Talpa Network Acquires Stake in Computer Vision Start-Up

Talpa Network has purchased a stake in Camvision, focused on the development of systems for the fully automatic recording and online streaming of live sports events and sports analysis software.

The company’s software solutions use computer vision and AI deep-learning technology to analyze live video streams in real time. Camvision’s client list includes the Swiss Football League, the Portuguese Football Federation, Rapid Wien and Feyenoord Rotterdam.

Talpa Network and the KNVB will use Camvision’s technology for VoetbalTV, the online social and analysis platform for amateur football in the Netherlands that was recently announced as going live on September 1.

Camvison will continue to operate as an independent company in Brno, Czech Republic, under the leadership of its two co-founders: Igor Potúček and Stanislav Sumec.

Hylke Sprangers, CTO at Talpa Network, said: “Talpa Network is a full cross-media company in which technology plays a vital role. Part of our technology strategy is to develop tech IP for new content markets and the investment in Camvision with its innovative AI technology fits perfectly in that strategy.”

Potúček added: “Camvision sees a strong partner in Talpa Network, one which has the capability of accelerating our growth. We’re also happy that we’ve been selected as the premier technology partner for the new VoetbalTV platform as this allows us to advance our developments in AI computer vision technology.”