69 Best Virtual Reality Startups to Watch in 2025

The Definitive Seedtable Ranking of Virtual Reality Startups

We track 71,000+ companies and rank them dynamically using our Seedtable Score – a score that uses quantitative and qualitative data points to signal the momentum behind a company. We then monitor the list manually leveraging our expertise as founders and investors.

There are 341 start-ups with an aggregate funding of $6.0b. The average funding per company in this subset is $87.6m.

Last update to the database: Feb 18, 2025. See changelog.

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Sky Engine AI logo

Sky Engine AI

Sky Engine AI is an advanced data science technology and research company that develops evolutionary AI platform for deep learning in virtual reality for any computer vision applications.

7

Funding Rounds

$11.1m

Money raised

Hadean (company) logo

Hadean (company)

Hadean is a venture-backed computing technology company that aims to make the nature of computing more accessible.

8

Funding Rounds

$99.0m

Money raised

Strivr logo

Strivr

Strivr is a Menlo Park, California-based developer of a virtual reality platform for learning and training employees.

5

Funding Rounds

$86.0m

Money raised

Matterport logo

Matterport

U.S-based 3D media technology company providing worldwide end-to-end virtual media solutions.

5

Funding Rounds

$60.2m

Money raised

Rec Room logo

Rec Room

Rec Room is a Seattle-based augmented and virtual reality software company.

7

Funding Rounds

$194.0m

Money raised

Singularity University logo

Singularity University

Singularity University is a startup accelerator focusing on commercializing technologies developed in research facilities.

5

Funding Rounds

$32.0m

Money raised

VRChat logo

VRChat

VRChat is a virtual reality communications platform. It was founded in 2014 and is located in San Francisco, California.

4

Funding Rounds

$95.2m

Money raised

Magic Leap logo

Magic Leap

Magic Leap is an augmented reality company developing hardware and software for enhanced AR experience.

8

Funding Rounds

$3.4b

Money raised

Luma AI logo

Luma AI

Luma AI is a developer of photorealistic 3D image capture software designed to enable users to capture 3D-viewable photos of scenes and objects on smartphones.

3

Funding Rounds

$67.3m

Money raised

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Virtualitics

Virtualitics is a Pasadena, California-based artificial intelligence and data exploration company developing AI-powered analytical capabilities for data scientists and business users and strategic decision-making.

5

Funding Rounds

$69.4m

Money raised

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Seerslab

Seerslab is an augmented reality (AR) company providing mobile augmented reality (AR) and vision AI-based solutions to app developers.

3

Funding Rounds

$2.9m

Money raised

Avegant logo

Avegant

Avegant is California-based company developing display techologies for augmented reality experiences.

6

Funding Rounds

$62.5m

Money raised

CY Vision logo

CY Vision

CY Vision is California-based company developing computational holographic technology for cars.

2

Funding Rounds

$12.0m

Money raised

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Neurable

A brain-computer interface company building software and hardware products, neurotechnology tools that interpret human intent, measure emotion and provide telekinetic control of the digital world based on EEG signals.

6

Funding Rounds

$11.0m

Money raised

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Spatial

Spatial has created a metaverse designed to give brands and creators a virtual space to display their digital works.

3

Funding Rounds

$47.0m

Money raised

Arraiy logo

Arraiy

Company developing a machine learning platform for creating real-time special visual effects during live video capture

3

Funding Rounds

$13.9m

Money raised

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TRIPP

TRIPP is a digital wellness company that produces a VR meditation app.

3

Funding Rounds

$26.2m

Money raised

Rooom logo

Rooom

Rooom is a Jena-based developer of a solution for virtual events, digital showcases, and 3D product presentations, offering 2D, 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality experiences.

3

Funding Rounds

$43.0m

Money raised

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VividQ

VividQ is a computer-generated 3D holographic technology developer founded in 2017 by Darran Milne, Tom Durrant and Roman Pechhacker.

3

Funding Rounds

$37.7m

Money raised

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AltspaceVR

An artificial intelligence company with a social platform for virtual reality. It is located in Redwood City, California and was founded in 2013.

3

Funding Rounds

$15.7m

Money raised

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TwentyBN

Twenty Billion Neurons (TwentyBN) is an AI startup that builds intelligent avatars.

