MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a non-equity startup accelerator headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional locations in Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK. Founded in 2009, it focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting high-potential startups across various industries globally. MassChallenge provides expert mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to corporate partners without taking any equity from the startups. Its programs, including specialized initiatives like MassChallenge FinTech and MassChallenge HealthTech, aim to facilitate partnerships between startups and established companies to drive innovation and growth. To date, MassChallenge has helped over 1,200 alumni raise more than $2 billion in funding and create over 65,000 jobs, demonstrating its significant impact on the global innovation ecosystem.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Cait Brumme

Managing Partner

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matt Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in 3D Technology

Prezerv Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Prezerv Technologies is a provider of GPR technologies and services, offering scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Muon Vision

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Our technology provides a passive, non-invasive X-ray imaging technology that can be used to i) visualize the percolation of process fluids across leaching heaps at scale; ii) monitor the stability of dams, heaps, mining assetts; iii) other industrial and minidng applications where density measurements are of key importance to improve safety and productivity.

Mod Tech Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Mod Tech Labs is a developer of an automated workflow platform tailored for the visual effects industry. The company has created an AI Cloud SaaS platform that significantly streamlines the processing of imagery assets, including photogrammetry, volumetric video, and scans. By allowing users to simply drag and drop raw imagery, Mod Tech Labs’ software processes these assets up to 99% faster than traditional manual workflows. This technology not only enhances the quality of three-dimensional digital content but also helps clients reduce infrastructure costs and labor hours, making the creation of 3D content more efficient and accessible.

Third Ray, Inc.

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Third Ray Inc. is a forward-thinking SaaS data solutions and professional services company dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of enterprises. At the heart of our offerings is Hallmark AI, a state-of-the-art Generative AI-based platform designed to streamline data analytics and business intelligence across diverse sectors. Hallmark AI enables enterprises to effectively manage and capitalize on their data assets, whether structured or unstructured, spanning documents, audio, and video content. Through advanced AI integration, the platform provides real-time, actionable insights that support informed decision-making and the optimization of key business functions. Our technology addresses complex challenges such as corporate governance, risk, and compliance management, as well as supply chain optimization. Hallmark AI also plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing remote training through augmented reality and in supporting large-scale cloud-based curricula for remote learning environments. By automating enterprise processes and compliance procedures, and by precisely classifying and reporting Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Hallmark AI delivers measurable outcomes for our clients. The platform is particularly valuable to teams in sales, marketing, and investment, enabling them to navigate vast amounts of content distributed across various channels to make strategic decisions and gain valuable customer insights. At Third Ray Inc., we are committed to innovation and excellence, helping our clients navigate the digital landscape with confidence.

Stellar Project

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Stellar Project is a space technology startup that offers game-changing solutions for light satellites. It specializes in laser communication in the space and space economy. It is located in Padua, Veneto.

Tru-Spot

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Tru-Spot Technologies, based in Brandon, Mississippi, specializes in augmented reality solutions aimed at enhancing the live event experience for sports fans and concert-goers. The company's innovative technology enables users to participate in real-time events from home, offering an experience that surpasses traditional live streaming by providing control and interactivity. Tru-Spot's application features a 360-degree fan view, two-way in-seat communication, and the ability to purchase multiple tickets per virtual seat. Additionally, it incorporates a distance measurement system that utilizes machine learning and visual recognition to establish yardage in American football games. With a team experienced in film, technology, and business development, Tru-Spot has collaborated with prominent clients in the sports industry. The company is currently seeking $3 million in seed capital to finalize its augmented reality app development and initiate its first stage launch.

M Aerospace RTC

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
M Aerospace RTC is a manufacturing technology company specializing in metal three-dimensional (3D) printing systems, enhanced by virtual reality technology. The company focuses on additive manufacturing, providing a range of metal materials and combinations suitable for diverse applications. By offering capabilities for large-scale production and rapid prototyping, M Aerospace RTC aims to meet the needs of the 3D printing industry in a cost-effective manner. Its innovative approach to manufacturing positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of aerospace and related sectors.

Refined Imaging

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Developer of an interferometry technology platform designed to generate images. The company's platform specializes in microfabrication, X-ray, and neutron grating interferometry which can generate information through the interaction of electromagnetic waves, enabling industries to improve the performance of gratings with support structures.

MAGOS

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
MAGOS develops advanced finger-tracking gloves aimed at enhancing user interaction in digital environments, particularly within eXtended Reality (XR). The gloves are equipped with four sensors on each finger, providing precise tracking that allows users to interact naturally and intuitively, similar to how they would in the physical world. This innovative technology addresses the limitations of existing interaction devices by enabling a more immersive user experience. MAGOS’s solution not only facilitates human-computer interaction but also supports applications in telerobotics, enhancing both control and training of robotic hands. By replacing traditional input methods, MAGOS aspires to transform the way users engage with digital content, ultimately improving the overall interaction framework.

Candelytics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Candelytics is an accelerator-backed startup building the digital infrastructure to support the coming revolution in 3D data. We are partnered with the Navy Information Warfare Center's (NIWC) research lab to leverage LIDAR-based technology and develop advanced analytics that will make 3D data accessible, intelligent, and impactful across a diverse array of operational environments.

iQ3Connect

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
iQ3Connect operates a virtual reality collaboration and training platform that enables enterprises to develop and implement product training solutions efficiently. The platform integrates virtual reality with web conferencing, allowing teams to participate in real-time meetings and reducing the need for physical prototypes. Users can validate design decisions on virtual prototypes and conduct on-demand training, fostering an environment for spontaneous learning about products. This approach supports the creation and deployment of immersive and interactive 3D content accessible on various devices, including VR, AR, PCs, and mobile devices, making it a scalable and cost-effective solution for enterprise needs.

