AuthenMetric
AI-powered computer vision solutions for various industries.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7.8m | Series A | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Beijing AuthenMetric Data Technology Co., Ltd. is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision technologies. Founded on September 9, 2015, by Professor Li Ziqing, the company leverages core technologies in face recognition, image recognition, and video analysis to provide end-to-end solutions, products, and services. The founder, Li Ziqing, is a prominent figure in the field, often referred to as the "Godfather of Face Recognition," and serves as the company's chairman and chief scientist. His background includes a PhD from the University of Surrey, a position as a researcher at Microsoft Research Asia, and he currently directs the Biometrics and Security Research Center at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
AuthenMetric's founding team originates from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a leading AI research institution in China. The company's business model is centered on delivering 'Computer Vision+' and 'AI+' solutions to a diverse client base across sectors such as security, finance, smart parks and buildings, education, and new retail. Revenue is generated by providing these tailored solutions and products. The company has a significant track record, having provided systems for major events like the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2010 Shanghai Expo, and the G20 Hangzhou Summit. AuthenMetric has also established strategic partnerships with notable organizations including the People's Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and the Ministry of Public Security's Traffic Management Bureau. In December 2015, the firm secured 50 million RMB in a Series A funding round.
The company's product portfolio includes a series of identity verification systems and a video structuring analysis platform for recognizing people, vehicles, and behaviors. Its face recognition products, which incorporate binocular deep face anti-counterfeiting technology, have been certified for high security by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security. AuthenMetric holds over one hundred invention patents and software copyrights, underscoring its commitment to research and development.
Keywords: computer vision, face recognition, artificial intelligence, image recognition, video analysis, security solutions, financial technology, smart buildings, identity verification, biometrics, access control, video surveillance, AI solutions, machine vision, data technology, intelligent video, behavior analysis, object recognition, retail analytics, educational technology