Inuitive Overview
Inuitive designs powerful multi-core processor integrated circuits that serve as vision processors for smartphones, augmented reality and virtual reality devices, as well as robots. Inuitive's NU4000 employs advanced artificial intelligence combined with 3D imaging, computer vision, and deep learning capabilities that make smart devices faster and smarter.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Jun 2016
$47.0MMar 2013
$70.0MMay 2012
$176.0MNov 2020
Latest News
growth-negative
Chip company Inuitive laying off 20% of workforce as CEO retires | CTech
Inuitive, an Israeli chip company that specializes in 3D imaging, has laid off around 20% of its 80 employees. This comes as the companys CEO and co-founder, Shlomo Gadot, retires due to reaching retirement age. The board of directors has appointed co-founder Dor Zepeniuk as the new CEO. Inuitive has raised approximately $200 million to date, with the latest funding round in 2020 led by Chinese company Yinniu Microelectronics. Other investors include the 7-Main family office, Deutsche Telekoms investment arm, the Horesh family, and Foxconns investment arm.
LayoffsManagement ChangesInvestment
growth-positive
VARJO SELECTS INUITIVE'S NU4100 VISION PROCESSOR FOR ITS NEXT GENERATION XR-4 SERIES VIRTUAL AND MIXED REALITY PRODUCTS
Varjo, a leader in industrial-grade VR/XR hardware and software, has announced its next-generation XR-4 Series headsets. The XR-4 Series uses the NU4100 vision-on-chip processor to bring multi-sensors, low-latency pass-through capability to the mixed reality market. The XR-4 Series is designed for industrial users, with a focus on use cases where high-level visual fidelity and immersion are critical. The XR-4 Series has been well received among key customer industries in training and simulation, defense, automotive, medical, and beyond. The NU4100 vision-on-chip processor is the third generation of Inuitives vision processors series.
Partners
growth-positive
Inuitive launches NU4100, expanding its Edge AI Vision-on-Chip IC portfolio; NU4100 presents advanced AI capabilities and can stream 2X 4K cameras with Internal advanced ISP
Inuitive Ltd. has announced the launch of its new NU4100, an expansion of its Vision and AI IC portfolio. The NU4100 is a single-chip, low-power design that supports integrated dual-channel 4K ISP, enhanced AI processing, and depth sensing. It is targeted towards robotics, drones, VR, and Edge-AI applications. The NU4100 provides higher resolutions, increased number of channels, and high-performing AI and VSLAM capabilities. It has been quickly adopted by industry leaders in the CE & Metaverse sector. The NU4100 samples are already available and will be ready for mass production by January 2023.
Customers
growth-positive
"בלי שבבים חכמים לראיה ממוחשבת אי אפשר יהיה לפתח את המטהוורס" - Chiportal
Israeli AI startups Visionary.ai and Inuitive have announced a new partnership. The companies have been collaborating in recent months to integrate Visionary.ais AI-based image processing technology into Inuitives AI processor, making advanced computer vision available for edge devices at a reasonable price and with minimal power consumption. The partnership will allow the companies to showcase their joint system to potential customers. Visionary.ai has developed an Image Signal Processor (ISP) that uses AI to improve image quality and accuracy. Inuitive develops and manufactures computer vision processors with AI accelerators. The companies aim to revolutionize the market with their combined technologies.
Partners
growth-positive
Inuitive's NU4000 3D and AI Vision processor powers Alps Alpine's obstacle detection in Fukushin Electrics' next-gen electric cart, POLCAR [SPX-1]
Inuitive, a semiconductor company, is supplying its NU4000 sensor to Alps Alpine for integration into its obstacle detection unit used by Fukushin Electrics. The NU4000 is a 3D Vision and AI processor designed for smart devices. The obstacle detection unit detects potential obstacles and alerts the driver to prevent collisions. The collaboration with Alps Alpine is seen as a strong validation of Inuitives technology. Inuitive is well-positioned for collaborations in Northeast Asia and beyond.