Munevo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Munevo GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Nuremberg, Germany, specializes in developing innovative smart glass technology aimed at enhancing mobility for individuals with disabilities. The company’s flagship product, munevo DRIVE, is a Smartglass application that allows users to control electric wheelchairs through head movements, translating these motions into digital signals for hands-free operation. This technology enables users to navigate both indoor and outdoor environments independently. In addition to the software, Munevo also provides various adaptors and accessories to complement its solutions, further supporting individuals with mobility impairments in achieving greater autonomy.

vRotors

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
vRotors is a pioneering platform that offers real-time drone racing experiences for gamers. Utilizing traditional personal computers and virtual reality headsets, users can enter virtual cockpits and pilot real, remotely connected drones on global racing courses. The platform provides a unique blend of gaming and real-world flight, with cockpit screens displaying live footage from the drone camera, along with essential flight data such as altitude, speed, and direction. This innovative approach allows thousands of players to engage in immersive racing experiences and mission-driven combat scenarios, making vRotors a significant player in the evolving landscape of competitive gaming.

Spiral Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Spiral Technology delivers augmented reality software and adapts sophisticated technical content for Mixed Reality devices used in automating industrial maintenance, inspection, manufacturing and assembly.

centeye

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Centeye is a leading developer of extremely compact vision systems for robotics and embedded platforms

ZEG

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Recovering 3D models using 2D images

TissueLabs

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
TissueLabs Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento LTDA is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo, founded in 2019, specializing in the development of laboratory platforms for creating organs and tissues. The company offers a range of products designed for advanced research in drug delivery and organ fabrication. Among its offerings are TissueStart, a 3D bio printer for biofabrication, and MatriXpec, hydrogels that provide tissue-specific microenvironments for three-dimensional cell culture. Additionally, TissueLabs produces MatriCoat, which transforms tissue culture plastics, and MatriWell, cell culture inserts that contain hydrogel. These products are available for purchase through the company’s online portal, facilitating state-of-the-art research and innovation in the field of tissue engineering.

Amphibio

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
AMPHIBIO is a 3D printed amphibious garment which function as a gill. Designed for a future where humankind lives in very close proximity with water, it provides daily comfort to people who spend as much time in the water as on the land.

Diagnoly

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Diagnoly develops an AI-powered medical plug-in device that analyzes fetal examination in real-time and helps doctors to detect the most complex fetal pathologies.

DAC - Dynamic Air Cooling

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Dynamic Air Cooling is a new ecological way to generate cold for industrial or residential air cooling and refrigeration. Our technology decreases temperature by -60°C and has no impact on environment: it uses no synthetic coolants and has neither thermal nor CO2 emissions. DAC is up to 50% cheaper comparing to traditional A/C or refrigeration technology.

4Blind

Seed Round in 2021
4Blind is a technology company focused on enhancing the socialization, health, and well-being of individuals with visual disabilities. The company conducts research and develops innovative engineering solutions aimed at addressing the unique needs of the blind and deaf-blind communities. By creating tools that facilitate communication for deaf-blind individuals and enable blind individuals to engage with tactile images and photographs, 4Blind works to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. Through its efforts, the company aims to expand opportunities and improve the quality of life for those it serves.

Munevo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Munevo GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Nuremberg, Germany, specializes in developing innovative smart glass technology aimed at enhancing mobility for individuals with disabilities. The company’s flagship product, munevo DRIVE, is a Smartglass application that allows users to control electric wheelchairs through head movements, translating these motions into digital signals for hands-free operation. This technology enables users to navigate both indoor and outdoor environments independently. In addition to the software, Munevo also provides various adaptors and accessories to complement its solutions, further supporting individuals with mobility impairments in achieving greater autonomy.

SlitLED Israel

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
SlitLED Israel is a 3D & digital, mobile eye-examination system operating remotely and in real-time.

Matricelf

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Matricelf is a biotechnology company that operates 3D print tissues and organs that reducing the risk of implant rejection. The company's proprietary decellularization process separates stromal cells and extracellular matrix (ECM) from a small omental biopsy sample a, A thermo-responsive hydrogel is produced from the ECM. The stromal cells are reprogramed into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) which are then incorporated into the hydrogel before being differentiated into the desired functional tissue using our patent-pending methodology. Matricelf also focuses on spinal cord implants that are produced for patients suffering from intra-abdominal fat biopsy traumatic spinal cord injuries, enabling patients to restore neuronal activity, a motor function that assists them in daily activities, and integrates back into the community. The company was founded in 2019 by Professor Tal Dvir of the Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine from Tel Aviv University.

4Blind

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
4Blind is a technology company focused on enhancing the socialization, health, and well-being of individuals with visual disabilities. The company conducts research and develops innovative engineering solutions aimed at addressing the unique needs of the blind and deaf-blind communities. By creating tools that facilitate communication for deaf-blind individuals and enable blind individuals to engage with tactile images and photographs, 4Blind works to eliminate barriers faced by people with disabilities. Through its efforts, the company aims to expand opportunities and improve the quality of life for those it serves.

