About Spatial Computing sector in Asia
The Spatial Computing sector in Asia comprises 3.61K companies, including 1.09K funded companies having collectively raised $12B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 345 are Series A+ funded, and 11 have achieved unicorn status.
Spatial Computing sector in Asia has seen 50 acquisitions and 46 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that develop various human computer interaction techniques that are perceived by users as taking place in the real world.
Spatial Computing sector is also known as Spatial Computing Solutions, Advanced Spatial Computing or Digital Spatial Computing.
Includes companies that manufacture AR/VR/XR display devices (head-mounted devices, smartphone-based headsets), gesture recognition hardware and applications, AR/VR applications, and metaverse platforms. Companies providing digital twin platforms are also covered here. Excludes service-based companies developing custom VR applications or digital twins. Companies developing applications and use cases that do not use spatial awareness are not included here.
Top Spatial Computing Companies in Asia
There are 3,608 Spatial Computing startups in Asia which include Innoviz, Animoca Brands, Overwolf, Hesai Technology, ZWSOFT. Out of these, 1,091 startups are funded, with 345 having secured Series A+ funding, and 11 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 32 Spatial Computing startups in Asia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 193 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Technion Israel Institute Technology, Tel Aviv University and National University of Singapore (NUS).
Here is the list of top Spatial Computing startups in Asia
1. Innoviz
Developer of LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles. The company provides long-range and short- to mid-range LiDAR products. It offers perception software and smart applications for security, mobility, aerial robotics, and traffic intelligence. The company's products are designed for integration into autonomous driving systems.
Key facts about Innoviz
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Rosh Haayin (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $252M
- Investors: Magna, China Merchants Capital and 31 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jun 10, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 550 Competitors
Web3 technology investment and venture-building company. It builds, invests in, and accelerates businesses and ecosystems focused on digital ownership. Its activities span blockchain, digital assets, gaming, identity, education, stablecoins, real-world assets, and related Web3 infrastructure, with investments and portfolio companies across the global digital economy.
Key facts about Animoca Brands
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $998M
- Investors: Liberty City Ventures, Octava and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 11, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,169 Competitors
3. Overwolf
Custom overlay apps for PC games. The features include game capture, Twitch streaming, TeamSpeak overlay, in-game browser, and others that do not hamper the gameplay but help the gamer. The technology is supported by game publishers like Valve and Riot Games.
Key facts about Overwolf
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Ramat Gan (Israel)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $150M
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 36 Competitors
Developer of LiDAR-based sensors for autonomous vehicles. It offers products like mechanical lidars, solid-state lidars, a sensing kit that integrates cameras, LiDAR, and data processing for synchronization and calibration. It has also developed a laser-based methane leak detector and a drone-mounted natural gas surveillance system for the energy sector. It has applications in logistics, robotics, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Key facts about Hesai Technology
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Shanghai (China)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $599M
- Investors: Xiaomi, Baidu Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 16, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 143 Competitors
5. ZWSOFT
ZWSoft is a provider of CAD/CAM software solutions. The product offerings include ZW3D is a CAD/CAM solution for the process of product development, ZWCAD is a designing software and the modules include architecture, mechanical, CAD pockets, etc., and ZWSim is an electromagnetic simulator.
Key facts about ZWSOFT
- Founded Year: 1998
- Location: Tianhe (China)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $31.4M
- Investors: China Aerospace Science and Technology, China Internet Investment Fund and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 16, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 65 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in Asia
32 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Spatial Computing sector in Asia. 312 Spatial Computing startups in Asia were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 32 |
2025 | 79 |
2024 | 102 |
2023 | 131 |
2022 | 238 |
2021 | 312 |
2020 | 251 |
2019 | 252 |
2018 | 260 |
2017 | 279 |
Stage-wise distribution of Spatial Computing sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 3,608 Spatial Computing companies in Asia, 1,091 have secured funding. Among them, 345 have reached Series A or higher, and 203 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,608
Funded - 1,091
Series A+ - 345
Series B+ - 203
Series C+ - 147
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,608 |
Funded | 1,091 |
Series A+ | 345 |
Series B+ | 203 |
Series C+ | 147 |
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Funding Trends in the Spatial Computing sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in Asia
The Spatial Computing sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $11B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $2.68B. There has been a total funding of $1.8B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $1.8B |
2025 | $547M |
2024 | $279M |
2023 | $697M |
2022 | $2.68B |
2021 | $2.11B |
2020 | $674M |
2019 | $995M |
2018 | $622M |
2017 | $623M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Spatial Computing in Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Spatial Computing companies in Asia have raised $1.8B in equity funding across 51 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Spatial Computing companies in Asia had raised $533M across 53 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 236.6% rise in funding in Spatial Computing companies in Asia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Spatial Computing companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series C | 4694 | Oct 21, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 7116 | Oct 16, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3481 | Sep 24, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1124 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Series C | 6844 | Sep 09, 2026 | and 3 more |
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Top Investors in Spatial Computing in Asia
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Spatial Computing companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Spatial Computing companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Hong Kong (China) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
San Diego (United States) | ||
Minato City (Japan) |
M&A activity in Spatial Computing sector in Asia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spatial Computing sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 27, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 12, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 5 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 4 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 7 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Spatial Computing in Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Spatial Computing sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Spatial Computing sector in Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 13, 2026 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Sep 01, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Dec 30, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Dec 11, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 16, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) |
Colleges which produce the most Spatial Computing companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Spatial Computing in Asia
Most number of Spatial Computing startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from Technion Israel Institute Technology, Tel Aviv University and National University of Singapore (NUS).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 20 |
Tel Aviv University | 20 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 17 |
IIT Delhi | 16 |
BITS Pilani | 15 |
IIT Bombay | 13 |
IIT Kanpur | 13 |
IIT Kharagpur | 13 |
IIT Madras | 13 |
Tsinghua University | 10 |
Total funding in Spatial Computing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, Tsinghua University graduates' Spatial Computing companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. Johns Hopkins University alumni are second, and Technion Israel Institute Technology alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tsinghua University | $1.13B |
Johns Hopkins University | $846M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $741M |
Stanford University | $709M |
Tel Aviv University | $421M |
Yale University | $311M |
Booth School of Business | $252M |
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology | $252M |
University of Chicago | $252M |
IIT Kharagpur | $204M |
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