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Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
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Contents
Feed Summary
Investment Trends
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
3
Feed Summary
Investment Trend Summary
Exit Outlook Summary
Summary of Key Markets
Notable Companies in the Sector
Recent News

Note: Mega Companies includes IPO’d companies, Mega Acquisitions and Unicorn. Data is taken from Tracxn Platform as on July 31, 2019.
Haptic Technology Feed Summary
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Haptic Technology > Feed Summary
Companies developing technologies which give users a sense of physical interaction with virtual environments
• Inclusions: 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.
• Exclusions: 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.
• Excludes funding information of Chinese companies Feed in Numbers
Overview
$488M
Funding
5
Mega
Companies
56115
FundedCovered on
Tracxn
1
Unicorns
1
Soonicorns
3
Minicorns
5
IPO’d Cos
22
Late Stage Cos
5
7
Acquisitions
8
DeadPooled
-
Acquihired
Series A+ Cos
3D Systems
(1986, Rock Hill)
Ultrahaptics
(2013, Bristol, $85.2M)
Razer
(2005, Singapore, $125M)
Top Companies

Investment Trend Summary
Summary of Funding Activity in Haptic Technology
5
$44.6M - Series C
Ultrahaptics (2013, Bristol, $85.2M)
$30M - Series C
Neocis (2012, Miami, $47.4M)
$35M - Series B
Pixie Dust Tech (2017, Chiyoda-ku, $35M)
$8.3M - Series A
HaptX (2012, Seattle, $17.3M)
Top Geos of InvestmentEntrepreneurial Activity Global Funding Trend
*YTD *YTD
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Investment Trend Summary
Seed
Horizons Ventures (#1), Global Brain (#1), Kensington Capital
Partners (#1)
Series A/B SMBC Venture Capital (#2), Intel Capital (#1), Sierra Ventures (#1)
Series C+ Norwest Venture Partners (#1), Mithril (#1), Mayfair Equity (#1)
Incubators
Plug and Play Tech Center (#3), MassChallenge (#3), Y
Combinator (#2)
Other Notable
Investors
NSF (#2), Daimler(#1), Woodford Investment Management (#1)
Debt Investors
Most Active InvestorsRecent Investments
15
21
9
7
1 1
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
Y-o-Y # of Companies Founded 6 10 12 16 8 8
$195M
$125M
$120M
$39.9M
$3M
US
SEA
Europe
Japan
India
$ Funding
$93M
$20M
$45M
$97M
$64M
$87M
$159M
14
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
$ Funding # Rounds

Summary of exit outlook in Haptic Technology
Exit Outlook Summary
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Most Active AcquirersTop Investors in Exits
Wavemaker
Partners
1 Novint (1999, Albuquerque)
Accel 1 Razer (2005, Singapore, $125M)
IDG Capital 1 Razer (2005, Singapore, $125M)
IRDI Soridec Gestion 1 Medtech (2002, Paris, $6M)
M Capital Partners 1 Medtech (2002, Paris, $6M)
Aug 2017 KB Medical Acq by Globus Medical
Aug 2017 Redux Acq by Google
Jul 2016 Medtech Acq by Zimmer Biomet for $132M
Jul 2016 CyberGlove Systems
Feb 2016 Senseg Acq by O-Film Technology
Sep 2015 ALF-X Robot Acq by TransEnterix for $100M
Jun 2012 Pacinian Acq by Synaptics for $15M
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Exit Outlook Summary
Google 1 Redux (Aug 2017)
Zimmer Biomet 1 Medtech (Jul 2016, $132M)
Synaptics 1 Pacinian (Jun 2012, $15M)
TransEnterix 1 ALF-X Robot (Sep 2015, $100M)
Globus Medical 1 KB Medical (Aug 2017)
Recent IPOs Top Acquisitions
Novint
Haptic controller for gaming and training…
IPO MCap: -
Razer Nov 2017
Brand of gaming hardware
IPO MCap: -
Medtech Nov 2013
Developer of surgical assistance robots a…
IPO MCap: -
3D Systems May 2011
Advanced solid imaging solutions
IPO MCap: -
Immersion Nov 1999
Haptics software provider for multiple in…
IPO MCap: -

Key Sub Sectors in Haptic Technology Sector
Summary of Key Markets
7
Top Markets of Investment Activity
# Cos on
Platform
Last 2 Years
$ Invested # Round
Applications >
Healthcare 18 $46.1M 6
Sub Sectors
# Cos
Tracked
#
Funded
Total
Funding
Applications
Companies developing products with haptic feedback
capabilities for various applications
86 35 $280M
Tactile Feedback
Companies developing haptic feedback technologies
and/or devices which recreate a sense...
12 10 $137M
Sensors
Companies developing sensors for haptic feedback
devices and solutions
9 5 $33.9M
Actuators
Companies developing actuators for haptic feedback
4 3 $31.5M
Force Feedback
Companies developing haptic technologies which
recreates a sense of force in user's muscles,...
2 1 $5.4M
Driver ICs
Companies developing drivers for haptic feedback
2 2 -
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Summary of Key Markets

