HTC Corp is a Taiwan-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of smartphones and tablets. Founded in 1997 by Cher Wang and Peter Chou, the company operates from its headquarters in New Taipei City. HTC produces a range of mobile devices, including PDA phones and ultra mobile phones, and offers products under its own brand as well as customized devices for mobile operators and distributors across Europe, the United States, and Asia. The company's offerings include self-branded products and those developed in partnership with operators and original equipment manufacturers. HTC also owns the subsidiary Dopod and is a member of the Open Handset Alliance, with its products often marketed under various brand names, including Dopod and Qtek.
Bitmark Inc. develops property system for digital environment. It offers specialized blockchain technology to convert personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred peer-to-peer. The company’s property system for the digital environment enables individuals to establish ownership claims for personal data akin to how land registrars track land titles or patent offices track patents. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.
TRIPP Inc. is a company that specializes in developing virtual reality experiences aimed at enhancing emotional well-being. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a development office in Chicago, TRIPP combines audio-visual elements, gameplay mechanics, and meditation to create immersive experiences that positively influence mood and mental states. Drawing on research indicating that interactive digital experiences can affect brain function, TRIPP positions itself as a pioneer in the intersection of gaming and mindfulness. By leveraging their expertise in game design, the company seeks to redefine the traditional notion of gaming, focusing on the potential of their products to serve as tools for emotional transformation rather than mere entertainment. Ultimately, TRIPP aims to help users achieve desired emotional states, fostering a unique mind-body connection through their innovative offerings.
SoundHound Inc. is the innovator in voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence technologies.
SoundHound Inc.’s Houndify is the first independent AI platform that enables developers and business owners to deploy it anywhere and retain control of their brand and users while differentiating and innovating. Houndify provides all the technology ingredients necessary for voice and AI integration, including the world’s fastest speech recognition, the most sophisticated natural language understanding, easy to use developer tools, knowledge graphs, and a large and rapidly growing number of domains. Houndify technologies represent 10 years of R&D.
SoundHound's voice search & assistant app, Hound, leverages their Speech-to-Meaning™ and Deep Meaning Understanding™ technologies on a consumer app experience. Their SoundHound music recognition app applies the technology to the listening experience, enabling people to discover, explore, and share the music around them.
Anzu.io, founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv with an additional location in Berlin, offers an innovative in-game advertising platform that integrates non-intrusive advertisements into video games and esports. The company's Blended In-Game Advertising solution enables top-tier game studios to incorporate brand advertisements seamlessly into gameplay, enhancing engagement without disrupting the user experience. Utilizing advanced programmatic technology and real-time data, Anzu allows brand advertisers to deploy ads in recognized formats across an exclusive inventory of popular video games, ensuring brand safety and ad visibility. By providing game developers with new revenue streams through cross-platform advertising and monetization solutions, Anzu empowers them to maintain control over content and analytics. The company aims to transform gaming and esports into a premium revenue engine, driven by its commitment to a native advertising approach that meets the needs of the video gaming industry.
EventXtra Limited specializes in providing comprehensive event management solutions tailored for conference and corporate event organizers. Founded in 2012 and based in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, the company offers an integrated platform that includes tools for registration, guest communication via email and SMS, check-in services, customer relationship management, and lead retrieval. These solutions are designed to streamline the event planning process and enhance attendee experiences. EventXtra's notable clients include major corporations such as Apple and Alibaba, and the company has received multiple awards for its innovative approaches to event management. Originally established as PicknPoll e-Platform Limited, the company rebranded in 2013 to better reflect its focus on event technology.
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.
Talespin LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Culver City, California, with an additional office in Utrecht, the Netherlands, develops a spatial computing platform focused on talent development and skills alignment for employers. The company offers Talespin Runway, an enterprise extended reality (XR) platform that facilitates VR training and performance support applications. Additionally, Talespin provides mixed reality tools designed to enhance employee job performance and improve the collection and alignment of skills data. By leveraging its proprietary XR technology, Talespin aims to transform workforce management and training through immersive technology, effectively enabling organizations to preserve institutional memory and foster a more collaborative and productive work environment.
