Snap Technologies

Founded in 2014, Perfect Corp. specializes in developing augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered beauty tech solutions. It offers enterprise-level services like YouCam for Enterprise, encompassing virtual makeup, AR skin diagnostics, AI product recommendations, and more. The company also provides consumer apps such as YouCam Makeup and YouCam Perfect. With offices in Taiwan and California, it serves both B2B and B2C markets globally.

Vertebrae specializes in 3D and augmented reality (AR) commerce solutions for major retailers. Its platform enables web-based 3D product visualization and AR try-on experiences, driving measurable results. Headquartered in Santa Monica with offices in Austin.

WaveOptics, Ltd. is a designer and manufacturer of advanced augmented reality display technology, specializing in diffractive waveguides for wearable devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Abingdon-on-Thames, United Kingdom, the company focuses on providing key optical components for augmented reality applications. WaveOptics employs patented technology that utilizes waveguide holography and photonic crystals to create lightweight, high-performance displays. Their innovative designs feature a high field of view and full RGB color, allowing for an enriched user experience without the bulk typically associated with traditional augmented reality systems. The company has established strategic partnerships with leading firms such as Compal, Wistron, and Plessey to enhance its product offerings and market reach.

Ariel AI, Inc. is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in augmented reality and immersive experiences on standard mobile devices. Founded in 2018, the company develops technology that facilitates real-time, pixel-accurate 3D human perception and reconstruction. This technology supports various applications, including motion capture, kinetic learning, holographic telepresence, and experiential retail. Ariel AI also provides solutions for integrating 3D models of moving humans into augmented and mixed reality applications. Additionally, the company personalizes 3D models for customized online shopping experiences, enabling virtual try-ons and tailored recommendations. Their advancements in photorealistic human synthesis and 3D human analytics cater to sectors such as healthcare, sports, and fitness, enhancing consumer engagement and interaction.

AI Factory, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing application software focused on image and video recognition, analysis, and processing using computer vision technology. The company is recognized for its innovative products in augmented reality (AR) and has established itself as a promising player in the mobile startup ecosystem. As of December 31, 2019, AI Factory operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc., leveraging its capabilities to create unique solutions in the realm of computer vision and AR.

Founded in 2018, Loco Adventures is a Berlin-based company that designs location-based augmented reality mobile games. Its platform enables users to create and engage with interactive storytelling experiences in the real world, combining elements of chat fiction, location awareness, and AR technology.

Cimagine Media Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Yokneam Ilit, Israel, specializes in a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based Augmented Reality (AR) commerce platform. The company's cloud-based mobile platform allows consumers to visualize products in 3D over their intended locations in a realistic manner, enhancing the shopping experience by enabling them to engage with products in their own homes. Cimagine's AR solutions require no physical markers and work seamlessly on most smart devices, supporting a fast rollout with minimal integration effort. The company's platform also benefits B2B sales teams by enabling effective product demonstrations in customer premises. As of 2016, Cimagine operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc.

Founded in 2013, Looksery develops and licenses face tracking and modification technologies for real-time video communication. Its consumer app offers live augmented reality filters for selfies, allowing users to alter facial features, correct skin tone, apply effects, or transform into a 3D avatar. The company serves various industries by licensing its technologies to call centers, mobile network operators, original equipment manufacturers, brands, and make-up companies.

Vergence Labs, founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in designing and manufacturing smart eyewear that enhances users' mental and sensory abilities. Their flagship product, Epiphany Eyewear, features a high-definition video camera for capturing images and videos, along with software and apps for integrating with mobile devices to share content and live stream video directly to social media platforms like Facebook. The company's innovative approach combines bioelectric human-computer interfaces and immersive volumetric displays to create wearable technology that aims to redefine the human-computer interaction paradigm. Vergence Labs focuses on fashion-forward, universal design principles to ensure natural integration with users' daily lives.