3

Funding Rounds

$12.5m

Money raised

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Spatial (company)

Spatial supplies a social understanding of location, founded by Griffin Morris, Lyden Foust and Will Kiessling.

1

Funding Rounds

$2.1m

Money raised

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Jigspace

JigSpace is a 3D knowledge-sharing platform.

2

Funding Rounds

$6.1m

Money raised

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Holos

Holos is a company developing a content management system (CMS) for virtual reality applications in education, training and development, and command centers. The company is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

5

Funding Rounds

$530.0k

Money raised

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Leap Motion

Leap Motion is an american manufacturer of computer hardware sensor devices founded in 2010 by Michael Buckwald, David Holtz and David Holz.

4

Funding Rounds

$94.1m

Money raised

Wave logo

Wave

Wave, formerly known as TheWaveVR, is a company that provides virtual musical performances, previously using virtual reality technology.

6

Funding Rounds

$42.5m

Money raised

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Nanome

Nanome is a company developing software for life sciences, materials sciences and nano-engineering with the use of virtual reality and blockchain technology.

4

Funding Rounds

$6.4m

Money raised

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Fable Studio

A virtual reality and augmented reality company that works in partnership with Oculus that is creating interactive characters and stories for users. It was founded in 2017 and is located in San Francisco, California.

4

Funding Rounds

Interplay Learning logo

Interplay Learning

A company offering online trade education through mobile, desktop, and virtual reality applications.

5

Funding Rounds

$49.6m

Money raised

Sandbox VR logo

Sandbox VR

A company that uses virtual reality for entertainment purposes. It was founded in 2016 and is located in San Francisco, California.

4

Funding Rounds

$119.0m

Money raised

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Talespin (company)

Talespin is a company that creates enterprise XR workforce solutions, founded by Kyle Jackson.

1

Funding Rounds

$10.0

Money raised

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Oculus VR

Oculus VR is an american virtual reality technology company founded in 2012 by Jack McCauley, Palmer Luckey, Brendan Iribe, Michael Antonov and Nate Mitchell.

1

Funding Rounds

$16.0m

Money raised

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Scape

A software company creating a technology that allows augmented reality content and services to be tied to precise, real locations. It is located in London, England and was founded in 2016.

1

Funding Rounds

$8.0m

Money raised

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The Nemesis

The Nemsis is a virtual reality metaverse platform.

3

Funding Rounds

$735.0k

Money raised

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Limbix

Palo Alto, California-based Limbix is not your average virtual reality startup: It makes a software that therapists use in what's called "exposure therapy," simulating stressful or trauma-inducing situations for patients to help them overcome their fears.

2

Funding Rounds

$24.0m

Money raised

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SnapMD

A telemedicine platform in California that focuses on connecting individuals with pediatric physicians in the U.S.

4

Funding Rounds

$16.3m

Money raised

Fast Travel Games logo

Fast Travel Games

Fast Travel Games is a virtual reality (VR) game developer founded in 2016.

5

Funding Rounds

$14.2m

Money raised

Lightform logo

Lightform

Lightform is a U.S-based company developing AR hardware and software founded in 2014 by Brett Jones, Raj Sodhi and Kevin Karsch.

2

Funding Rounds

$7.6m

Money raised

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Monetizr

Monetizr is a blockchain company founded by Martins Bratuskins.

2

Funding Rounds

$4.5m

Money raised

AGI Laboratory logo

AGI Laboratory

AGI Laboratory is an artificial intelligence company founded by Mark Waser.

1

Funding Rounds

$1.0m

Money raised

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Aira (company)

Aira is a computer vision connected devices virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) company developing tools for the visually impaired. Aira.IO is a wearable device to help the visually impaired gain more mobility and independence.

6

Funding Rounds

$36.1m

Money raised

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Immerse (software company)

Immerse is an Irvine, California-based virtual reality company offering tools and technology for education and language learning using virtual reality.

1

Funding Rounds

$9.0m

Money raised

Prezi logo

Prezi

Prezi is a presentation software founded by Ádám Somlai-Fischer.

3

Funding Rounds

$14.2m

Money raised

Design Interactive logo

Design Interactive

Design Interactive is a human factors engineering firm that specializies in developing XR, BioSignature Analytics and Performance Augmentation solutions.

