Wevr
Corporate Round in 2024
WEVR, Inc. is a technology company specializing in virtual reality (VR) solutions for both aspiring and professional creatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Venice, California, WEVR develops a high-performance VR media player that supports collaboration and showcases projects from emerging VR storytellers. Its open VR technology platform allows creators to design, present, and publish their works across various VR headsets, utilizing immersive computing and real-time simulations to craft engaging entertainment experiences. Through its offerings, WEVR aims to empower digital artists and developers to build interactive virtual worlds and applications, fostering collaboration and innovation in the creation of immersive narratives and shared experiences.
ShapesXR
Seed Round in 2023
ShapesXR enables users to instantly create fully immersive scenes and populate them with crucial artifacts which were previously impossible for people without the time and resources to develop costly physical environments, mock-ups, or experience laboratories.
Tripp Inc. is a company focused on developing a digital psychedelic wellness platform that utilizes virtual and augmented reality to enhance emotional well-being. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a satellite office in Chicago, the company creates immersive experiences that combine audio, visual elements, and gameplay mechanics to promote mindfulness and transformation. Tripp’s offerings are informed by scientific research indicating that interactive digital experiences can positively influence brain function. Through its platform, the company delivers wellness solutions designed to help users manage their emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, and achieve a state of calm and focus.
XRHealth
Venture Round in 2022
XRHealth Ltd. is a medical technology company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, that specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software solutions for healthcare. Founded in 2016, the company offers an array of products designed to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes. Its offerings include VRPhysio, a platform for virtual physical therapy; VRReliever, which helps manage pain through distraction; VRCogni, aimed at improving motor function in stroke and dementia patients; and VRPsyc, which provides exposure therapy for various mental health disorders. Additionally, VRCoordi is designed to aid coordination recovery in patients with Parkinson's, brain injuries, and autism. By integrating immersive technologies with licensed clinicians and advanced data analytics, XRHealth provides comprehensive telehealth services, allowing patients to access treatment from the comfort of their own homes.
3Data is the most advanced Graph visualization tool. Create, collaborate, and present graphs in Virtual and Augmented Reality to anyone, anywhere on any device, in real time.
Immersive VR Education
Post in 2020
Virtual reality is a new industry, and the benefits in and outside the classroom are only now being discovered. Our vision for the future is to see virtual reality become a staple tool for education, and we will strive to produce quality experiences that demonstrate this. Since opening our doors in October 2014 we have moved in leaps and bounds, releasing a range of educational experiences and winning five International awards for Apollo 11 VR. Our current project, Titanic VR, will be no exception. Due to be completed late 2017, this experience lets you explore the shipwreck, and witness the events of 1912 from the eyes of a survivor.
Bodyswaps
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bodyswaps is a London-based platform founded in 2019 that specializes in immersive training solutions for organizations and educational institutions. The company leverages a combination of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and behavioral science to create realistic workplace simulations that facilitate the development of soft skills. By allowing learners to engage in roleplay scenarios with virtual characters using their own voice, Bodyswaps enhances the effectiveness of training while ensuring scalability and cost-efficiency. The platform also offers personalized recommendations based on individual performance, thereby fostering deep and lasting behavioral change. Through its innovative approach, Bodyswaps aims to upskill workforces rapidly and effectively, addressing the evolving demands of the modern workplace.
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform that enables users to create, explore, and engage in diverse virtual worlds. The company emphasizes community-driven content creation, allowing users to design custom avatars and participate in various social experiences. VRChat's platform features 3D spatialized audio, enhancing the realism of interactions by allowing users to hear conversations as they would in a physical space. Through its offerings, VRChat fosters a global community where individuals can join together, share experiences, and enjoy a wide range of virtual activities, making social virtual reality accessible and immersive.
LIV Inc, established in 2013 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, specializes in developing virtual reality (VR) software for gaming and live streaming. The company, previously known as LIV Net Inc, empowers VR content creators to engage audiences in real-time, transforming passive viewers into active participants. LIV's platform, launched in 2018, has facilitated over 1.5 billion views, redefining live-streamed gaming content.
