Kappture, a provider of hospitality technology, has chosen Galway City as the location for the expansion of its Software Development Hub with the creation of at least 20 new roles.
Currently operating out of The Portershed, the team will focus on the development of its AI platform, BRISK, as well as innovating on its core EPOS solutions.
"With a focus on innovative new AI technologies, the new office will provide exciting and transformative job opportunities for the locality," said Minister for Enterprise Tourism & Employment, Peter Burke.
"Galway is key hub for technology companies, and I very much welcome Kappture to this thriving ecosystem."
Kappture works with some of the world’s most iconic live event brands including Croke Park, Thomond Park, six English Premier League clubs, Ascot, Cheltenham, Aintree, Punchestown, Celtic FC, Olympique Lyonnais, ASM Global and many more.
Developed in Galway, BRISK is a AI computer vision action tracking platform. It’s first application will be for food & beverage retail at sports and live event venues.
Using edge compute, BRISK is the first and only solution of its kind to offer instant payments with a human-free checkout experience. BRISK endeavours to remove the all too familiar experience of long queues for food & beverages at sports matches, concerts, and other live events.
The first deployment is now live with Norwich FC with many more planned across Ireland, the UK and globally. Kappture is currently recruiting in the areas of computer vision software engineering, software development as well as other commercial and operational roles as it builds out its team. Kappture is backed by Irish private equity investor Renatus Capital Partners.
"BRISK has global applications to remove the pain points of queues at live events, to make it a better experience for fans and more efficient for venue operators," said Neil Haran, CTO of Kappture.
"Our ambition is to bring highly skilled talent to Galway and to increase its standing as a hub for AI, innovation and creativity."
