# Parallel Domain

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/parallel-domain

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.paralleldomain.com
- Total disclosed funding: $40M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 17, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Parallel Domain Inc. provides advanced machine learning solutions, specializing in computer vision and perception systems, through its innovative API, SDK, and web tools designed for rigorous testing and analysis.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, US, Parallel Domain Inc. focuses on delivering advanced solutions for machine learning and computer vision. The company has successfully raised funding through three investment rounds, with the latest being a Series B round on August 17, 2022, securing USD 25 mn led by March Capital Partners and joined by Calibrate Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Foundry Group, and Ubiquity Ventures. Kevin McNamara serves as both founder and CEO, overseeing the company’s strategic direction. The total amount raised by Parallel Domain is USD 25 mn, reflecting its valuation of USD 76.501 mn.Parallel Domain specializes in providing advanced solutions for machine learning, computer vision, and perception teams through its core offerings, which include an API, SDK, and web tools. The platform enables users to programmatically test and analyze the performance of perception systems at scale, supporting both open and closed-loop simulations. High-fidelity data streaming encompasses camera, lidar, and radar inputs with comprehensive annotations, addressing critical challenges such as the collection of emergency vehicle data, particularly within specific operational contexts like Japan. The company caters to industry leaders in automotive and robotics, such as Woven Planet and the Toyota Research Institute, enhancing their machine learning models and algorithms.Parallel Domain generates revenue through a structured model involving subscriptions and partnerships with businesses that require sophisticated data simulation and analysis tools. Clients typically engage with the firm to access its platform for developing synthetic datasets, which may be delivered through tiered subscription plans that align with the scale of their operations and specific data needs. Transactions are characterized by annual or monthly billing cycles, where clients can choose from different service levels based on their analysis requirements. The company's flagship offerings, which enhance machine learning capabilities for applications in autonomous driving and perception systems, are instrumental in securing long-term contracts, ensuring a continuous revenue stream driven by demand for high-quality synthetic datasets and robust performance analytics tools.In August 2022, Parallel Domain Inc. raised USD 25 mn in Series B funding to support its growth strategy. The company plans to enhance its product offerings by launching new tools aimed at improving data simulation for advanced machine learning applications. Furthermore, it targets expansion in markets such as Europe and Asia, particularly focusing on Japan, with specific initiatives scheduled for rollout by 2023. The recent funding will be utilized to accelerate product development and market penetration in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 17, 2022, $25M — Foundry Group, Costanoa Ventures, March Capital, Calibrate Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures
- Series A, Dec 9, 2020, $12M — Foundry Group, Costanoa Ventures, Calibrate Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures
- Seed, May 1, 2018, $2.5M — RRE Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Costanoa Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures

## Investors

- RRE Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rre-ventures) — Seed
- Bessemer Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bessemer-venture-partners) — Seed
- Costanoa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/costanoa-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Ubiquity Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ubiquity-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Series A, Series B
- Calibrate Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/calibrate-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Toyota Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toyota-ventures) — Series A
- March Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/march-capital) — Series B