Acquired by Smart Eye
Industries Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDigital MarketingFleet ManagementHuman Computer InteractionMachine LearningMarket ResearchRide SharingSoftwareDiversity Spotlight (US Headquarters Only) Middle Eastern / North African FoundedMiddle Eastern / North African LedWomen FoundedWomen LedHeadquarters Regions Greater Boston Area, East Coast, New England Founded Date 2009 Founders Rana el Kaliouby, Rosalind Picard Operating Status Active Last Funding Type Venture - Series Unknown Legal Name Affectiva, Inc.
Company Type For Profit
Contact Email info@affectiva.com
Affectiva is on a mission to humanize technology. An MIT Media Lab spin-off, Affectiva created and defined the Emotion AI category. Built on deep learning, computer vision, speech science and massive amounts of real-world data (over 9 million face videos analyzed in 90 countries), Affectiva’s technology can detect nuanced human emotions, complex
cognitive states, activities, interactions, and objects people use. In automotive, Affectiva’s in-cabin sensing AI is enabling leading car manufacturers, fleet managers and ridesharing companies to build next-generation mobility that adapts to complex human states for enhanced safety and personalized transportation experiences. Affectiva’s technology is also used by 25 percent of the Fortune Global 500 companies to test consumer engagement with ads, videos, and TV programming.
Transaction Name Affectiva acquired by Smart EyeAcquired by Smart EyeAnnounced Date May 25, 2021 Price $73.5M