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Supermedium is a developer of a virtual reality browser application that allows users to explore web content in an immersive environment. The company, known for its pioneering work in WebVR and the creation of A-Frame, focuses on offering a range of utilities, starting with a comic book reader. Its application enables users to access websites utilizing standard web technologies, featuring mini-games, art installations, journalistic pieces, and virtual environments without the need for installation or reliance on an application store. Through this innovative approach, Supermedium aims to enhance users' entertainment experiences in virtual reality.

Jido Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company specializing in the design and development of application programming interfaces (APIs) for augmented reality (AR) software. The company's technology enables digital content to have a shared and persistent presence in the real world, enhancing AR experiences across different users and devices. Jido's applications are particularly beneficial for retailers, facilitating contactless, physical-to-digital shopping experiences that effectively bridge the gap between physical and digital environments. With a research team originating from the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Labs and the Cornell Robot Learning Lab, Jido leverages a deep understanding of users' spatial context to ensure seamless and engaging interactions with AR content.

Fable Studio, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing content featuring artificial intelligence characters for augmented and virtual reality platforms. The studio focuses on interactive cinematic projects, emphasizing the creation and nurturing of characters that are both stylish and approachable. Fable Studio's creator-driven teams are designed to remain agile, allowing them to take creative risks and explore innovative approaches that go beyond traditional production methods.

Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.

Aconite, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a platform for discovering and experiencing mixed reality stories. Founded in 2016, Aconite aims to transform storytelling by creating immersive experiences that engage users in interactive narratives. The platform allows individuals to navigate stories actively, fostering connections with both friends and strangers. By blending elements of adventure, narrative, and gaming, Aconite seeks to elevate the ordinary into extraordinary experiences, redefining how stories are consumed in the modern era.

Modal Systems, Inc. is the developer of Modal VR, a virtual reality platform tailored for enterprise use. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers an industrial-grade virtual reality system that integrates various hardware and software components. This end-to-end solution enables large-scale, fully wireless virtual reality experiences for multiple users simultaneously, providing a robust platform for immersive engagement in various industrial applications.

Upload is dedicated to accelerating the success of the VR + AR (XR) industry through inspiring educational experiences.

BigBox VR, Inc. is a Seattle-based company specializing in the development of virtual reality games. Founded in 2016 by experienced entrepreneurs from the gaming industry, the company focuses on creating immersive and high-definition VR experiences. BigBox VR aims to establish a vibrant esports ecosystem by combining engaging games, social communities, and competitive play. The company's notable title, POPULATION: ONE, released in 2019, features a unique FreeMotion mechanic that allows players to climb and fly in a fully interactive VR environment. Through its innovative approach, BigBox VR seeks to redefine online multiplayer gaming in the virtual reality space.

Pingpad Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, develops a Slack application that integrates features from Trello, Google Docs, and wikis into a single platform. The application is designed to enhance organization within Slack by capturing shared knowledge in messages or threads, allowing users to collaboratively edit notes simultaneously. This functionality helps users streamline conversations and convert them into documented knowledge, making it easier to manage projects and information within teams. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and supported by notable investors, Pingpad aims to improve productivity and collaboration in the workplace.

Visby is a company specializing in holographic imaging technology, primarily focused on virtual and augmented reality solutions. Its innovative technology enables the capture, compression, and delivery of video using light field technology. This capability allows filmmakers and video professionals to create immersive visual experiences that can be accessed through various platforms, ranging from mobile devices to professional camera setups. The company's solutions cater to the needs of the media, entertainment, and marketing industries, facilitating the production and playback of engaging visual content across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments.

Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

Kite & Lightning is a cinematic virtual reality company established in 2013 by veterans from the film industry. Based in Los Angeles, it focuses on creating immersive computer-generated environments that integrate cinematic storytelling with interactive gaming. The company has garnered critical acclaim for its innovative approaches to VR storytelling, receiving recognition at prestigious events such as the Cannes Lions festival and the Toronto International Film Festival. Their notable projects include a 4D VR experience for NBC's "The Voice," featuring artists like Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine, as well as Lionsgate's first VR narrative, which combines live action and CGI and stars prominent actors such as Kate Winslet and Miles Teller. Through its creative development studio, Kite & Lightning aims to transform the cinematic virtual reality landscape by providing users with a seamless and engaging gaming experience.

Humense is a software company focused on enhancing Augmented Reality through high-quality reality capture of people and environments. By addressing key challenges in the AR and VR sectors, the company offers a cloud-based solution that enables the accurate representation of human forms in real space and promotes social interaction. Its primary offering is volumetric video, which allows users to immerse themselves within a scene, creating a sense of presence and interaction that traditional 360 video lacks. This technology fosters engagement, education, and productivity by enabling users to connect more deeply with content and each other. Humense's innovative approach leverages advanced data compression and capture techniques to facilitate a seamless and impactful shared experience.

The Rogue Initiative is a Los Angeles-based virtual reality and digital entertainment studio that specializes in creating cinematic content and immersive experiences for various platforms, including virtual reality, video games, film, and television. The company brings together award-winning professionals from notable entertainment firms such as Amblin Entertainment, Pixar, Dreamworks Animation, Disney, and Activision Entertainment. Through this collaboration, The Rogue Initiative aims to develop new AAA experiences that blend storytelling and innovative technology in the realm of digital media.