GRAN CHACO - IMPACT NFT
Grant in 2023
IMPACT NFT is a unique SOCIAL-IMPACT driven NFT project, where collectors can access an IMMERSIVE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, to fund+meet native artisans joining an international institutional alliance that preserves native art in rural South America. Gran Chaco Impact NFT, offers a platform where collectors collaborate with non-fungible token (NFT) artists and curators to support women artisans in the creation of digital art tokens using augmented and virtual reality, NFTs, and blockchain with the goal of preserving and promoting native communities' cultures.
Gary Sharp Innovations
Acquisition in 2023
Gary Sharp Innovations is an optics and photonics research center focused on advancing visual technology. The company specializes in the development of optical filters for augmented reality glasses and virtual reality headsets, aiming to demonstrate the potential of polarization optics. By leveraging expertise in polarization, colorimetry, and vision science, Gary Sharp Innovations provides solutions that enhance visual experiences, including optical filters designed to assist individuals with color vision deficiency. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to unlock new possibilities in the field of optics and improve the functionality of visual devices for engineers and designers.
Luxexcel
Acquisition in 2022
Luxexcel is a pioneering company specializing in the 3D printing of lenses and optical products. It is the only organization in the world that possesses the complete technology stack necessary for the 3D printing of optics, including hardware, software, processes, and materials. By leveraging its innovative technology, Luxexcel enables the production of custom quality prescription lenses, paving the way for advancements in both traditional eyewear and smart eyewear solutions. The company's unique 3D optic printing services are designed to create optically smooth structures and surfaces, allowing customers to obtain high-quality lenses at a reduced cost. Through its advancements, Luxexcel aims to transform the eyewear industry and support technology partners in developing specialized optical solutions.
Retreat provides upskilling and social development practice through VR, AR, and XR capabilities. Retreat VR platform is a modern and innovative virtual learning app that provides quality educational materials to users by leveraging leading-edge technology and providing coaches that are industry leaders. Retreat is committed to assisting people in achieving greater success in life.
Lofelt
Acquisition in 2022
Lofelt GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the development of advanced haptic technology aimed at enhancing user experiences across various industries, including gaming, augmented reality, virtual reality, consumer electronics, and entertainment. The company's flagship product, the Basslet, is a wearable device that allows users to feel music's bass frequencies, bridging the gap between audio and physical sensation. Lofelt is committed to spearheading the adoption of high-definition haptics and collaborates with prominent brands, such as Razer, to innovate within the audio and gaming sectors. The company prides itself on its strong engineering expertise and dynamic team, which includes hardware mechanics, electrical engineers, software developers, and product designers, all dedicated to creating exceptional haptic experiences that connect users more deeply with their digital devices.
Imagineoptix
Acquisition in 2021
ImagineOptix Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optical products utilizing liquid crystal polymers. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company offers a range of innovative solutions, including geometric phase lenses, multi-twist retarders, and polarization gratings. These products find applications in various sectors, such as displays, virtual and augmented reality, automotive, and specialty optics. ImagineOptix is also focused on commercializing patented optical thin films to create compact, cost-effective, and energy-efficient video projectors, which can be integrated into consumer electronics like smartphones and laptops. The company leverages its proprietary technologies to enhance optical efficiency and performance, addressing challenges across telecommunications, imaging, and other optical markets, including military and industrial applications.
Within (VR/AR)
Acquisition in 2021
Within is the premier destination for innovative, entertaining, and informative story-based virtual reality and augmented reality. We bring together the best immersive experiences from the world's finest VR/AR creators—from gripping tales set in worlds of pure imagination to documentaries taking you further inside the news than ever before. Within supports all major headsets, including Oculus Quest, Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation VR, and Samsung Gear VR. To get started experiencing our ever-growing roster of content, just download our app for iPhone or Android today.
echo3D is a company that specializes in a cloud-based platform for managing and streaming 3D content, aimed at developers and businesses in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company provides a comprehensive 3D asset management solution that includes a content management system (CMS), a content delivery network (CDN), and tools for asset compression and conversion. This platform enables users to securely store, manage, and share 3D content in real-time, facilitating collaboration and efficient processing across organizations. By offering a scalable Backend-as-a-Service infrastructure, echo3D allows developers to quickly establish the backend for their 3D applications, significantly reducing the time and complexity involved in creating immersive experiences.
Lemnis Technologies
Acquisition in 2020
Lemnis Technologies Pte. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, specializes in the development of virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. The company is committed to advancing mixed reality as a viable computing platform through innovative technology grounded in scientific research. With a team of scientists and engineers, including several PhD holders from prestigious institutions, Lemnis Technologies focuses on enhancing visual fidelity in head-mounted displays. The company gained recognition for its Verifocal™ platform, which was introduced at SIGGRAPH 2018 and subsequently received a CES 2019 Innovation Award for the Verifocal™ VR Kit. Lemnis continues to push the boundaries of mixed reality, showcasing new generation headsets with advanced eye-tracking capabilities.
Scape Technologies
Acquisition in 2020
Scape Technologies, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in developing a mobile platform for city-scale augmented reality (AR) solutions. The company's core offering is a cloud-based vision engine that enables camera devices to comprehend their surroundings using computer vision. Unlike traditional methods, Scape's engine builds and references 3D maps in the cloud, fostering a shared understanding of environments among devices. As of 2020, Scape operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.
CTRL-Labs
Acquisition in 2019
CTRL-Labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in non-invasive neural interface technology that transforms human-machine interaction. The company has developed CTRL-kit, a wristband equipped with sensors that captures and translates neural signals into control inputs for digital devices. This innovative platform addresses key challenges in virtual and augmented reality, robotics, productivity, and clinical research by allowing developers to integrate neural control into their applications through an SDK and API. CTRL-Labs aims to establish a new paradigm in human-computer collaboration, positioning itself for future consumer adoption of technology that enables seamless interaction between users and machines. Through its scientific initiatives and partnerships, CTRL-Labs is paving the way for advanced applications of its neural interface technology across various industries.
Grokstyle
Acquisition in 2019
Grokstyle develops an app that automatically identifies furniture and home decor from just about any picture or angle. Partner with us to reimagine the consumer experience — visual search, inspiration, and on-point recommendations.
Two Big Ears
Acquisition in 2016
Two Big Ears Ltd. is a company that specializes in designing audio applications and tools, particularly for mobile and emerging technologies. Founded in 2013 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, it focuses on creating immersive audio experiences for virtual reality and gaming environments. The company is known for its 3Dception brand, which includes a spatial workstation that provides an end-to-end pipeline for producing spatial audio content for videos and cinematic virtual reality. Additionally, Two Big Ears offers a suite of real-time binaural audio and environmental modeling plugins for various game engines and audio middleware, such as Unity and Wwise. The company also provides bespoke audio solutions, spatial audio design, and audio technology development services. As of 2016, Two Big Ears operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc., allowing it to leverage greater resources for further enhancing its technology and tools in the immersive audio space.
Masquerade
Acquisition in 2016
Masquerade Technologies, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in Minsk, Belarus, specializes in software solutions for live video integration. Its primary product, MSQRD, enables users to record and share video selfies with real-time face tracking and 3D effects, which can be integrated into various applications across iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac OS X platforms. Masquerade also offers tools for designers to create and edit filters, and a Filters Store for public access. As of 2016, the company operates as a subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.