Kura Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kura Technologies is an augmented reality company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing augmented reality glasses that feature micro-displays and variable focus, designed to deliver a superior field of view and high transparency optics. Kura Technologies combines advanced hardware and software solutions, aiming to create the next generation of AR devices tailored for both enterprise and consumer applications. Their platform supports telepresence collaborations, training, and 3D visualization, leveraging bio-sensor inputs and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. The technology enables users to access emotional feedback and analyze molecular structures in their surroundings, positioning Kura Technologies as a leader in innovative augmented reality solutions.

Readily3D

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Readily3D is a company based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in ultrafast 3D printing solutions. Founded in 2015, it focuses on creating comfortable orthoses for patients with hearing loss and producing surgical models for use by medical professionals. The company's innovative technology utilizes a liquid photo-sensitive polymer, which is irradiated from multiple angles using pre-computed dynamic light patterns. This approach allows for the fabrication of complex, patient-tailored devices made from elastic materials, ultimately enhancing patient care and streamlining surgical planning for physicians.

Healium

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Healium is a drugless solution for the self-management of anxiety. It's the world's first immersive media channel powered by the user's brainwaves and heart rate via their wearables. In three peer-reviewed journals, Healium has been shown to quickly reduce anxiety and increase feelings of positivity in as little as four minutes. These data-driven VR and AR escapes are controlled by the user's emotions displayed on the screen via their wearables.

STRAP Tech

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
STRAP Tech is a company focused on developing innovative wearable devices designed to assist visually impaired individuals. Their flagship product serves as a substitute for the traditional white cane, utilizing sensors to detect obstacles and alert users of potential collisions through haptic feedback. This technology aims to enhance the mobility and independence of visually impaired users, allowing them to navigate their environments with greater security and efficiency. By providing a more intuitive means of obstacle detection, STRAP Tech seeks to improve the everyday experiences of those with visual impairments.

Dipsee

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Dipsee aims to help prevent drowning. It bases its tailored solutions on research into the most common drowning scenarios. Its systems combine classification, detection, recognition, and situational awareness to notify users of the actions required to reduce pool-related danger.

Hi-D Imaging

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Hi-D Imaging AG specializes in developing a software-as-a-service platform that enhances pre-operative planning for patients requiring aortic valve replacement. Founded in 2019 and based in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company utilizes advanced imaging technologies to assess individualized hemodynamics and optimize the selection of heart valve size and shape prior to trans-catheter aortic valve implantation. Their platform enables detailed analysis of blood flow patterns and provides in-vitro fluid dynamic evaluations, allowing healthcare professionals to tailor solutions based on the unique physiological characteristics of each patient with aortic stenosis. By addressing the limitations of traditional medical imaging, Hi-D Imaging aims to improve surgical planning efficiency and ultimately enhance patient outcomes in cardiovascular care.

Bitreel

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Take your in-store experience online with Bitreel's augmented reality technology.

Trémedics

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Operator of a medical device company intended to create and analyze engineering structural-thermal models. The company uses bioresorbable stent technology and provides engineering services through research, mechanical and mechanism design development, and structural and thermal analysis, enabling medical researchers to access a new generation of polymeric stents.

360VR Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
360VR has created a platform that effectively captures and displays all information necessary for emergency response and day-to-day facility operations.

AD Knight

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
A.D Knight is developing the most innovative technologies for non-cooperative people’s location data acquisition, understanding and predicting allowing safer driving and improving the cities of today and tomorrow. A.D Knight's solution allows radiolocation of vehicles, pedestrians and micro-mobility platforms based on its proprietary technology for wireless devices detection and classification. The technology allows a real-time, non-cooperative 1-meter location accuracy of any WiFi, Bluetooth, and Cellular devices without any hardware and/or software changes in devices while preserving privacy. A.D Knight’s sensor can be mounted on the cities’ infrastructure for real-time pedestrians’ safety, intelligent traffic control and smart city applications. Furthermore, the same technology can be used as automotive sensors for safety applications.

Steradian Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Steradian Technologies is a biotech company focused on developing noninvasive and fully portable diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases. The company specializes in a rapid COVID-19 detection test that utilizes advanced photon-based technology to identify pathogens within 30 seconds. By employing focal point projection systems that replicate human eyesight, Steradian’s approach eliminates the need for traditional laboratory settings, multiple testing steps, and extensive sample preparation. This innovative method not only enhances the speed of diagnosis but also maintains high accuracy in detecting a range of bacteria, viruses, and biomarkers. By streamlining the diagnostic process, Steradian Technologies aims to revolutionize patient care and provide clinicians with rapid and precise diagnostic capabilities.

TeVido BioDevices

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TeVido BioDevices, Inc. is a biotechnology start-up based in Austin, Texas, focused on developing tissue-engineered products for reconstructive surgery. Established in 2016, the company leverages 3D bio-printing technology and patients' living cells to create custom grafts tailored to individual needs. TeVido's innovative approach aims to enhance options for breast cancer survivors and others experiencing disfigurement, ultimately improving self-esteem and quality of life. In addition to its primary focus on breast reconstruction, TeVido's technology is applicable to a broad range of needs in wound healing and cosmetic surgery, addressing various unmet demands in these fields. The company's advancements in cellular therapy and manufacturing techniques enable the restoration of lost skin color, offering significant improvements in surgical outcomes.

