Led · Equity · Oct 2018

Eyesight develops edge-based computer vision and AI solutions using proprietary algorithms to deliver applications such as passive sensing (user presence detection) and touch-free gesture control. Its offerings include Driver Monitoring and Occupancy Monitoring Systems that track driver attention and in-cabin behavior to help reduce accidents. The driver-monitoring solution measures gaze direction, pupil dilation, eye openness and head position and can issue alerts for drowsiness or distraction. Its occupancy detection enables real-time optimization of safety systems based on passengers present. The company holds over 23 granted patents for its proprietary technology. Eyesight said it will use the new funds to further expand its Edge Computer Vision and AI footprints.

Led · Equity · Oct 2018

EyeSight has developed an in-car AI vision system that tracks gaze direction, pupil dilation, eye openness and head position and uses proprietary algorithms to determine driver attentiveness. The system can alert drivers with sounds and vibrations or potentially temporarily activate self-driving mode. It also scans the cabin to identify who and what is in the vehicle, including detecting children to help prevent babies being forgotten in locked cars. Regulatory trends are a tailwind: Euro NCAP will require Driver Monitoring Systems by 2020 and child-detection features by 2022. The Israeli company is partnering with two major car manufacturers and says its technology will be in at least four car models by 2020. EyeSight recently secured funding to accelerate deployment of its in-car AI vision technology. eyeSight Technologies develops embedded computer vision and gesture-recognition software that enables touch-free interactions across devices including mobile phones, tablets, PCs, TVs and VR headsets. The company offers an IoT and smart-home product called singlecue and positions its platform for integration in automotive, robotics and other connected-device markets. eyeSight cites partnerships and technology integrations with AMD, ARM and Omnivision and says its technology has been chosen by ZTE, Lenovo, Toshiba, Hisense, Phillips and OPPO. The company emphasizes bringing user-aware, touch-free interactions for safer driving, home control and interactive robotics. Recent activity centers on scaling distribution and development through a strategic partnership with Chinese conglomerate Kuang‑Chi. Financially, eyeSight announced a $20 million investment to support growth and broader market deployment. eyeSight Mobile Technologies develops touch-free interface software that lets users control mobile and portable devices with simple gestures via the built-in camera. Its technology uses advanced real-time image processing and machine-vision algorithms to support gesture recognition and finger tracking. The software can be integrated into devices, chipsets, operating systems and applications to extend traditional interfaces and improve user experience. The company plans to offer its portfolio, including gesture and finger-tracking technologies, as part of the CEVA-MM3000 image signal processing and video platform. Financially, eyeSight completed a $4.2M Series B funding round. The company is led by CEO Gideon Shmuel with founder and CTO Itay Katz involved in technology development.

Participated · Equity · Oct 2017

Peratech develops QTC-based force sensing, leading haptic feedback, and Hydra user-interface software that adds AI-based interface intelligence. Its product set includes haptic trackpads, force-enabled keyboards and other controllers for PCs and gaming, and in-cabin automotive interfaces. The company plans to commercially launch personal computing and automotive product ranges and to accelerate profitable revenue growth in proven products. Peratech reports commercial launches with key electronics leaders and says its technology improves safety and engagement in automotive cabins. The business emphasizes strong IP foundations underpinning its platform and control firmware/software that aim to make user interfaces more intuitive and productive. Peratech is a Richmond, England, UK–based developer of 3D force-sensing technologies. It has developed proprietary Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC®) technology that enables intuitive and safe human–machine interfaces via thin, flexible force sensors. The company targets Consumer and Automotive Electronics, Smart Home & Appliances, and industrial applications. Led by CEO Jon Stark, Peratech intends to use new funding to further scale product engineering and manufacturing efforts. The disclosed financing of $12.4M (£9.2M) is intended to support commercialization and production scale-up. Peratech develops touch technology solutions built on its Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC) technology. The company works with manufacturers to add new functionality to existing touch designs or to develop simpler, more reliable new designs. It recently closed licensing agreements with Nissha and Samson Electro-mechanics for 3D input technology for mobile phones. Peratech raised external capital to fund further research and development into its QTC technology. The company plans to use proceeds to grow its sales into overseas markets. The business is headquartered in Richmond, UK.

Led · Series A · Feb 2017

FloLive provides a cloud-native platform that manages provisioning of IoT and other cellular data services across networks in roughly 220 countries, aiming to replace expensive and high-latency roaming and reseller arrangements. Its technology routes and localizes connectivity to improve performance and simplify cross-border device management for carriers and enterprises. Use cases span water meters, vehicles, cameras and tracking devices, and FloLive positions itself as a single contact for multi-country connectivity needs. The company has deepened partnerships with cloud providers such as AWS and works with chipset and connectivity players like Qualcomm to power IoT platforms. FloLive says its architecture is all-cloud and cloud-centric, enabling integrations and services for carriers and enterprise customers. Financially, the company recently closed a $47M Series C; it previously raised just over $41M (including a $37M round in 2021) and reports its valuation is flat versus the last round (2021 valuation cited at $108M by Dealroom). FloLive builds a cloud-native, software-defined core that stitches together local cellular networks (2G–5G) and operates them as single private global IoT networks. Its platform creates private radio access networks integrated with carriers and provides business support systems, device management, and vertical solutions targeted at manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and utilities. FloLive supports devices using SIM, eSIM and softSIM technologies to simplify integration with carriers and customers. The company says its approach lets enterprises centrally control and scale IoT deployments across geographies where national networks are typically local. FloLive plans to use the new funding to expand its service, invest in its tech stack, upgrade customer networks to 5G, and build a global "SIM2Cloud" offering in partnership with an unnamed global cloud provider. The startup is London-based and is now working on its Series C after completing a Series B extension that brought the round's total to $37 million. floLIVE offers a cloud-native Connectivity Management Platform that pairs locally distributed core networks with centralized cloud control to deliver secure, low-latency and regulatory-compliant connectivity. The platform supports unified management, zero-touch operation and a pay-as-you-grow, as-a-service model. floLIVE says its technology stack and solutions have been field-proven for the last decade. The company announced a $21.5 million Series B financing and the appointment of Nir Shalom as CEO. Management plans to use the funds to increase presence in Europe, Asia and North America and to accelerate market awareness programs. Investors in this round included 83North, Dell Technologies Capital, Saban Ventures and Qualcomm Ventures. Flo Live offers an end-to-end, cloud-based IoT ecosystem that includes a managed core network, device management, applications and analytics and operates core networks in the cloud optimized for IoT. The company works closely with MNOs, MVNOs, OEMs and chipset manufacturers to accelerate IoT revenue growth for customers. It plans to enhance its cloud offering for MNOs and OEMs with eUICC-compliant eSIM integration and subscription management to deliver turnkey secure connectivity. The funding will support growth of development, sales and after-sales teams and the build-out of identified IoT verticals. Flo Live is present in London, Paris, Limassol, Hyderabad and Tel Aviv and is setting up a US office in California. The company emphasizes security and a customer-centric approach as core differentiators.