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Supermedium is a company focused on creating immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, initially launching a VR browser application that allows users to access various web-based content. The application supports standard web technologies, enabling users to explore a diverse range of experiences, including mini-games, art installations, journalistic pieces, and social environments. With a particular emphasis on delivering a comic book reader, Supermedium aims to enhance the way users engage with digital content in VR without the need for installations or app store dependencies. The company is rooted in the foundational work of pioneers in WebVR and the creators of A-Frame, contributing to the evolution of accessible VR utilities.

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. specializes in developing interactive content that leverages artificial intelligence characters within augmented and virtual reality environments. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on creating immersive cinematic projects. Fable Studio is committed to nurturing characters that exhibit distinct style and approachability, allowing creator-driven teams to be agile in their creative processes and take innovative risks beyond conventional methods.

Natilus Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in manufacturing aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to transform the air cargo industry through innovative designs and advanced technology. With a team of engineering experts who have extensive experience in various aviation sectors, Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs and improve accessibility for underdeveloped areas, ultimately enhancing global supply chain efficiency and sustainability. Its aircraft, including the Kona short-haul UAV, Alisio medium/long-range UAV, and Nordes long-range UAV, are constructed from carbon fiber composites and utilize existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers. This design allows for remote piloting capabilities and positions Natilus to capitalize on a significant market opportunity, projecting an expansion of the air freight sector to $470 billion through cost reductions and increased efficiency.

Aconite, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a platform for discovering and experiencing mixed reality stories. Founded in 2016, Aconite aims to transform the way narratives are consumed by allowing users to engage actively with stories alongside friends and strangers. The platform blends elements of adventure, narrative, and gaming to elevate everyday experiences into extraordinary journeys, emphasizing the interactive nature of storytelling 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 virtual reality game development company based in Seattle, specializing in creating immersive online multiplayer VR experiences. Founded in 2016 by experienced game industry entrepreneurs with a history of successful projects at major companies like Valve, Disney, Sony, and Microsoft, BigBox VR aims to revolutionize VR gaming by integrating platform-defining titles, social communities, and competitive play into a cohesive esports ecosystem. The company's flagship game, POPULATION: ONE, launched in 2019, features innovative gameplay mechanics that allow players to climb and fly within a fully realized virtual environment. Through its focus on high-definition, 360-degree experiences, BigBox VR strives to enhance the overall VR gaming experience for players.

Pingpad Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, develops an application designed to enhance collaboration within Slack. The application integrates features from Trello, Google Docs, and Wikis, allowing users to organize their Slack workspace effectively. It facilitates the capture of shared knowledge through messages or threads, enabling multiple users to edit collaborative notes simultaneously. This functionality helps users streamline conversations and convert them into documented knowledge, thereby improving overall productivity and organization within teams.

Visby is a company specializing in holographic light-field technology aimed at advancing virtual and augmented reality solutions. It develops innovative imaging technology that facilitates video capture, compression, and delivery, leveraging light-field principles. This technology enables the creation of immersive experiences that can be accessed through various devices, ranging from mobile phones to professional camera arrays. By focusing on applications in the media, entertainment, and marketing sectors, Visby empowers film and video professionals to produce and showcase visual assets in dynamic and engaging ways.

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 based in Los Angeles, founded in 2013 by veterans of the film industry. The company specializes in creating emotionally transformative experiences by blending gaming, social interaction, and storytelling within immersive computer-generated environments. It has gained recognition for its innovative approaches to VR storytelling, receiving accolades at prestigious events such as the Cannes Lions festival and the Toronto International Film Festival POP exhibits. Notable projects include a 4D VR experience for NBC's "The Voice," featuring prominent artists, and Lionsgate's first VR narrative that combines live action and computer-generated elements with a star-studded cast. Through its creative development studio, Kite & Lightning aims to revolutionize the cinematic virtual reality landscape by enhancing the overall gaming experience through seamless storytelling and interactivity.

Humense is a software company focused on creating high-quality reality capture solutions for augmented and virtual reality applications. Its cloud-based platform addresses significant challenges in the AR and VR space, particularly in capturing and displaying human forms in a true spatial context and fostering social engagement. The company's flagship product, volumetric video, allows users to interact within a three-dimensional environment, providing a more immersive experience compared to traditional 360-degree video. This innovative approach enables users to walk around and engage with digital content and other users in a way that reflects a true sense of presence. By prioritizing embodiment and shared impact, Humense aims to enhance storytelling and sharing capabilities in virtual environments, ultimately facilitating education, productivity, and human connection.

The Rogue Initiative is a virtual reality and digital entertainment studio located in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating cinematic content and immersive experiences for a variety of platforms, including virtual reality, video games, film, and television. Composed of award-winning professionals from renowned organizations such as Amblin Entertainment, Pixar, Dreamworks Animation, Disney, and Activision Entertainment, The Rogue Initiative aims to develop innovative AAA experiences that merge storytelling and technology in the evolving landscape of digital media.