Intel

Intel Corporation is a leading global designer and manufacturer of essential technologies for cloud computing, smart devices, and connected systems. The company operates through various segments, including Data Center Group, Internet of Things Group, Mobileye, and Client Computing Group, offering a wide range of products such as microprocessors, chipsets, system-on-chip solutions, and memory products. Intel's innovations extend to high-performance computing for targeted industries, as well as technologies for computer vision and machine learning applications. The firm serves original equipment manufacturers, design manufacturers, and cloud service providers. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel also invests through Intel Capital, which has supported numerous startups in areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, advancing new technologies and solutions. Intel has consistently led the semiconductor market, driven by its commitment to innovation and the development of transformative products that enhance performance, connectivity, and data utilization across various sectors, including automotive and the Internet of Things.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investor

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Senior VP / Chief Strategy Officer

Srini Ananth

Investment Director

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jen Ard

Managing Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director, Head of Investment Operations

Peng Bai Ph.D

Vice President, Technology and Manufacture, Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Investment Director and Israel Country Manager

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Jose-Maria Blanc

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Coca

Managing Director

Leslie S. Culbertson

Executive Vice President and General Manager of Product Assurance and Security

Christopher Darby

President and CEO

Sean Doyle

Managing Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investor

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Justin Hotard

Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center and AI Group

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Renee James

President

Dave Johnson

Managing Director

Noam Kaiser

Director

Eric King

Investment Director

Sunil Kurkure

Managing Director

Greg Lavender

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Elana Lian

Investor

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner and Head of Intel Capital

Steven A. Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mark Lydon

Director, Strategic Investments

Nick McKeown

General Manager and Senior Vice President

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investor

Dave Mueller

Investor

Anil Nanduri

VP and GM

Mark Rostick

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Vice President Global Supply

Thomas Urban

Investor

Erica Van

Partner

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Tyler Welt

Investment Manager

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in Augmented Reality

Augtera Networks

Series A in 2021
Augtera Networks, founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence platform specifically designed for network management. The platform offers advanced capabilities such as data plumbing, network modeling, visualization, and ecosystem integration, allowing for effective operations, planning, and orchestration across physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. By leveraging proprietary algorithms developed from production data, Augtera Networks enables proactive visibility and resolution in multi-cloud networks, helping clients automate and optimize their network management processes.

CYVision

Venture Round in 2020
CY Vision is a vision systems and applications company with offices in Mountain View and Istanbul focused on developing a new platform for AR & VR.Our revolutionary platform enables fully immersive and realistic VR and exceptionally high-quality AR.

Common Sense Machines

Seed Round in 2020
Common Sense Machines develops an artificial intelligence platform aimed at transforming photos and videos into 3D assets. Their technology, known as Real-to-Sim-to-Real, combines human-like learning capabilities with the speed and precision of machines. This innovative approach facilitates one-shot 3D perception and manipulation of everyday objects, allowing users to efficiently create game-engine-ready assets and accelerate their project goals. The platform is designed to enhance the way users interact with and utilize 3D simulations, making it easier to integrate realistic models into various applications.

Augtera Networks

Venture Round in 2019
Augtera Networks, founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in providing an artificial intelligence platform specifically designed for network management. The platform offers advanced capabilities such as data plumbing, network modeling, visualization, and ecosystem integration, allowing for effective operations, planning, and orchestration across physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. By leveraging proprietary algorithms developed from production data, Augtera Networks enables proactive visibility and resolution in multi-cloud networks, helping clients automate and optimize their network management processes.

Prophesee

Series C in 2019
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in developing machine vision sensors and systems inspired by biological eyes. The company's innovative neuromorphic vision platform enhances video processing efficiency and intelligence, enabling real-time detection and analysis of high-speed visual events. Prophesee's technology serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, industrial automation, healthcare, gaming, robotics, security, and aerospace. By focusing on applications such as autonomous vehicles, connected devices, and surveillance systems, Prophesee aims to transform vision sensing and processing across various industries. The company, formerly known as Chronocam, rebranded in February 2018 and continues to push the boundaries of machine vision capabilities.

AdHawk Microsystems

Series B in 2019
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. specializes in developing eye and gesture tracking software technology alongside micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and located in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a camera-free eye tracking system that facilitates mobile data capture and supports advancements in augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk aims to create a seamless layer of technology that intuitively responds to the needs, intents, and emotional states of users, ultimately enhancing their everyday experiences.

North

Debt Financing in 2019
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

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.

