The digitization of the world, pushed forward by computer vision, creates enormous opportunities in the financial services ecosystem.
https://medium.com/@DavidMort/computervision-ee192f917646
2. When Snap says it’s a ‘camera’ company it
means the image sensor is a more
important input than the keyboard, not that
it takes photos.
-Benedict Evans, March 11, 2017
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3. Computer vision is going to change the
world. In order to have true artificial
intelligence of a mobile device, you have to
have computer vision, that system has to be
able to see the world, in order to be able to
interpret the world, and navigate or work
within the world.
-Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO, March 13, 2017
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4. Inputs are exponentially changing
From the keyboard, to voice, to automation through the camera
lens, inputs to computers have never been more dynamic
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5. Computer Vision
Focuses on the automatic extraction, analysis, and understanding
of useful information from an image or sequence of images
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Controlling ProcessesOrganizing Information
Detecting EventsModeling Environments
6. Computer Vision Heats Up
There are number of indicators signaling adoption is underway
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NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
Cameras Everywhere, Consumer Behavior Changing Leading Acquirers
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7. Computer Vision Eating The World
CV is a key enabling technology for transforming industries
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HyperScience
Security MedicalHardware AR
Developer ToolsCommerce
Computer Vision Landscape Propel Venture Partners, April 2017 By: David Mort, Ceci Alvarez
8. Vertical: Insurance
Founded: 2014
Stage: Series A
Amount Raised: $14M
Investors:
• Provides high-quality geospatial data on
properties and identifies property features
• Satellite imagery runs through an AI-based
platform that extracts and interprets data
• Eliminating need for expensive in-person
reports from property inspectors
• Data is superior to traditional unreliable
and outdated public records
Investment Data
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Vertical: Auto
Founded: 2015
Stage: Series A
Amount Raised: $14.5M
Investors:
ProductInvestment Data
Use Case Product
• AI-dashboard camera detects dangers on
the road and prevents collisions
• Building a vehicle-to-vehicle network
• Applies AI to better understand driving
behavior, protect drivers, and guide safer
driving habits
• Adding context to telematics
Use Case
9. Impact on Financial Services
The value proposition in financial services is clear
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Insurance
Commerce
Capital Markets
Banking