What is 8i?
Headquartered in New Zealand, 8i operates at the intersection of computer vision and augmented reality. The company provides a sophisticated platform that transforms standard video input from camera arrays into photo-realistic 3D holograms. By enabling these digital assets to be viewed from any angle across virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments, 8i addresses the critical demand for authentic human representation in digital spaces. Their technology is designed to be device-agnostic, positioning the firm as a foundational infrastructure provider for the next generation of spatial computing and telepresence applications.
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 Rothenberg Ventures, Signia Venture Partners, RRE Ventures, Advancit Capital, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments, Boost VC, Kortschak Investments, Dolby Family Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Sound Ventures, and Samsung Ventures
Private Equity (2016): $2.7M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2017): $27M featuring Verizon Ventures and One Ventures
Key Investors in 8i
Rothenberg Ventures
A venture capital firm that invests in visionary entrepreneurs developing transformative technologies at the intersection of technology and human potential, with a focus on spatial computing and AI.
Signia Venture Partners
A venture capital firm established in 2012 that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to drive successful outcomes through breakthrough technologies and innovative business models.
RRE Ventures
A venture capital firm dedicated to supporting founders at critical stages of their business journey, focusing on long-term partnerships and fostering growth for innovative teams.
What's next for 8i?
Following its major strategic investment, 8i is well-positioned to accelerate the commercialization of its volumetric capture technology. The company's roadmap likely focuses on scaling its software-as-a-service capabilities to meet enterprise demand for high-quality digital human assets. As the ecosystem for spatial computing matures, 8i's ability to integrate with existing hardware and software stacks will be paramount. Future growth will likely hinge on expanding partnerships with telecommunications providers and media conglomerates, leveraging their existing capital to refine the fidelity of their holograms and reduce the latency of real-time rendering, thereby securing a competitive moat in the rapidly evolving metaverse and digital communication sectors.
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