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8i

8i develops proprietary volumetric video technology that converts footage from camera arrays into 3D holograms of humans with real volume and depth. The platform enables users to create, distribute, and playback volumetric content, and provides tools for integrating 3D holographic humans into virtual and augmented reality experiences. The technology captures real-world performances and transforms them into fully…

📍 Los Angeles, United States · Virtual Reality

Funding snapshot

Last roundSeries B
Amount$27M
Date22 November 2016
Total raised$42M
Team size49

About

8i develops proprietary volumetric video technology that converts footage from camera arrays into 3D holograms of humans with real volume and depth. The platform enables users to create, distribute, and playback volumetric content, and provides tools for integrating 3D holographic humans into virtual and augmented reality experiences. The technology captures real-world performances and transforms them into fully navigable 3D digital content, supporting applications in entertainment, gaming, and immersive media. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, 8i has raised approximately $41.5 million in Series B funding from investors including Verizon, Hearst, Baidu, Samsung NEXT, RRE Ventures, PTK Capital, and Advancit Capital.

Business model

Virtual Reality > Content Creation Tools > Reality Capture > Volumetric Capture

Founders & team highlights

$50M+ Club Founder,

Serial Founder

Team background

Top Rated Teams > Serial Entrepreneur,

College Wise > Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Institutional investors

PTK Capital Hearst Verizon One Ventures Baidu BDMI Advancit Capital Samsung NEXT Right Click Capital End Cue Rothenberg Ventures Boost VC Kortschak Investments RRE Ventures Founders Fund

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