HTC

HTC Corp is a Taiwanese company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of mobile telecommunications devices and virtual reality products. Established in 1997, the company produces a range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearable fitness devices, and virtual reality headsets, such as the Vive. HTC offers both self-branded products and customized solutions for mobile operators and distributors in various regions, including Europe, the United States, and Asia. Its products are often rebranded by major telecommunications carriers. With a significant portion of its revenue generated in Taiwan, HTC also serves markets in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The company is known for its innovative approach and has established a presence in the consumer electronics sector, making it one of the largest manufacturers of mobile phones worldwide.

Peter Chou

Co-Founder

Cher Wang

Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Co-Founder

41 past transactions

Bitmark

Series B in 2022
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

Series A in 2022
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

Post in 2022
SoundHound Inc. specializes in voice-enabled artificial intelligence and conversational intelligence technologies. The company offers a range of products, including Hound, a voice search engine that delivers information, entertainment, and communication services, and SoundHound, a music recognition application that identifies songs and allows users to share music content. Additionally, SoundHound provides Houndify, an independent AI platform that enables businesses and developers to integrate voice and AI capabilities while maintaining control over their brand and user interactions. Houndify incorporates advanced speech recognition and natural language understanding technologies, developed over a decade of research and development. Founded in 2005 and originally named Melodis Corporation, SoundHound is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in major cities across the United States, Canada, and Japan.

Anzu

Series B in 2022
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.

EventX

Series B in 2021
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

Series B in 2020
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

Series C in 2019
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

Series A in 2019
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.

ByondXR

Seed Round in 2019
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

Venture Round in 2019
Proprio, Inc. is a Seattle-based healthcare technology company founded in 2016, specializing in next-generation surgical navigation and imaging solutions. The company develops a platform that integrates machine learning, automated intelligence, and mixed-reality user interfaces to enhance surgical accuracy and streamline workflows. By utilizing advanced technologies such as light field computer vision and depth-sensing capabilities, Proprio's system replaces traditional surgical microscopes, navigation systems, and loupes, offering a more immersive 3D environment for medical professionals. This innovative approach aims to improve patient outcomes while allowing for greater adaptability in surgical practices. Proprio's vision extends beyond mere technological upgrades; the company seeks to revolutionize the medical field by harnessing software development techniques, thereby enabling rapid innovation and a more integrated use of data and artificial intelligence in surgery.

Medis Media

Seed Round in 2019
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

Series A in 2017
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.

ByondXR

Seed Round in 2017
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

Convertible Note in 2017
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

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kura Technologies is an augmented reality company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing augmented reality glasses that feature micro-displays and variable focus, designed to deliver a superior field of view and high transparency optics. Kura Technologies combines advanced hardware and software solutions, aiming to create the next generation of AR devices tailored for both enterprise and consumer applications. Their platform supports telepresence collaborations, training, and 3D visualization, leveraging bio-sensor inputs and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. The technology enables users to access emotional feedback and analyze molecular structures in their surroundings, positioning Kura Technologies as a leader in innovative augmented reality solutions.

Subdream Studios

Seed Round in 2016
Subdream Studios Inc. is a company that focuses on the development and marketing of social virtual reality games. Founded in 2016 and based in San Mateo, California, the studio creates a platform that allows players to gather in a virtual lobby and engage in multiplayer VR games designed for 2-4 participants. Users can access this gaming experience through a straightforward personal computer interface, which enables them to purchase game packages and subscribe to the platform in real time. Subdream Studios aims to enhance the gaming experience by offering options for gameplay both at home and in virtual reality arcades.

VRChat

Seed Round in 2016
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.

Drop

Seed Round in 2016
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.

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 mechanic-driven games and virtual reality experiences, focusing on creating absurd and polished titles. Owlchemy Labs has produced a variety of original games for over 20 platforms, including notable titles such as Job Simulator, which was featured at Sundance, and the Adult Swim published Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality. Other acclaimed games include Dyscourse, Jack Lumber, Snuggle Truck, and Aaaaaculus!, developed in collaboration with Dejobaan. As a pioneer in the VR space, Owlchemy Labs has contributed to the gaming community by sharing its expertise and knowledge, notably through the VR Austin group, which has grown to over 2,000 members. The company continues to be influential in the development of virtual reality gaming.

