Outlier Ventures
Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm and accelerator focused on Web3 and blockchain technology. Founded in 2014, it was among the first to invest in the crypto ecosystem and supports early-stage startups across DeFi, NFTs, infrastructure and metaverse use cases. The firm runs Base Camp, an accelerator launched in 2019 that provides launchpad support and incubation space for pre-seed projects. Through its investments and accelerator activities, Outlier Ventures has supported more than 220 portfolio companies and helped raise over $350 million in seed funding. It maintains a blockchain-agnostic approach and collaborates with leading ecosystems, including Aptos, Filecoin/IPFS, Polygon, and Polkadot, to host dedicated accelerator tracks. The firm aims to accelerate the development of Web3 technologies and the Open Metaverse by backing global projects and fostering interoperable infrastructures.
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Past deals in Augmented Reality
Saltwater Games
Seed Round in 2024
Saltwater Games develops unique extended reality (XR) games, focusing on immersive gameplay and sustainable economics through high-quality experiences. The company innovates by incorporating decentralized ownership models.
Mawari
Seed Round in 2023
Mawari develops cloud rendering and streaming technology for interactive augmented reality experiences. Its platform enables real-time rendering and distribution of 3D content in the cloud for XR devices and platforms, while an AR streaming SDK enables developers to render in the cloud and deliver results to smartphones and AR glasses. A core capability is compression technology that reduces 3D asset size without compromising visual fidelity, enabling scalable, low-latency streaming to consumer devices.
Darabase
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2019, Darabase enables property companies worldwide to understand and leverage the value of Property Digital Rights associated with their real-world assets. It facilitates creation, management, and monetization of location-based commercial content in both physical spaces and virtual metaverse environments.
Reblium
Seed Round in 2022
Reblium develops a digital creation platform for efficient 3D character generation. Its platform supports seamless export into major creative software like Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and Cinema 4D, facilitating workflows across AR/VR, game development, virtual streaming, and visual storytelling projects. It offers integration-ready formats, a royalty-free license, and an updated asset library, enabling users to produce customizable, production-ready digital characters with diverse ethnic features and detailed mesh sculpting tools.
Mawari
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mawari develops cloud rendering and streaming technology for interactive augmented reality experiences. Its platform enables real-time rendering and distribution of 3D content in the cloud for XR devices and platforms, while an AR streaming SDK enables developers to render in the cloud and deliver results to smartphones and AR glasses. A core capability is compression technology that reduces 3D asset size without compromising visual fidelity, enabling scalable, low-latency streaming to consumer devices.
The Round
Seed Round in 2022
The Round is a software as a service (SaaS) company that specializes in real-time animation streaming for virtual applications. It has developed an end-to-end media platform that focuses on creating and distributing live digital performances. By leveraging virtual reality and real-time technology, The Round transforms immediate surroundings into immersive, holographic venues, making it possible for users to experience live entertainment in augmented reality. This innovative approach aims to enhance the way audiences engage with theatrical performances, bringing a new dimension to live entertainment.
Filterya
Seed Round in 2021
Filterya develops an augmented reality platform that enables users to create virtual avatars for social media by uploading selfies. The platform includes a wearable marketplace for NFT wearables that customize avatars and allow entry into multiple metaverses, aiming to be accessible and affordable for users seeking unique representations across digital spaces.
SuperWorld
Funding Round in 2021
SuperWorld is a blockchain-powered augmented reality platform that combines a virtual real estate marketplace, an ad marketplace, and a social AR experience. It lets users place photos, videos, texts, and 3D objects in the real world, buy and sell virtual properties, monetize activity on land, and trade digital assets within an immersive ecosystem. Brands can tag anything anywhere in AR to engage audiences, creating a social and commercial environment built on blockchain technology.
Polygonal Mind
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Polygonal Mind is a game development company focused on creating immersive environments, avatars, and experiences for the metaverse. The studio specializes in a variety of services including virtual avatars, art consultancy, 3D modeling, texturing, 3D animation, visual effects, and decentralized applications. Utilizing advanced tools such as blockchain, Unity 3D, Blender, and augmented and virtual reality, Polygonal Mind develops unique art and games while enabling clients to enhance their projects. The company's expertise in these areas positions it as a creative leader in the evolving landscape of digital experiences.
Crucible
Seed Round in 2020
Crucible is a developer of a software platform that focuses on creating secure and portable digital identities. The platform is designed to enhance game engines by integrating user-friendly functionalities that connect to web3 technologies, including self-sovereign identity, blockchain, and cryptocurrencies. Crucible offers features such as single sign-on, password-less access to games, transportable avatars, and multi-world tradable collectibles. This enables gamers, modders, and creators to experience a seamless gaming environment and engage with an open metaverse. By prioritizing user sovereignty and establishing necessary infrastructure and standards, Crucible aims to facilitate a more positive and inclusive digital future.
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