Swave develops XR technology for the metaverse that projects holographic images without requiring XR headsets or display hardware. The technology is applicable to high-resolution displays, body motion tracking, and wearable devices. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Swave has raised approximately $45.5M in Series A funding from investors including EIC Fund, Acequia Capital, imec.xpand, Qbic Fund, Samsung Venture Investment, and Murata Electronics. The company employs 46 people and leverages holographic display chip technology based on photonics. Swave's approach eliminates the need for bulky headsets by projecting true holographic images that can be viewed with the naked eye, potentially transforming augmented reality experiences for consumer, automotive, and professional applications.
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Swave
Series ASwave develops XR technology for the metaverse that projects holographic images without requiring XR headsets or display hardware. The technology is applicable to high-resolution displays, body motion tracking, and wearable devices. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Swave has raised approximately $45.5M in Series A funding from investors including EIC Fund, Acequia Capital, imec.xpand, Qbic Fund,…
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Business model
Augmented Reality > Technology Providers > Holographic Display Chips,
Photonics > Photonic Integrated Circuits > Application-specific PICs > Holographic Extended Reality
Institutional investors
EIC FundAcequia Capitalimec.xpandQbic FundLuminateFlanders Future TechfundSFPIMIAG Capital PartnersPMVImecMurata Electronics North AmericaSamsung Venture Investment
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