How many total Spatial Computing companies are there in North America?

As of November 2026, North America has 4522 active Spatial Computing companies.

What is the total funding raised by Spatial Computing companies in North America?

Spatial Computing companies in North America have collectively raised $41.3B in funding till date.

Which is the highest funded Spatial Computing company in North America?

As of November 2026, Epic Games has raised $8.13B in funding, highest among the funded Spatial Computing companies in North America.

How many Spatial Computing unicorns are there in North America?

North America has produced 25 unicorns in the Spatial Computing sector till date.

List of 5,782 Spatial Computing Startups in North America & Market Trends (Nov 2026)

Q: How many Spatial Computing companies in North America are funded?

As of November 2026, 1801 companies have received funding in this sector.

Q: Who are the top investors in Spatial Computing companies in North America?

The top investors in Spatial Computing companies in North America by number of investments are HHS and National Science Foundation.

The Spatial Computing sector in North America comprises 5.78K companies, including 1.8K funded companies having collectively raised $41.3B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 705 are Series A+ funded, and 25 have achieved unicorn status.

Spatial Computing sector in North America has seen 306 acquisitions and 64 IPOs. This represents almost 6.4% of all such companies - which is higher than the 3.8% exit rate of tech companies in general.

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.

Key Metrics

Total Companies

5.78K

Top Companies

Roblox, Razer & more

Total Funding

Funded Companies

Series A+ Companies

Series C+ Companies

Unicorns Created

IPOs

Acquisitions

306

Also known as

Spatial Computing Solutions or Advanced Spatial Computing

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There are 5,782 Spatial Computing startups in North America which include Roblox, Razer, Epic Games, Altair, Oculus. Out of these, 1,801 startups are funded, with 705 having secured Series A+ funding, and 25 achieving unicorn status.

2026 has seen the creation of 48 Spatial Computing startups in North America. Over the past 10 years, an average of 279 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).

1. Roblox

Online gaming platform for developing web and mobile games. The platform enables its users to create its own games through simple drag and drop mechanisms. It has developed Roblox an action game. It generates revenue through virtual purchases in-game by the use of a virtual currency Robux. The platform follows a revenue share model for game developers.

Key facts about Roblox

Founded Year: 2004
Location: San Mateo (United States)
Stage: Public
Total Funding till date: $918M
Investors: First Round Capital, Altos Ventures Management and 22 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series H, Jan 06, 2021, $*****
Tracxn Score: 88/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 1 of 710 Competitors

2. Razer

Manufacturer of gaming peripherals, laptops, software, and related accessories. The company offers a range of products including mice, keyboards, headsets, and controllers designed for esports and immersive gaming experiences. It provides software for customization, lighting effects, and optimization. The company also offers chairs, apparel, and gamer room accessories.

Key facts about Razer

Founded Year: 2005
Location: Irvine (United States)
Stage: Public
Total Funding till date: $126M
Investors: IDG Capital, Liaison Interactive and 11 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 22, 2016, $*****
Tracxn Score: 85/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 1 of 97 Competitors

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3. Epic Games

Digital distribution platform for desktop PC games. It offers a range of titles, including free games, mods, and DLC content. The platform features a user-friendly interface for accessing and downloading games. The company also provides online services, such as account management and support, for users and game developers.

Key facts about Epic Games

Founded Year: 1991
Location: Cary (United States)
Stage: Series F
Total Funding till date: $8.13B
Investors: Sony, Fidelity Investments and 82 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series F, Feb 07, 2024, $*****
Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 1 of 2,296 Competitors

4. Altair

Provider of enterprise software for simulation, data analytics, AI, and HPC. Delivers cloud-accessible platforms that converge modeling, simulation, high-performance computing, and analytics to support digital engineering and product development. Offers a unified cloud gateway for accessing design tools, AI workflows, and scalable compute resources. Includes dedicated platforms for low- and no-code data analytics, AI model development, and AI-assisted design and simulation across industries.

Key facts about Altair

Founded Year: 1985
Location: Troy (United States)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $35.1M
Investors: General Atlantic, Europa and 3 Others
Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 11, 2023, $*****
Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 3 of 2,730 Competitors

5. Oculus

Provider of VR-based head-mounted displays. It offers head-mounted devices for the gaming VR experience that has to be connected to the computer or smartphone. Its features include an integrable mobile app, LCD, built-in storage, gesture controls, and more.

