About Spatial Computing
There are 17.7K companies in the Spatial Computing sector across the world, with 4.6K funded companies having collectively raised $62.5B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 1.64K of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 39 Unicorns.
Spatial Computing sector has seen 621 acquisitions and 226 IPOs. This represents almost 4.8% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% 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.
Companies included in Spatial Computing sector
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.Companies excluded in Spatial Computing sector
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.Reports related to Spatial Computing
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There are more than 17.7K companies in Spatial Computing. Roblox is the top Spatial Computing company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Spatial Computing companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online gaming platform for developing web and mobile games | San Mateo (United States) | 2004 | Public | $918M | |
Manufacturer of gaming peripherals, laptops, software, and related accessories | Irvine (United States) | 2005 | Public | $126M | |
Digital distribution platform for desktop PC games | Cary (United States) | 1991 | Series F | $8.13B | |
Provider of VR-based head-mounted displays | Menlo Park (United States) | 2012 | Acquired | $107M | |
Provider of enterprise software for simulation, data analytics, AI, and HPC | Troy (United States) | 1985 | Acquired | $35.1M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector
197 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Spatial Computing sector. 1,418 Spatial Computing startups 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 | 197 |
2025 | 294 |
2024 | 333 |
2023 | 501 |
2022 | 876 |
2021 | 1,178 |
2020 | 1,332 |
2019 | 1,343 |
2018 | 1,418 |
2017 | 1,394 |
Companies founded across countries in the Spatial Computing sector
United States has 4,907 Spatial Computing startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 1,382 startups and India which has 1,111.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 4,907 |
United Kingdom | 1,382 |
India | 1,111 |
Germany | 1,077 |
China | 845 |
Canada | 669 |
France | 514 |
Australia | 383 |
Netherlands | 347 |
Italy | 327 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Spatial Computing sector
Out of the total 17,725 Spatial Computing companies, 4,595 have secured funding. Among them, 1,639 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,140 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 17,725
Funded - 4,595
Series A+ - 1,639
Series B+ - 1,140
Series C+ - 983
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 17,725 |
Funded | 4,595 |
Series A+ | 1,639 |
Series B+ | 1,140 |
Series C+ | 983 |
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- 17.7K+ Total Companies
- $62.5B+ Total Funding
- 4.6K+ Funded Companies
- 225+ IPOs
- 620+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in the Spatial Computing sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Spatial Computing sector
The Spatial Computing sector saw a total funding of more than $53.4B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $11.1B. There has been a total funding of $4.87B in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
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2026 | $4.87B |
2025 | $4.14B |
2024 | $4.51B |
2023 | $2.32B |
2022 | $9.1B |
2021 | $11.1B |
2020 | $5.4B |
2019 | $3.48B |
2018 | $4.91B |
2017 | $3.56B |
Total funding across countries in the Spatial Computing sector
In the last 10 years, Spatial Computing startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $32.1B. China follows with $6.14B and United Kingdom with $2.6B.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $32.1B |
China | $6.14B |
United Kingdom | $2.6B |
Singapore | $924M |
Germany | $833M |
South Korea | $732M |
Japan | $624M |
Canada | $603M |
France | $534M |
India | $498M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Spatial Computing sector
Over the last 10 years, the Spatial Computing sector have seen $3.66B into Seed Stage funding rounds, $19.7B into Early Stage funding rounds and $22.3B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Late Stage | $22.3B |
Early Stage | $19.7B |
Seed Stage | $3.66B |
Post IPO | $3.12B |
Debt | $1.43B |
Grant | $512M |
ICO | $448M |
PE | $51.1M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Spatial Computing
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Spatial Computing companies have raised $4.82B in equity funding across 140 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Spatial Computing companies had raised $2.02B across 173 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 139.12% rise in funding in Spatial Computing companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Spatial Computing:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 5356 | Sep 29, 2026 | ||
Series D | 7812 | Sep 20, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8088 | Sep 17, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9724 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Series B | 8532 | Sep 14, 2026 | and 8 more |
Top Investors in Spatial Computing
Europa is the top investor in Spatial Computing companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Spatial Computing:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) |
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M&A activity in Spatial Computing
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 30 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 49 acquisitions happened in Spatial Computing sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Spatial Computing:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Spatial Computing
Here are the acquisition trends in Spatial Computing:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 30 |
2025 | 49 |
2024 | 48 |
2023 | 35 |
2022 | 53 |
2021 | 82 |
2020 | 38 |
2019 | 59 |
2018 | 44 |
2017 | 35 |
IPOs in Spatial Computing
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 3 IPOs happened in Spatial Computing sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Spatial Computing:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 01, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jul 17, 2026 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Jan 27, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 30, 2025 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Dec 11, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) |
Colleges which produce the most Spatial Computing companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Spatial Computing sector
Most number of Spatial Computing startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 122 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 81 |
Harvard University | 54 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 49 |
University of Cambridge | 42 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 38 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 36 |
University of Oxford | 34 |
University of Pennsylvania | 34 |
Cornell University | 33 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Spatial Computing sector
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Spatial Computing companies 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 | $6.62B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $3.79B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $2.29B |
University of Cambridge | $1.76B |
Tsinghua University | $1.6B |
Imperial College London | $1.19B |
Haas School of Business | $934M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $912M |
Johns Hopkins University | $912M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $817M |
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