Daika Wood

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of natural and wood-based raw materials designed to help produce industrial and household products. The company's materials preserve the natural properties of wood including appearance and feel, and enable the production of products with natural and unique properties such as consumer products currently produced of plastic, furniture, and construction products, enabling clients to design natural wood products, without design restrictions, while using the standard, common practice of industrial methods for other materials such as plastic.

EyeTrac

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
EyeTrac has developed novel face guard technology for contact sports, which can detect concussions accurately on the field in real-time. The incidence of concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI) has reached epidemic proportions in sports. There is a growing need on the playing field for a head-worn device that can objectively assess head trauma in real-time. This innovative technology is designed to meet the specific needs of athletes participating in contact sports and address limitations of currently available methods of evaluation. It will provide immediate accessibility with diagnostic accuracy for concussions.

Medical Simulation Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Medical Simulation Technologies is a startup company, established for the commercialization of advanced medical simulators, especially in the field of cardiology. The technology that we provide results from many years of research. The key to our success is an open mind and a team of professionals, which is why our company is composed of a multidisciplinary group of experts: programmers, hardware specialists and medical professionals. We do believe that this gives us advantage in innovation, quality, and a focus on practical solutions. Heart failure, or generally cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death. Overall quality of examination, proper diagnosis and difficult surgery success rate could be greatly improved, if the specialists had the opportunity of practical training using a faithful simulation platform. In opposite to every other simulator presents in the market, MST has developed the simulation platform based on a realistic heart model from Computed Tomography (CT). Thanks to that, a user can practice on artificial patient and can have the feeling of real examination or surgery.

TomoWave

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
TomoWave is a company focused on developing innovative imaging technologies for clinical medicine and preclinical research. Utilizing its proprietary optoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging modalities, TomoWave aims to enhance cancer detection, guide medical interventions, and monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapies. The company's technology, which captures images by "listening to the sound of light," allows for highly detailed visualization of tissues, particularly in relation to vascular and blood-related conditions. Founded by Dr. Alexander Oraevsky, a pioneer in biomedical optoacoustics, TomoWave has a strong emphasis on generating intellectual property and advancing it from concept to validated clinical prototypes. The company is committed to bringing its technologies to market through appropriate regulatory certifications, thus contributing to improved diagnostic capabilities in healthcare.

Think and Zoom

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of a blind assistive technology intended for the visually impaired persons. The company's product uses glass technology to create a hands-free visual magnification powered by the human mind, enabling users to zoom in on objects and see things by thinking.

TechnoCarbon

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TechnoCarbon, based in France, is a startup focused on transforming the architecture and construction industries through its innovative composite material, CarbonFibreStone™ (CFS™). This high-performance material aims to replace traditional resources such as concrete, steel, and aluminum, which are known for their significant environmental impact and high emissions. By employing patented low-carbon technology, TechnoCarbon develops a new family of materials suitable for a wide range of applications, including construction, infrastructure, aerospace, defense, luxury goods, furniture, and high-fidelity audio products. The company's approach not only enhances technical performance but also promotes energy and natural resource savings, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Xeye.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Levitection Ltd is a scientific research and development company based in Haifa, Israel, specializing in advanced electromagnetic imaging technology. Founded in 2015, the company has developed the world's first Near Field Threat Detection (NFTD) systems, which utilize artificial intelligence to detect concealed weapons in open, highly-trafficked public areas. Levitection aims to transform traditional scanning methods by providing standoff detection capabilities in environments such as transportation hubs, stadiums, casinos, hotels, mass public events, and educational campuses. The company's technology prioritizes individual privacy and convenience while enhancing public safety.

Xeye.ai

Grant in 2020
Levitection Ltd is a scientific research and development company based in Haifa, Israel, specializing in advanced electromagnetic imaging technology. Founded in 2015, the company has developed the world's first Near Field Threat Detection (NFTD) systems, which utilize artificial intelligence to detect concealed weapons in open, highly-trafficked public areas. Levitection aims to transform traditional scanning methods by providing standoff detection capabilities in environments such as transportation hubs, stadiums, casinos, hotels, mass public events, and educational campuses. The company's technology prioritizes individual privacy and convenience while enhancing public safety.

re:3D

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

MindCoord

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of a cloud-based interactive animation media platform designed for animators and studios. The company's platform offers a full range of cross-platform Interactive Reality content creation ecology and 3D and AR/VR content creation tools for countless creators, enabling users with an interactive experience of virtual and reality at their fingertips.

NuEyes

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
NuEyes Technologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced glasses and software designed to assist individuals with visual impairments, including conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. The company offers electronic glasses equipped with an adjustable HD magnification camera that captures images and projects them onto the lenses, allowing users to see enhanced visuals tailored to their preferences for magnification and brightness. This technology is complemented by wireless, battery-powered, and hands-free voice-activated features for user-friendly operation. NuEyes provides two product variants: NuEyes Easy and NuEyes Pro. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

PXL Vision

Grant in 2019
PXL Vision AG is a Swiss technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Zurich. The company specializes in designing and developing software solutions for identity verification and customer onboarding. Its primary product, Daego, utilizes advanced document and identity verification to create trusted digital identities for users. PXL Vision employs cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies, leveraging expertise from former key employees of Dacuda AG, an award-winning computer vision firm. The company also has research and development centers in Novi Sad, Serbia, and Yerevan, Armenia, enhancing its capabilities in innovative software development.

Additive Flow

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Additive Flow is a computer software company that focuses on developing a software platform for 3D object printing. It features AI-enabled tools to introduce a paradigm shift in how products are conceived. Based on user-defined targets and physics-driven optimization.

