Lux Capital

Lux Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2000, with offices in New York City and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in founding, seed, early-stage, and growth investments, primarily in the physical and life sciences, as well as sectors such as biochemistry, material science, aerospace, and advanced technologies like machine learning and synthetic biology. Lux Capital actively supports entrepreneurs in developing successful businesses, leveraging its extensive expertise to enhance the connectivity and competitive edge of its portfolio companies. With assets under management totaling approximately $4 billion, the firm has played a significant role in founding over 20 companies, focusing on high-growth opportunities and innovative solutions across diverse industries.

Steve Brody

COO

Herb Goronkin Ph.D

Venture Partner

Peter Hebert

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Grace Isford

Partner

Lan Jiang

Associate, Investments

Alex Nguyen

Principal

Segolene Scarborough

CFO

Zack Schildhorn

Partner

Deena Shakir

General Partner

Shaq Vayda

Principal

David K. Yang

Investor

Past deals in Virtual Reality

Womp

Seed Round in 2022
Womp is an all-in-one platform that leverages artificial intelligence to facilitate the creation of CAD and 3D models, catering specifically to the needs of 3D printing and new media applications such as web 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality. The company specializes in 3D scanning, modeling, and printing services, enabling users to create physical objects from digital designs. Womp's technology captures the dimensions of an object, transforming it into a 3D mesh file, which can be printed in a variety of sizes and materials. This comprehensive approach allows customers to easily build intuitive and functional physical representations from their digital models.

Statespace

Series C in 2021
StateSpace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and eSport athletes to maximize their potential. It uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way humans improve. Leveraging expertise as neuroscientists, data scientists, video game developers, and computer visionaries, the products bring much needed standardized performance analytics to train. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Matterport

Post in 2021
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Bifrost AI

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of a simulation software designed to create custom virtual worlds. The company's software generates synthetic training data using three-dimensional graphics to simulate real-life scenarios such as traffic accidents and natural disasters, detect rare and critical defects and build models faster, enabling artificial intelligence developers to create datasets quicker and at lower costs.

Matterport

Funding Round in 2021
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Survios

Funding Round in 2020
Survios, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based virtual reality company founded in 2012 that specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences. The company emerged from Project Holodeck, an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Southern California’s Games program, founded by Nathan Burba, James Iliff, and Alexander Silkin. Survios focuses on developing interactive content that utilizes cutting-edge immersive technology to enhance user engagement. Its games are designed to offer a comprehensive sensory experience, incorporating visuals, sounds, and tactile elements to create a dynamic environment for players. Survios aims to push the boundaries of virtual reality gaming and redefine how users interact with digital content.

Bifrost AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bifrost is a developer of a Generative 3D platform for creatives to create custom virtual worlds. It generates synthetic training data using three-dimensional graphics to simulate real-life scenarios. These datasets help teach AI systems to handle new tasks, environments, and challenges, while also validating their performance and reliability across thousands of automatically generated scenarios.

Statespace

Series A in 2020
StateSpace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and eSport athletes to maximize their potential. It uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way humans improve. Leveraging expertise as neuroscientists, data scientists, video game developers, and computer visionaries, the products bring much needed standardized performance analytics to train. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2020
Looking Glass Factory Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays tailored for 3D creators. The flagship product, the Looking Glass, is a desktop holographic display that utilizes advanced light field and volumetric display technologies, allowing users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for virtual or augmented reality headsets. In addition to its display technology, Looking Glass offers volumetric printing services and software solutions for managing holographic displays. The company serves various sectors, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. Founded in 2015, Looking Glass is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional location in Hong Kong.

Rosebud AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rosebud AI, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing software for creating digital avatars and models tailored for various purposes. Their platform enables users to customize avatars based on demographic factors, age, and style, making visual content creation more accessible. The company aims to democratize visual storytelling for brands of all sizes, leveraging artificial intelligence to simplify the process of generating game assets and other digital visuals. Additionally, Rosebud AI facilitates the creation of non-fungible token (NFT) collections without requiring users to have extensive technical knowledge of smart contracts or Web3 technologies. By combining traditional computer graphics techniques with advanced AI research, the company empowers creators to animate historical photos and enhance artistic expression.

Statespace

Seed Round in 2019
StateSpace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and eSport athletes to maximize their potential. It uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way humans improve. Leveraging expertise as neuroscientists, data scientists, video game developers, and computer visionaries, the products bring much needed standardized performance analytics to train. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Lightform

Series A in 2019
Lightform, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in computer vision and hardware for projected augmented reality. The company develops a desktop application that enables users to create animated content for various scenes, as well as update and control projectors wirelessly using laptops or smartphones. Lightform's technology allows for the integration of its system with any projector, facilitating the creation of immersive experiences through light. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides 3D scanning options and cloud services to enhance the user experience and support its products.