Vertex.AI

Acquisition in 2018
Vertex.AI owns and operates a platform which provides visual intelligence capabilities to edge devices. The company provides vertex vision which allows detecting, classifying, tracking, and identifying objects and other visual elements in real time and vertex vantage which provides software platform that unlocks the deep learning capability of chips from low-power mobile processors to full-size GPUs. Vertex.AI was formerly known as 1026 Labs, Inc. Vertex.AI is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As of August 16, 2018, operates as a subsidiary of Movidius, Inc..

Airy3D

Series A in 2018
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

Prophesee

Series B in 2018
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in developing machine vision sensors and systems inspired by biological eyes. The company's innovative neuromorphic vision platform enhances video processing efficiency and intelligence, enabling real-time detection and analysis of high-speed visual events. Prophesee's technology serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, industrial automation, healthcare, gaming, robotics, security, and aerospace. By focusing on applications such as autonomous vehicles, connected devices, and surveillance systems, Prophesee aims to transform vision sensing and processing across various industries. The company, formerly known as Chronocam, rebranded in February 2018 and continues to push the boundaries of machine vision capabilities.

Vreal

Series A in 2018
Vreal Inc. is a Seattle-based company that develops a platform enabling game developers, streamers, and players to stream virtual reality gaming experiences seamlessly across various devices, including desktops, mobile VR, traditional 2D screens, and VR headsets. Founded in 2015, Vreal aims to enhance gaming content by fostering a social experience where fans can engage with their favorite creators in immersive environments. The platform allows game streamers to share the complete 3D surroundings of the virtual reality worlds they explore, facilitating interactive gameplay and enabling enthusiasts to enjoy games together.

CYVision

Series A in 2017
CY Vision is a vision systems and applications company with offices in Mountain View and Istanbul focused on developing a new platform for AR & VR.Our revolutionary platform enables fully immersive and realistic VR and exceptionally high-quality AR.

EchoPixel

Series A in 2017
EchoPixel, Inc. is a company that specializes in 3D medical visualization software, providing tools for medical professionals to interact with patient-specific organs and tissues in an immersive environment. Its flagship product, the True 3D Viewer, is a real-time interactive virtual reality system that enhances the ability of doctors to identify, evaluate, and dissect anatomical structures. Additionally, the True 3D Medical Education Viewer aids medical students in understanding structural 3D biology by utilizing computer tomography and magnetic resonance images. EchoPixel also offers a holographic intraoperative software that supports structural heart procedures through interactive 3D anatomical imaging. Founded in 2012 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to improve diagnostic and educational capabilities in the medical field through advanced imaging technology.

AdHawk Microsystems

Series A in 2017
AdHawk Microsystems Inc. specializes in developing eye and gesture tracking software technology alongside micro-electromechanical systems for mobile and wearable devices. Founded in 2015 and located in Kitchener, Canada, the company offers a camera-free eye tracking system that facilitates mobile data capture and supports advancements in augmented and virtual reality solutions. AdHawk aims to create a seamless layer of technology that intuitively responds to the needs, intents, and emotional states of users, ultimately enhancing their everyday experiences.

VOKE

Acquisition in 2016
VOKE, Inc. is a company that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing the experience of live events such as sports, concerts, and fashion shows. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clara, California, VOKE developed a platform known as VOKE TrueVR, which captures, encodes, and synchronizes content with metadata and audio, providing viewers with an immersive experience. The company's technology is notable for its ability to offer real-time, two-dimensional immersive feeds that can be streamed to mobile devices and other VR platforms. VOKE's approach combines advanced engineering and media expertise, focusing on creating engaging experiences for users while addressing complex technical challenges. In November 2016, VOKE was acquired by Intel Corporation, further expanding its reach in the virtual reality landscape.

InContext Solutions

Series F in 2016
InContext Solutions, Inc. specializes in mixed and virtual reality solutions aimed at optimizing retail experiences. The company offers ShopperMX, a web-based simulation software that enables manufacturers and retailers to collaboratively ideate, evaluate, and implement various merchandising and display strategies within a virtual store environment. By providing digital content, virtual simulations, insights, and analytics, InContext Solutions assists clients in understanding shopper behavior and refining their retail strategies across various industries, including consumer packaged goods, apparel, and food service. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional operations in the United Kingdom and several locations across the United States, the company facilitates substantial cost savings for clients by allowing them to test ideas in a virtual setting rather than in physical stores. This innovative approach equips businesses with the necessary data and insights to make informed decisions, enhancing their confidence in developing successful in-store concepts.

