies to improve resident safety and satisfaction for the long-term care industry.
DreamFace Technologies
Grant in 2015
DreamFace Technologies devoted itself to fostering and enhancing human existence. With technologies and ongoing innovation, they construct dreams. They put their all into their profession in an effort to better human lives. Their goal is to use social robotics advancements to serve the older community with superior help for their well-being. New computer vision and social robotics technologies are being created.
TechComb, based in Fort Worth, Texas, specializes in machine-learning applications that focus on high-throughput, high-yield object recognition and real-time inspection. Founded by Jonathan Kretz and Aditya Das, the company develops a machine vision platform tailored for manufacturing facilities. This platform significantly reduces the time needed to train and implement machine vision models, allowing clients to enhance operational efficiency by seamlessly integrating these applications into their manufacturing processes. TechComb's innovative solutions address critical needs within the industry, facilitating improved productivity and streamlined operations.
Double Helix is a team of top talent from a range of fields coming together to advance discovery and research in precision 3D nano-imaging. They have recognized world experts in super-resolution, first-rate engineers in optics, 3D imaging, software, and advisors from the research and business world. They are experts in their fields, collaborators in others, and excited by discovery.
i2k Connect is a software manufacturer of Artificial Intelligence software focusing on Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Knowledge Management. The AI pipeline processes content located in files shares, SharePoint, Teams, 3rd Party applications and databases in order to gain insights, auto-classify against domain specific taxonomies and extracts datapoints enabling business users to quickly find the right information required to get the job done. The results of the ingestion, processing and insights are visualized with a web portal or the RestAPI.
Caugnate is a developer of augmented reality technology focused on enhancing remote collaboration for physical tasks, such as equipment maintenance and repair. By leveraging computer vision and augmented reality, the company creates innovative tools that allow collaborators to experience each other's spatial environments more directly. This capability is particularly beneficial in tasks that require a shared understanding of physical contexts, thereby improving efficiency and effectiveness in remote teamwork.
Pointivo Inc. is an Atlanta-based technology company that specializes in spatial intelligence software, enabling users to capture and model the dimensions of structures in 3D. Founded in 2014, Pointivo utilizes advanced technologies, including machine learning and computer vision, to analyze images from various capture methods, such as drones and mobile devices. Its cloud-based platform allows users to reconstruct scenes, extract lines, edges, and measurements, and generate highly accurate three-dimensional models. This innovative approach simplifies tasks that require precise measurements and documentation of physical assets, providing users with a deeper understanding of their environments.
Falcon Computing
Grant in 2015
Falcon Computing is a technology company founded in 2014 by Dr. Jason Cong, a noted entrepreneur and academic leader in the field of computing. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Beijing, the company focuses on facilitating accelerated computing for data scientists and software developers across various domains, including genomics, machine learning, finance, and computer vision. Falcon Computing provides automated compilation tools, runtime management tools, and acceleration libraries that enable users to integrate heterogeneous accelerating technologies into their existing infrastructures. By offering a streamlined process to convert C/C++ code into highly-optimized implementations for FPGAs, the company aims to enhance performance, energy efficiency, and productivity in both public and private cloud environments.
Calyx develops advanced sensor platforms that monitor various parameters in poultry farming with exceptional specificity and sensitivity. The company combines AI computer vision technology, bio-engineered sensors, and data science to address complex challenges in the poultry industry.
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.
Founded in 2012, Mythic specializes in designing and manufacturing AI-driven silicon chips and inference processors. Its innovative technology brings desktop GPU compute capabilities and neural networks to compact, energy-efficient devices, enabling AI deployment across various industries such as consumer electronics, wearables, and autonomous systems.
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.
Imagaars offers software solutions for the automatic recognition of vector graphics in image sketches, automatic identification and visualization of CAD files, and automatic assessment of design activities.
Imagaars is based in Portland, Oregon.
Scientific Imaging and Visualization
Grant in 2014
Scientific Imaging and Visualization develops image processing, computer vision, and visualization products and services. The company was founded in 2010 by Oskar Skrinjar and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
InView Technology Corporation
Grant in 2014
InView Technology Corporation develops and manufactures imaging systems that combine compressive sensing with hyperspectral imaging. Its product line includes SWIR cameras, hyperspectral imagers, and CompressView software to manage setup, capture, post-processing, and reconstruction, as well as a controllable spatial light modulator system. The company's technology supports applications in microscopy and life sciences, military and surveillance, maritime navigation, industrial process control, energy audits, and material research, with capabilities to deliver spectral information for each pixel in a scene. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, InView focuses on making SWIR imaging more affordable for commercial and laboratory use, enabling security, inspection, and research applications.
i2k Connect is a software manufacturer of Artificial Intelligence software focusing on Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and Knowledge Management. The AI pipeline processes content located in files shares, SharePoint, Teams, 3rd Party applications and databases in order to gain insights, auto-classify against domain specific taxonomies and extracts datapoints enabling business users to quickly find the right information required to get the job done. The results of the ingestion, processing and insights are visualized with a web portal or the RestAPI.