Project Daredevil

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Developer of a 3D radio-drama platform designed to help the blind. The company's platform is a medium for the blind to make comics accessible to them in an immersive format using 3D sound, motion simulation, and smell, enabling blind people to read without any constraints.

SpinDrive

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SpinDrive specializes in the development of advanced levitation technology, focusing on magnetic bearing systems that enhance energy efficiency while promoting oil-free solutions. Their innovative systems include magnetic bearing sensors that monitor shaft positioning and relay this information to a magnetic bearing controller. This technology allows clients to significantly improve system efficiency, reduce material consumption, and lower maintenance costs, making it a valuable solution for industries seeking sustainable and efficient operational practices.

Watttron

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Watttron invents a revolutionary heating system that can heat up surfaces heterogeneously. Watttron develops an innovative heating technology that can be used in various industrial processes. It is superior to current heating systems in many ways and offers a number of advantages. On the following pages, you will find information about possible applications and opportunities. The company is located in the Technologie- und Gründerzentrum Freital – a technology and start-up center on the outskirts of Dresden, the state capital of Saxony.

Nanochon

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Developer of medical devices and other technology intended to treat joint injuries and diseases. The company's devices replace lost and damaged cartilage and encourage new tissue growth, enabling medical practitioners to access cost-effective and on-demand devices that improve outcomes in young and active patients with knee damage.

Resonado

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Resonado, Inc. specializes in audio technology, focusing on its patented Flat Core Speaker (FCS) technology, which allows for innovative product designs without sacrificing sound quality. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, with additional offices in San Francisco, Boston, and Anyang, South Korea, Resonado caters to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, home theater, hospitality, and marine sectors. The company addresses the challenges posed by the trend toward product miniaturization and the increasing demand for compact audio solutions, which traditional conical speaker technologies cannot meet without compromising design or performance. By licensing its FCS technology to global manufacturers, Resonado enables the development of high-fidelity audio systems that align with modern design requirements.

Dyad Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Dyad Medical develops software that automatically analyzes the content of cardiac and cardiovascular images. Its software applications support both treatment decision making in the clinic and analysis in research, enabling researchers to optimize observations and conclusions. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

MuZ Motion

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Developer of custom high-performance motion system designed to address the current limitations of the contemporary robotics motion system. The company's patented Field Modulation Motion System [FMMS], demonstrates advanced performance features, enabling businesses, especially in the collaborative robotics industry to have significant and disruptive advancement in robotics motion and expanding the application capabilities and market opportunities.

Tesseract Inc.

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Tesseract Inc. is a mixed reality company based in Navi Mumbai, India, that specializes in the design and development of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality hardware and software. Founded in 2015 and operating as a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, Tesseract aims to democratize mixed reality by providing scalable and accessible products. Its flagship offerings include the Holoboard, a mixed reality headset compatible with smartphones, and Quark, an add-on that enables users to capture 360-degree VR videos. The company also provides enterprise solutions like the Methane 360 VR Camera and Platform, which allows various industries, including real estate and hospitality, to create immersive 8K 360 VR walkthroughs. By leveraging advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence, Tesseract enhances user experiences, making it easier for consumers and businesses to engage with mixed reality applications.

6Degrees

Pre Seed Round in 2019
6Degrees is focused on creating adaptive technology that enhances accessibility and independence for users. The company has developed a patented hands-free controller that operates various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs. This controller employs artificial intelligence-driven motion recognition and prediction technology to streamline user interactions. Additionally, 6Degrees offers virtual reality-based physical therapy, which incorporates gamification to aid individuals who have lost fine motor skills. This technology not only provides measurable real-time insights but also adapts to the user's abilities, facilitating touch-free control over devices and promoting effective communication and functionality in daily life. 6Degrees demonstrates significant potential across diverse sectors, including assistive technologies, augmented reality, and defense.

GyroGear

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
GyroGear is a multidisciplinary team composed of designers, engineers, and medical professionals focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals with hand tremors. Their flagship product, the GyroGlove, is a wearable device that utilizes advanced aerospace-grade gyroscopes to mechanically stabilize hand tremors associated with conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor. By addressing the challenges faced by those living with these conditions, GyroGear aims to enhance independence, dignity, and overall quality of life for its users.

MonitHer

Grant in 2018
MonitHer is pioneering advancements in breast imaging through its innovative home-based ultrasound technology. By providing high-risk individuals with a hands-free automated whole breast ultrasound scanner, the company enables users to conduct monthly scans in the comfort of their homes. This approach facilitates the creation of a dynamic record of breast changes over time, allowing healthcare professionals to monitor developments in real time. MonitHer's technology integrates artificial intelligence and cloud capabilities to enhance early detection of breast cancer, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy. This method not only aims to identify breast cancer at its earliest stages but also seeks to reduce unnecessary diagnostic procedures and associated costs, offering a proactive solution to breast health management.

ZPEG

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
ZPEG is focused on innovating the video compression industry, which is valued at $100 billion, through its advanced algorithms based on a human visual model. The company has developed a visual pre-processor that effectively reduces video delivery costs while maintaining high quality. This technology operates without necessitating changes to existing decoders and eliminates temporal redundancies. By optimizing each video specifically, ZPEG's solution achieves significantly lower bandwidth requirements without introducing objectionable artifacts. This enables customers to enhance their video compression capabilities when integrated with current technologies.

