New Enterprise Associates

New Enterprise Associates is a venture capital firm founded in 1977 and based in Menlo Park, California, with offices in the United States, India and China. It makes investments across technology and healthcare startups at multiple stages, from seed to growth, including software, cloud, data, internet services, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and enterprise technology, as well as healthcare information technology, life sciences, medical devices, and biopharma. It also considers energy technology and infrastructure opportunities, such as solar, batteries and smart grids. The firm pursues a global approach, with activity in the United States, Asia and other regions, and supports companies through rounds of financing ranging from small to sizable investments as they scale. NEA focuses on building portfolios in software, IT services, consumer technology, and healthcare technology, backing ambitious entrepreneurs across sectors and geographies.

Michael Albert

Associate

Kate Barrett

Partner, Communications

Ali Behbahani

General Partner

Ann Bordetsky

Partner

James Buxton MD

Principal

Past deals in Image Recognition

World Labs

Venture Round in 2024
World Labs is a technology company that develops an artificial intelligence platform designed for humanlike processing of visual data. Focusing on spatial intelligence, its core service involves the creation of Large World Models (LWMs) that enable AI systems to perceive, generate, and interact with environments in three-dimensional space, both in virtual and real-world contexts. The company's innovative approach incorporates synthetic data to train its models, facilitating advanced computer vision technologies capable of reliably identifying objects. This capability positions World Labs as a key player in the burgeoning fields of augmented and virtual reality.

Twelve Labs

Series A in 2024
Twelve Labs offers a platform that empowers businesses and developers to analyze and interpret video content through multiple modalities like visual and auditory data. This enables the creation of intelligent video applications across industries such as technology, media, entertainment, and security.

Mashgin

Series B in 2022
Mashgin is a California-based developer of AI-driven self-checkout kiosks used in cafeterias, convenience stores, specialty and travel retail. The system uses computer vision, deep learning, and real-time 3D technology to recognize items and handle multiple items in a single scan, speeding up checkout. The kiosks are deployed at hundreds of locations and serve tens of thousands of customers daily.

NODAR

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, NODAR specializes in developing camera-based 3D vision systems for autonomous vehicles. Its flagship product, Hammerhead, uses off-the-shelf cameras to deliver long-range, depth-sensing capabilities, enhancing safety features like forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

Aquabyte

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Aquabyte specializes in developing smart camera systems and machine learning models for aquaculture. Its solutions include real-time sea lice counting, biomass monitoring, appetite detection, and feed optimization, aiming to enhance fish farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

Clarifai

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2013, Clarifai specializes in advanced image recognition systems for detecting near-duplicates and enabling visual search. Its platform recognizes various categories, objects, and tags in images, and finds similar images in large uncategorized repositories using a combination of semantic and visual similarity.

Matroid

Series B in 2020
Matroid, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in computer vision technology. Founded in 2016, it offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. These detectors can identify people, objects, and events in visual media, making it easier for clients to monitor live streams, search recorded videos, and receive real-time notifications about specific occurrences. Matroid serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail, by providing solutions that enhance efficiency and situational awareness through advanced visual recognition capabilities.

Aquabyte

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2017, Aquabyte specializes in developing smart camera systems and machine learning models for aquaculture. Its solutions include real-time sea lice counting, biomass monitoring, appetite detection, and feed optimization, aiming to enhance fish farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

Naked Labs

Series A in 2018
Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Aquabyte

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2017, Aquabyte specializes in developing smart camera systems and machine learning models for aquaculture. Its solutions include real-time sea lice counting, biomass monitoring, appetite detection, and feed optimization, aiming to enhance fish farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

Matroid

Series A in 2017
Matroid, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in computer vision technology. Founded in 2016, it offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. These detectors can identify people, objects, and events in visual media, making it easier for clients to monitor live streams, search recorded videos, and receive real-time notifications about specific occurrences. Matroid serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail, by providing solutions that enhance efficiency and situational awareness through advanced visual recognition capabilities.

Lytro

Series D in 2017
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Letgo

Series C in 2017
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.

Mighty AI

Series B in 2017
Mighty AI, Inc. is a provider of Training Data as a Service, specializing in delivering high-quality datasets for businesses developing computer vision and natural language processing models. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company operates a platform that connects a global community of individuals who perform micro tasks, such as object identification in images and sentiment analysis of text. This community enhances the accuracy and scalability of the data provided, as Mighty AI combines its proprietary machine learning technology with a suite of annotation software and managed services. The company primarily serves clients in sectors like autonomous vehicles, leveraging its expertise and resources to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide. In January 2017, the company rebranded from Spare5 Inc. to Mighty AI, and it is currently a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc.