Lynx Laboratories
Grant in 2014
Lynx Laboratories, Inc. specializes in developing software applications and hardware for 3D imaging, catering to industries such as surveying, engineering, design, biometrics, and construction measurements. The company is recognized as a leader in structural capture and next-generation photography, boasting a team with over twenty years of combined experience in machine learning, which has led to numerous publications and patents. Lynx Laboratories offers innovative products, including a mobile structural capture device that records the shape and motion of various environments. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has earned prestigious awards, such as 1st Place in both the Idea2Product Texas and Global competitions, alongside recognition as one of the Top 10 Dell Innovators. As of November 2015, Lynx Laboratories operates as a subsidiary of Occipital, Inc.
Double Helix is a team of top talent from a range of fields coming together to advance discovery and research in precision 3D nano-imaging. They have recognized world experts in super-resolution, first-rate engineers in optics, 3D imaging, software, and advisors from the research and business world. They are experts in their fields, collaborators in others, and excited by discovery.
Near Earth Autonomy
Grant in 2013
Founded in 2011, Near Earth Autonomy develops advanced technologies that enable safe autonomous flight for various ground and aerial vehicles. Their innovations include sensor suites, collision detection systems, and navigation aids, serving clients with applications ranging from small drones to full-size helicopters.
Double Helix is a team of top talent from a range of fields coming together to advance discovery and research in precision 3D nano-imaging. They have recognized world experts in super-resolution, first-rate engineers in optics, 3D imaging, software, and advisors from the research and business world. They are experts in their fields, collaborators in others, and excited by discovery.
Charles River Analytics
Grant in 2013
Charles River Analytics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of intelligent systems for government, defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. Established in 1983 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company focuses on delivering advanced solutions that transform data into actionable insights for critical assessment and decision-making. Its offerings include cognitive systems, sensor processing, networking, and decision management tools, as well as autonomous robotic platforms and multi-agent systems designed for information management and command applications. Notable products include BNet, a tool for embedding networks in software; VisionKit, a computer vision system for automating visual tasks; and Verideo, a software tool for video annotation. The company's technological foundations incorporate various algorithmic techniques such as data mining, expert systems, and neural networks. Additionally, Charles River Analytics provides outsourced software engineering services, including the development of computer vision software and intelligent agents, primarily serving the U.S. federal government and the Department of Defense.
InView Technology Corporation
Grant in 2013
InView Technology Corporation develops and manufactures imaging systems that combine compressive sensing with hyperspectral imaging. Its product line includes SWIR cameras, hyperspectral imagers, and CompressView software to manage setup, capture, post-processing, and reconstruction, as well as a controllable spatial light modulator system. The company's technology supports applications in microscopy and life sciences, military and surveillance, maritime navigation, industrial process control, energy audits, and material research, with capabilities to deliver spectral information for each pixel in a scene. Founded in 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, InView focuses on making SWIR imaging more affordable for commercial and laboratory use, enabling security, inspection, and research applications.
SKINfrared specializes in research and development of next-generation infrared cameras. Their area of expertise include: development of high-performance infrared (2-14 um range) single and dual-band detectors, early detection of skin cancer with Advanced Longwave infrared-imaging and Analysis System (ALIAS), and development of SKI proprietary software for image-registration/data analysis (SKIViz).
It was co-founded by Sanchita Krishna and Sanjay Krishna.
ADM Diagnostics
Grant in 2013
ADM Diagnostics specializes in brain image analysis to enable diagnosis, prognosis, and drug effect detection for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The company offers image data analysis and full CNS imaging study services, including structural MRI, amyloid PET, tau PET, FDG PET, ASL, fMRI BOLD, and DTI. It develops diagnostic products for early, accurate disease detection to support optimal patient care and provides pharmaceutical companies with information to improve clinical trial success.
Love Park Robotics
Grant in 2013
Love Park Robotics is a Philadelphia-based start-up that specializes in developing advanced technologies for intelligent products and services. The company's flagship platform, CoPilot, offers sliding-scale autonomous navigation for service vehicles in both indoor and dynamic outdoor environments. Love Park Robotics focuses on creating 3D perception software and advanced driver assistance systems that facilitate autonomous navigation, particularly addressing challenges such as automotive access for wheelchair users. By providing flexible licensing options and customizable solutions, the company collaborates with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate its innovative technology into cutting-edge products and services, enabling industries to develop robots that can intelligently interact with their surroundings.