Vancouver, BC, Canada — Inverted AI, a pioneer in generative AI for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs), has secured over $4 million in seed funding. The round was led by Yaletown Partners, with participation from leading investors such as Blue Titan Ventures, Dasein Capital, Inovia Capital, Defined, and WUTIF. This substantial investment will empower Inverted AI to accelerate its growth and expand its product offerings, ultimately propelling the future of safe and reliable autonomous systems.
Inverted AI stands out by building AI agents that mimic human behavior with remarkable accuracy. Led by CEO Frank Wood, the company leverages vast amounts of video data to train its predictive human behavioral models. These models are then incorporated into simulated environments, where they control human-like non-playable characters (NPCs) with statistically precise reactivity, realism, and diversity.
Inverted AI’s current product portfolio includes:
- DRIVE: This API grants access to diverse, realistic, and reactive human-like NPC driving behaviors, empowering developers to rigorously test their ADAS and AV systems in a virtual world.
- INITIALIZE: This solution provides developers with realistic and diverse agent placements within simulated environments, laying the foundation for comprehensive testing scenarios.
Furthermore, Inverted AI is actively beta-testing innovative new products:
- BLAME: This tool pinpoints the causative agents and reasons behind simulated collisions, efficiently validating and improving test scenarios.
- SCENARIO: This upcoming offering enables the generation of entire autonomous systems testing scenes, populated with realistic, reactive, and diverse agents ranging from pedestrians and cyclists to cars, buses, and even traffic lights.
Inverted AI’s commitment to innovation is further underscored by its recent website launch. The website features an interactive demo of the API and allows researchers and developers to register for a trial API key, giving them a firsthand experience of the company’s game-changing technology.
With its cutting-edge technology, strong investor backing, and dedication to user engagement, Inverted AI is poised to revolutionize the development and testing of ADAS and AV systems. By delivering human-like realism and unparalleled testing depth, Inverted AI paves the way for a future where autonomous systems operate safely and seamlessly alongside their human counterparts.
Inverted AI’s Deal Table
| Key People | Investors | Amount Invested | Sector | Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Wood (CEO) | Yaletown Partners, Blue Titan Ventures, Dasein Capital, Inovia Capital, Defined, WUTIF | $4 Million | Generative AI for Autonomous Systems | Seed |