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.
Bitmark Inc. develops property system for digital environment. It offers specialized blockchain technology to convert personal data into property that can be sold, licensed, and transferred peer-to-peer. The company’s property system for the digital environment enables individuals to establish ownership claims for personal data akin to how land registrars track land titles or patent offices track patents. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan with additional offices in Cupertino, California; Reykjavík, Iceland; and Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.
Byond transforms eCommerce through immersive experiences that increase engagement, conversion and ROI. Byond’s XR eCommerce Platform transforms the tedium and ineffectiveness of today’s online shopping with interactive visual merchandising enabling improved product discovery, exploration and collaboration – empowering brands and retailers to go beyond their targets.
Proprio, Inc. develops a healthcare system for real-time immersive video and mediated reality interaction. It offers surgical microscopes, navigation systems, loupes, and screens to replace surgical microscopes. The company’s networked camera arrays, depth-sensing technology, and computer graphics processing enables users to navigate live 3D environments with a sense of presence and depth of field from any perspective. Proprio, Inc. was formerly known as eLoupes, Inc. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Medis Media is an award-winning software development company, found in 2015, which specializes in medical/health education software for mobile, desktop, and virtual reality devices. The company has been awarded the ‘Startup of the Year’ in the prestigious 2017 QLD iAwards contest by the Australian Information Industry Association. Medis Media is among the first to recognize the potential of VR technology in medical education; it developed the world’s first fully-featured VR anatomy atlas – 3D Organon VR Anatomy.
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.
Byond transforms eCommerce through immersive experiences that increase engagement, conversion and ROI. Byond’s XR eCommerce Platform transforms the tedium and ineffectiveness of today’s online shopping with interactive visual merchandising enabling improved product discovery, exploration and collaboration – empowering brands and retailers to go beyond their targets.
Cognitive3D is a platform that records, measures, aggregates, and analyzes data from VR, AR and MR experiences. Our technology helps brands develop better products, understand spaces in new ways, and carry out training with clearer results. But that’s not all: we’re also creating a language for this type of insight, giving our customers new ways to understand and quantify user behavior.
Kura Technologies is an augmented reality company focused on building the next generation AR glasses with the largest field of view and highest transparency customized optics, display, ASIC, and algorithm. Our solution includes both hardware and software platform, which is designed to be integrated with software companies to provide enterprise and consumer solutions. We are providing the best performing AR platform for telepresent collaborations, training, and 3D visualization.
Subdream Studios Inc. develops and markets social virtual reality games platform. The company’s platform brings players together in a lobby where they can challenge each other in 2-4 person multiplayer VR games using a simple personal computer interface. It facilitates users to purchase the gaming platform package and subscribe to the playing platform in real time. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California.
VRChat is a virtual reality social platform established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables users to create and explore virtual worlds, allowing them to interact with others in a social setting. The platform facilitates the development of custom avatars and the building of 3D environments, which users can navigate together. Content creators can publish their virtual worlds and sell them through the VRChat marketplace, enhancing the platform's community-driven experience. By providing tools that allow for quick and easy world-building, VRChat fosters creativity and collaboration among its users, making it a unique space for social engagement in virtual reality.
At Drop, we are building what we believe will be the future of discovery in immersive computing.
Based in San Francisco, California, we are an HTC portfolio company that has built an immersive internet searching and browsing experience for virtual and augmented realities. In other words, it's the "Google Chrome for VR/AR."
Owlchemy Labs LLC is a game studio that develops games and VR experiences. It focuses on mechanic-driven games and formed insane premises around them. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. As of May 10, 2017, Owlchemy Labs LLC operates as a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
RADD3, Inc. is a software development company based in Oakland, California, specializing in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Founded in 2016, RADD3 is recognized for its innovative VR football training system, which provides players with a high-resolution virtual environment to enhance their skills. The company's technology translates playbooks into interactive virtual experiences, allowing players and coaches to analyze footage and statistics to develop effective strategies for real-life games. In addition to its focus on sports training, RADD3 also develops applications and games for various platforms, including set-top boxes, smartphones, and tablets, and is actively involved in releasing games in North America and Greater China.
