HTC’s Vive X incubator backs 7 new startups, focuses on enterprise XR
Summary
• Imaged Reality, developer of 3DGAIA, a tool that lets users in the oil industry virtually examine and manipulate drone-gathered 3D terrain data, “bringing the field to the office.” • Maze Theory, designer of immersive VR experiences including Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, Peaky Blinders, and Project Engram. • ORamaVR, responsible for health care education VR simulations that can be targeted to specific operations, such as hip, knee, and dental procedures, as well as broader training on topics like emergency trauma and basic clinical skills. • Vantage Point, creator of enterprise employee training systems on topics including workplace anti-sexual harassment policies, diversity, equity, and inclusion. That notably includes health care imaging company Proprio and the aforementioned Talespin, which attracted international attention (and $15 million) after spotlighting its employee layoff training simulation. Though the latest group of Vive X accelerator startups is largely enterprise-focused, HTC is continuing to back companies with unique technology ideas for VR, AR, AI, and 5G, as well as advanced user experience development.