Prophesee

Series B in 2016
Prophesee SA, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in developing machine vision sensors and systems inspired by biological eyes. The company's innovative neuromorphic vision platform enhances video processing efficiency and intelligence, enabling real-time detection and analysis of high-speed visual events. Prophesee's technology serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, industrial automation, healthcare, gaming, robotics, security, and aerospace. By focusing on applications such as autonomous vehicles, connected devices, and surveillance systems, Prophesee aims to transform vision sensing and processing across various industries. The company, formerly known as Chronocam, rebranded in February 2018 and continues to push the boundaries of machine vision capabilities.

Immersed Games

Venture Round in 2016
Immersed Games, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Gainesville, Florida, develops video games designed to enhance learning experiences for students and youth. The company aims to leverage the engaging nature of video games to create a virtual world that facilitates deep learning across various subjects. Immersed Games is currently focused on refining its educational gameplay through a smaller stand-alone game, which serves as a testing ground for its innovative concepts. This approach allows the company to gather valuable data and feedback, which will inform the iterative expansion of its main game. The goal is to build an immersive ecosystem that encourages long-term student engagement and empowerment in their educational journey.

North

Series B in 2016
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

Wooptix

Series A in 2016
A word About US.A bunch of visionary people. Scientific scouts. Daring entrepreneurs. Just a crew of dreamers, all with a common goal. Improving Human Experience.They give a Key to interact with the world through your imagination & our technology. Is a new way to play with the environment. Mountains. Trees. Clouds. Flowers. Rivers. Rocks. Animals. Waves. People. Friends. And a new way to show your feelings. flying, exploring, Surfing & Underwater.

KiraKira3D

Seed Round in 2016
KiraKira3D is a pioneering mobile application focused on 3D modeling, aimed at transforming how girls engage with engineering. The platform offers online classes that teach 3D printing, providing a unique learning experience by combining virtual instruction with tangible rewards in the form of 3D printed objects. KiraKira3D fosters an online community dedicated to learning, creating, and sharing, while equipping users with essential engineering skills and concepts. The lessons cover a range of transferable skills relevant to various STEM fields, including architecture, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and industrial design, thereby broadening the educational opportunities for young learners interested in these disciplines.

KiraKira3D

Seed Round in 2016
KiraKira3D is a pioneering mobile application focused on 3D modeling, aimed at transforming how girls engage with engineering. The platform offers online classes that teach 3D printing, providing a unique learning experience by combining virtual instruction with tangible rewards in the form of 3D printed objects. KiraKira3D fosters an online community dedicated to learning, creating, and sharing, while equipping users with essential engineering skills and concepts. The lessons cover a range of transferable skills relevant to various STEM fields, including architecture, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and industrial design, thereby broadening the educational opportunities for young learners interested in these disciplines.

Animoca Brands

Post in 2016
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

VOKE

Series A in 2016
VOKE, Inc. is a company that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing the experience of live events such as sports, concerts, and fashion shows. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clara, California, VOKE developed a platform known as VOKE TrueVR, which captures, encodes, and synchronizes content with metadata and audio, providing viewers with an immersive experience. The company's technology is notable for its ability to offer real-time, two-dimensional immersive feeds that can be streamed to mobile devices and other VR platforms. VOKE's approach combines advanced engineering and media expertise, focusing on creating engaging experiences for users while addressing complex technical challenges. In November 2016, VOKE was acquired by Intel Corporation, further expanding its reach in the virtual reality landscape.

Replay Technologies

Acquisition in 2016
Replay Technologies Inc. specializes in three-dimensional reconstruction technology for broadcasting events, including sports, news, and film. The company is known for its Free Dimensional Video (FreeD) technology, which enables the creation of dynamic viewing angles using high-speed camera sensors. Its product offerings include the SOLO freeD System, designed to allow users to hover around the action and capture views from any angle within a 180-degree coverage area, and the ARENA freeD System, which features 4K high-resolution capture capabilities for 360-degree coverage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Newark, California, Replay Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Eyefluence

Series B in 2015
Eyefluence, Inc. specializes in developing eye-interaction technology that enables control of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) using eye movements. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company combines insights from eye biomechanics and the eye-brain connection to create the fastest interface for HMDs. Eyefluence serves manufacturers in the AR, VR, and MR sectors, focusing on enhancing human communication and interaction within these immersive environments. The company is led by experienced entrepreneurs Jim Marggraff and David Stiehr and boasts a multidisciplinary team of experts in various fields, including optics, engineering, and artificial intelligence. Eyefluence holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with over 30 patents, reflecting its commitment to innovation. The company collaborates with emerging startups and established Fortune 100 firms to promote the adoption of smart glasses for various applications across enterprise, industrial, government, and consumer markets. As of October 2016, Eyefluence operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Perfant