WEVR, Inc. is a developer of a virtual reality (VR) community and media player focused on supporting both aspiring and professional creatives. The company offers high-performance VR playback software and a VR platform that enables storytellers to create, present, and publish projects across various VR headsets. By leveraging immersive computing and real-time simulations, WEVR creates engaging entertainment experiences that allow digital artists to produce and share their work in a collaborative environment. Originally founded as Wemo Media Inc., WEVR has been operational since 2009 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Baobab Studios, headquartered in Redwood City, Calif., is a virtual reality company that creates story and character-driven cinematic experiences. The company was founded by Maureen Fan, who was most recently VP of Games at Zynga; and Eric Darnell, the director of such DreamWorks animated features as the four "Madagascar” franchise films and “Antz.” Baobab is funded by Comcast Ventures, HTC, Samsung, Advancit Capital, The Chernin Group and Freelands Ventures, along with individuals including Zynga co-founder Mark Pincus and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel.
Surgical Theater, LLC develops medical applications for virtual reality and imaging guidance needs (in tumors and cerebrovascular disorders). It offers SuRgical Planner, a neurosurgery imaging platform; and a Surgical Navigation Advanced Platform. The company’s applications transform the way surgeons consult with patients, plan complex surgical procedures, use medical imaging aspects (during surgeries), and conduct post-operative reviews. It serves customers in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
WEVR, Inc. is a developer of a virtual reality (VR) community and media player focused on supporting both aspiring and professional creatives. The company offers high-performance VR playback software and a VR platform that enables storytellers to create, present, and publish projects across various VR headsets. By leveraging immersive computing and real-time simulations, WEVR creates engaging entertainment experiences that allow digital artists to produce and share their work in a collaborative environment. Originally founded as Wemo Media Inc., WEVR has been operational since 2009 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
KKBOX TAIWAN CO., LTD. provides online music streaming services. Its service features various legal tracks, including Asia-Pop music library. The company also provides videos, artist interviews, live concert reports, entertainment news, and a collection of music editorials in its monthly magazine. It offers its service in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand KKBOX TAIWAN CO., LTD. was founded in 2004 and is based in Taipei, Taiwan.
Ddmap.com (丁丁网) is a location-based search engine platform that provides information for urban lives. Ddmap.com is committed to providing one-stop comprehensive solutions, providing convenient daily life information. With its self-developed location engine and thorough understanding of information classification and presentation in urban life, ddmap provides every single person with useful and accurate information for daily life. Ddmap.com is affiliated to Shanghai Gsuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. It was founded in May 2005.
Inquisitive Minds
Acquisition in 2011
Inquisitive Minds is a company that was acquired by HTC Corp in 2011.
Beats Electronics is a company specializing in premium consumer headphones, earphones, and speakers, along with software technology and streaming music subscription services. Founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the company aims to deliver an exceptional music experience that allows fans to hear music as artists intended, mirroring the sound quality found in professional recording studios. Beats Electronics is based in Santa Monica, California, and has formed partnerships with notable brands such as HP, Chrysler Group, and HTC Mobile to enhance its offerings. The company is led by Co-Founder and CEO Jimmy Iovine, Co-Founder Dr. Dre, and President Luke Wood, all of whom share a vision of providing high-quality audio products that resonate with music lovers.
Beats Electronics is a company specializing in premium consumer headphones, earphones, and speakers, along with software technology and streaming music subscription services. Founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the company aims to deliver an exceptional music experience that allows fans to hear music as artists intended, mirroring the sound quality found in professional recording studios. Beats Electronics is based in Santa Monica, California, and has formed partnerships with notable brands such as HP, Chrysler Group, and HTC Mobile to enhance its offerings. The company is led by Co-Founder and CEO Jimmy Iovine, Co-Founder Dr. Dre, and President Luke Wood, all of whom share a vision of providing high-quality audio products that resonate with music lovers.
