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Black Ai

Collingwood, AU · Founded 2017 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

Black.ai provides AI-powered retail intelligence by analyzing CCTV footage to track customer journeys across multiple cameras. The platform enables retailers to increase conversions, optimize store layouts, reduce theft, and measure marketing impact while maintaining privacy through default face blurring.

AI & Machine LearningRetail Tech

Founders & leadership

Black Ai was founded in 2017 by Sebastien Collier.

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Sebastien CollierinCo-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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Karthik
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Keaton
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Phoebe

Investors · 4

Blackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M
In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M
Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)Melbourne
Right Click CapitalSydney · $66K – $5M

In the news

A Judge Just Ruled In Favor Of Black Farmers, Restoring $127M In Funding. Here’s What It Meansyahoo.com · Jul 2026We Rise Demo Day awards funding to Black-owned businesses across Arizona - Arizona Digital Free Pressarizonadigitalfreepress.com · Jul 20266 Startup Investors On What It Will Take To Fund More Black Foundersnews.crunchbase.com · Jun 2026Study finds sharp decline in Black, Hispanic researchers receiving NIH funding | Science | AAASscience.org · Jun 2026Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there's a catch | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · May 2026Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoningnbcnews.com · Apr 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Black Ai do?
Black.ai provides AI-powered retail intelligence by analyzing CCTV footage to track customer journeys across multiple cameras. The platform enables retailers to increase conversions, optimize store layouts, reduce theft, and measure marketing impact while maintaining privacy through default face blurring.
Who founded Black Ai?
Black Ai was founded by Sebastien Collier in 2017.
Who are Black Ai's investors?
Black Ai's investors include Blackbird Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP), Right Click Capital.
Where is Black Ai headquartered?
Black Ai is headquartered in Collingwood, AU.