Matterport

Series D in 2019
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Veo Robotics

Series A in 2019
Veo Robotics, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing robotics systems that enhance manufacturing processes. The company focuses on creating industrial automation products that allow high-performance robots to work collaboratively and safely alongside human workers. By integrating advanced computer vision, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence, Veo Robotics' products aim to create more flexible, productive, and efficient manufacturing workcells. Their proprietary algorithms and distributed sensing technologies enable clients to improve productivity while reducing operating costs in both manufacturing and logistics environments.

CTRL-Labs

Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

CTRL-Labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

Matterport

Venture Round in 2018
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Halo Neuroscience

Series B in 2018
Halo Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing human performance through innovative systems. Since its incorporation in 2013, the company has developed its flagship product, Halo Sport, which employs Neuropriming technology. This technology involves delivering electrical stimulation during physical training to enhance the brain's learning capacity, a state referred to as "hyperplasticity." By improving the connections between the brain and muscles, Halo Sport aims to accelerate skill acquisition and strength development, particularly for elite athletes. Through its advancements in neurotechnology, Halo Neuroscience seeks to help individuals maximize their potential in various performance domains.

Scatter

Seed Round in 2018
Scatter Studios LLC, based in Brooklyn, New York, is an Emmy-award winning creative company that focuses on developing immersive storytelling and augmented reality/virtual reality tools. Founded in 2017, Scatter is known for pioneering volumetric filmmaking, which revolutionizes content production and viewing in the entertainment industry. Its flagship product, Depthkit, enables video creators to capture live-action performances as true-to-life 3D experiences using standard video hardware. This innovative software solution has been integral to various forms of content, including Hollywood films, documentaries by acclaimed directors, and interactive augmented reality experiences for major artists like U2 and Eminem. Depthkit is widely utilized by leading brands in video production and immersive entertainment, enhancing storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums.

Lightform

Seed Round in 2017
Lightform, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in computer vision and hardware for projected augmented reality. The company develops a desktop application that enables users to create animated content for various scenes, as well as update and control projectors wirelessly using laptops or smartphones. Lightform's technology allows for the integration of its system with any projector, facilitating the creation of immersive experiences through light. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides 3D scanning options and cloud services to enhance the user experience and support its products.

Covariant

Seed Round in 2017
Covariant is a company focused on developing artificial intelligence for robotics. It is creating the Covariant Brain, a universal AI system that enables robots to perceive, reason, and interact with their environments. The company specializes in robotics software that utilizes deep imitation learning, deep reinforcement learning, and meta-learning techniques. This innovative approach allows clients to program robots with ease by using a virtual reality headset to guide them through specific tasks. Covariant aims to streamline the deployment of robotics across various operations, enhancing efficiency and adaptability in industrial settings.

Veo Robotics

Series A in 2017
Veo Robotics, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializes in developing robotics systems that enhance manufacturing processes. The company focuses on creating industrial automation products that allow high-performance robots to work collaboratively and safely alongside human workers. By integrating advanced computer vision, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence, Veo Robotics' products aim to create more flexible, productive, and efficient manufacturing workcells. Their proprietary algorithms and distributed sensing technologies enable clients to improve productivity while reducing operating costs in both manufacturing and logistics environments.

Lightform

Seed Round in 2017
Lightform, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in computer vision and hardware for projected augmented reality. The company develops a desktop application that enables users to create animated content for various scenes, as well as update and control projectors wirelessly using laptops or smartphones. Lightform's technology allows for the integration of its system with any projector, facilitating the creation of immersive experiences through light. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides 3D scanning options and cloud services to enhance the user experience and support its products.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2017
Pinscreen, Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing advanced face-tracking technology that enables the creation of personalized three-dimensional avatars from selfies. This innovative solution enhances digital communication and online interactions by providing users with the ability to generate and animate their own avatars. Pinscreen's technology not only offers engaging mixed reality experiences for consumers but also provides scalable content creation tools for professionals, allowing them to design and animate customized avatars for various applications.

Looking Glass

Series A in 2017
Looking Glass Factory Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays tailored for 3D creators. The flagship product, the Looking Glass, is a desktop holographic display that utilizes advanced light field and volumetric display technologies, allowing users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for virtual or augmented reality headsets. In addition to its display technology, Looking Glass offers volumetric printing services and software solutions for managing holographic displays. The company serves various sectors, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. Founded in 2015, Looking Glass is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional location in Hong Kong.

