A key acquisition and AI lab to power backbone. With the acquisition of Volted.ai, a revolutionary generative AI technology for high-quality image and video workflows, Geneva-based Backbone is set to accelerate the real estate industry's shift to AI-driven marketing. With this move, a dedicated Backbone AI lab is now being established to drive better visuals, faster delivery times, and smarter across the entire platform. At its core, Volted.ai is a node-based platform to create visual AI workflows such as image enhancement, decluttering, object removal, rendering, video generation and 3D. Its architecture connects multiple AI models into one streamlined system - capable of producing high-quality real estate marketing assets at scale with exceptional speed and precision. The team behind the technology, led by co-founders Vincent Fontaine and Anthony Maurin, brings a rare blend of deep-tech expertise, product design, and craftsmanship. Their unique understanding of the AI market and creative technologies will contribute to Backbone's vision for AI in real estate as they join Startupticker to accelerate the next phase of its roadmap. Launched with a single post on Reddit in October 2025, Volted.ai was acquired by Geneva-based Backbone a few days after showing the potential of their technology. The creation of the AI Lab marks a turning point. This new hub will focus on: * advancing research * accelerating experimentation, and * transforming complex AI capabilities into simple, intuitive tools tailored for real estate professionals More than a technical investment, the Lab serves as the foundation for a new generation of Backbone features - strengthening existing tools, enabling new media formats, and pushing the boundaries of what real estate marketing can be. This acquisition represents a significant milestone at a time when real estate teams need to move faster, stay consistent, and stand out in increasingly competitive markets. Daily workflows remain unchanged. The platform experience stays familiar and stable. Where improvements will be felt is behind the scenes. Over the coming months, users can expect: * more precise and reliable editing tools * new layers of automation * the introduction of additional media formats, and * faster, more consistent turnaround times All enhancements will integrate seamlessly into existing workflows - no extra steps, no new learning curve. Helping real estate professionals market properties faster and more effectively has always been the company's mission. Integrating Volted.ai strengthens this commitment and sets the stage for the next era of AI-powered real estate marketing. This acquisition is not just an addition of technology - it is the beginning of a more ambitious roadmap, where smarter creation, richer media, and greater efficiency become the new standard for real estate teams across Europe. More news about.

Aiming for European leadership with its latest acquisition of Imogent, BackBone recently secured a growth credit from UBS to enable further growth. The start-up led by Dorian de Vinck hopes to double its revenues year-on-year by 2024 and maintain this growth rate in 2025.