EARTH RISING

What EARTH RISING does

Earth Rising is a privately held, founder-led creative technology platform and Dutch-registered foundation (Earth Rising Foundation; DBA Earth Rising™) headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 2019, the company is built around the artistic practice of founder Roos van der Jagt (Double O Roos) and operates a portfolio of AI-enabled visual services that includes AI photography, AI film creation, AI strategy development, technical training, solution implementation, performance optimization, and ethical AI consulting, collectively marketed as 'AI Empowerment Labs'. Underlying technology is centered on generative AI and computer-vision tools applied to image and video workflows, with no disclosed proprietary models; text-based generative work (for example the 'Fake Dita' project) suggests use of third-party neural networks.

The company monetizes through a mix of professional-services fees (anchored by a EUR 150 intake consultation), bespoke project work (including a 2024 Dutch government AI photography engagement for labor market communications), tiered monthly subscription plans (Plan 1, 2, 3) for the AI for Creatives initiative, one-time art sales tied to the Lionheart photographic series premiering at Haute Photographie Rotterdam 2026, and Shopify-hosted merchandise. Go-to-market is event-driven, relying on curated art-fair exhibitions (Haute Photographie Rotterdam 2026), conference keynotes (Digital Hollywood 2025), and direct email/phone outreach via shared mailboxes. Customer segments span creative professionals (primary), government entities, and children/youth via Kids Seminars on app creation and visionOS design.

There is no evidence of institutional funding, external investors, a disclosed management team beyond the founder, or material headcount. The operating footprint is concentrated in the Netherlands with event-based international visibility, and the business model is best characterized as an artist-driven boutique AI creative studio rather than a scalable software or platform company.

Name

EARTH RISING

Legal name

Earth Rising

Website

https://earthrising.space

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Earth Rising is a Rotterdam-based, founder-led creative technology foundation that delivers AI photography, AI film creation, AI strategy, and ethical AI consulting services to creatives, governments, and youth, monetizing via bespoke projects, tiered subscriptions, art sales, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Technology Services

NAICS

Photography Studios, Portrait (541921)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

AI/ML Engineering & Model Development Services (BPAEAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ), Responsible AI, Security & Privacy Platforms (Safety, Guardrails, PII) (HDAEANAG)

Keywords

• AI photography services
• AI film creation
• AI strategy consulting
• Creative technology training
• Visual storytelling production

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. AI Photography & Film Services: Fees charged for AI photography (product shots, portraits) and AI film creation services including editing and special effects. Intake meeting priced at EUR 150.
2. AI Strategy & Consulting Services: Revenue from AI strategy development, technical training, solution implementation, and ethical AI consulting engagements.
3. AI Empowerment Labs Programs: Structured AI training and empowerment programs for creatives, offered via tiered plans (Plan 1, Plan 2, Plan 3).
4. Art Sales & Lionheart Exhibition: Revenue from the Lionheart photography series presented at Haute Photographie Rotterdam 2026, involving acquisitions, collaborations, and press inquiries.
5. Merchandise & Shop Sales: Sale of branded merchandise through the Earth Rising shop, including travel mugs and artisan products. Shop is linked via Shopify storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Earth Rising delivers AI-powered photography and film creation services, including product shots, portraits, and cinematic editing/special effects, alongside AI strategy development, technical training, solution implementation, performance optimization, and ethical AI consulting. The platform also runs the AI for Creatives initiative and Kids Seminars for tech education, and sells branded merchandise through a Shopify storefront.

Product overview

Earth Rising is a creative technology platform and foundation offering a diverse portfolio of AI-powered visual services and educational programs. The core offerings include AI Empowerment Labs (providing AI photography and AI film creation), AI Strategy Development, Technical Training, Solution Implementation, and Ethical AI Consulting. The platform also operates AI for Creatives as an initiative to empower artists with AI tools, and offers kids' tech seminars covering app creation and visionOS design. Lionheart represents the artistic/cinematic storytelling dimension of the platform. The company focuses on creative technology, digital empowerment, and future-facing visual art practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Empowerment Labs A service line delivering AI-powered photography (product shots and portraits) and AI film creation (editing, special effects, and cinematic storytelling) along with custom visual solutions tailored to client needs and creative visions. Offered to both organizations and individual creatives.
• AI Strategy Development Consulting engagement that develops a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with a client's business objectives and industry requirements, guiding organizations through AI transformation.
• Technical Training Training programs that equip teams and individuals with the technical skills needed to leverage AI effectively in their workflows.
• Solution Implementation Guided implementation of AI solutions from conception through deployment, ensuring smooth integration into existing client operations.
• Performance Optimization Optimization of existing AI systems to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Ethical AI Consulting Advisory services that ensure AI initiatives adhere to ethical standards and regulatory guidelines.
• AI for Creatives An initiative by Earth Rising Foundation that bridges the gap between technology and creativity, providing tailored workshops, a free beginner's guide PDF, and tiered AI empowerment programs for artists, designers, and innovators.
• Kids Seminars Tech seminars for children covering self-sufficiency, creating apps, and designing for visionOS, aimed at young learners interested in technology, AI, and creative coding.
• Earth Rising Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including travel mugs and artisan products sold through the Earth Rising Shopify storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed AI photography project for a government entity in 2024

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship.

• Haute Photographie RotterdamflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Earth Rising presents Lionheart, a new body of work by artist and filmmaker Roos van der Jagt, at Haute Photographie Rotterdam 2026 — an international photography fair known for its curated, museum-like approach to presentation. This is a talent showcase within the fair's future-oriented program.
• Digital HollywoodflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Double O Roos serves as a guest speaker (quest speaker) at Digital Hollywood 2025, a major digital entertainment and creative technology conference. Earth Rising participates as a featured voice on AI in the creative industries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Midjourney: Generative AI image creation platform serving artists and designers; comparable to Earth Rising's AI photography and creative-services positioning for visual storytellers.
• Wonder Dynamics: AI-driven film and VFX tools for storytellers; comparable to Earth Rising's AI Film Creation services addressing cinematic workflows and visual-effects automation.
• Runway: AI video and film creation platform offering generative tools for editing, VFX, and cinematic storytelling—directly comparable to Earth Rising's AI Film Creation offering for creative professionals.
• Maison Meta: AI creative agency producing generative content and campaigns for brands—an agency-style peer with overlapping services positioning (AI-driven visual content, brand storytelling).
• Refik Anadol Studio: Artistic studio producing large-scale AI-driven visual and cinematic works; closely aligns with Earth Rising's Lionheart exhibition of AI + photography + cinematic storytelling at an international art fair.

Broad incumbents

• Picsart: Consumer and prosumer AI photo/video editing platform with creator tooling, comparable to Earth Rising's AI-powered photography services and creator education programs.
• Stability AI: Provides generative image and video foundation models used by creative professionals; broader incumbent whose tooling competes for the same creative-services workflows Earth Rising services.
• Adobe (Firefly / Creative Cloud): Established creative software suite with Firefly generative AI baked into Photoshop, Premiere, and other tools—a broader incumbent competing in the AI-assisted photography and film workflow category Earth Rising targets.
• OpenAI (Sora / DALL·E): Foundation-model provider of generative image (DALL·E) and video (Sora) tools referenced by Earth Rising's own 'Sora 2 Playbook' whitepaper—an incumbent whose consumer and enterprise offerings compete in the same creative AI category.

Emerging players

• ArtBlocks: Platform for curated generative/AI art exhibitions and artist projects—comparable to Earth Rising's Lionheart exhibition at Haute Photographie Rotterdam 2026 as a venue for showcasing AI-driven artistic work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundation-earth-rising

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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