Spektral

Computer vision

Status: Redaktionelt indsamletSidst gennemgået: 2. april 2026

Hvad er Spektral?

Spektral was a Copenhagen-based computer vision startup developing AI-driven real-time video segmentation technology. Acquired by Apple in 2017 for ~$30M, the technology enables professional green-screen effects on mobile devices.

Spektral (tidligere CloudCutout) var en københavnsk-baseret computer vision-startup grundlagt i 2015 af Toke Jansen og Henrik Paltoft. Virksomheden udviklede AI-drevet real-time segmenteringsteknologi der muliggjorde professionel green-screen-effekt direkte på mobile enheder ved 60 fps. Opkøbt af Apple for ~$30 millioner i slutningen af 2017.

Teknologier & Kompetencer

Computer visionimage/video segmentation

Redaktionel metode & kilder

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Profilen er redaktionelt indsamlet på baggrund af offentlige kilder og research-noter.

Redaktionel research
Research-noter og manuel kvalitetssikring i danskeaivirksomheder.work

Produkt

Produktnavn

Spektral Engine

Real-time image and video segmentation engine using deep neural networks and spectral graph theory. Enables professional green-screen effects (background removal) directly on mobile devices at 60 fps, with automatic cut-out of persons/objects from backgrounds.

Nøglefunktioner

Real-time image/video segmentation at 60 fpsDeep neural network-based processingSpectral graph theory for pixel transparency calculationFine detail handling (e.g. hair)Broad background compatibilityOn-device mobile processing (iOS/Android)Automatic cut-out of persons and objects

Prismodel

Acquired by Apple — no longer commercially available.

Målgruppe & Kunder

Målindustrier

Augmented RealityVisual EffectsMobile PhotographySchool Photography

Teknologi Stack

Deep neural networksSpectral graph theoryGPU computingMobile (iOS/Android)Cloud

Ofte stillede spørgsmål om Spektral

What was Spektral?▼

Spektral (formerly CloudCutout) was a Danish computer vision startup that developed AI-driven real-time image and video segmentation technology, enabling professional green-screen effects directly on mobile devices at 60 fps.

Who founded Spektral?▼

Spektral was founded in 2015 by Toke Jansen and Henrik Paltoft. Jansens PhD-based algorithms formed the foundation for the technology.

Was Spektral acquired?▼

Yes, Apple acquired Spektral for approximately $30 million (200M DKK) at the end of 2017. The acquisition was publicly disclosed in October 2018.

Virksomhedsdata

LokationKøbenhavn, DK
BrancheComputer vision
GrundlagtIgangværende system data-validering af infomation eller opdatering..
StiftereToke Jansen, Henrik Paltoft
MedarbejdereIgangværende system data-validering af infomation eller opdatering..
Funding~$3M total raised (Seed Aug 2015 + $2.8M June 2017 from Litecap, Amp Ventures). Acquired by Apple for ~$30M (200M DKK) end of 2017.
Investorer
LitecapAmp Ventures
PrismodelAcquired by Apple — no longer commercially available.
CVR-statusAktiv
VerificeretNej
ProfilstatusRedaktionelt indsamlet
Sidst gennemgåetapril 2026

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