What is 8i?
Headquartered in New Zealand, 8i provides a sophisticated platform for the creation, mixing, and experiential delivery of human holograms. By utilizing proprietary technology that transforms standard video input from camera arrays into high-fidelity, photo-realistic 3D assets, the company enables users to view human subjects from any angle across various devices. This capability is critical for the next generation of immersive media, positioning 8i as a foundational player in the spatial computing ecosystem. The company's technology is designed to bridge the gap between physical presence and digital interaction, serving as a key enabler for developers and content creators in the AR, VR, and mixed reality markets.
How much funding has 8i raised?
8i has raised a total of $44.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1M
Series A
$13.5M
Private Equity
$2.7M
Series B
$27M
Angel/Seed (2014): $1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2015): $13.5M led by Advancit Capital, Kortschak Investments, RRE Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Samsung Ventures, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Boost VC, Sound Ventures, Signia Venture Partners, Dolby Family Ventures, and Horizons Ventures
Private Equity (2016): $2.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2017): $27M featuring Verizon Ventures and One Ventures
Key Investors in 8i
Advancit Capital
A venture firm specializing in media, technology, and web3 startups, partnering with entrepreneurs to drive innovation and disruption.
Kortschak Investments
An investment firm focused on supporting talented individuals tackling complex scientific and engineering challenges through AI and cloud technologies.
RRE Ventures
A venture capital firm dedicated to supporting founders at critical stages of their business journey through long-term strategic partnerships.
What's next for 8i?
The infusion of capital from the latest financing round provides 8i with the necessary runway to scale its enterprise operations and refine its volumetric capture pipeline. As the demand for high-quality, interactive 3D content grows within the telecommunications and digital media sectors, 8i is well-positioned to leverage its existing partnerships to integrate its holographic solutions into broader consumer and professional workflows. Future growth will likely focus on reducing the friction of content creation, enhancing the fidelity of real-time streaming, and expanding the accessibility of its platform across diverse hardware ecosystems, ensuring that 8i remains at the forefront of the immersive technology landscape.
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