Matroid

Seed Round in 2017
Matroid, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in computer vision technology. Founded in 2016, it offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. These detectors can identify people, objects, and events in visual media, making it easier for clients to monitor live streams, search recorded videos, and receive real-time notifications about specific occurrences. Matroid serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail, by providing solutions that enhance efficiency and situational awareness through advanced visual recognition capabilities.

Letgo

Series B in 2016
Letgo is a mobile platform founded in 2015, facilitating local buying and selling of second-hand goods. With over 100 million downloads and 400 million listings, it's one of America's most popular apps for trading items, ranging from electronics and vehicles to clothing and furniture. Letgo's innovative features, such as image recognition and instant chat, simplify the process of listing items and connecting buyers and sellers. The platform's user-friendly interface allows users to snap a photo, and letgo automatically suggests a title, price, and category for the listing.

Curalate

Series C in 2016
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.

Mighty AI

Series A in 2015
Mighty AI, Inc. is a provider of Training Data as a Service, specializing in delivering high-quality datasets for businesses developing computer vision and natural language processing models. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company operates a platform that connects a global community of individuals who perform micro tasks, such as object identification in images and sentiment analysis of text. This community enhances the accuracy and scalability of the data provided, as Mighty AI combines its proprietary machine learning technology with a suite of annotation software and managed services. The company primarily serves clients in sectors like autonomous vehicles, leveraging its expertise and resources to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide. In January 2017, the company rebranded from Spare5 Inc. to Mighty AI, and it is currently a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc.

Median Technologies

Post in 2015
Median Technologies develops medical imaging software and services for oncology clinical trials and cancer care. It offers iBiopsy, an AI-powered imaging biomarker phenotyping platform that supports translational research and biomarker identification, and iSee, an image analysis and management solution for clinical trials. The company standardizes and automates the interpretation of medical images to optimize cancer diagnosis and the assessment of treatment response, and provides imaging contract research services such as study startup, image and clinical data management, scientific consulting, independent reviews, image data processing, site support, and study close-out. Median Technologies serves drug development and patient care markets with international reach and has partnerships with industry players to expand imaging capabilities. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Valbonne, France.

Naked Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Naked Labs is a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on3D scanning, computer vision, and human-centered design. It uses infrared light to capture a 3D body model, which is visualized on the Naked app. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Turi

Series B in 2015
Turi is a machine learning platform based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development of big data analytics products. Originally launched as Dato in 2013 by a team including Danny Bickson, Haijie Gu, Yucheng Low, Joseph Gonzalez, and Carlos Guestrin, Turi has evolved from its initial focus on graph analysis to encompass a wide range of functionalities, including handling tables, text, and images. Its platform is widely utilized for various applications such as recommendation systems, fraud detection, and customer sentiment analysis. Turi's technology is employed by numerous notable clients, including e-tailers, service providers, and Fortune 5000 companies like Zillow, ExxonMobil, and Adobe, enabling them to build predictive applications and leverage data for enhanced decision-making.

Mighty AI

Seed Round in 2014
Mighty AI, Inc. is a provider of Training Data as a Service, specializing in delivering high-quality datasets for businesses developing computer vision and natural language processing models. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan, the company operates a platform that connects a global community of individuals who perform micro tasks, such as object identification in images and sentiment analysis of text. This community enhances the accuracy and scalability of the data provided, as Mighty AI combines its proprietary machine learning technology with a suite of annotation software and managed services. The company primarily serves clients in sectors like autonomous vehicles, leveraging its expertise and resources to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide. In January 2017, the company rebranded from Spare5 Inc. to Mighty AI, and it is currently a subsidiary of Uber Technologies, Inc.

Lytro

Series C in 2014
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Median Technologies

Post in 2014
Median Technologies develops medical imaging software and services for oncology clinical trials and cancer care. It offers iBiopsy, an AI-powered imaging biomarker phenotyping platform that supports translational research and biomarker identification, and iSee, an image analysis and management solution for clinical trials. The company standardizes and automates the interpretation of medical images to optimize cancer diagnosis and the assessment of treatment response, and provides imaging contract research services such as study startup, image and clinical data management, scientific consulting, independent reviews, image data processing, site support, and study close-out. Median Technologies serves drug development and patient care markets with international reach and has partnerships with industry players to expand imaging capabilities. It was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Valbonne, France.