CREAL

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
CREAL3D SA, founded in 2017 and based in Ecublens, Switzerland, specializes in developing advanced light field technology for virtual reality and mixed reality headsets. This innovative technology enhances immersion by projecting images with genuine optical depth, addressing common issues such as eye strain, nausea, and discomfort associated with existing headsets. Additionally, CREAL's near-eye light-field display is designed to be compact and easy to manufacture, positioning the company as a key player in improving user experience in immersive technologies.

Foldaway

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
FOLDAWAY, aims to develop ultra-portable and low cost origami haptic interfaces. Such devices allow the user to experience an advanced level of interaction that is based on the sense of touch. The first prototype has three degrees of freedom and can interact with human fingers by tracking their motion and providing force, stiffness and texture perception. Through its unique origami manufacturing, it is the first haptic interface that folds-away when not in use. Its palm size, and thin design, makes it the ideal user interface for any portable device.

Ematik

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Developer of a medical device intended to create 3D tissue patches for wounds in animals. The company's device comes with a special biopolymeric mixture that combines with the animal's blood and releases growth factors that stimulate regeneration, enabling vets to treat traumatic, Chirurgie, and chronic injuries in small and large animals like dogs, cats, and horses.

Those

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Those is a design studio founded in 2015 with the intent to pursue the use of technologies in design. It focuses on connecting the physical and the digital worlds. Its first product was Woodpecker, a scalable digital drawing tool that can be placed and programmed to draw on any surface. With a mission to create new ways to combine the digital with the physical, Those has now created Joto, an antidote to our reliance on pixels and glass screens. Joto takes the concept behind Woodpecker – transferring digital files, whether it’s pictures, texts or tweets, and into a real life image – and applies it to a product accessible and suitable for home use.

ApreX Biotech

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Developer of an organs-on-chips system designed to revolutionize pharmaceutical development and personalized medicine. The company's systems use origami folding to convert easy-to-manufacture, 2D patterns into complex, 3D tissue architectures, thereby enabling clients to advance the development of pharmaceutical, chemical, food, cosmetic, and personalized medicine products.

BlocksCAD

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
BlocksCAD is 3D modeling software designed by teachers, for teachers. They wanted software that was easy enough to use for grades 3+ while providing rich learning outcomes by developing strong math and computer programming skills. With a simple block-based programming interface, students will write programs to design their models. To do this, they will build a strong understanding of the underlying geometry of the 3D space.

Nodar

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Nodar, Inc. specializes in manufacturing advanced sensors for various transportation modes, including cars, trucks, drones, ships, trains, and aircraft. The company offers innovative LiDAR technology and a 3D stereo vision system called Nodar Longbow, which is designed to enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2018 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Nodar aims to provide a cost-effective and high-performance solution for the automotive, marine, and railway industries. Their products, including the Hammerhead system, utilize off-the-shelf cameras to deliver precise depth sensing, targeting applications for level 3 and level 4 autonomous vehicles. This technology supports functions such as collision warning, path planning, and automatic emergency braking, contributing to improved safety and performance in the automotive sector.

Tacit Motion

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tacit Motion specializes in kinetic monitoring and personal training through the use of innovative wearable sensors. The company's modular and scalable system enables real-time full-body tracking, allowing users to receive personalized training anytime and anywhere. By capturing and analyzing body language, Tacit Motion’s technology provides a unique medium for communication that transcends traditional print or video formats. The recordings created by their system can be copyrighted, licensed, and shared, offering additional value to users. This approach empowers individuals and fitness enthusiasts to leverage their natural abilities to enhance their fitness journey, fostering progress through tailored activities and schedules.

MTtech

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
MTTech Interactive Multimedia Systems Ltd develops multi touch display system in Israel. The system can use for product demonstration, research and development purpose, training, and team meeting. MTTech Interactive Multimedia Systems Ltd is headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel with additional offices in Burcharest, Romania; Holmdel, New Jersey; and Alamos, Mexico.

Flatspace

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Flatspace is deep-learning solution automatically converts scanned floorplans to 3D VR-ready models.

RemmedVR

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Developer of a virtual reality therapy device designed to provide remote vision therapy. The company's technology uses dedicated VR goggles, applications, and web panels for remote treatment and provides aid in treating cross-eye issues in children with a daily exercise of a few minutes, enabling doctors to supervise VR vision therapy and treat children suffering from visual impairments.

LGM

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
LGM technology is a and unique energy management system, which optimizes power generator. The technology can increase the efficiency of wind turbines and other power generators by 30%.

Dauntless XR

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Future Sight AR provides immersive solutions and content to keep companies in the oil & gas industry efficient and safe, while pushing the limits of modern engineering.

ReillyWorks

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
At ReillyWorks, they build PHYGITAL Story World Experiences. That means they make products that combine the PHYsical and diGITAL worlds. They created a platform, CARPE´™ that blends Story, Augmented Reality, and Smart Objects to create experiences where people Play Together.

Toggle Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Toggle Health is a healthcare technology company focused on enhancing the surgical experience in the operating room. It specializes in surgeon-computer interaction technology that connects to digital case data within the sterile field. Its innovative approach utilizes a sterile wireless controller, allowing surgeons to access and manage patient case data seamlessly. This capability enables surgeons to make informed decisions during procedures, ultimately aiming to improve surgical outcomes and efficiency.

