About Haptic Technology
There are 193 companies in the Haptic Technology sector across the world, with 112 funded companies having collectively raised $1.11B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 56 of these are Series A+ funded.
Haptic Technology sector has seen 21 acquisitions and 7 IPOs. This represents almost 14.5% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.9% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies developing technologies which give users a sense of physical interaction with virtual environments.
Haptic Technology sector is also known as Haptic Feedback Technology, Tactile Technology or Sensory Feedback Technology.
Companies included in Haptic Technology sector
Companies which develop hardware and/or software infrastructure for tactile and force feedback technologies. Also includes companies which develop haptic feedback devices which are specific to various industries like consumer electronics, healthcare, etc.Companies excluded in Haptic Technology sector
Companies which manufacture generic sensors, developers of touchscreens, developers of physical tactile surfaces (for specially abled people), chipset manufacturers, major consumer electronics developers which integrate haptic feedback into their devices, and companies which do not have their own intellectual property for haptic technologies.Market Map of Haptic Technology
The market map of Haptic Technology gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business models in Haptic Technology sector are Haptics for Healthcare and Mid Air Haptics.
Reports related to Haptic Technology
Here are some reports related to Haptic Technology sector:
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Haptic Technology - Sector Report
Edition: May, 2025 (53 Pages)
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Haptic Technology Investor Landscape
Edition: May, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Haptic Technology Exit Landscape
Edition: October, 2025 (15 Pages)
View all reports related to Haptic Technology. Sign up today!Top Companies in Haptic Technology
There are more than 193 companies in Haptic Technology. Ultraleap is the top Haptic Technology company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Haptic Technology companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of spatial interaction technology solutions | Bristol (United Kingdom) | 2013 | Acquired | $242M | |
Provider of wearable devices for motion tracking | San Luis Obispo (United States) | 2012 | Series B | $58M | |
Provider of robotic guidance system for dental surgeries | Miami (United States) | 2012 | Series D | $179M | |
Provider of AI-based platform for surgical simulation using VR and haptics | Boston (United States) | 2012 | Series B | $39.6M | |
Electronic component manufacturing company | Wan Chai (China) | 1993 | Public | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Haptic Technology sector
12 Haptic Technology startups were founded in 2017 - 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 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 7 |
2018 | 11 |
2017 | 12 |
Companies founded across countries in the Haptic Technology sector
United States has 76 Haptic Technology startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 22 startups and France which has 10.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 76 |
United Kingdom | 22 |
France | 10 |
Japan | 9 |
Germany | 9 |
China | 8 |
Canada | 8 |
Italy | 7 |
Netherlands | 6 |
Finland | 5 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Haptic Technology sector
Out of the total 193 Haptic Technology companies, 112 have secured funding. Among them, 56 have reached Series A or higher, and 42 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 193
Funded - 112
Series A+ - 56
Series B+ - 42
Series C+ - 33
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 193 |
Funded | 112 |
Series A+ | 56 |
Series B+ | 42 |
Series C+ | 33 |
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- 190+ Total Companies
- $1.11B+ Total Funding
- 110+ Funded Companies
- 5+ IPOs
- 20+ Acquisitions
- 4 Reports
Funding Trends in the Haptic Technology sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Haptic Technology sector
The Haptic Technology sector saw a total funding of more than $846M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $180M. There has been a total funding of $14M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $14M |
2025 | $17.5M |
2024 | $35.9M |
2023 | $40.4M |
2022 | $141M |
2021 | $180M |
2020 | $90M |
2019 | $134M |
2018 | $107M |
2017 | $85.7M |
Total funding across countries in the Haptic Technology sector
In the last 10 years, Haptic Technology startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $421M. United Kingdom follows with $228M and Japan with $56.3M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $421M |
United Kingdom | $228M |
Japan | $56.3M |
China | $42.7M |
Canada | $37.2M |
Netherlands | $22.6M |
South Korea | $15.4M |
France | $8.32M |
Germany | $5.43M |
Australia | $2.5M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Haptic Technology sector
Over the last 10 years, the Haptic Technology sector have seen $54.6M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $379M into Early Stage funding rounds and $376M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $379M |
Late Stage | $376M |
Seed Stage | $54.6M |
Debt | $18.6M |
Grant | $15.6M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Haptic Technology
In the year 2026, till January 2026, Haptic Technology companies have raised $14M in equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Haptic Technology:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8904 | Jan 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 3487 | Dec 10, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 4978 | Nov 13, 2025 | ||
Series B | 3867 | Aug 07, 2025 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 8388 | Mar 08, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in Haptic Technology
Europa is the top investor in Haptic Technology companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Haptic Technology:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Haptic Technology
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Haptic Technology sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Haptic Technology:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 11, 2025 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Sep 02, 2022 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Jul 22, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 01, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 13, 2021 |
Acquisition trends in Haptic Technology
Here are the acquisition trends in Haptic Technology:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Haptic Technology
In the year 2023, till August 2023, 1 IPO happened in Haptic Technology sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Haptic Technology:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 01, 2023 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Nov 28, 2013 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Mar 20, 2009 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Jun 16, 2006 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Aug 09, 2005 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) |
Colleges which produce the most Haptic Technology companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Haptic Technology sector
Most number of Haptic Technology startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 7 |
Stanford University | 5 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4 |
Harvard Business School | 2 |
University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
University of Toronto | 2 |
Bar-Ilan University | 1 |
Ben-Gurion University of The Negev | 1 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Columbia Business School | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Haptic Technology sector
In the last 10 years, University of Bristol graduates' Haptic Technology companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni are second, and Linköping University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Bristol | $248M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $185M |
Linköping University | $41.4M |
Harvard University | $39M |
University of Toronto | $33.1M |
Harvard Business School | $25.4M |
University of Pennsylvania | $12.2M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $12.1M |
Columbia Business School | $12.1M |
Stanford University | $5.34M |
Top News in Haptic Technology
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Atmosic Technologies Appoints Ali Foughi as Chief Executive OfficerBusiness Wire•Jan 27, 2025•Atmosic, NextInput
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Hand-tracking Pioneer Ultraleap Initiates Layoff Amid Major RestructuringRoad to VR•Jun 28, 2024•Ultraleap
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Ultraleap releases Hyperion – a high-performance, high-accuracy, hand-tracker software for Leap Motion Controller 2 and AR/VR/XR headsetsNotebookcheck Publishing GmbH•May 11, 2024•Ultraleap
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Oxford Metrics expects annual revenues of £44m – ahead of market expectationsThe Business Magazine•Oct 26, 2023•Oxford Metrics
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Emerge partners with Sony Electronics to bring touch platform to smart TVsVentureBeat•Oct 05, 2023•Emerge, Sony