ByondXR
Seed Round in 2019
ByondXR is a retail technology company that specializes in immersive commerce solutions. It has developed a platform that allows brands, retailers, and wholesalers to create unique virtual stores and showrooms within the metaverse. This platform fosters a memorable connection between brands and their customers, enhancing product discovery and improving key performance indicators such as conversion rates and retargeting. ByondXR's artificial intelligence-powered, self-serve solution enables businesses to efficiently create, manage, and scale customized virtual environments. These interactive and engaging experiences are designed to facilitate consumer engagement and drive sales for brands in the evolving landscape of digital commerce.
Mindesk Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a real-time 3D design platform specifically for virtual reality (VR) applications. Founded in 2015, Mindesk offers an immersive interface that integrates with existing commercial CAD software, allowing architects, engineers, and designers to create and modify 3D CAD projects directly in a virtual environment. Unlike many VR CAD solutions that require exporting documents, Mindesk's platform enables seamless transitions between VR and desktop environments, facilitating real-time editing and collaboration. This innovative approach streamlines the design process, making it more efficient and interactive for professionals in the field.
Mindesk
Seed Round in 2019
Mindesk Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a real-time 3D design platform specifically for virtual reality (VR) applications. Founded in 2015, Mindesk offers an immersive interface that integrates with existing commercial CAD software, allowing architects, engineers, and designers to create and modify 3D CAD projects directly in a virtual environment. Unlike many VR CAD solutions that require exporting documents, Mindesk's platform enables seamless transitions between VR and desktop environments, facilitating real-time editing and collaboration. This innovative approach streamlines the design process, making it more efficient and interactive for professionals in the field.
Medis Media
Seed Round in 2019
Medis Media and the developer of 3D Organon, a leading a medical & healthcare education platform for teaching and learning anatomy across virtual reality, desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. 3D Organon's prime solution — 3D Organon VR Anatomy — is the world’s first fully-featured VR anatomy software. With a plethora of life-like anatomy models within immersive environments and an extensive knowledge base of anatomical definitions translated into 16 languages (English, traditional and simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, Georgian, Polish, Portuguese, Latin (terminology), Russian, Ukrainian, French, Greek (UI), Dutch, and Thai, it transforms the challenging subject of medical anatomy into concrete knowledge readily applied to clinical practice across the world. 3D Organon apps are well established in over 70 countries and have been adopted by prestigious universities, hospitals, military units, associations, museums, libraries, and high schools across the globe. 3D Organon's innovations are featured in keynote speeches of the chairwoman of HTC, Cher Wang, and the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg. It has been highlighted by leading publications such as Huffington Post, Forbes, Scimex, SBS, Futurism, and others.
Zoe Immersive
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Apelab Inc is a software company specializing in the development of virtual reality and augmented reality applications. Founded in 2014, it is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and also operates in Les Acacias, Switzerland. The company focuses on creating game software and has developed a remote learning platform named Zoe, aimed at enhancing educational experiences through AR and VR technologies. Apelab Inc serves clients in the gaming and educational sectors, providing innovative solutions that leverage immersive technology for interactive learning and entertainment.
Red Pill Lab
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Red Pill Lab is a technology company focused on advancing real-time character animation through deep learning algorithms. It offers innovative products such as Red Pill Studio and the Red Pill Voice Engine, which leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the accuracy and affordability of character animation. The company's flagship platform, RedPillGo, utilizes a webcam alongside an optimized AI model to achieve high-precision full-body motion capture, facial expression, and gesture tracking. This technology not only elevates the interactivity of virtual characters but also finds applications in various sectors, including game streaming, remote education, and health data analysis. By combining cutting-edge AI with user-friendly solutions, Red Pill Lab aims to transform how digital interactions are experienced across multiple industries.
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform that enables users to create, explore, and engage in diverse virtual worlds. The company emphasizes community-driven content creation, allowing users to design custom avatars and participate in various social experiences. VRChat's platform features 3D spatialized audio, enhancing the realism of interactions by allowing users to hear conversations as they would in a physical space. Through its offerings, VRChat fosters a global community where individuals can join together, share experiences, and enjoy a wide range of virtual activities, making social virtual reality accessible and immersive.