1

Funding Rounds

$1.0m

Money raised

Varjo Technologies logo

Varjo Technologies

A Finnish VR company that specializes in cutting edge technology.

3

Funding Rounds

$93.2m

Money raised

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MASSLESS

A computer hardware company creating products to accompany situations which occur in virtual reality. It is located in London, England and was founded in 2016.

1

Funding Rounds

$2.0m

Money raised

Sketchfab logo

Sketchfab

Sketchfab is a company founded in 2012 by Pierre-Antoine Passet, Alban Denoyel and Cedric Pinson.

2

Funding Rounds

$2.5m

Money raised

MindMaze SA logo

MindMaze SA

MindMaze is a neurotechnology company designing and developing virtual reality medical products to stimulate neural recovery.

1

Funding Rounds

$100.0m

Money raised

Picsart Inc. logo

Picsart Inc.

Picsart Inc. is a company founded in 2011 by artavazd mehrabyan.

6

Funding Rounds

$204.2m

Money raised

Proximie logo

Proximie

Proximie is a technology company that enables clinicians to virtually catch up with lab from anywhere in the world.

5

Funding Rounds

$156.0m

Money raised

MediaSpike logo

MediaSpike

MediaSpike is a company founded in 2012 by John McCrea, Blake Commagere and Daniel Dodd.

3

Funding Rounds

$5.2m

Money raised

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FundamentalVR

VR platform provides haptic simulators for surgeons to safely practice and improve their skills.

10

Funding Rounds

$37.7m

Money raised

IrisVR logo

IrisVR

SaaS-driven virtual reality-based tools for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry

1

Funding Rounds

$8.0m

Money raised

Osso VR logo

Osso VR

Osso VR is a virtual reality surgical training platform.

5

Funding Rounds

$123.0m

Money raised

Nearpod logo

Nearpod

Nearpod is a company founded in 2012 by Guido Kovalskys, Felipe Sommer and Emiliano Abramzon.

2

Funding Rounds

$22.5m

Money raised

Lytro logo

Lytro

Lytro is a Mountain View, California-based company founded in 2006 by Ren Ng.

1

Funding Rounds

$40.0m

Money raised

Surgical Theater logo

Surgical Theater

Surgical Theater is a visualization platform for advancing neurosurgery.

5

Funding Rounds

$11.6m

Money raised

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Intellect (Company)

Intellect is a developer of business applications, workflow management and QMS software to assist with quality control, regulator compliance, operations, process improvement with departments, services, organizations and through enterprises.

2

Funding Rounds

$24.0m

Money raised

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Mursion

Virtual reality simulations for practicing and mastering interpersonal skills.

4

Funding Rounds

$35.0m

Money raised

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Fluidity Technologies

Fluidity Technologies is an Houston-based human-machine interfaces company.

5

Funding Rounds

$14.8m

Money raised

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IMVU

IMVU is a (Together Labs) Company founded in 2004.

3

Funding Rounds

$20.0m

Money raised

Layar logo

Layar

Layar is a company founded in 2009 by Raimo Van der Klein.

2

Funding Rounds

$17.1m

Money raised

Meta Company logo

Meta Company

Pioneering Silicon Valley company known for making augmented reality products, it didn't succeed and its assets were acquired by Meta View

3

Funding Rounds

$50.0m

Money raised

Fallen Planet Studios logo

Fallen Planet Studios

Fallen Planet Studios is an independent virtual reality game developer based in Southport, United Kingdom.

1

Funding Rounds

$610.0k

Money raised

ObEN logo

ObEN

ObEN is a Pasadena, California-based artificial intelligence company.

8

Funding Rounds

$30.2m

Money raised

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Figure 1

Figure 1 is a company providing a platform that connects healthcare professionals around the world to view, discuss, and share medical cases.

2

Funding Rounds

$14.0m

Money raised

mmhmm logo

mmhmm

mmhmm offers a virtual camera to make video chats, meetings & presentations more engaging.

4

Funding Rounds

$155.9m

Money raised

Linden Lab logo

Linden Lab

Linden Lab is a San Francisco-based company founded in 1999 by Philip Rosedale.

2

Funding Rounds

$19.0m

Money raised

DoubleMe logo

DoubleMe

DoubleMe is a company that designs holographic animation.

8

Funding Rounds

$32.8m

Money raised