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ObEN

ObEN is a developer of photo-real 3D virtual avatar technology using AI. The company creates 3D virtual avatars of users from a selfie and short voice recording using artificial intelligence. The interface finds application in immersive VR experiences, AR, and IoT as it enables connected devices. Users can create their own personal avatar twin, and VR gamers can create virtual copies of celebrities that can interact…

📍 · Virtual Reality,

Funding snapshot

Last roundSeries A
Amount$10M
Date9 January 2018
Total raised$24M
Team size9

About

ObEN is a developer of photo-real 3D virtual avatar technology using AI. The company creates 3D virtual avatars of users from a selfie and short voice recording using artificial intelligence. The interface finds application in immersive VR experiences, AR, and IoT as it enables connected devices. Users can create their own personal avatar twin, and VR gamers can create virtual copies of celebrities that can interact with fans. ObEN was incubated at HTC Vive X and has investment from IdeaLab and private angel investors. Founded in 2014, the company has raised approximately 23.8 million at the Series A stage with investors including K11, Tencent, SBCVC, Fengshang, Rushan Capital, SBVA, DunAn Holding Group, Cybernaut, Leaguer Group, Dment, E3 Capital Partners, Idealab, NewDo Venture, Third Wave Digital, Cybernaut Zfounder Ventures, Inmaginator, IECP, yinshicap.com, Vivex Vive, and Westlake Ventures.

Business model

MarketingTech > Influencer Marketing > Virtual Influencer,

Virtual Reality > Content Creation Tools > Modeling > Character Creation,

3D Animation > 3D Avatars > 3D Avatar Creation

Founders & team highlights

Founder with Prior Funding,

Serial Founder

Team background

College Wise > Tsinghua University, University of California (Berkeley), Haas School of Business

Institutional investors

K11 Tencent SBCVC Fengshang Rushan Capital SBVA DunAn Holding Group Cybernaut Leaguer Group Dment E3 Capital Partners Idealab NewDo Venture Third Wave Digital Cybernaut Zfounder Ventures

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