Companies in Augmented Reality
There are 5,272 companies in Augmented Reality which include Scandit, Blippar, Niantic, PlayShifu, RealWear. 1,273 companies in Augmented Reality are funded, with 399 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 9 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Augmented Reality (1,478), followed by India
(443), and then United Kingdom (369).
2026 has seen the creation of 20 Augmented Reality companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 304 new companies launched every year. Most number of Augmented Reality startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Harvard University.
Here is a List of top companies in Augmented Reality
1. Scandit
Developer of smart data capture platform for various industry applications. The platform offers barcode scanning, ID scanning, and shelf intelligence capabilities. It provides tools for barcode scanning, ID scanning, and smart label capture. The platform supports multiple frameworks and languages for developers. It offers solutions for retail, supply chain, healthcare, and other industries.
Key facts about Scandit
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $273M
- Investors: Google Ventures, G2 Venture Partners and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 09, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,229 Competitors
2. Blippar
Provider of web-based tool for AR content creation. Blippar offers a WebAR SDK for creating AR content. Features include real-time SLAM tracking. Also offers a no-code platform. The company also offers AR consultation. Blippar has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies by CNN, Forbes, etc.
Key facts about Blippar
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $141M
- Investors: Khazanah Nasional Berhad, West Coast Capital and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 23, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 50 Competitors
3. Niantic
Developer of mobile-based AR games. It designs and develops multiple augmented reality-based games. Its games are available on the Google Play Store and Apple store for download.
Key facts about Niantic
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $773M
- Investors: Nintendo, Pokémon and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 22, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 74/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 363 Competitors
4. PlayShifu
Manufacturer of interactive educational toys using augmented reality technology. These products integrate physical play pieces with digital applications to facilitate learning for children. The offerings focus on subjects such as geography, engineering, and critical thinking through tactile experiences. The systems combine physical objects with screen-based interactions to support developmental skills.
Key facts about PlayShifu
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $35.8M
- Investors: Athera, Inflexor and 117 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jul 10, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 347 Competitors
5. RealWear
Manufacturer of AI-voice-powered smart glasses for frontline industrial workforces. The company's smart glasses are purpose-built to increase productivity, safety, and efficiency across multiple industries. The glasses integrate with software solutions to address challenges faced by industrial workers. The company offers intrinsically safe devices certified for use in combustible areas.
Key facts about RealWear
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Vancouver (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $136M
- Investors: Columbia Ventures Corporation, Teradyne and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Jul 23, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 263 Competitors