Venture Round in 2015
Perfant Technology Co., Ltd. is a Beijing-based company that specializes in developing imaging and video technologies for applications in artificial intelligence, machine vision, three-dimensional reconstruction, and virtual reality. One of its key products is the panoramic camera known as eyesir, which is designed for diverse uses across multiple sectors, including tourism, aviation, smart homes, real estate, media, weddings, sports, and various events. Perfant focuses on the research and development of visual reality technology, aiming to enhance users' visual experiences through innovative solutions.

Avegant

Series B in 2015
Avegant is a technology company developing next-generation display technology to enable previously impossible augmented reality experiences. The company uses its deep scientific understanding of human sight and head-mounted display ergonomics together with its consumer electronics manufacturing experience to develop displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Belmont, California.

ToneTree

Seed Round in 2015
Augmented reality on your tabletop. Fly your own personal spaceship through deep space. Record a hit track with a music studio that fits in your pocket. Expand your phone beyond the screen. Rediscover reality with Oak.

Occipital

Series B in 2015
Occipital, Inc. develops mobile computer vision applications. It offers Structure Sensor, a 3D sensor for mobile devices that allows users to scan objects and people, map interior spaces, and capture 3D models; and 360 Panorama, an application, which allows users to capture 360-degree images. The company also offers The Structure SDK for iOS that enables developers to publish various applications; and OpenNI 2, an open source SDK that lets developers to create middleware libraries and applications for 3D sensors with Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Android. In addition, it offers sensors and accessories online. Occipital, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Recon Instruments

Acquisition in 2015
Recon Instruments, Inc. specializes in the design and development of smart eyewear products tailored for sports and high-intensity environments. Established in 2008 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company has emerged as a leader in smart eyewear technology, offering GPS heads-up displays integrated into ski and snowboard goggles, as well as prescription inserts. Their flagship product, Recon Engage, allows users to track their activity and location in real-time, view performance statistics, and receive notifications. The eyewear features an Android-based operating system with an open software development kit, facilitating the creation of various applications for diverse sports and activities. Recon Instruments is committed to enhancing athletic performance through innovative design and technology, ensuring that all aspects of product development are handled in-house to maintain quality and usability. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Recon continues to push the boundaries of smart eyewear, focusing on delivering essential information to athletes in a seamless and efficient manner.

WorldViz

Series A in 2015
WorldViz LLC is a company specializing in virtual reality (VR) software and solutions, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. It offers a range of products, including the Vizard virtual reality software, augmented reality solutions, and precision position tracking systems. WorldViz provides various VR environments such as walking, standing, seated, and projection wall systems. The company also supports clients through VR design and development, integration with diverse VR hardware, custom application development, and comprehensive on-site installation and training services. Its solutions cater to multiple industries, including academia, architecture, engineering, construction, healthcare, defense, and manufacturing, both in the United States and abroad.

Lemoptix

Acquisition in 2015
Lemoptix develops, sells and licenses next-generation micro-opto-electromechanical systems (MOEMS) - based laser scanning and microprojection technologies for the consumer and automotive markets. Lemoptix MVIEW, world’s smallest laser microprojection systems are ideal for integration by automotive Tier 1/2 players, OEMs and ODMs (original design manufacturers) into various demanding applications such as head-up displays in cars or embedded projection systems in mobile devices. Embedded projection displays will enable the projection of content and information directly from the device on any nearby surface, enabling users to conveniently view and share information and content without the typical limitations of physical displays. Furthermore, Lemoptix is actively developing solutions and collaborating with industry partners in the area of wearable displays for smartglasses- type applications. Lemoptix is a spin-off from the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne), is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and grows within a world-leading cluster of micro- and nanotechnology companies and institutions. Lemoptix is backed by high-level private investors and Swisscom Ventures.

SKULLY

Series A in 2015
SKULLY Technologies, LLC specializes in the design and manufacturing of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) wearable technology, focusing on products for action sports. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to enhance safety and connectivity for riders through its innovative products. Its flagship product is a motorcycle helmet that integrates advanced technology to promote a safer and more comfortable riding experience.

