Siwalu

Siwalu develops mobile applications that use artificial intelligence to identify animal breeds from photos. The technology can recognize dogs, cats, and horses, providing users with immediate breed information along with detailed characteristics and traits. Unlike DNA testing, which can be expensive and time-consuming, Siwalu's apps deliver results within seconds using just a smartphone camera.

The apps work by analyzing uploaded or real-time photos through AI image recognition algorithms. They can identify both pure breeds and mixed breeds, and include features like a social feed where users can share their identification results. The technology has proven remarkably accurate, with the platform processing over 1.9 million animal identifications per month across more than 27 million app downloads. The apps also incorporate gamification elements, allowing users to collect different breeds they've identified.

Pet owners who want to learn more about their animals' backgrounds benefit most from Siwalu. Animal shelters can use it to better identify and describe their rescue animals, while veterinary students and animal enthusiasts find it useful for educational purposes. The apps are particularly valuable for people with mixed-breed pets who want to understand their animal's genetic makeup without the cost of professional DNA testing.