Curalate

Series B in 2014
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.

Lytro

Series B in 2013
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Turi

Series A in 2013
Turi is a machine learning platform based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development of big data analytics products. Originally launched as Dato in 2013 by a team including Danny Bickson, Haijie Gu, Yucheng Low, Joseph Gonzalez, and Carlos Guestrin, Turi has evolved from its initial focus on graph analysis to encompass a wide range of functionalities, including handling tables, text, and images. Its platform is widely utilized for various applications such as recommendation systems, fraud detection, and customer sentiment analysis. Turi's technology is employed by numerous notable clients, including e-tailers, service providers, and Fortune 5000 companies like Zillow, ExxonMobil, and Adobe, enabling them to build predictive applications and leverage data for enhanced decision-making.

Traitify

Debt Financing in 2013
Traitify is a personality data company that specializes in creating innovative image-based assessments to evaluate and understand individual personality traits in the employment marketplace. Its platform features rapid, scientifically-validated talent assessments that can be completed in just 90 seconds to 2 minutes on mobile devices, boasting completion rates of 95% or higher. By leveraging human interaction with images, Traitify enables organizations to enhance candidate and employee experiences through personalized job recommendations and tailored content, fostering ongoing engagement based on unique personality profiles. The company's technology combines performance metrics with personality data, utilizing recruitment process automation and machine learning to help businesses efficiently sift through large volumes of applicants and identify the best matches for their needs.

Curalate

Series A in 2013
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.

Flutter

Seed Round in 2012
Flutter is a startup company that develops gesture recognition technologies. The company received early-stage funding from Y Combinator and was acquired by Google on October 2, 2013. Its first product, Flutter app, utilizes gesture recognition technology over a built-in webcam and enables users to control iTunes, Spotify, VLC, and QuickTime using hand gestures. Flutter was founded by Mehul Nariyawala and Navneet Dalal in 2010 and is based in California, United States.

Curalate

Seed Round in 2012
Curalate, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online platform focused on enhancing the connection between visual content and e-commerce. Founded in 2011 and based in Philadelphia, with additional offices in New York, Seattle, and London, the company enables brands to convert images and videos into interactive digital storefronts across various online channels, including social media and advertisements. Curalate's platform offers tools for brands to automate content posting, track social media engagement, and gain insights into campaign performance, competitors, and influencers. By leveraging image recognition algorithms, Curalate facilitates a seamless transition from consumer discovery of products to actual purchases, working with prominent brands such as Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Sephora to drive revenue through visual-driven commerce. Curalate, previously known as Storably, became a subsidiary of Bazaarvoice in July 2020.

Lytro

Series A in 2011
Lytro is a pioneering company focused on developing advanced Light Field imaging platform technologies, enabling artists, scientists, and innovators to achieve unprecedented creative freedom and control. Founded in 2006 by Ren Ng, who earned recognition for his groundbreaking Ph.D. research in Light Field imaging, Lytro introduced its first consumer Light Field camera in 2012. This was followed by the release of the Lytro ILLUM and associated software tools in 2014, which expanded the application of Light Field technology beyond photography to various fields, including cinematography and industrial uses. In 2015, Lytro further diversified its offerings by entering the realms of virtual reality and scientific applications, establishing itself as a central player in a new technology ecosystem. With a commitment to enhancing visual quality and creative possibilities, Lytro’s products allow users to capture multi-dimensional data from multiple angles, thereby transforming the landscape of computational imaging. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

SnapTell

Series A in 2007
SnapTell is a provider of mobile marketing solutions that focuses on enhancing consumer engagement through innovative technology. The company offers a highly customizable platform that enables marketers to deploy mobile marketing campaigns efficiently. Its flagship Snap.Send.Get solution allows consumers to access marketing content and product information seamlessly while on the go, thereby increasing brand awareness and driving conversions. Additionally, SnapTell provides visual product search technology through a mobile application that enables users to take pictures of in-store products and compare prices across different locations. This image recognition-based service caters to a wide range of clients, including brands, agencies, content owners, publishers, retailers, and operators, positioning SnapTell as a key player in the mobile marketing landscape.
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