# Brighter AI Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/brighter-ai-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.brighter.ai
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 1, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Germany, Brighter AI Technologies GmbH specializes in image and video anonymization solutions using generative AI technology to help organizations comply with data protection regulations.Brighter AI Technologies GmbH, founded in 2017, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company focuses on anonymizing sensitive information in images and videos. The founders include Asaf Birnhack, Marian Glaeser, and Patrick Kern, with Marian Glaeser currently serving as CEO. In total, the company has participated in 5 investment deals, with the most recent funding round being a Grant of EUR 0.50 mn from IBB Ventures on April 1, 2025.Brighter AI specializes in image and video anonymization solutions leveraging generative AI technology. The company's flagship products, Precision Blur and Deep Natural Anonymization (DNAT), are designed to redact sensitive identifiable information such as faces and license plates, aiding organizations in compliance with data protection regulations including GDPR, CCPA, APPI, and PIPL. Precision Blur offers advanced video redaction capable of processing license plates globally, while DNAT generates non-reversible synthetic face overlays that protect individuals from recognition without compromising the quality and accuracy required for analytics and machine learning applications. Additionally, Brighter AI is enhancing its technology to provide full-body anonymization capabilities, allowing organizations to ensure that personal attributes remain private. The company serves a diverse client base across various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and public sectors, facilitating the use of publicly recorded camera data for analytics and AI across regions such as Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.Brighter AI's revenue model is primarily based on business-to-business (B2B) transactions, offering subscription-based services for its image and video anonymization software. Clients engage with the company through various pricing structures, which include tiers based on the volume of data processed or the specific features utilized, such as Precision Blur and DNAT. The firm targets enterprises that require scalable anonymization solutions while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities. The revenue is derived from long-term partnerships with organizations across multiple industries, where clients may enter into annual contracts to access these advanced privacy solutions. This structure allows Brighter AI to maintain a recurring revenue stream while providing ongoing support and updates associated with its proprietary technologies.In April 2025, Milestone Systems acquired Brighter AI Technologies GmbH from IBB Ventures, eCAPITAL, G+D Ventures, and Armilar Venture Partners, enhancing its video management and surveillance services with privacy-enhancing technology. This acquisition supports Milestone's growth in AI and data protection, enabling Brighter AI to enhance its offerings in the market.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 1, 2022 — Armilar Venture Partners, eCAPITAL, G+D Ventures

## Investors

- Armilar Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/armilar-venture-partners) — Series A
- eCAPITAL (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ecapital) — Series A
- G+D Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/g-d-ventures) — Series A