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Tech Talk: Augmented Reality, Facial Recognition, and Happy Maps
Businesses need data to optimize their customer experience. However, collecting behavioral analytics for out-of-home activities is tedious and cost-prohibitive. Our ethical facial analysis is an excellent solution for retail stores, trade shows, amusement parks, sporting events, and more.
*Images may include computer-generated graphics for illustration; our products are continuously iterated.
Our proven technologies have been used in over 20 countries by companies such as ServiceNow, Keller Williams, and Accenture. Zenus is poised to ride the wave of the future, as people like Julius Solaris believe that 2021 has an incredible potential for a huge comeback in the event-planning space.
In the new normal of COVID-19, we also believe our technology has the ability to create even safer environments. Our smart cameras can analyze the number and position of people in a grocery store to ensure each person is receiving enough space. We continuously enhance our analytics with regular software updates.
The Problem
Companies need consumer data to guide their sales and marketing efforts.
For online use cases, this is easy - digital services measure engagement and traffic. But collecting the same information for offline, out-of-home experiences, presents a huge challenge. With 84% of retail activity still occurring physically, a massive chunk of behavioral data remains unused!
There is a growing demand from companies to capture this valuable data for audiences at trade shows, retail stores, sporting events, amusement parks, and a whole range of other brick-and-mortar services given the forecast CAGR by multiple research groups.
With COVID-19 at the forefront of every business owner's mind, maintaining a certain occupancy level and adhering to social distancing ordinances has also become a major issue.
The Solution
Thanks to our ground-breaking technology, companies obtain high-level audience analytics with ease. Our smart cameras compute foot traffic, demographics, and positive sentiment over time. All ethically sourced! The findings are displayed on a live, interactive dashboard.
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*Images may include computer-generated graphics for illustration; our products are continuously iterated.
Foot traffic information is used to adjust prices for leasing space at malls and booths at trade shows. Demographics data helps companies understand whether they reach their target audience and how to be more inclusive and personal. Sentiment analysis allows them to see what works and why.
In today’s world, having the capabilities to automatically count the number of people inside a store and easily monitor physical distancing is especially crucial for business owners.
*Images may include computer-generated graphics for illustration; our products are continuously iterated.
The Market
A top-down analysis of market segments such as retail analytics, experiential marketing, and video analytics found our addressable markets to be $80B and each is quickly growing at a CAGR close to 20%.
We believe that in-person activities, in the new normal of COVID-19, will require an additional level of care and that our technology will give businesses the very tools they need to create safer environments.
Our Traction
Our technologies have been used in over 20 countries with deployments ranging from small crowds to tens-of-thousands of people.
Our technologies have helped brands such as ServiceNow, Keller Williams, Accenture, Oracle, and the Treasury of the United Kingdom. Zenus has also signed Letters of Intent with prospective partners which typically support over 10,000 events and activations per year.
*Companies which have used our technologies directly or through third parties.
Throughout the course of our company’s evolution, we have explored multiple commercialization paths including a cloud-based service for quick check-in and facial analytics for audience measurement which became our flagship service.
*This testimonial may not be representative of the experience of other customers and is no guarantee of future performance or success.
What We Do
Digital marketing created enormous markets and many of the world's biggest companies. We believe that our technology offers the same potential for non-digital marketing.
Our software can provide actionable insights by passively tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as foot traffic, dwell time, impressions, conversion rate, demographics, and positive sentiment.
This information empowers marketing teams. It helps them make informed, data-driven decisions about their out-of-home campaigns. It is also a great tool to measure return-on-investment (ROI) and grow sales.
A single Zenus smart camera analyzes hundreds of faces, covers thousands of square feet (as much as 15,000 ft2 for certain use cases), and sends aggregate statistics over Wi-Fi to update our live dashboard.
We continuously improve the performance of our analytics with regular software updates.
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The Business Model
Our research shows that incumbent solutions cost $30K-$200K in order to measure the foot traffic at large trade shows. This is a huge opportunity. After experimenting with different revenue-generating models we landed on a monthly subscription plan with an annual commitment.
Customers pay $750/month/camera to access the live dashboard. The subscription package includes the Zenus smart camera kit at no additional charge. This is similar to the razor and blades business model which has been utilized in many industries including video games.
*Pricing may vary
For large accounts, we may offer volume discounts on a case-by-case basis. Special packages may also be designed for pilots and select strategic
resellers.
