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Black Sesame Technologies

Black Sesame Technologies Inc. is a startup based in Silicon Valley and Shanghai that researches and develops: 1) algorithms for computational imaging, machine vision, such as camera array solutions for mobile devices; 2) Vision perception system for ADAS, autonomous drive ; and 3) Algorithm for Sensors fusion. Black Sesame Technologies Inc. in the US will focus on the North American market while its sister company, Black Sesame Technologies (HK) Limited, will be responsible for the Asia Pacific markets. The Black Sesame corporate group was founded by a group of hi-tech gurus in the computer science field well known for their leading research and technologies in the computer imaging science and machine vision areas. We hold many patents under the founders’ names. Black Sesame is experiencing rapid development in the technologies for imaging sensors, machine vision, and vision-based deep learning. We know that different types of sensor systems will appear, and related applications are in high demand in these markets. In response, we develop image/video processing algorithms and related applications for imaging systems for the market. For instance, the flagship products of Black Sesame are its mobile device imaging solution, AI perception solution for ADAS, and autonomus driving; cost effective, robust, high performance face anti spoofing system; driver verification and monitoring system; automotive vision system.

bst.ai Santa Clara, United States 101-250 employees
Total raised
$159M
Rounds
3
Latest
Series Unknown
Feb 2025

Black Sesame Technologies Inc. is a startup based in Silicon Valley and Shanghai that researches and develops: 1) algorithms for computational imaging, machine vision, such as camera array solutions for mobile devices; 2) Vision perception system for ADAS, autonomous drive ; and 3) Algorithm for Sensors fusion. Black Sesame Technologies Inc. in the US will focus on the North American market while its sister company, Black Sesame Technologies (HK) Limited, will be responsible for the Asia Pacific markets. The Black Sesame corporate group was founded by a group of hi-tech gurus in the computer science field well known for their leading research and technologies in the computer imaging science and machine vision areas. We hold many patents under the founders’ names. Black Sesame is experiencing rapid development in the technologies for imaging sensors, machine vision, and vision-based deep learning. We know that different types of sensor systems will appear, and related applications are in high demand in these markets. In response, we develop image/video processing algorithms and related applications for imaging systems for the market. For instance, the flagship products of Black Sesame are its mobile device imaging solution, AI perception solution for ADAS, and autonomus driving; cost effective, robust, high performance face anti spoofing system; driver verification and monitoring system; automotive vision system.

Black Sesame Technologies has raised $159M across 3 rounds. Its most recent round was a Series Unknown of $159M in Feb 2025. Full funding history, investors, and team are detailed below.

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