Partners
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $176M |
| Last funding | $106M |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 4 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.inuitive-tech.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
HaTidhar Street 2, Ra'anana, Israel
367 Santana Row, San Jose, CA, USA
8 Zizhu 7th Road, Futian, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Inuitive Business
Business models
B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
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GlobalInuitive Financials
$176M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$106M
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
4
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Jun 2016
$47.0MMar 2013
$70.0MMay 2012
$176.0MNov 2020
Private Equity Funding
E Round
Nov 2020
$106M
Yinniu Microelectronics
Undisclosed Round
Jun 2016
Undisclosed
Union Tech Ventures
Undisclosed Round
Mar 2013
$47M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
May 2012
$23M
7-Main
Inuitive Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
—Jun 2016
$47.0MMar 2013
$70.0MMay 2012
$176.0MNov 2020
All Events
E Round
Nov 2020
$106M
Yinniu Microelectronics
Undisclosed Round
Jun 2016
Undisclosed
Union Tech Ventures
Undisclosed Round
Mar 2013
$47M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Undisclosed Round
May 2012
$23M
7-Main
Inuitive News
11 articles
growth-negative
Chip company Inuitive laying off 20% of workforce as CEO retires | CTech
Inuitive, an Israeli chip company that specializes in 3D imaging, has laid off around 20% of its 80 employees. This comes as the companys CEO and co-founder, Shlomo Gadot, retires due to reaching retirement age. The board of directors has appointed co-founder Dor Zepeniuk as the new CEO. Inuitive has raised approximately $200 million to date, with the latest funding round in 2020 led by Chinese company Yinniu Microelectronics. Other investors include the 7-Main family office, Deutsche Telekoms investment arm, the Horesh family, and Foxconns investment arm.
LayoffsManagement ChangesInvestment
growth-positive
VARJO SELECTS INUITIVE'S NU4100 VISION PROCESSOR FOR ITS NEXT GENERATION XR-4 SERIES VIRTUAL AND MIXED REALITY PRODUCTS
Varjo, a leader in industrial-grade VR/XR hardware and software, has announced its next-generation XR-4 Series headsets. The XR-4 Series uses the NU4100 vision-on-chip processor to bring multi-sensors, low-latency pass-through capability to the mixed reality market. The XR-4 Series is designed for industrial users, with a focus on use cases where high-level visual fidelity and immersion are critical. The XR-4 Series has been well received among key customer industries in training and simulation, defense, automotive, medical, and beyond. The NU4100 vision-on-chip processor is the third generation of Inuitives vision processors series.
Partners
growth-positive
Inuitive launches NU4100, expanding its Edge AI Vision-on-Chip IC portfolio; NU4100 presents advanced AI capabilities and can stream 2X 4K cameras with Internal advanced ISP
Inuitive Ltd. has announced the launch of its new NU4100, an expansion of its Vision and AI IC portfolio. The NU4100 is a single-chip, low-power design that supports integrated dual-channel 4K ISP, enhanced AI processing, and depth sensing. It is targeted towards robotics, drones, VR, and Edge-AI applications. The NU4100 provides higher resolutions, increased number of channels, and high-performing AI and VSLAM capabilities. It has been quickly adopted by industry leaders in the CE & Metaverse sector. The NU4100 samples are already available and will be ready for mass production by January 2023.
Customers
growth-positive
"בלי שבבים חכמים לראיה ממוחשבת אי אפשר יהיה לפתח את המטהוורס" - Chiportal
Israeli AI startups Visionary.ai and Inuitive have announced a new partnership. The companies have been collaborating in recent months to integrate Visionary.ais AI-based image processing technology into Inuitives AI processor, making advanced computer vision available for edge devices at a reasonable price and with minimal power consumption. The partnership will allow the companies to showcase their joint system to potential customers. Visionary.ai has developed an Image Signal Processor (ISP) that uses AI to improve image quality and accuracy. Inuitive develops and manufactures computer vision processors with AI accelerators. The companies aim to revolutionize the market with their combined technologies.