Immersv, Inc. is a technology company based in Castro Valley, California, that specializes in mobile virtual reality application distribution. Founded in 2015, Immersv has developed a platform that facilitates the discovery and advertising of virtual reality content, leveraging interactive 360-degree advertising and programmatic real-time bidding. This platform enables advertisers to effectively connect with consumers through immersive experiences in virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile 360 content. By providing tools for developers, Immersv supports the distribution and monetization of VR applications and games, ultimately contributing to the mass adoption of digital markets in the evolving landscape of interactive entertainment.
Vitostudio
Series A in 2017
Vitostudio is a virtual reality education solution provider focused on K12 students. The company operates a virtual reality education game studio that aims to enhance learning through exploration and creativity. By utilizing virtual and augmented reality technologies, Vitostudio creates original content that includes nature and science discovery, historical and social stories, and simulations of physical environments. Their offerings encourage students to engage with educational material in an immersive setting, allowing them to explore an endless virtual world while fostering imagination and creativity. Additionally, the company incorporates 3D printing technology into its educational tools, further enriching the learning experience.
ByondXR
Seed Round in 2017
ByondXR is a retail technology company that specializes in immersive commerce solutions. It has developed a platform that allows brands, retailers, and wholesalers to create unique virtual stores and showrooms within the metaverse. This platform fosters a memorable connection between brands and their customers, enhancing product discovery and improving key performance indicators such as conversion rates and retargeting. ByondXR's artificial intelligence-powered, self-serve solution enables businesses to efficiently create, manage, and scale customized virtual environments. These interactive and engaging experiences are designed to facilitate consumer engagement and drive sales for brands in the evolving landscape of digital commerce.
Cognitive3D
Convertible Note in 2017
Cognitive3D is a technology company specializing in 3D spatial analytics for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments. The company's platform records, measures, aggregates, and analyzes user behavior data from immersive experiences, providing brands with actionable insights to enhance product development and training outcomes. By offering enterprise-grade analytics tools such as heat mapping and segmentation, Cognitive3D enables businesses to optimize user engagement and make informed decisions. Its innovative approach not only simplifies data collection and analysis but also creates a new framework for understanding user interactions in these dynamic environments.
OVA is a developer of AI-enabled immersive software technology that simplifies the creation of mixed reality environments and simulations. Its flagship product, StellarX, serves as a user-friendly sandbox that allows individuals, particularly those without programming backgrounds, to build their own XR environments through intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. By aiming to democratize 3D content creation, OVA is positioning itself as a leader in the growing field of immersive technology, akin to how platforms like Minecraft have empowered millions of users to become 3D creators. The company's approach integrates artificial intelligence throughout the content creation process, assisting users in problem-solving, streamlining workflows, and enhancing collaboration. As the demand for accessible tools in mixed reality continues to rise, OVA is dedicated to transforming how businesses engage with their digital assets, ensuring that the creation of immersive experiences becomes increasingly accessible and efficient.
Subdream Studios
Seed Round in 2016
Subdream Studios Inc. is a virtual reality gaming studio established in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in developing and marketing social virtual reality games, creating a platform that connects players in a virtual lobby. This platform allows users to engage in multiplayer VR games, accommodating 2-4 players, and is accessible through a simple personal computer interface. Subdream Studios enables players to purchase gaming packages and subscribe to the platform in real time, facilitating gameplay both at home and in virtual reality arcades. The focus on social interaction within its games distinguishes Subdream Studios in the competitive gaming landscape.
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform that enables users to create, explore, and engage in diverse virtual worlds. The company emphasizes community-driven content creation, allowing users to design custom avatars and participate in various social experiences. VRChat's platform features 3D spatialized audio, enhancing the realism of interactions by allowing users to hear conversations as they would in a physical space. Through its offerings, VRChat fosters a global community where individuals can join together, share experiences, and enjoy a wide range of virtual activities, making social virtual reality accessible and immersive.
Drop Software Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing 3D and immersive internet search solutions tailored for virtual and augmented reality environments. Positioned as a leader in immersive computing, Drop aims to enhance the browsing experience for users in these advanced digital spaces. The company's offerings are often likened to a virtual reality version of traditional web browsers, providing innovative tools for discovery and interaction in immersive settings. As part of the HTC portfolio, Drop is at the forefront of creating technologies that redefine how users engage with the internet in virtual contexts.