VISIE

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Advanced Scanners Inc. is an innovative company focused on enhancing surgical navigation through its proprietary 3D optical tracking technology, specifically targeting the healthcare sector. Established in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company addresses a significant $20 billion market by aiming to minimize errors associated with brain surgery, particularly the critical issue of brain shift. This problem has been highlighted by FDA warnings regarding its contribution to serious surgical complications. Advanced Scanners has developed a radiation-free and contact-free 3D optical scanner that has been successfully pilot-tested in cadaver labs, demonstrating its ability to measure brain shift and differentiate brain tissue based on optical properties. The company is currently conducting an IRB-approved study on patients undergoing open craniotomy for various neurological conditions. With a team comprised of experts in optical sciences, surgical engineering, and medical sales, Advanced Scanners is also collaborating with a leading medical device firm to integrate their technology into existing navigation systems. The company has secured initial funding and is pursuing additional investment to further advance its product development and market entry.

MotionTech

Grant in 2018
MotionTech is a company that has developed innovative silicone 3D printing technology aimed at transforming the orthopaedic industry. The company offers a service called "Your Liner," which enables prosthetic technicians worldwide to order customized silicone equipment tailored to individual patient needs. This approach fosters a shift from traditional mass production to mass customization in orthopaedic solutions. MotionTech's technology includes a 3D scanner that accurately captures the shape of a patient's stump, allowing for precise measurements and modifications. These specifications are then used to produce custom-made silicone sleeves that help redistribute pressure and reduce friction, addressing common issues of prosthetic discomfort. Through these advancements, MotionTech aims to enhance the overall experience for both prosthetists and patients.

Moka Studio

Grant in 2017
Moka Studio is a developer specializing in 3D character animation software with over a decade of experience in the field. The company has partnered with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) to create a proprietary technology called NumIK, which facilitates the realistic animation of virtual characters, including humans and animals, in real-time. Moka Studio's flagship product, Mosketch Light, allows professionals and artists to animate 3D characters intuitively using sketching techniques. The software supports the FBX file format, enabling users to import 3D models, animate them, and export the results for use in other applications. Moka Studio aims to enhance the realism and interactivity of 3D characters, thereby advancing the capabilities of virtual reality and augmented reality environments.

Eva

Grant in 2017
Higia Technologies, founded in 2016 and based in Mexico City, has developed EVA, an accessible and non-invasive wearable device aimed at assessing breast cancer risk. The device features tactile sensors that map the surface of the breast and its surrounding areas, enabling women to monitor changes in breast temperature, size, and weight. Equipped with biosensors, EVA continuously collects and analyzes this information, providing users with a reliable tool for tracking their breast health.

Preksh

Grant in 2017
Preksh is a provider of visual commerce solutions that enhances the shopping experience by offering a virtual shopping platform. The company has developed innovative technology that allows consumers to engage with a 360-degree view of physical stores, facilitating a seamless online shopping experience reminiscent of being in a brick-and-mortar environment. With a focus on augmented reality, Preksh enables retailers to engage customers more effectively, allowing them to explore products and make purchases at their convenience, anytime and anywhere. The company has also filed for patents to protect its pioneering technology, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the visual commerce sector.

Skelmet

Grant in 2017
There are 7.4 billion unique people in the world, but why are all glasses, sunglasses, helmets one-size-fits all Skelmet is redefining the wearables industry with 3D Fit technology that combines state of the art 3D scanning with 3D printing to automatically measure, design, and produce custom head-worn products. The most recent product the company launched - the Falcon I bespoke sport sunglasses are the world's first true custom fit sport sunglasses, guaranteed to fit perfectly. Whether for a runner, a cyclist, or an outdoorsman, they are the lightest (17g) and best anti-fog sunglasses, engineered to give the best performance and protection.

Tacit Motion

Grant in 2017
Tacit Motion specializes in kinetic monitoring and personal training through the use of innovative wearable sensors. The company's modular and scalable system enables real-time full-body tracking, allowing users to receive personalized training anytime and anywhere. By capturing and analyzing body language, Tacit Motion’s technology provides a unique medium for communication that transcends traditional print or video formats. The recordings created by their system can be copyrighted, licensed, and shared, offering additional value to users. This approach empowers individuals and fitness enthusiasts to leverage their natural abilities to enhance their fitness journey, fostering progress through tailored activities and schedules.

Virtuality New Space

Grant in 2017
They use a VR headset and a gesture recognition camera to create a high quality, enjoyable experience that will allow customers to interact naturally with products using only their hands, view from every angle and customize the product in the VR.They've created an amazing shopping experience using Virtual Reality (VR), helping reatilers by reducing physical store space, and support marketing through consumer behavior analysis.

Perseus Mirrors

Grant in 2017
Perseus Mirrors specializes in the development of smart mirrors, with their flagship product being the Perseus Mirror. This innovative device features an interactive digital display that enhances user connectivity through voice recognition and a user-friendly design. The smart mirror is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, allowing for seamless device syncing. Additionally, it boasts a customizable digital dossier for personalized information display and an embedded camera for video conferencing and capturing images. By combining advanced technology with thoughtful design, Perseus Mirrors aims to keep users connected with their friends and family.

Clidrotech

Grant in 2017
Clidrotech developed a disruptive technology that provide unmatched value to the $2B On board scale market

WeAVR

Grant in 2017
WeAVR specializes in developing platforms that enable businesses to create and share immersive stories using Virtual and Augmented Reality. The company's offerings allow users to experience, create, and share virtual reality narratives by integrating photos, videos, and publicly available VR media. This approach provides businesses and brands with a cost-effective and straightforward way to establish their presence in the virtual reality space, utilizing standard building blocks for content creation.

