What is Tangible Play?
Tangible Play is an innovative startup operating at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and the gaming industry. The company is pioneering a new era of play by seamlessly integrating traditional physical toys with modern digital gaming environments. While fundamentally a software-driven enterprise, Tangible Play's unique product development involves exciting physical components, creating a distinctive market offering. The company is actively seeking skilled engineers, particularly in computer vision for real-time AI systems and game engineers or technical game designers passionate about creating engaging experiences on their novel platform.
How much funding has Tangible Play raised?
Tangible Play has raised a total of $36M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$12M
Series B
$24M
Series A (2014): $12M with participation from K9 Ventures, LLC, Upfront Ventures, and Accel Partners
Series B (2016): $24M led by Upfront Ventures, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, K9 Ventures, Accel Partners, and Mattel
Key Investors in Tangible Play
Upfront Ventures
Upfront Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles that invests in technology businesses, with a focus on digital media, SaaS, consumer internet, and retail innovation, supporting startups and emerging companies.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company provides educational content, services, and technology solutions for K-12 institutions and consumers, operating in both Education and Trade Publishing segments.
K9 Ventures
K9 Ventures is a micro VC fund in Palo Alto, California, specializing in Pre-Seed technology investments, aiming to support innovative and disruptive early-stage startups.
What's next for Tangible Play?
With the recent infusion of major strategic capital, Tangible Play is poised for significant expansion and product development. This substantial backing, part of its $36M in total financing, indicates a strong market validation and investor confidence in the company's vision. The strategic investment is likely to fuel advancements in their AI and computer vision technologies, enhance game development for their innovative platform, and potentially broaden their market reach. Tangible Play's focus on merging physical and digital play positions it uniquely to capture a growing segment of the entertainment market, suggesting a future trajectory focused on scaling operations and solidifying its position as a leader in transformative play experiences.
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