meet

the team

Utilizing AI to Forge

a Cleaner, Greener World

Utilising AI to forge a Cleaner, Greener World

“Our mission is to leverage AI to minimize landfill waste and to actively support and empower recycling companies, fostering an ecosystem where sustainable practices are both incentivized and financially viable.”

Sam Ares, Founder & CEO

Sam Ares

Co-founder & CEO

Sean kelly

Co-founder & CTO

Jason Morkel

Operations & product director

Aaron Sheldon

Senior Software Engineer

Luke Osborne

VP of Growth

Drags Stan

Computer vision engineer

Q3, 2021
Proof of Concept
Q1, 2022
Anisoptera (Pty) Ltd est. in South Africa

Accepted into the Microsoft Founders Hub (Microsoft Start Up)

Q2, 2022
Dragonfly Platform Developed
Q1, 2023
Anisoptera Inc est. in Cincinnati, USA
Q2, 2023
Grant Winners of Main Street Ventures
Q2, 2023
Top 10 Winner of SAB Foundation Innovation Award
Q3, 2024
Winner of the FNF GreenPitch Challenge
Q4, 2024
Seed Round $1m Closed
Q4, 2024
Panelist for the Earthshot Prize

Proud winners of the FNF GreenPitch Challenge 
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