Dashwire offers the industry leading mobile-web connected services platform for mobile operators, device makers and retailers to seamlessly deliver a new generation of real-time consumer, social and device management software services on open mobile phones. Today the company supports BlackBerry, S60 and Windows Mobile, which represent approximately 75% of the smartphones being sold in the market. Android support is scheduled for Q1 2010.
S3 Graphics is a leading provider of innovative graphics visualization technologies for the notebook and desktop markets. As a quality supplier to the OEM and retail markets, S3 Graphics powers consumer, corporate and multimedia platforms to bring the best-in-class energy efficiency, graphics/video performance, and visual features to the user.
Shanghai F-road Commercial Services Co., Ltd. provides mobile financial services for financial institutions. The company offers a range of services, including encrypted mobile banking services, online day-to-day services, development and operation of community bank, asset management of regional banks, and Internet finance; and mobile banking solutions to regional banks. It offers its services through mobile terminals. Shanghai F-Road Commercial Services Co., Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is based in Shanghai, China.
OnLive is a cloud gaming company that provides a platform for streaming video games from high-end gaming PCs located in its data centers to users' devices, including Mac, PC, and Android. By utilizing server-based video game processing, OnLive allows users to play games without the need for traditional consoles or high-performance computers. The company's game client automatically manages game updates and installations, enhancing the user experience. Additionally, OnLive offers a cloud desktop system, which was recognized as the No. 1 app of 2012 by Time Magazine, showcasing a remote desktop experience that feels local on mobile devices. Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Steve Perlman, OnLive has focused on transforming the way games are accessed and played, moving away from conventional purchase and download models. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Saffron Digital Ltd. develops a video platform that enables to launch a premium multi-platform entertainment service that showcases and monetizes content. The company offers MainStage, a SaaS-based solution that gives users various tools to launch a premium multi-platform OTT service; StagePlay, a custom built player that delivers content to any device; BackStage, a custom built content management system that enables to set-up and operate the scheduling, pricing, and promotion of service across multiple retail models; Mainstage UV for the management and delivery of UltraViolet store; and Stagecraft, a content preparation system that automates the ingestion, profiling, transcoding, packaging, and encryption of content. It also offers TV Everywhere solution that includes live TV, catch-up, and VOD for broadcasters and operators. The company serves pay-TV providers, broadcasters, CE manufacturers, mobile carriers, retailers, and content owners worldwide. Saffron Digital Ltd. was formerly known as Film Night Limited and changed its name to Saffron Digital Ltd. in November 2007. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Asia and the United States. As of June 3, 2016, Saffron Digital Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of NeuLion, Limited.
Abaxia SAS operates as a software developer providing mobile handset software solutions for network operators and handset manufacturers. It specializes in on-device solutions for activating the first screen of mobile devices. The company offers Mobile Portal, a mobile-embedded client-customized user interface that replaces the classical home page, and brings users one-click access to value-added services and information; and Mobile Finder, a mobile embedded software designed to simplify the offline and online search. It also provides Smart Agent, a mobile embedded software, which interacts with the handset environment to enhance Mobile Portal or other client software features; and Mobile Tag, an embedded application that can read tags and decipher them. Abaxia SAS was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Neuilly sur Seine, France. As of June 7, 2010, Abaxia SAS operates as a subsidiary of HTC France Corporation.
Ddmap.com (丁丁网) is a location-based search engine platform that provides information for urban lives. Ddmap.com is committed to providing one-stop comprehensive solutions, providing convenient daily life information. With its self-developed location engine and thorough understanding of information classification and presentation in urban life, ddmap provides every single person with useful and accurate information for daily life. Ddmap.com is affiliated to Shanghai Gsuo Information Technology Co., Ltd. It was founded in May 2005.
One & Company Design, Inc
Acquisition in 2008
One & Company Design, Inc provides industrial design and engineering services to science and technology, sporting goods, fashion.
Dopod International Corp. Ltd
Acquisition in 2007
Dopod International Corp. Ltd is one of the PDA Phone and smartphone distributors in Asia.
DIP Corporation (ディップ) (TYO: 2379) is a Japan-based employment agency that links people with the jobs they want. DIP Corporation (ディップ) (TYO: 2379) is a Japan-based employment agency that links people with the jobs they want.