Thousands of new startups are founded every year – emerging companies with the potential to disrupt immersive technology. To give you a head-start on emerging technologies and startups that will impact the mixed reality sector in 2022, we analyzed a total of 268 global mixed reality startups and scaleups. Meet five of the most promising startups to watch!
Global Startup Heat Map highlights 5 Mixed Reality Startups to Watch in 2022
Out of 268, the five mixed reality startups to watch are chosen through the Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered StartUs Insights Discovery Platform, covering over 2 093 000+ startups and scaleups globally. As the world’s largest resource for data on emerging companies, the SaaS platform enables you to scout relevant startups, emerging technologies, and future industry trends quickly and exhaustively.
The Global Startup Heat Map below highlights the five mixed reality startups you should watch in 2022 as well as the geo-distribution of the other 263 startups and scaleups we analyzed for this research. We hand-picked the five highlighted mixed reality startups based on our data-driven startup scouting approach, taking into account factors such as location, founding year, the relevance of technology, and funding, among others.
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BioMinds advances MR-based Neurological Rehabilitation
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Lublin, Poland
Funding: USD 401 000
Partner for: Remote Rehabilitation
Industry: Healthcare
Polish startup BioMinds designs a multi-module mixed reality therapy system for neurological rehabilitation. It facilitates the recovery of patients from chronic neurological conditions such as strokes, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy under the constant supervision of specialists. To enable remote supervision, BioMinds uses motor cognitive and psychological therapies, along with alternative communication in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) environments. Additionally, using eye-tracking, electroencephalography (EEG), and NFir, the startup helps people with speech problems practice their communication to increase their ability to adapt in society.
GigXR facilitates Extended Reality (XR)-powered Learning
Founding Year: 2019
Location: Los Angeles, USA
Funding: USD 3,5 M
Partner for: Medical Training
Industries: Healthcare, EdTech
GigXR is a US-based startup that offers XR-based learning for medical students. Its HoloHuman solution provides a 3D representation of human anatomy using immersive holograms. This includes eleven biological systems and more than 4 500 named and described structures. Moreover, students virtually dissect 3D anatomical models using accurate visualizations of body systems, which is usually difficult to see in a cadaver. These hyperrealistic 3D simulations enable instructors to simplify complex learning scenarios and address the shortfalls of traditional medical training.
Volta streams MR-enhanced Virtual Performances
Founding Year: 2019
Location: London, UK
Funding: USD 462 000
Partner for: MR-based Entertainment Platform
Industry: Entertainment
UK-based startup Volta develops a platform that hosts virtual performances. Its immersive technology tools allow artists, content creators, and producers to create real-time virtual performances from the venues of their choice. This engages the audience in mixed reality environments, enhancing their experience. Moreover, by offering a free platform for creators, the startup eliminates the need for production studios that are usually expensive and inaccessible.
2iXR enables Experiential Marketing
Founding Year: 2020
Location: Cordoba, Spain
Partner for: AR Catalogs, Virtual Dressing Rooms, Interactive Packaging
Industries: Retail, Industry 4.0
Spanish startup 2iXR provides experiential marketing for retail companies. It offers AR catalogs, virtual dressing rooms, interactive packaging, and MR-based promotional events. AR catalogs allow consumers to discover products virtually and are applicable for professional machines as well as consumer products like furniture, decorative objects, and vehicles. The startup also gamifies product launch events by engaging the consumers in mini-games and quizzes in MR environments.
Scena 360 offers Spatial Video Chat
Founding Year: 2020
Location: Waterloo, Canada
Partner for: Interactive Remote Collaboration
Industry: Communication
Canadian startup Scena 360 builds a web-based MR platform that advances spatial video chat. It enables users to host virtual gatherings like workshops, networking events, conferences, team socials, or even online classes in immersive environments. Further, it provides customizable and professional avatars as well as interactive tools such as arcade machines, shared pianos, and jukeboxes. This boosts engagement and collaboration and breaks the monotony of typical video calls.
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