Langzou Technologies
Angel Round in 2016
Langzou Technologies is an internet technology company founded in 2006 and based in Shanghai, China. The company specializes in the development of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications, focusing on educational tools that facilitate interactive learning experiences. Langzou Technologies creates software that enables the real-time volumetric video capturing of educational content, allowing educators to design and implement VR curricula for students. This innovative approach aims to enhance the learning experience by making it more immersive and engaging.
Owlchemy Labs
Series A in 2016
Owlchemy Labs LLC is a game studio based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing innovative and polished games, particularly in the virtual reality (VR) space. Owlchemy Labs is recognized for its mechanic-driven gameplay and has produced several original titles for over 20 desktop and mobile platforms. Notable games include Job Simulator, which was featured as a Sundance Official Selection, and Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality, published by Adult Swim. Other acclaimed titles include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, and Snuggle Truck. In addition to game development, Owlchemy Labs is actively involved in the VR community, having founded the VR Austin group, which boasts over 2,000 members, and frequently participates as speakers on VR topics globally.
Augmented Intelligence, Inc. specializes in manufacturing medical virtual reality devices designed for precision and clinical applications. The company develops innovative VR solutions for various purposes, including acupuncture simulation, surgical training, and educational tools for healthcare professionals and students. Notable products include BodyMap, AcuMap, and DigiTwin, which aim to enhance medical training and patient education. Recognized for its contributions to the field, MAI has received accolades such as the Specialty Award at the COMPUTEX d&i awards in 2019. Based in the United States, the company is committed to advancing healthcare through technology.
RADD3, Inc. is a software development company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in creating applications and games for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices, as well as for smartphones, tablets, and set-top boxes. Founded in 2016, RADD3 has developed a realistic VR football training system that allows players to train in a high-resolution virtual environment. This innovative system transforms traditional playbooks into interactive virtual experiences, enabling players to engage dynamically with training content. Additionally, it provides coaches and teams with limited technical resources the ability to review recorded footage and statistics in the virtual environment, facilitating strategy development and performance improvement in actual games.
WEVR, Inc. is a technology company specializing in virtual reality (VR) solutions for both aspiring and professional creatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Venice, California, WEVR develops a high-performance VR media player that supports collaboration and showcases projects from emerging VR storytellers. Its open VR technology platform allows creators to design, present, and publish their works across various VR headsets, utilizing immersive computing and real-time simulations to craft engaging entertainment experiences. Through its offerings, WEVR aims to empower digital artists and developers to build interactive virtual worlds and applications, fostering collaboration and innovation in the creation of immersive narratives and shared experiences.
Baobab Studios
Series A in 2015
Baobab Studios is a virtual reality (VR) animation company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2015 by Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell. The studio specializes in creating immersive, story-driven cinematic experiences with compelling characters. Baobab Studios has been funded by notable investors including Comcast Ventures, HTC, Samsung, Advancit Capital, The Chernin Group, Freelands Ventures, as well as individuals like Mark Pincus and Peter Thiel.
Surgical Theater
Series A in 2015
Surgical Theater LLC, established in 2008 and based in Mayfield Village, Ohio, specializes in developing medical applications for virtual reality and imaging guidance. The company's primary offerings include SuRgical Planner, a neurosurgery imaging platform, and Surgical Navigation Advanced Platform. These applications transform surgical practices by enhancing patient consultations, complex procedure planning, intraoperative imaging usage, and post-operative reviews. Serving primarily the U.S. market, Surgical Theater is renowned for its innovative use of fighter jet flight simulation technology combined with patients' own anatomy scans to create immersive 360°-3D virtual reality experiences. This platform revolutionizes patient engagement, surgical planning, navigation, medical education, and collaboration in healthcare settings.
Wevr
Funding Round in 2015
WEVR, Inc. is a technology company specializing in virtual reality (VR) solutions for both aspiring and professional creatives. Founded in 2010 and based in Venice, California, WEVR develops a high-performance VR media player that supports collaboration and showcases projects from emerging VR storytellers. Its open VR technology platform allows creators to design, present, and publish their works across various VR headsets, utilizing immersive computing and real-time simulations to craft engaging entertainment experiences. Through its offerings, WEVR aims to empower digital artists and developers to build interactive virtual worlds and applications, fostering collaboration and innovation in the creation of immersive narratives and shared experiences.