Radd3

Series A in 2016
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

Series B in 2016
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

Series A in 2015
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

Series A in 2015
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

Funding Round in 2015
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

Venture Round in 2014
KKBOX TAIWAN CO., LTD. is a leading online music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004. The platform offers an extensive library of over 20 million legal tracks, with a particular focus on Asia-Pop music. Available in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, KKBOX serves over 10 million users. In addition to music streaming, it provides exclusive video content, artist interviews, live concert reports, and entertainment news through its monthly magazine, "Let’s music!" The service includes interactive features like "Listen with," allowing users to enjoy music simultaneously with friends and artists. KKBOX also hosts the yearly KKBOX Music Awards and offers services such as KKTIX for online ticketing and KKBOX Live for concert streaming. The company has received significant investments from various entities, including KDDI Group and HTC, enhancing its technological capabilities and facilitating international market expansion.

ddmap.com

Series B in 2012
Ddmap.com is a location-based search engine platform that specializes in delivering accurate and useful information for urban living. Founded in May 2005 and affiliated with Shanghai Gsuo Information Technology Co., Ltd., the platform offers a comprehensive solution by integrating position technology with search capabilities. Ddmap.com focuses on providing urban populations with convenient access to daily life information, including details about discounted services available in their cities. Through its self-developed location engine and a deep understanding of information classification, Ddmap.com aims to enhance the quality of urban living by ensuring users receive relevant and practical information tailored to their needs.

Inquisitive Minds

Acquisition in 2011
Inquisitive Minds is a company that was acquired by HTC Corp in 2011.

Beats Electronics

Venture Round in 2011
Beats Electronics, based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in the design and manufacture of premium audio products, including headphones, earphones, and speakers, as well as sound software technology. Founded by renowned artist Dr. Dre and music executive Jimmy Iovine, the company aims to deliver an exceptional music experience that allows listeners to appreciate the full emotional depth and quality of sound as intended by artists in the studio. In addition to their hardware offerings, Beats also provides streaming music subscription services, enhancing the overall listening experience. The brand has established partnerships with notable companies such as HP, Chrysler Group, and HTC Mobile to further extend its market reach and influence in the audio industry.

Beats Electronics

Acquisition in 2011
Beats Electronics, based in Santa Monica, California, specializes in the design and manufacture of premium audio products, including headphones, earphones, and speakers, as well as sound software technology. Founded by renowned artist Dr. Dre and music executive Jimmy Iovine, the company aims to deliver an exceptional music experience that allows listeners to appreciate the full emotional depth and quality of sound as intended by artists in the studio. In addition to their hardware offerings, Beats also provides streaming music subscription services, enhancing the overall listening experience. The brand has established partnerships with notable companies such as HP, Chrysler Group, and HTC Mobile to further extend its market reach and influence in the audio industry.

Dashwire

Acquisition in 2011
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

Acquisition in 2011
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.

F-ROAD

Angel Round in 2011
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

Venture Round in 2011
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

Funding Round in 2011
Saffron Digital Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing an end-to-end video platform designed to streamline the launch of premium multi-platform entertainment services. The company's offerings include MainStage, a SaaS-based solution for over-the-top (OTT) services; BackStage, a custom content management system for scheduling and pricing; StagePlay, a customizable player for secure content delivery; and StageCraft, which automates the preparation of video content. Saffron Digital's technology supports various content delivery models, including subscription video on demand, electronic sell-through, and advertising-supported video on demand, and accommodates both live and on-demand content. The company serves a diverse clientele, including pay-TV providers, broadcasters, and content owners, and its solutions are operational in over 30 countries. Saffron Digital is recognized for its innovative technology and has partnered with major media organizations, while also receiving multiple industry awards for its contributions to digital content delivery.

Abaxia

Acquisition in 2010
Abaxia SAS is a software development company based in Neuilly sur Seine, France, specializing in mobile handset software solutions for network operators and handset manufacturers. Founded in 2001 and currently operating as a subsidiary of HTC France Corporation, Abaxia focuses on enhancing user experience through its core products. These include Mobile Portal, which provides carriers with the ability to display services and information directly on a phone's idle screen; Mobile Finder, designed to simplify both device and web searches from the idle screen; and the Abaxia Open Platform, a server solution that enables mobile service providers to deliver content, search, and advertising directly to users, thereby increasing their average revenue per user (ARPU). Abaxia's innovations aim to streamline access to value-added services, making them readily available with minimal user effort.

ddmap.com

Venture Round in 2010
Ddmap.com is a location-based search engine platform that specializes in delivering accurate and useful information for urban living. Founded in May 2005 and affiliated with Shanghai Gsuo Information Technology Co., Ltd., the platform offers a comprehensive solution by integrating position technology with search capabilities. Ddmap.com focuses on providing urban populations with convenient access to daily life information, including details about discounted services available in their cities. Through its self-developed location engine and a deep understanding of information classification, Ddmap.com aims to enhance the quality of urban living by ensuring users receive relevant and practical information tailored to their needs.

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

Venture Round in 2000
DIP Corporation is a Japan-based technology company that specializes in employment services, connecting individuals with job opportunities. The company operates through five distinct business divisions. The Baitoru Com segment offers job information tailored for contractors and recruiting firms, while the Job Engine segment focuses on providing job listings and career transition resources for recruitment agencies. Hatarako Net caters to staffing companies by supplying job information for staff services. Additionally, the Other division is dedicated to serving the restaurant industry, and the Agent segment specifically provides employment services for healthcare facilities. Through these divisions, DIP Corporation aims to streamline the job search process and enhance employment connections across various sectors.
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