Cogent Labs
Cogent Labs is an AI company offering SmartRead, an AI-OCR platform for document recognition, classification, and handwriting digitization with 99.2% accuracy.
Overview
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo, Cogent Labs develops AI-powered document processing solutions. The company employs approximately 51-66 people from over 20 countries and has raised $42.7-48.4M across multiple funding rounds from investors including NTT Finance, 1Q Agile Lab, AIZAWA Investments, and Comture. Cogent Labs serves industries requiring handwriting recognition and document digitization.
Key Features
- SmartRead AI-OCR: Document recognition platform achieving 99.2% accuracy for both printed and handwritten text
- Automatic Classification: Independent AI engine for document sorting with built-in classification functionality
- SmartVerify: Verification and correction function reducing data conversion time by 90%
- Definition-Less Reading: Processes non-structured documents without requiring pre-defined templates or coordinates
- Tegaki Service: Handwriting recognition technology with continuous learning to improve accuracy
- GPU-Free Deployment: Operates on existing private clouds or virtual environments without GPU requirements
Use Cases
Handwritten Document Digitization
Organizations deploy SmartRead to convert handwritten forms and documents into digital text. The platform achieves 99.2% recognition accuracy across various industries, processing both structured forms and unstructured handwritten content. The Tegaki service continuously learns from input to improve accuracy over time.
Multi-Document Classification and Reading
Back-office operations use SmartRead to automate document classification, reading, and data export in a single workflow. The platform's independent AI engine sorts documents by type, extracts data with high precision, and exports to target systems without manual intervention.
Verification and Correction
Data entry teams leverage SmartVerify to validate and correct OCR results. The function reduces data conversion time by 90% by streamlining the review process for extracted information, particularly for handwritten and complex documents.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Products | SmartRead, SmartVerify, Tegaki |
| Recognition Accuracy | 99.2% for documents |
| Document Types | Structured, non-structured, handwritten |
| AI Technology | Independent AI engine, continuous learning |
| Template Requirements | None (definition-less reading) |
| Deployment | Cloud, on-premises (SmartRead On-Premises) |
| Infrastructure | No GPU required, private cloud compatible |
| Processing | Automated classification, reading, data export |
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Company Information
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan (3-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, 36th floor Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower)
Founded: 2014
Employees: 51-66 (from over 20 countries)
Funding: $42.7-48.4M total (NTT Finance, 1Q Agile Lab, AIZAWA Investments, Comture)