Key facts about Oculus

Founded Year: 2012
Location: Menlo Park (United States)
Stage: Acquired
Total Funding till date: $107M
Investors: Matrix, Spark Capital and 11 Others
Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 04, 2022, $*****
Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
Competitors Rank: 1 of 267 Competitors

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Companies founded year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in North America

48 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Spatial Computing sector in North America. 482 Spatial Computing startups in North America were founded in 2018 - 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	48
2025	88
2024	126
2023	166
2022	244
2021	334
2020	417
2019	427
2018	482
2017	465

Stage-wise distribution of Spatial Computing sector companies in North America

Out of the total 5,782 Spatial Computing companies in North America, 1,801 have secured funding. Among them, 705 have reached Series A or higher, and 498 to Series B or beyond.

Founded - 5,782

Funded - 1,801

Series A+ - 705

Series B+ - 498

Series C+ - 432

Company Stage	No. of companies
Founded	5,782
Funded	1,801
Series A+	705
Series B+	498
Series C+	432

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Total funding year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in North America

The Spatial Computing sector in North America saw a total funding of more than $34B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $7.61B. There has been a total funding of $2.47B in 2026 till date.

Total Funding

Year	Total Funding
2026	$2.47B
2025	$2.93B
2024	$3.77B
2023	$904M
2022	$4.85B
2021	$7.61B
2020	$3.96B
2019	$2.03B
2018	$3.38B
2017	$2.13B

Recent Funding Rounds in Spatial Computing in North America

In the year 2026, till October 2026, Spatial Computing companies in North America have raised $2.44B in equity funding across 61 rounds. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Spatial Computing companies in North America had raised $1.16B across 96 rounds. So, 2026 has seen a 109.71% rise in funding in Spatial Computing companies in North America as compared to 2025.

Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Spatial Computing companies in North America:

Company	Round Raised	Amount Raised	Funding Date	Investors
XRHealth	Series B	7563	Oct 22, 2026	-
Phinity Labs	Seed	8680	Oct 12, 2026	Uncork Capital and 2 more
Flexcompute	Series C	8460	Oct 12, 2026	Samsung Venture Investment and 1 more
Thrixel	Seed	5099	Oct 08, 2026	Sierra Ventures and 4 more
Vinci	Series B	2995	Oct 06, 2026	Advent International and 6 more

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HHS is the top investor in Spatial Computing companies in North America based on number of companies invested.

Here are some top investors in Spatial Computing companies in North America:

Investor	Location	Top Portfolio Companies
HHS	Washington, DC (United States)	GoodMaps, HaptX, Rendever and SentiAR
National Science Foundation	Arlington (United States)	OpenSpace, Bridger Photonics, Flexcompute and AEye
Techstars	New York City (United States)	Cosm, Vermeer, Occipital and Tyffon
Boost VC	San Mateo (United States)	3DLOOK, Virti, YUR and 8i
Y Combinator	Mountain View (United States)	Matterport, Scope AR, Meta and Loom.ai

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In the year 2026, till October 2026, 18 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in North America. Last year, in 2025, a total of 22 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in North America.

Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spatial Computing sector in North America:

Company	Acquisition Type	Acquisition Date	Acquirers
Sundial	Business Acquisition	Oct 23, 2026	Meta
Thirddimension.ai	Business Acquisition	Oct 23, 2026	Rivian
ConeLabs	Business Acquisition	Oct 14, 2026	CONSOR
Soul Machines	Business Acquisition	Sep 28, 2026	AppDirect
World Labs	Business Acquisition	Sep 28, 2026	AMD

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Acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in North America

Here are the acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in North America:

Total Number of Acquisitions

Year	No. of companies
2026	18
2025	22
2024	21
2023	17
2022	25
2021	41
2020	24
2019	20
2018	25
2017	20

In the year 2026, till October 2026, 3 IPOs happened in Spatial Computing sector in North America.

Here are some recent, important IPOs in Spatial Computing sector in North America:

Company	IPO Date	Exchange Symbol
Algo8	Oct 13, 2026	Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)
Secur3D	Jul 17, 2026	Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE)
Virtuix Omni	Jan 27, 2026	National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)
Seyond	Dec 10, 2025	Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG)
alt	Oct 11, 2024	Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)

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Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Spatial Computing in North America

Most number of Spatial Computing startups in North America have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).

College	No. of companies
Stanford University	108
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	59
University of California (Berkeley)	43
Harvard University	42
Carnegie Mellon University	31
University of California (Los Angeles)	28
University of Pennsylvania	26
Columbia University	24
Cornell University	24
University of Waterloo	21

Total funding in Spatial Computing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in North America

In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Spatial Computing companies in North America have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of California (Berkeley) alumni are second, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are third.

College	Total Funding
Stanford University	$6.11B
University of California (Berkeley)	$3.97B
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	$2B
Haas School of Business	$910M
Carnegie Mellon University	$853M
Columbia University	$769M
University of Cambridge	$471M
University of Pennsylvania	$420M
Tsinghua University	$402M
Princeton University	$386M