OtheReality

Grant in 2017
OtheReality is focused on using virtual reality technology to combat prejudice and discrimination through immersive educational experiences. By allowing students to "walk a mile in someone else's shoes," the company enables individuals to experience different perspectives, such as a male student seeing the world through the eyes of a female student or a Jewish person experiencing the biases faced by an Arab or Black individual. This approach aims to foster meaningful classroom discussions that promote empathy and social change. Additionally, OtheReality develops VR experiences for the healthcare sector, where trainees engage in provider-patient interactions designed to evoke emotional responses. These experiences are complemented by app-based workshops that process data collected during the simulations, helping healthcare professionals enhance their empathy and communication skills. Overall, OtheReality seeks to create a more understanding and compassionate society through innovative technology.

Mediprint

Grant in 2017
MediPrint is a Mexico City-based company focused on creating customized high-tech medical solutions through 3D printing technology. Collaborating with medical professionals and institutions, the company develops a variety of products, including rehabilitation braces, orthopedic insoles, supports for dental prostheses, and anatomical models for medical use. MediPrint also engages in individual projects, offering personalized services to clients interested in their innovative developments. Additionally, the company operates a division called 3DPlus, which extends its 3D printing capabilities beyond healthcare to produce prototypes, molds, and custom objects for various applications. By making advanced 3D printing technology accessible, MediPrint aims to enhance patient care and provide tailored solutions in the medical field.

Waypoint Labs

Grant in 2017
Waypoint uses augmented reality to change the way front-line workers capture, distribute, and access expert knowledge on the job. It allows trainers to build a three-dimensional set of instructions for workers in real-time using an AR headset such as the Microsoft HoloLens. Waypoint was born out of MIT in November 2017 and was acquired by PTC in June 2018.

Libra@Home

Grant in 2017
Libra@Home has developed a fully immersive virtual reality tool for physical and occupational therapists to improve the delivery and quality of treatment to patients with neurological disorders, both in the clinic and at home. This neurorehabilitation platform uses virtual reality to deliver therapeutic stimuli and sensors and wearables to monitor patient outcomes and track performance.

Extreme Simulations

Grant in 2017
Extreme Simulations specializes in high-fidelity medical simulation tools aimed at training first responders, military organizations, and homeland security personnel in emergency incident management. The company's innovative products are a result of expertise in animatronics, robotics, and emergency training, and have been validated by institutions such as United Rescue and the Sheba Medical Center. Central to their offerings is the First Responders Simulation Management Training System (SMTS), which integrates a multi-purpose physical simulation platform with a software management tool. This system comprises robotic wearable units, medical simulation kits, and an operating system designed to enhance training effectiveness. Additionally, the platform includes a comprehensive package with a blood pump system and simulation blood, controllable via an app, enabling real-time assessment of emergency situations. Through its proprietary hardware and software, Extreme Simulations aims to reduce preventable death rates in healthcare by improving the skills and life-saving knowledge of medical and security professionals.

KinTrans

Grant in 2017
ML platform for human body movement recognition where developers, content creators in AR/VR/MR, corporate R&D, and universities have access to shared & private searchable movement data in 3D, utilize KinTrans software to record movement data for public and/or private use, and licensing KinTrans movement recognition APIs.

Imverse

Grant in 2017
Imverse SA, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, specializes in software development for Mixed Reality content creation. The company provides innovative tools that enable users to convert 360-degree images into 3D formats and create virtual-reality content in real-time, utilizing virtual-reality glasses. Imverse also offers B2B services that facilitate the creation of immersive VR/MR experiences featuring live hologram actors and real-time visual effects sourced from a single 360° photo. An EPFL spin-off, Imverse employs a proprietary voxel engine to support the deployment of volumetric technology in various sectors, including Location Based Entertainment, live broadcasting, and telepresence. Their platform leverages depth cameras and reality capture software, enhancing personal connections and fostering trust in holographic collaboration and communication.

6Degrees

Grant in 2017
6Degrees is focused on creating adaptive technology that enhances accessibility and independence for users. The company has developed a patented hands-free controller that operates various smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and PCs. This controller employs artificial intelligence-driven motion recognition and prediction technology to streamline user interactions. Additionally, 6Degrees offers virtual reality-based physical therapy, which incorporates gamification to aid individuals who have lost fine motor skills. This technology not only provides measurable real-time insights but also adapts to the user's abilities, facilitating touch-free control over devices and promoting effective communication and functionality in daily life. 6Degrees demonstrates significant potential across diverse sectors, including assistive technologies, augmented reality, and defense.

Inflight VR

Seed Round in 2017
Inflight VR Software GmbH, founded in 2014 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in developing virtual reality ecosystems for the inflight entertainment industry. The company offers a diverse range of immersive experiences that allow passengers to escape the limitations of traditional aircraft entertainment. Users can enjoy unique activities, such as relaxing on a tropical beach, playing chess in historic libraries, or watching films in luxurious settings, all designed to enhance the travel experience. In addition to improving passenger satisfaction, Inflight VR provides airlines with significant ancillary revenue opportunities through device rentals, retail commissions, and advertising. The platform includes a virtual store that integrates third-party vendors, further enriching the content available to users. Inflight VR is recognized as a leading provider of virtual reality inflight entertainment and is currently serving passengers in multiple VIP lounges and onboard select European airlines.
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