Silva Compass

Silva Compass Inc. is a Japanese technology firm that develops and markets an AI-powered video dialogue system called "Talk With". Founded in September 2019 by Haruhiko Yasuda, the company is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, with an office in Tokyo. The company's name combines "Silva," Latin for forest, with "Compass" to reflect its mission of guiding people through the complex information society.

The core service, "Talk With," combines AI dialogue technology with actual video footage to create a natural, realistic conversational experience, as if speaking directly with the person on screen. This system creates real avatars from recordings of actual people, focusing on the natural tempo of conversation. The technology has applications across various sectors including healthcare, entertainment, tourism, and business support. One notable product is "Ohanashi TV," a healthcare service designed to stimulate brain activity in the elderly through simulated conversations. The company has also engaged in collaborations, such as developing tourism content and services with Kintetsu Group Holdings, using the AI system for interactive digital guides on tours.

Silva Compass operates on a B2B and B2C model, generating revenue through the planning, development, and sale of its AI-driven entertainment and business support systems. The company has successfully raised capital through multiple funding rounds, including a Series A in August 2023 that brought its total to ¥290 million. Investors include Nanto Capital Partners, Kintetsu Group Holdings, and TOKAI Venture Capital & Incubation Co., among others.

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