Comcast NBCUniversal Selects 12 Startups for Fifth LIFT Labs Accelerator, Powered by Techstars
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The companies are building immersive technologies and guiding the future of entertainment, gaming, virtual experiences, and more.After receiving hundreds of applications from startups in 30 countries, we are proud to announce the 2022 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. We even traveled to cities across the world to recruit startups and find founders ready to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journeys.In the end, we identified 12 startups with the potential to revolutionize industries across the core focus areas of the accelerator, including Connected Living, Immersive and Inclusive Experiences, and Smart, Sustainable Enterprise.The 2022 class is creating breakthrough technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications poised to innovate entertainment, gaming, in-video purchasing, metaverse, visual content licensing, Web3 industries, connectivity, and the employee experience. For the past five years, its been amazing to watch how these startups continue to cultivate a growth mindset and inspire our innovative teams, and I look forward to seeing what emerges from this remarkable cohort of 2022.Since the first class in 2018, 43 companies have completed the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator and raised over $115 million combined. Advisors include leaders from the Xfinity technology, product, and experience teams; the NBC and Telemundo broadcast stations; NBCUniversal cable networks; Universal Studios; Universal Theme Parks; DreamWorks Animation; Comcast Business; Comcast Ventures; Strategic Development; and Sky; as well as mentors from Techstars expansive global network.Joining these mentors are Cohn, Luke Butler, Executive Director, Startup Engagement, and KJ Singh, Managing Director, Techstars, who will lead the 2022 accelerator program. Over the course of our long-standing relationship, we have created robust programming that provides companies with the skills and connections they need to succeed.Meet the 2022 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars:Collectiv.TV Collectiv.TVs platform helps creators and content owners to distribute and monetize their content on free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST).eino The pioneer in AI solutions for consumer and enterprise network management, eino offers a cloud-based platform for automated and efficient capacity planning and orchestration.Fade Fade Technology connects IP and Advertising content to commerce on OTT, SVOD, FASTImaginario Imaginario is an AI-powered platform and API that identifies specific moments in video and audio in seconds, allowing content marketers and creators to discover, find, and clip content faster.Kosmi Kosmi enables users to build their own virtual space where they can hang out, watch videos, play games, chat, and create together online.Kyd Labs KYD is a blockchain-enabled event ticketing platform that unlocks long-term loyalty, resale revenue for live event hosts and ensures buyers get authentic resale tickets.Lluna LLUNAs technology is the TeamOS for modern employers, combining personal operating profiles and smart dashboards to increase connection, effectiveness, and productivity for individuals, teams, and companies.Mtion Mtion connects streamers with their fans through shared 3D experiences.Neon Wild Neon Wild transforms any child into a custom avatar as the star of immersive stories and games.NNext NNext is an open-source, vector search database tailored for ML apps that stores the useful intermediate outputs of ML applications not captured by current database solutions.Parallux Parallux makes it easy for brands and creators to design, build, and host 3D virtual spaces in the metaverse.Visura Visura is a marketplace for publishers to license visual content from freelancers.The pinnacle of the accelerator, Demo Day, will be held on November 2, 2022, at the Comcast Technology Center and virtually.