About Us

Ethical Innovation for Artificial Intelligence.

From Barcelona, we build high-fidelity synthetic human datasets with rigor and ethics — the raw material for smarter, fairer AI models, built on a foundation of GDPR compliance and SDG-driven innovation.

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Our Story

Where We Come From

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Metascan was born in Barcelona in 2024, founded on a clear mission: to provide the high-quality Human Synthetic Data essential for training the next generation of Artificial Intelligence.

As we engaged with the industry, we quickly identified that the challenges we were solving in AI — high costs, slow processes, and technical barriers — were not unique to data generation. We discovered significant bottlenecks across diverse sectors, including AR/VR, VFX, Aerospace, Fashion Tech, and Health Tech.

Driven by this realization, we evolved. We transitioned from being purely a data provider to becoming a developer of comprehensive 3D solutions. Today, we design and build proprietary technology that bridges the gap between the physical world and digital innovation, delivering scalable, high-precision 3D technology.

We are a startup built on the foundations of ethical data practices, diversity, and strict GDPR compliance. We are open to collaboration, driven by new ideas, and dedicated to contributing meaningful value to the global tech ecosystem, one 3D solution at a time.

Our Technology

Photorealism, Engineered

Photorealism and precision, built to eliminate bottlenecks and scale.

📸 Photorealism & Precision

We combine proprietary hardware and software to transform the training of AI and Computer Vision systems. Through our advanced 3D scanning system — equipped with 24 synchronized cameras and polarized lighting — we generate photorealistic human identities that eliminate the limitations and biases of traditional data, offering a scalable and technical solution for sectors such as automotive, luxury fashion, and conversational avatars.

Ethics & Impact

Ethical Commitment & Social Responsibility

An AI model is only as good as the data powering it — ethics and transparency are at the heart of our operations.

🔒 Strict Compliance (GDPR)

We guarantee the privacy and security of all our participants. Each of our datasets is generated under a rigorous legal framework, obtaining informed consent to ensure responsible information usage.

🌍 Diversity & Inclusivity

We actively combat algorithmic bias. Our datasets reflect the true diversity of society — including different ethnicities, genders, skin tones, and ages — ensuring that machine learning models are equitable and beneficial for everyone.

🌱 Sustainable Impact (SDGs)

We align our activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We promote SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by developing specialized talent in Barcelona, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by creating proprietary technology that optimizes AI model training without the need for constant mass captures — reducing operational footprints and fostering responsible innovation.

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Our Team

A Multidisciplinary Team

Metascan is driven by a team of deep-tech and machine learning experts with a clear vision: to democratize access to high-quality synthetic data. We combine the agility of a tech startup with the technical expertise required to lead the transformation of the AI data industry.

Dirk Hornung
Founder & CEO
Nikita Nikiforov
Co-founder & CTO
Lisa Hornung
Research and Development
Beatriz Febres
Marketing

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