VividQ takes holographic tech global with £11m raise
VividQ has closed a super-seed extension round of £11 million to fast-track its computer generated holography to global markets. Its technology is already used in the development of next-generation digital displays and devices by manufacturers in the US, China and Japan. To date, VividQ has secured over £17m in funding. The latest investment was led by UTokyo IPC, the venture investment arm for the University of Tokyo. It was joined by Foresight Williams Technology a collaboration between Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering Japanese Miyako Capital, Austrian APEX Ventures, and Silicon Valleys R42 Group. Previous investors University of Tokyo Edge Capital, Sure Valley Ventures, and Essex Innovation also participated. The funding will be used to scale the team, expand in APAC and further product development, including HoloLCD, which turns consumer-grade screens into holographic displays. Founded in 2017, VividQ has made cutting-edge developments that achieve real-time Computer-Generated Holography and address many failings of 3D displays and todays AR devices.
VividQ takes holographic tech global with £11m raise
VividQ has closed a super-seed extension round of £11 million to fast-track its computer generated holography to global markets. Its technology is already used in the development of next-generation digital displays and devices by manufacturers in the US, China and Japan. To date, VividQ has secured over £17m in funding. The latest investment was led by UTokyo IPC, the venture investment arm for the University of Tokyo. It was joined by Foresight Williams Technology a collaboration between Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering Japanese Miyako Capital, Austrian APEX Ventures, and Silicon Valleys R42 Group. Previous investors University of Tokyo Edge Capital, Sure Valley Ventures, and Essex Innovation also participated. The funding will be used to scale the team, expand in APAC and further product development, including HoloLCD, which turns consumer-grade screens into holographic displays. Founded in 2017, VividQ has made cutting-edge developments that achieve real-time Computer-Generated Holography and address many failings of 3D displays and todays AR devices.