Sotera is a computer vision and data platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to identify the origin of antiquities and assess their risk for insurance purposes. The platform helps insurers detect looted or illicit objects, thereby reducing the potential for insuring stolen art and antiquities.
Funding
$360K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Insurers face challenges in accurately assessing the risk associated with insuring art and antiquities due to difficulties in verifying provenance and identifying potentially looted or illicit objects. This lack of transparency increases the risk of insuring stolen items, leading to potential financial losses and reputational damage.
Solution
Sotera provides a computer vision and data platform that leverages AI to identify art and antiquities, determine their origin, and assess their risk profile for insurance purposes. The platform enables insurers to identify objects, verify ownership, and detect potentially looted or illicit items, thereby mitigating the risk of insuring stolen art. By providing comprehensive data and risk ratings, Sotera empowers underwriters to make informed decisions and protect against financial losses.
Target Audience
Sotera's primary customers are insurance underwriters and companies specializing in insuring art, antiquities, and other valuable collectibles.
Features
- Computer vision technology for object recognition and identification
- AI-powered analysis to determine the origin and provenance of art and antiquities
- Risk assessment algorithms to evaluate the likelihood of an object being looted or illicit
- Data platform providing comprehensive information on objects and owners