ImageDT

About ImageDT

ImageDT, legally known as ImageDT Data Technology, is an artificial intelligence company targeting the global retail and consumer goods sector. Founded in October 2016 by Guo Yishi, the company leverages AI and big data to provide digital solutions for offline retail management. Guo Yishi, who also serves as CEO, holds a Ph.D. from the School of Data and Computer Science at Sun Yat-sen University and has a background in big data research and image processing.

The firm's core business revolves around providing retail and consumer goods companies with tools for managing offline channels and assets. Its business model is structured as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, offering data-driven insights on a subscription or pay-per-use basis, which has proven successful with large clients. ImageDT serves major domestic and international consumer goods enterprises across diverse industries, including food, beverage, daily necessities, and health care.

ImageDT has developed two primary product lines: "ShelfScanner" and "CoolerMonitor". ShelfScanner provides real-time analytics on in-store shelf conditions, enabling clients to monitor product placement, manage contracts, and verify promotions. CoolerMonitor focuses on the real-time management of cooler assets. These services are powered by the company's proprietary Retail-Net deep learning network and commodity fingerprint technology, which reportedly achieves a 99.8% image accuracy rate and delivers reports within two seconds. This technology platform has accumulated millions of SKU-level data labels, helping clients establish a comprehensive digital platform for omni-channel sales.

Since its inception, ImageDT has successfully completed five funding rounds, attracting investment from prominent venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Zhen Fund, Volcanics Ventures, and Cathay Capital. The company secured its angel round in July 2017, a Pre-A round in February 2018, and a Series A round in July 2018. A significant Series B financing round of several million US dollars was completed in October 2020, led by Cathay Capital, to enhance research and development efforts.