Composyt Light Labs

Acquisition in 2015
Composyt Light Labs is developing an ultra-compact wearable display that integrates discreetly with normal eyewear, enabling a new generation of aesthetic smart glasses. Composyt is a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Vuzix

Post in 2015
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and sells augmented reality (AR) wearable display and computing devices for consumer and enterprise markets. The company offers its products in the form of smart glasses and AR glasses. Its personal display and wearable computing devices offer users a portable viewing experience; provide solutions for mobility; wearable displays; and virtual and augmented reality. The company’s wearable display devices are worn like eyeglasses and attached to head-worn mounts; and these devices typically include cameras, sensors, and a computer that enable a user to view, record, and interact with video and digital content such as computer data, the Internet, social media, and entertainment applications. The company was formerly known as Icuiti Corporation and changed its name to Vuzix Corporation in September 2007. Vuzix Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York. It also has offices in Summertown, United Kingdom and Tokyo, Japan.

Eyefluence

Series A in 2014
Eyefluence, Inc. specializes in developing eye-interaction technology that enables control of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) using eye movements. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, the company combines insights from eye biomechanics and the eye-brain connection to create the fastest interface for HMDs. Eyefluence serves manufacturers in the AR, VR, and MR sectors, focusing on enhancing human communication and interaction within these immersive environments. The company is led by experienced entrepreneurs Jim Marggraff and David Stiehr and boasts a multidisciplinary team of experts in various fields, including optics, engineering, and artificial intelligence. Eyefluence holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with over 30 patents, reflecting its commitment to innovation. The company collaborates with emerging startups and established Fortune 100 firms to promote the adoption of smart glasses for various applications across enterprise, industrial, government, and consumer markets. As of October 2016, Eyefluence operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Screenovate

Venture Round in 2014
Screenovate allows for your smartphone screen to be projected on your TV or computer. You are also able to scan, print, and copy files. Your tablet or smartphone can transform into a game controller.

Avegant

Series A in 2014
Avegant is a technology company developing next-generation display technology to enable previously impossible augmented reality experiences. The company uses its deep scientific understanding of human sight and head-mounted display ergonomics together with its consumer electronics manufacturing experience to develop displays that enable realistic AR experiences for consumers. Avegant was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Belmont, California.

Performance Lab

Venture Round in 2014
PLTech has used 20-plus years of experience working with high-performance athletes along with decades of data collection, analysis and performance tracking from tens of thousands of exercisers to develop a unique and innovative technology called ARDA. The ARDA Engine is powered by an intelligent technology that automatically senses your activity, analyses it, and interprets it to create individually tailored coaching advice. Context matters. ARDA doesn't just tell people what’s already happened, ARDA can tell them what they can do next or how to do it differently to improve and achieve their goals.

Altia Systems

Series B in 2014
Altia Systems is an award winning, venture-backed company based in Cupertino, California and creator of the PanaCast™ system. PanaCast™ is a unique experience that enables anyone on desktop or mobile to communicate in interactive, real-time Panoramic-HD 200 degree field-of-view video that replicates the human panoramic perspective.

Nimble VR

Venture Round in 2014
Nimble VR focuses on enhancing virtual reality experiences by enabling natural hand interactions within digital environments. The company is developing advanced computer vision technology that allows users to engage with virtual worlds using their hands and fingers, offering 3-D dexterous control. This technology is designed to operate seamlessly in the background, ensuring a smooth user experience throughout the day. Additionally, Nimble VR provides an open API, allowing developers to create software in various programming languages that can leverage this innovative gesture recognition capability.

OrCam

Venture Round in 2014
OrCam Technologies Limited specializes in the design and development of wearable devices aimed at assisting individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or experience reading difficulties. Its product lineup includes the OrCam MyEye 1 and MyEye 2.0, which are innovative wearable devices equipped with cameras that can read printed and digital text, recognize faces, and identify various objects. Additionally, the OrCam Read device provides digital AI assistance for reading. These products are designed to enhance the daily lives of users by offering discreet and intuitive visual aid through a simple interface that allows the devices to communicate information audibly. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, OrCam also has subsidiaries located in New York and London, distributing its advanced technology through a network of partners.

FlatFrog Laboratories

Venture Round in 2014
FlatFrog Laboratories AB, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lund, Sweden, specializes in manufacturing interactive panel displays. The company offers a range of products including the FlatFrog board, monitors, and kits designed for various sectors such as education, collaboration, medical, and signage. Their multi-touch modules cater to diverse applications in hospitality, retail, and digital signage, among others. FlatFrog's technology is engineered for high-volume production, providing advanced multi-touch performance for large flat displays. The company's products find use in settings like interactive whiteboards, video walls, and consumer electronics. With a presence in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Korea, FlatFrog Laboratories serves a global market, reflecting its commitment to enhancing multi-touch computing experiences.

