About Spatial Computing sector in United States
The Spatial Computing sector in United States comprises 4.96K companies, including 1.6K funded companies having collectively raised $40.4B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 632 are Series A+ funded, and 24 have achieved unicorn status.
Spatial Computing sector in United States has seen 273 acquisitions and 48 IPOs. This represents almost 6.5% 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.
Top Spatial Computing Companies in United States
There are 4,957 Spatial Computing startups in United States which include Roblox, Razer, Epic Games, Altair, Oculus. Out of these, 1,598 startups are funded, with 632 having secured Series A+ funding, and 24 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 38 Spatial Computing startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 237 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).
Here is the list of top Spatial Computing startups in United States
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
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
Companies founded year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in United States
38 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Spatial Computing sector in United States. 400 Spatial Computing startups in United States 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 | 38 |
2025 | 83 |
2024 | 112 |
2023 | 141 |
2022 | 210 |
2021 | 288 |
2020 | 353 |
2019 | 350 |
2018 | 400 |
2017 | 396 |
Stage-wise distribution of Spatial Computing sector companies in United States
Out of the total 4,957 Spatial Computing companies in United States, 1,598 have secured funding. Among them, 632 have reached Series A or higher, and 442 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 4,957
Funded - 1,598
Series A+ - 632
Series B+ - 442
Series C+ - 379
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 4,957 |
Funded | 1,598 |
Series A+ | 632 |
Series B+ | 442 |
Series C+ | 379 |
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Funding Trends in the Spatial Computing sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector in United States
The Spatial Computing sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $33.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $7.58B. There has been a total funding of $2.34B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $2.34B |
2025 | $2.93B |
2024 | $3.74B |
2023 | $822M |
2022 | $4.67B |
2021 | $7.58B |
2020 | $3.91B |
2019 | $2.01B |
2018 | $3.31B |
2017 | $2.01B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Spatial Computing in United States
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Spatial Computing companies in United States have raised $2.31B in equity funding across 58 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Spatial Computing companies in United States had raised $1.16B across 91 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 99.01% rise in funding in Spatial Computing companies in United States as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Spatial Computing companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 2665 | Oct 22, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 6804 | Oct 12, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series C | 6063 | Oct 12, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2832 | Oct 08, 2026 | ||
Series B | 6974 | Oct 06, 2026 |
Top Investors in Spatial Computing in United States
HHS is the top investor in Spatial Computing companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Spatial Computing companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
San Mateo (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) |
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M&A activity in Spatial Computing sector in United States
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 16 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in United States. Last year, in 2025, a total of 19 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spatial Computing sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 22, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in Spatial Computing sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 16 |
2025 | 19 |
2024 | 21 |
2023 | 15 |
2022 | 20 |
2021 | 37 |
2020 | 23 |
2019 | 17 |
2018 | 22 |
2017 | 18 |
IPOs in Spatial Computing in United States
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Spatial Computing sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Spatial Computing sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 13, 2026 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Jan 27, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Oct 11, 2024 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Aug 15, 2022 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Spatial Computing companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Spatial Computing in United States
Most number of Spatial Computing startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 106 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 58 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 43 |
Harvard University | 39 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 30 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 29 |
University of Pennsylvania | 26 |
Columbia University | 24 |
Cornell University | 23 |
Harvard Business School | 17 |
Total funding in Spatial Computing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Spatial Computing companies in United States 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 |
Top News in Spatial Computing in United States
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Stereolabs Launches ZED Box 2 Series for Physical AI and Vision in Production RobotsRoboticstomorrow•Oct 27, 2026•Stereolabs
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Light Science Technologies Slashes Revenue Forecast Due to Fire Protection Contract DelaysTheBusinessDesk.com•Oct 01, 2026•Afternic
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Startup World Cup Announces World-Class Executive Speaker Lineup for 2026 Grand FinaleBusiness Wire•Sep 23, 2026•Afternic
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Faro Creaform Partners with French America's Cup Team, Providing 3D Measurement TechnologyWileyindustrynews•Sep 21, 2026•FARO Technologies
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CleanSpark Seeks $2.2B Junk-Bond Offering for Meta-Linked AI Data CenterCryptocurrency•Sep 17, 2026•CleanSpark, Meta
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Exa Infrastructure announces new transatlantic subsea cable Exa MeridianTelecompaper•Sep 16, 2026•Exa Corporation