How We Are Different
Everyone has used a camera. But how many people can install and configure a UHF RFID scanner? Exactly! Our smart cameras are foolproof and extremely lightweight. So light, that we recommend mounting them with easy peel-off command stickers. This is the definition of plug-and-play.
The Zenus smart cameras track sentiment and demographics by analyzing micro-expressions and facial features that are not available via RFID, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi solutions. We capture 95% of the audience without assigning physical tags to users and without tracking people’s phones. Wait - there is more!
*Our smart cameras are plug-and-play and capture audiences without user-assigned tags or devices.
Privacy: We deliver better insights without crossing the line into invasion of privacy. Our smart cameras process the video feed locally with no risk of data theft or personal identification. High-level statistics are transmitted over Wi-Fi to update our live dashboard which is accessible anywhere and anytime.
Network: Each smart camera transmits less than 4 Megabytes of data per day and is extremely resilient to network interruptions. This corresponds to 64,000 times less data transmitted compared with cloud-based solutions. An external battery lasts for 18 hours straight for time-limited deployments.
Coverage: A single smart camera covers up to 15,000 square feet for counting related tasks and up to 1,500 square feet for demographics and positive sentiment.
*These are approximate specifications. We continuously enhance our analytics with regular software updates.
Roadmap: Performance updates (including additional metrics, increased accuracy, and longer range) are delivered with software releases. We are planning to launch a real-time, physical distancing monitoring system to help operations managers cope with persistent COVID-19 challenges.
The Vision
Our mission is driven by our values. We aspire to optimize the consumer experience in real-life and protect people’s privacy in the process.
We established a strong foothold in our beachhead market – business events with high visibility. Our technology has advanced even further, and our team is hungry to take Zenus to new heights.
OUR LEADERSHIP
CEO Panos Moutafis, Ph.D. has over nine years of experience in facial analysis research. He is recognized globally for his expertise and has led Zenus into winning multiple international awards. Here he is in a TEDx talk where he discusses the power of facial analysis.
CTO Rakshak Talwar is a computer engineer with deep knowledge of artificial intelligence and electronics engineering. He has previously launched a successful Kickstarter campaign where all customers received their product ahead of time.
Why Invest
We believe our technology will change the game for real-time, in-person business analytics. The $1.2M we have already raised from prominent investors has validated this. Previous investors include Capital Factory, Rice University, and Frontera Technology Ventures.
Disclaimer: Previous investors invested in different terms than this offering.
Our team has conducted successful pilots around the world and signed Letters of Intent with prospective partners supporting over 10,000 events and activations per year.
Join us today to support ethically developed products!
*Images may include computer-generated graphics for illustration; our products are continuously iterated.
Tech Talk: Augmented Reality, Facial Recognition, and Happy Maps
Tech Talk: Augmented Reality, Facial Recognition, and Happy Maps
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Company | : | Zenus, Inc. |
Corporate Address | : | 411 West Monroe Street, Austin, TX 78704 |
Offering Minimum | : | $9,999.00 |
Offering Maximum | : | $1,069,998.04 |
Minimum Investment Amount(per investor) | : | $199.98 |
Offering Type | : | Equity |
Security Name | : | Common Stock |
Minimum Number of Shares Offered | : | 4,950 |
Maximum Number of Shares Offered | : | 529,702 |
Price per Share | : | $2.02 |
Pre-Money Valuation | : | $9,987,374.90 |
COVID Relief
This offering is being conducted on an expedited basis due to circumstances relating to COVID-19 and pursuant to the SEC’s temporary regulatory COVID-19 relief set out in Regulation Crowdfunding §227.201(z).
Expedited closing sooner than 21 days
In reliance on Regulation Crowdfunding §227.303(g)(2) A funding portal that is an intermediary in a transaction involving the offer or sale of securities initiated between May 4, 2020, and February 28, 2021, in reliance on section 4(a)(6) of the Securities Act (15 U.S.C. 77d(a)(6)) by an issuer that is conducting an offering on an expedited basis due to circumstances relating to COVID-19 shall not be required to comply with the requirement in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of this section that a funding portal not direct a transmission of funds earlier than 21 days after the date on which the intermediary makes publicly available on its platform the information required to be provided by the issuer under §§227.201 and 227.203(a).
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Voting Proxy. Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.
*Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.
Company Perks*
Time-Based:
Friends and Family Early Birds
Invest within the first 72 hours and receive an additional 20% bonus shares.
