Top Augmented Reality Development Tools startups
There are 843 Augmented Reality Development Tools startups which include Scandit, Blippar, Banuba, Basemark, Ubiquity6. Out of these, 186 startups are funded, with 69 having secured Series A+ funding. United States has the most number of companies in Augmented Reality Development Tools (239), followed by India
(69), and then United Kingdom (57).
2026 has seen the creation of 7 Augmented Reality Development Tools startups. Over the past 10 years, an average of 46 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and University of Oxford.
Here is the list of top Augmented Reality Development Tools Startups
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: Atomico, G2 Venture Partners and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Feb 09, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,230 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, Qualcomm Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 23, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 62 Competitors
3. Banuba
Developer of augmented reality software development kits and virtual try-on platform. The company provides tools for adding augmented reality features to software and websites. It offers face tracking, hand tracking, video editing, and virtual background capabilities. The company’s virtual try-on platform allows for realistic try-on experiences.
Key facts about Banuba
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Hong Kong (China)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $12M
- Investors: Larnabel Ventures and VP Capital
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 26, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 236 Competitors
4. Basemark
Developer of software and tools for automotive augmented reality applications. The company provides a software suite for rapid augmented reality development and deployment. It offers services to support series production projects. The company's software addresses challenges of augmented reality in moving vehicles, including immersive overlays and motion sickness prevention.
Key facts about Basemark
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Helsinki (Finland)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $31.8M
- Investors: ETF Partners, Businessfinland and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 09, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 62/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 340 Competitors
5. Ubiquity6
Ubiquity6 is a technology startup that has developed a multi-player platform for creating and interacting in shared AR spaces connected to the real world. The platform leverages machine-learning algorithms to locate a user’s phone and its physical surroundings. In 2018, the company rolled out its first public beta experience at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) that let attendees enter the world of René Magritte’s patented surrealism, recalling the most recognizable of his works, the Son of Man (aka, the guy with the green apple and bowler hat), while collaboratively building a virtual world.
Key facts about Ubiquity6
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $37.5M
- Investors: Index Ventures, Benchmark and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Aug 15, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 10 Competitors