Prism Skylabs

Series B in 2013
Prism Skylabs is a cloud-based video intelligence platform that enhances the functionality of standard video cameras, turning them into effective business tools. Utilizing computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Prism extracts valuable insights from video data, making the information easily understandable and actionable. The platform is employed by leading companies across 80 countries, helping them to gain a deeper understanding of their operations, manage resources effectively, and drive business growth.

DotProduct

Seed Round in 2013
DotProduct specializes in technology that allows mobile devices to capture detailed 3D data in real-time. Its primary product, the DPI-8, integrates an 8-inch tablet with a 3D camera and proprietary software, creating a comprehensive standalone 3D imaging solution. The DotProduct Phi.3D software enhances the DPI-8's capabilities with advanced features such as survey targeting, scan appendability, and support for various export formats, making it a valuable tool for professionals in the 3D imaging field. The company also offers solutions for transforming RGB-D or LIDAR data into 3D models, enabling users to effectively measure and annotate 3D visualizations using mobile devices. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and computer vision experts, DotProduct is focused on seamlessly merging the virtual and digital worlds.

Recon Instruments

Series A in 2013
Recon Instruments, Inc. specializes in the design and development of smart eyewear products tailored for sports and high-intensity environments. Established in 2008 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company has emerged as a leader in smart eyewear technology, offering GPS heads-up displays integrated into ski and snowboard goggles, as well as prescription inserts. Their flagship product, Recon Engage, allows users to track their activity and location in real-time, view performance statistics, and receive notifications. The eyewear features an Android-based operating system with an open software development kit, facilitating the creation of various applications for diverse sports and activities. Recon Instruments is committed to enhancing athletic performance through innovative design and technology, ensuring that all aspects of product development are handled in-house to maintain quality and usability. As a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, Recon continues to push the boundaries of smart eyewear, focusing on delivering essential information to athletes in a seamless and efficient manner.

Omek Interactive

Acquisition in 2013
Omek Interactive specializes in developing tools and technology that allow manufacturers and software developers to integrate gesture-based interfaces into their products. The company's gesture recognition and body tracking software is utilized across a diverse range of devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, game consoles, tablets, notebooks, PCs, smartphones, interactive signage, and medical and fitness equipment. This technology facilitates a variety of applications, such as gaming, advertising, physical therapy, home and factory automation, security and surveillance, and virtual fitting. Omek's solutions are compatible with all major 3D cameras and support an extensive array of processors and operating systems, enabling broad adoption of gesture-enabled functionalities across multiple sectors.

North

Series A in 2013
North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, is a technology company based in Kitchener, Canada, focused on developing innovative eyewear that integrates digital information into daily life. Founded in 2012, North employs over 400 professionals across four offices in North America, including engineers, designers, and futurists. The company's flagship product is a pair of smart glasses that provide heads-up access to digital notifications, allowing users to engage with their digital lives without the need to constantly check their phones. Features such as customizable replies, emojis, and snooze delays enhance the user experience by offering discreet and manageable access to information. North aims to create technologies that seamlessly blend with everyday activities, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between people and technology.

NewAer

Seed Round in 2012
NewAer is a developer of a proximity platform that enables smartphones to interact with nearby devices using Bluetooth low energy technology. By creating private, non-personally identifiable tokens, the platform facilitates seamless communication without requiring user interaction. NewAer has developed a mobile software client that operates on Android and iOS devices, supported by a robust backend server capable of executing complex rule sets. These rules, designed by developers or end-users, allow applications to respond to physical interactions within their environment. The company aims to empower developers to integrate its framework into their own mobile applications through its SDK, ProxPlatform. One of its initial applications, ToothTag, demonstrates the platform's capabilities. NewAer gained recognition as the winner of Best Technology at the inaugural Launch event in San Francisco in February 2011 and has received funding from Intel Capital and Deutsche Telekom T-Venture.

FlatFrog Laboratories

Venture Round in 2012
FlatFrog Laboratories AB, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Lund, Sweden, specializes in manufacturing interactive panel displays. The company offers a range of products including the FlatFrog board, monitors, and kits designed for various sectors such as education, collaboration, medical, and signage. Their multi-touch modules cater to diverse applications in hospitality, retail, and digital signage, among others. FlatFrog's technology is engineered for high-volume production, providing advanced multi-touch performance for large flat displays. The company's products find use in settings like interactive whiteboards, video walls, and consumer electronics. With a presence in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Korea, FlatFrog Laboratories serves a global market, reflecting its commitment to enhancing multi-touch computing experiences.