Survios

Series B in 2016
Survios, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based virtual reality company founded in 2012 that specializes in creating immersive gaming experiences. The company emerged from Project Holodeck, an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Southern California’s Games program, founded by Nathan Burba, James Iliff, and Alexander Silkin. Survios focuses on developing interactive content that utilizes cutting-edge immersive technology to enhance user engagement. Its games are designed to offer a comprehensive sensory experience, incorporating visuals, sounds, and tactile elements to create a dynamic environment for players. Survios aims to push the boundaries of virtual reality gaming and redefine how users interact with digital content.

Scatter

Convertible Note in 2016
Scatter Studios LLC, based in Brooklyn, New York, is an Emmy-award winning creative company that focuses on developing immersive storytelling and augmented reality/virtual reality tools. Founded in 2017, Scatter is known for pioneering volumetric filmmaking, which revolutionizes content production and viewing in the entertainment industry. Its flagship product, Depthkit, enables video creators to capture live-action performances as true-to-life 3D experiences using standard video hardware. This innovative software solution has been integral to various forms of content, including Hollywood films, documentaries by acclaimed directors, and interactive augmented reality experiences for major artists like U2 and Eminem. Depthkit is widely utilized by leading brands in video production and immersive entertainment, enhancing storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums.

Pinscreen

Seed Round in 2016
Pinscreen, Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing advanced face-tracking technology that enables the creation of personalized three-dimensional avatars from selfies. This innovative solution enhances digital communication and online interactions by providing users with the ability to generate and animate their own avatars. Pinscreen's technology not only offers engaging mixed reality experiences for consumers but also provides scalable content creation tools for professionals, allowing them to design and animate customized avatars for various applications.

Relativity Space

Seed Round in 2016
Relativity Space, Inc. is an aerospace manufacturer based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the design, production, and launch of orbital rockets, notably developing the Terran 1, the world's first fully 3D printed rocket. By leveraging advanced technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics, Relativity Space aims to revolutionize the aerospace sector with a simplified supply chain and a production timeline that can yield a rocket in less than 60 days, utilizing 100 times fewer parts than traditional methods. Relativity Space is focused on creating a multiplanetary future, with long-term aspirations to enhance human life both on Earth and Mars. The company is supported by a range of prominent investors, underscoring its innovative approach to the aerospace industry.

Halo Neuroscience

Series A in 2016
Halo Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing human performance through innovative systems. Since its incorporation in 2013, the company has developed its flagship product, Halo Sport, which employs Neuropriming technology. This technology involves delivering electrical stimulation during physical training to enhance the brain's learning capacity, a state referred to as "hyperplasticity." By improving the connections between the brain and muscles, Halo Sport aims to accelerate skill acquisition and strength development, particularly for elite athletes. Through its advancements in neurotechnology, Halo Neuroscience seeks to help individuals maximize their potential in various performance domains.

Looking Glass

Seed Round in 2015
Looking Glass Factory Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing holographic displays tailored for 3D creators. The flagship product, the Looking Glass, is a desktop holographic display that utilizes advanced light field and volumetric display technologies, allowing users to create, share, and interact with 3D content without the need for virtual or augmented reality headsets. In addition to its display technology, Looking Glass offers volumetric printing services and software solutions for managing holographic displays. The company serves various sectors, including drug discovery, medical visualization, experiential marketing, and 3D storytelling. Founded in 2015, Looking Glass is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional location in Hong Kong.

AltspaceVR

Series A in 2015
AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company. AltspaceVR is bringing two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, and extending the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the software users will be able to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. The software is powered by, and fully embraces, the modern open web.

Matterport

Series C in 2015
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

AltspaceVR

Seed Round in 2014
AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company. AltspaceVR is bringing two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, and extending the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the software users will be able to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. The software is powered by, and fully embraces, the modern open web.

Matterport

Series B in 2014
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.

Halo Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2013
Halo Neuroscience is a neurotechnology company based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing human performance through innovative systems. Since its incorporation in 2013, the company has developed its flagship product, Halo Sport, which employs Neuropriming technology. This technology involves delivering electrical stimulation during physical training to enhance the brain's learning capacity, a state referred to as "hyperplasticity." By improving the connections between the brain and muscles, Halo Sport aims to accelerate skill acquisition and strength development, particularly for elite athletes. Through its advancements in neurotechnology, Halo Neuroscience seeks to help individuals maximize their potential in various performance domains.

Matterport

Series A in 2013
Matterport is a technology company that operates a cloud-based platform designed to create 3D and virtual reality models of real-world spaces. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company enables users to capture, modify, and share digital representations of environments through its proprietary 3D camera, which captures both visual and spatial data. The platform includes Matterport Cloud for hosting and processing, as well as tools such as Matterport Spaces and a web-based 3D player that allow users to navigate and visualize these models. Matterport's offerings facilitate immersive experiences in various applications, including real estate and architecture, allowing users to explore and interact with multi-dimensional spaces online.
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