Super Early Bird Bonus
Invest within the first 10 days and receive an additional 15% bonus shares.
Early Bird Bonus
Invest within the first 15 days and receive an additional 10% bonus shares.
Amount-Based:
$500 | Influencer
Invest $500 and you will receive a monthly investor update with the latest news and share your opinion.
$1,000 | Insider
Invest $1,000+ and you will be invited to a quarterly video call and an exclusive demo. You will also receive the Influencer perk.
$2,500 | Early Adopter
Invest $2,500+ and you are eligible to receive a smart camera for one month to test and share your feedback. Shipping within the US is included. You will also receive the Influencer and Insider perks.
$5,000 | Contributor
Invest $5,000+ and you are eligible to receive a smart camera for six months to test and contribute to the future roadmap. This is a $4,500 deal! Shipping within the US is included. You will also receive the Influencer and Insider perks.
$10,000 | VIP Investor
Invest $10,000+ and you will receive 10% more shares as a bonus. You will also have access to a private dinner for VIP Investors with the executive team and receive the Influencer, Insider, and Contributor perks. Transportation and lodging are not included.
*All perks occur when the offering is completed.
The 10% Bonus for StartEngine Shareholders
Zenus, Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of common stock at $2.02/ share, you will receive and own 110 shares for $202. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are cancelled or fail.
Investors will only receive a single bonus, which will be the highest bonus rate they are eligible for.
A crowdfunding investment involves risk. You should not invest any funds in this offering unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the issuer and the terms of the offering, including the merits and risks involved. These securities have not been recommended or approved by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority. Furthermore, these authorities have not passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this document. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering document or literature. These securities are offered under an exemption from registration; however, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not made an independent determination that these securities are exempt from registration.
Our campaign is closing TODAY at 23:59 Pacific Time!
The team pushed boundaries this year and made phenomenal progress.
We are thankful to all investors who help us promote ethical AI and cutting-edge technology.
Now is your last chance to invest more or join the journey.
We agreed on terms with T-Mobile to provide international internet to our IoT devices.
After receiving the Zenus kit, customers power up the device, and everything works.
There is zero configuration needed to get started - how cool is that?
Do not forget that our campaign is closing tomorrow and it is your last chance to invest.
Thank you for all of your support.
- Zenus
There are only seven (7) days left to join a growing community of 750+ Zenus investors!
We raised more than $1,700,000 from private and professional investors. But the campaign closes on December 28, 2021.
-Zenus
Do you want to see our sales results in Q4 2021? Well, we are on a rocketship trajectory.
Take a look at the graph above. We closed numerous new deals and partnerships.
Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting our work towards ethical AI.
- Zenus
Retail brands cannot capture consumer insights in their stores. Zenus and Seeed Studio came together to provide an all-in-one solution powered by NVIDIA hardware.
Seeed Studio will pre-install our software in select hardware configurations to offer an off-the-shelf solution for business clients.
You may read the full blog here. And don’t forget that our campaign is closing soon. Invest more. Invest now.
- Zenus
Your time to invest in our growing start-up is running out. There are only 14 days left to become a Zenus investor. The campaign ends on December 28, 2021. Invest more. Invest now.
Thank you for helping us re-invent consumer analytics for in-store retail. Please feel free to share the link on your social media to support us in the final stretch!
- Zenus
Zenus was featured in an educational article by Scientific American!
The content is foremost educational, and it highlights the enormous potential of emotional A.I.
The full report is available here (subscribers only); we can share a PDF upon request.
p.s.: Our campaign is closing soon. Join our journey before it's too late.
- Zenus
There are only 20 days left in our campaign, so let's make them count!
We raised over $1,700,000 from private and professional investors to date, and our campaign is closing on December 28, 2021. Don't miss your opportunity to become an investor or grow your stake.
Please share the link on your social media to support us in the final stretch!
- Zenus
There are only 27 days left to invest in Zenus. Don’t miss your chance to become an investor.
2021 has been a record-breaking year; our total raised surpassed $1,700,000 and our revenue has never been higher.
The Start Engine campaign is closing on December 28, 2021, so claim your last chance to invest now.
Thank you for supporting our mission for ethical artificial intelligence.
- Zenus
We are hosting the Q4 2021 Investor Call on December 20 at 6 pm (CT).
Our team will offer you an overview across the board, from sales to product development and the company direction.
We will send a registration form in a separate update closer to the event. But you may pre-register by clicking here.
Thank you for investing in our team!
- Zenus
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