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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

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Hexa , a 3D asset visualization and management platform, today announced that it closed a $20.5 After all, the company was once one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers — not exactly entrenched in the 3D modeling space. They also can manage and assess the impact of their 3D content through our platform.”

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Leo AR, user-facing marketplace for 3D objects, raises $3 million seed round

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In 2017, MojiLala released a new app called Surreal , which allowed artists to sell virtual objects to end users and lay them over their camera to record fun content. Now as Leo AR, the company is focused on 3D augmented reality objects without losing focus on giving artists an easy-to-use outlet for their virtual wares.

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Korean 3D spatial data tool startup Urbanbase closes $11.1M Series B+ round

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Urbanbase , a Seoul-based company that develops a 3D spatial data platform for interior planning and design, announced today it has raised $11.1 Apple also waded into the area of virtual reality, working on developing a high-end VR headset. Apple also waded into the area of virtual reality, working on developing a high-end VR headset.

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Xesto is a foot scanning app that simplifies shoe gifting

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But Howe tells us it moved into mobile sizing shortly after the 2017 launch of the iPhone X — which added a 3D depth camera to Apple’s smartphone. So you can see why startups are spying a virtual fit opportunity here. Neatsy wants to reduce sneaker returns with 3D foot scans. “This summer I had an aha !

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Bringing the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the world

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The startup focused on federal contracts and earned its first contract with the Secret Service in 2017. Digital designer Fearless of Baltimore was awarded the contract to build and maintain the Smithsonian’s first and only digital museum. Today, it employs more than 200.

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Beem, an app that lets you live-stream yourself in AR, raises $4 million

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Consumers today know AR technology thanks to interactions with Snapchat Lenses and TikTok Effects, through mobile games like Pokémon Go, and by visualizing products they’re considering buying — like furniture they place in their room , or makeup they virtually try on via an AR filter. Two, so far, have been granted.

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Ready, Set, Raise, an accelerator for women built by women, announces third class

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This year, as funding for female founders drops to 2017 levels , Feinzaig realized why accelerators, hers included, might not work for women as well as they work for men: demo day. Womp.ai : Founded by Gabriela Trueba, Womp wants to help anyone explore, create, and share 3D. It is based in Seattle, WA. ? It is based in Brooklyn, NY. ?

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