Issy-les-Moulineaux, July 16, 2024 – Cognacq-Jay Image (CJI) announces today a strategic investment in Leankr, a pioneering company in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to video and creator of the Ignifai platform. This acquisition represents a significant advancement for CJI in terms of external growth and expanding its portfolio of offerings.

Ignifai: AI serving the media industry

Founded and led by Pierre Roulph, Ignifai has established itself over the past decade as a key player in AI for the media sector. Its innovative solutions, including automatic trailer creation, intelligent content cropping, and optimized ad marking, are revolutionizing the industry. Its deep industry knowledge and talented team make it a valuable partner.

A synergy driving innovation

This partnership between CJI and Ignifai represents a logical evolution for CJI towards a digital and adaptable offering that meets the new uses and challenges faced by its clients. CJI continues to adapt its expertise to stay at the forefront of innovation for the media industry.

Philippe Bonpunt, CEO of CJI, states: “This investment in Leankr and its Ignifai platform is a key milestone for us. Ignifai’s cutting-edge technologies perfectly complement our expertise and reputation in audiovisual media. Together, we are ready to innovate and strengthen our market position.”

Pierre Roulph, CEO of Leankr, adds: “We are thrilled about this alliance with CJI. Partnering with a leading player in the audiovisual sector is an exceptional opportunity to accelerate the deployment of our solutions in a market that is now mature in AI utilization.”

This promising collaboration between CJI and Ignifai marks the beginning of a new era of creativity and innovation, aimed at delivering increasingly effective and value-creating solutions for their clients.

 

For more information, please contact:
Océane Presutti: oceane.presutti@cji.paris
Pierre Roulph: presse@leankr.com

About Cognacq-Jay Image
A key player in the audiovisual sector through its broadcast and digital solutions for French and international clients, as well as its support in personnel delegation and consulting, Cognacq-Jay Image has been a leading technical partner in the media world for nearly 30 years. Website: https://www.cognacqjayimage.com/en/

About Leankr
Leankr, an expert in AI solutions for video content for over 10 years, operates the SaaS platform Ignifai, used by leading clients in the media industry.