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New York-based Transfr raises $40M to transform VR workforce training
US-based Transfr, a virtual reality-based skills training for middle-skilled careers has raised $40 million in Series C growth…
September 29, 2023
Founder in Focus: Inga Petryaevskaya’s VR venture lands $8.6M seed round, endorsed by Mark Zuckerberg
Women in virtual reality (VR) technology are carving out an impactful presence within an industry traditionally dominated by…
August 9, 2023
German startup Hologate snaps €8.3M to expand its XR training technology
Reportedly, VR technology in training and simulation have demonstrated that learners exhibit greater focus, accelerated skill acquisition, and…
August 3, 2023
Belgian AR tech Swave Photonics totals €10M for ultra-realistic holographic displays
Belgium and California-headquartered Swave Photonics, a forerunner in the implementation of true holography for augmented reality (AR), has…
June 22, 2023
European AR/VR powerhouses: 10 startups pushing the limits of virtual experiences
The world of virtual reality (VR) experienced an explosive surge in popularity, with the number of VR users…
May 18, 2023
VR app for children undergoing surgery receives $3.1M funding
Up to 75% of children will experience significant anxiety before a healthcare procedure, which needs sedative medication or…
April 14, 2023
Amid mass layoff, Meta acquires UK startup Audio Analytic to push Metaverse adoption
The news has just come in that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is slashing 11,000 jobs, which is 13% of…
November 9, 2022
‘Roblox for Enterprise’ platform Pixaera raises $5.7M to help professionals upskill more efficiently
London-based Pixaera, an immersive game-based learning platform has raised $5.7 million in early-stage funding. The funding consists of…
Oxford Medical Simulation raises £2.1M to deliver VR training for healthcare professionals
Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS), which provides highly realistic virtual reality healthcare training, has raised £2.1 million in funding.…