Meshcapade raises $6M seed round
The spin-off from Perceiving Systems Meshcapade is training foundation models for the analysis and generation of 3D humans
Matrix leads seed round to expand Meshcapade's market-leading AI solutions that transform pictures, videos, text, and sensor data into 3D humans in the SMPL Standard body format. Meshcapade's technology and founding team spun out from the MPI for Intelligent Systems.
Meshcapade's mission is to make technology more human by building the "digital human layer" of the internet brick by brick, supporting all business applications that must "see" or generate humans. Building around Meshcapade's patented SMPL body model provides seamless integration of high-accuracy digital humans across all verticals. Through easy to use APIs and web-based tools, Meshcapade allows users to convert images, videos, 3D scans, motion capture data, text, and measurements into 3D digital humans. Meshcapade's goal is to build best-in-class foundation models for the analysis and synthesis of 3D human motion and appearance.
About Meshcapade
Meshcapade was founded in 2018 by Naureen Mahmood, Michael J. Black and Talha Zaman as a spin-off of the Max-Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Tübingen. Since then, it has become the trusted supplier for 3D human technology for over 100 customers in apparel, fitness, synthetic data, AR/VR, telepresence and entertainment, including 6 out of the top 10 NASDAQ companies. More information via: www.meshcapade.com
About Matrix
Matrix is a team of builders who lead concept through Series A rounds, working with product people from day one to help them win. Recent investments include Afterpay, Apartment List, Canva, Courier, CTRL-Labs, Fivetran, Flock Safety, GOAT, HubSpot, LogRocket, Markforged, Oculus, Side, Steadily, and Zendesk. Founded in 1977, the firm has seen it all—from FedEx and Apple through 65+ IPOs. Learn more at https://matrix.vc