Ark

Seed Round in 2012
Ark.com, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a search engine service focused on helping users find people. Founded in 2010, the platform enables individuals to reconnect with old classmates, establish new business contacts, and locate friends through various search filters, including location, employer, schools, and interests. By streamlining the process of discovering information about emails, contacts, and social networks, Ark provides users with a convenient and efficient way to access a wealth of information about individuals.

Animoca Brands

Series A in 2011
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

Animoca Brands

Post in 2011
Animoca Brands is a digital entertainment company that specializes in leveraging gamification, blockchain, and artificial intelligence technologies to develop and publish a diverse range of mobile products globally. The company is known for its popular games, including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes, as well as titles based on well-known intellectual properties such as Formula 1, Marvel, Garfield, and Doraemon. Additionally, Animoca Brands supports the implementation of Web3.0 strategies for intellectual property holders, providing a platform that enables the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens. This platform allows IP holders, including brands and artists, to monetize their rights and build fan communities within the blockchain ecosystem. With a strong portfolio of blockchain investments and partnerships, Animoca Brands aims to enhance user experiences and facilitate the trading of digital property rights. The company operates across multiple locations, including Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Finland, and Argentina.

ArcSoft

Venture Round in 2011
ArcSoft, Inc. is a software developer specializing in multimedia technology and application software related to imaging and computer vision. The company provides solutions across a variety of devices including smartphones, digital cameras, VR and IP cameras, drones, smart televisions, and vehicles. Its offerings encompass image and video enhancements for both front and rear-facing smartphone cameras, telephoto dual camera solutions, and 360-degree camera technologies. Additionally, ArcSoft develops motion sensing controllers for augmented and virtual reality applications, as well as smart refrigerator and automotive camera solutions aimed at improving safety and functionality. The company also creates projector technologies and live video broadcasting solutions that enhance user interaction. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Fremont, California, ArcSoft has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Europe, Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. The company collaborates with prominent industry partners such as Intel, Qualcomm, and Google to advance its technology offerings.

Omek Interactive

Series C in 2011
Omek Interactive specializes in developing tools and technology that allow manufacturers and software developers to integrate gesture-based interfaces into their products. The company's gesture recognition and body tracking software is utilized across a diverse range of devices, including televisions, set-top boxes, game consoles, tablets, notebooks, PCs, smartphones, interactive signage, and medical and fitness equipment. This technology facilitates a variety of applications, such as gaming, advertising, physical therapy, home and factory automation, security and surveillance, and virtual fitting. Omek's solutions are compatible with all major 3D cameras and support an extensive array of processors and operating systems, enabling broad adoption of gesture-enabled functionalities across multiple sectors.

AlterGeo

Venture Round in 2011
Founded in 2008, AlterGeo (formerly known as Wi2Geo) develops a hybrid positioning system which combines the advantages of navigation based on WiFi, WiMAX, GSM, GPS, CDMA, IP and several other methods, and is an author of Russia's leading cross-platform location-based social networking service AlterGeo. In November 2012, the company released in Russia an intelligent restaurant recommendation guide, Gvidi launched in the US in July 2013. AlterGeo has already been recognized internationally. In January 2013, the company won The Europas as the Best Russian Startup and was shortlisted for the Best Transport, Travel or Environmental Startup there. In 2012, AlterGeo was given the Bully Award, named finalist of Red Herring Top 100 Global and Europe, and included in Informilo's list of Russia's Top 25 Hottest Tech Companies. Products * The company's technological platform positions 30M+ devices and serves 170M+ locations on a daily basis. It includes back-end positioning algorithms, data of 110M+ unique WiFi and other radio signals spots and stations across the world, API for partners, and SDK's for all major mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, Symbian, Windows Phone 7, and Mac OS. * The social network, AlterGeo (http://altergeo.ru), helps navigate in and around cities. It provides an easy way to find new interesting places around, share current location with friends, give and receive useful recommendations, and get discounts and bonuses in restaurants and other recreational and business venues. AlterGeo is available at http://altergeo.ru and its mobile version http://m.altergeo.ru, as well as through free mobile applications for iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7 and Bada. Currently AlterGeo enjoys the audience of 1M+ users, mostly in Russia and Ukraine. * The mobile recommendations service, Gvidi (http://gvidi.me), studies its users' private preferences and social graph in order to give them highly personalized recommendations about certain surrounding cafes, bars and restaurants.