Partners
growth-positive
Inuitive's NU4000 3D and AI Vision processor powers Alps Alpine's obstacle detection in Fukushin Electrics' next-gen electric cart, POLCAR [SPX-1]
Inuitive, a semiconductor company, is supplying its NU4000 sensor to Alps Alpine for integration into its obstacle detection unit used by Fukushin Electrics. The NU4000 is a 3D Vision and AI processor designed for smart devices. The obstacle detection unit detects potential obstacles and alerts the driver to prevent collisions. The collaboration with Alps Alpine is seen as a strong validation of Inuitives technology. Inuitive is well-positioned for collaborations in Northeast Asia and beyond.
Partners
growth-positive
Chinese consortium invests $106 million in Israeli 3D imaging semiconductor company Inuitive
Chinese consortium Yinniu Microelectronics has made a $106 million investment in Israeli company Inuitive. Inuitive is a leading fabless semiconductor company in the area of 3D imaging and has developed technology for robots, drones, augmented reality, and virtual reality. The investment will help Inuitive enter the massive Chinese market and potentially go public in China at a high valuation. Inuitive has previously raised a total of $103 million and has offices in Israel and China.
Investment
growth-positive
Inuitive Introduces Plug and Play AI Framework, Giving Developers Easier Access to Advanced Deep Learning Capabilities
Inuitive has introduced an Artificial Intelligence framework (IAIF) that provides a plug and play AI application execution service. The framework leverages the deep learning capabilities of Inuitives multi-core vision processor, NU4000, to deliver functions such as scene understanding, object recognition, and human behavior recognition. Inuitive is experiencing market traction with its AI and DL compute technology and aims to meet growing market demand. The companys NU4000 processor supports 3D imaging, deep learning, and computer vision processing for various applications. Inuitive optimizes consumer experiences and enhances competitive advantages in the areas of smartphones, augmented and virtual reality, drones, and robots.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
http://www.jpost.com/Business-and-Innovation/Japanese-giant-SoftBank-to-buy-AI-Chips-from-Israels-Inuitive-517088
Israeli start-up Inuitive has announced a multimillion-dollar agreement with SoftBank Group Corp. to purchase millions of its semiconductor chips for use in robotics and the Internet of Things. The chips, costing around $10 each, can be used for 3D-imaging, computer vision, and deep learning. Inuitive aims to create robots that can perform jobs held by humans, requiring indoor navigation. The companys chip uses a gyroscope, making it especially useful for robots. Inuitive is completing a $30 million to $35 million financing round and has raised a total of $70 million to date. The investment from SoftBank is seen as a positive growth opportunity for the company.
Investment
growth-positive
Israeli chip startup nabs deal with Japan's Softbank
Israeli semiconductor startup Inuitive Ltd. has entered into a collaboration agreement with SoftBank Corp. to integrate Inuitives chips and processors into SoftBanks Internet of Things (IoT) products. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but it is estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars over several years. Inuitive specializes in vision processing and sensing technologies using deep learning algorithms, and the collaboration aims to create IoT products that integrate artificial intelligence within the chips. SoftBank is focused on accelerating the use of AI products in computer vision and neural networks. Inuitive has raised $70 million to date from investors including the 7 Main family office, T-Ventures, and the investment arm of Deutsche Telekom.
Partners
growth-positive
Inuitive and gestigon bring gesture recognition to VR at CES
Inuitive and gestigon have announced a collaboration to bring gesture recognition to embedded virtual reality platforms. The collaboration aims to address concerns about component cost and power consumption in second generation head-mounted devices. Inuitives NU3000 processor, which incorporates CEVA MM3101 cores, will be used along with gestigons gesture recognition algorithms to provide fingertip and hand tracking, as well as gesture recognition. The collaboration is a key step for Inuitive towards offering a complete reference design for VR and AR products. The companies will demonstrate their collaboration at CES 2016.
Partners
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Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 51-200 |
| Exact count | 66 |
| Team members | 4 |
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| Phone | +972737968200 |
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