Total Immersion

Series D in 2011
Total Immersion provides advanced digital imaging solutions for brand marketing and video effects, digitally processing and transforming distinct characters or images into 3D components on a video screen in real time. Total Immersion is a tool used for advertising and marketing, theme park experiences, exhibitions and presentations, or interactive media publishing for books and magazines.

Layar

Series B in 2010
Layar B.V., founded in 2009 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializes in the development of mobile applications, particularly its augmented reality browser, Layar. This innovative platform overlays information onto real-world visuals captured through a mobile device's camera, enhancing user interaction across various domains such as dining, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, and tourism. By integrating interactive digital elements like videos, music clips, and social media links, Layar transforms how users discover and engage with their surroundings, appealing to a growing audience of tech-savvy consumers. The company aims to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, providing brands with unique opportunities to connect with users through immersive experiences.

Winking Studios

Series B in 2007
Winking Art Pte. Ltd. is a game development and art outsourcing company specializing in providing comprehensive art services and animation production. Founded in 2000, the company has its headquarters in Shanghai, China, with regional offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, as well as additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Winking Art offers a range of services, including 2D and 3D artwork, pixel artwork, concept design, and UI design. It also focuses on character and environment development and provides advanced animation services such as motion capture and in-game cinematic animations. The company develops role-playing and virtual reality games for platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, distributing its products globally.

TagArray

Series A in 2007
TagArray, Inc. specializes in Real Time Location Services (RTLS) utilizing ultra-wide band (UWB) technology to deliver efficient and cost-effective asset tracking solutions. The company's system is designed for various applications, including inventory management, healthcare asset tracking, equipment monitoring, and agricultural uses. By offering ultra-low power and high-performance transceivers, TagArray enables rapid real-time tracking with readings available every 0.1 seconds. This technology allows for economical mass deployment in large markets, addressing challenges related to shrinkage and inventory management that have previously hindered widespread implementation.

Winking Studios

Series A in 2006
Winking Art Pte. Ltd. is a game development and art outsourcing company specializing in providing comprehensive art services and animation production. Founded in 2000, the company has its headquarters in Shanghai, China, with regional offices in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, as well as additional locations in Europe, Japan, and the United States. Winking Art offers a range of services, including 2D and 3D artwork, pixel artwork, concept design, and UI design. It also focuses on character and environment development and provides advanced animation services such as motion capture and in-game cinematic animations. The company develops role-playing and virtual reality games for platforms like Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, distributing its products globally.

Atrua Technologies

Series B in 2004
Atrua Technologies specializes in intelligent touch control solutions, offering innovative input methods for various electronic devices, including cellphones and gaming machines. The company's flagship product, the Atrua Wings series, utilizes advanced touch control processing technology to convert finger movements into commands for electronic devices. This technology enhances gaming experiences, improves human-computer interaction on mobile devices, and broadens the application of mobile data services. Additionally, Atrua's fingerprint identification technology ensures secure transactions for e-commerce, providing users with a reliable security solution. Through these advancements, Atrua Technologies aims to redefine user interaction and enhance the functionality of personal electronic devices.

Realviz SA

Series C in 2001
REALVIZ develops and markets interactive 2D image processing and 3D modeling tools for computer graphics professionals in the television advertising and programming, feature films, and corporate presentation market. REALVIZ applications enable users to easily and cost-effectively process 2D photos, video and cinematic images into computer-generated images, sequences, 3D camera tracks and 3D models for use in the creation of 3D animation and special effects.

RealTimeImage

Series B in 2000
RealTimeImage is the leading innovator and developer of robust Internet-based imaging products and services for the Graphic Arts and Medical Communities. By delivering unsurpassed imaging quality and reliable collaboration in real-time, RealTimeImage enables professionals to effectively use the global efficiencies of the Internet.

RealTimeImage

Venture Round in 2000
RealTimeImage is the leading innovator and developer of robust Internet-based imaging products and services for the Graphic Arts and Medical Communities. By delivering unsurpassed imaging quality and reliable collaboration in real-time, RealTimeImage enables professionals to effectively use the global efficiencies of the Internet.

RealTimeImage

Venture Round in 1999
RealTimeImage is the leading innovator and developer of robust Internet-based imaging products and services for the Graphic Arts and Medical Communities. By delivering unsurpassed imaging quality and reliable collaboration in real-time, RealTimeImage enables professionals to effectively use the global efficiencies of the Internet.
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