List of Notable Companies in Haptic Technology
Notable Companies in the Sector
8
Note: *(Founded Year, Location, Total Funding)
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Notable Companies in the Sector
Public
Razer
(2005, Singapore, $125M)*
3D Systems
(1986, Rock Hill)
Immersion
(1993, San Jose)
Acquired
Medtech
(2002, Paris, $6M)
Deadpooled
Novint (1999, Albuquerque)

List of Notable Companies by Market in Haptic Technology
Notable Companies by Market (1/2)
10
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Notable Companies by Market
Tactile Feedback
Surface Haptics
Immersion (1993, San Jose)
Haptics software provider for multiple industries
Stage: Public
Raging Capital, Spencer Waxman
Contactless Haptics
Ultrasound technology to create mid-air tactile
sensation
Soonicorn. Stage: Series C
Mayfair Equity, IP Group, Woodford Investment
Management and 3 Other Investors
Applications
Multi-Industry
3D Systems (1986, Rock Hill)
Editor's Pick. Stage: Public
Haptic controller for gaming and training
simulation
Stage: Deadpooled
Wavemaker Partners, Clydesdale Ventures

List of Notable Companies by Market in Haptic Technology
Notable Companies by Market (2/2)
11
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Notable Companies by Market
Applications
Consumer Electronics
Razer (2005, Singapore, $125M)
Unicorn. Stage: Public
Liaison Interactive, IDG Capital, Accel and 2 Other
Investors
Healthcare
Medtech (2002, Paris, $6M)
Developer of surgical assistance robots and robotic
arm
Stage: Acquired
Ally Bridge Group, M Capital Partners, IRDI Soridec
Gestion and 3 Other Investors

Recent News in Haptic Technology Sector
Recent News
12
Haptic Technology > Feed Summary > Recent News
Jul 2019 3D printers headed for earnings misses - Piper, Seeking Alpha
Jul 2019
Weerg Additive Manufacturing Company Adds 3D Printer from 3D
Systems, digitalengineering247.com
Jul 2019 mousesports enters strategic partnership with Razer, Esports Insider
Jul 2019 Razer Phone Android Pie Update To Arrive Soon, Ubergizmo
Jul 2019 Neocis Closes $30M Equity Financing, FinSMEs
Jul 2019
Valkyrie Industries is building a haptic VR suit for industrial
training – TechCrunch, TechCrunch
Jul 2019
U.S. Army Research Lab Selects 3D Systems to Develop World’s
Largest, Fastest Metal Powder 3D Printer, WebWire
Jul 2019 Razer's Synapse hit by root certificate vulnerability, Bit-tech
Jul 2019 World’s first touch-transmitting tele-robotic hand, Machinery Market
Jun 2019 Medtech firm secures six-figure grant, thebusinessdesk.com
Jun 2019 Razer eyes digital-bank licence in Singapore, The Business Times
Jun 2019
RAONTECH Releases 1080P 0.37″ Microdisplay Showcased at AWE
2019, PR Newswire
Jun 2019 Immersion appoints Conroy SVP of R&D, Telecompaper
Jun 2019
Razer And Ducky Team Up To Create A New Mechanical Keyboard,
Ubergizmo
Key Recent News Key Recent News
Jun 2019
Razer partners with Visa to transform payments and bring financial
inclusion to Southeast Asia’s unbanked and underserved
population, TechStartups.com
Jun 2019
Fundamental Surgery Appoints Mayo Clinic Surgeon to Global
Medical Panel, HIT Consultant
Jun 2019
‘Pavlok’ SmartTech Bracelet Stops Bad Habits With Electric Shocks,
z6mag.com
Jun 2019
RxFunction launches sensory prosthesis for people with peripheral
neuropathy, medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com
Jun 2019
Mimo Monitors and Tanvas Announce the Launch of Mimo Vue with
TanvasTouch®, the First Surface Haptic Touchscreen for Digital
Signage and Conference Rooms, at InfoComm 2019 (Booth #542),
PR Newswire
Jun 2019 Razer just launched an energy drink for gamers, TechCrunch
Jun 2019 eUnited partners with Respawn By Razer, Esports Insider
Jun 2019
Razer’s 'mental performance' drink probably won't quench its
thirst, Engadget
Jun 2019
The Razer Kraken X Offers Ultra-Light Comfort for All-Day Gaming,
Business Wire
Jun 2019 Immersion holder calls for board changes, Seeking Alpha
May 2019
UK’s Ultrahaptics Buys Leap Motion at Bargain Basement Price,
CBROnline
May 2019
Immersion Appoints Jared Smith as Vice President of Worldwide
Sales, Business Wire

Contents
Feed Summary
Investment Trends
Market Details
Exit Outlook
Investors
News
Appendix
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Funding Trends
Median Deal Size and Trend
New Entrants in Funding Club
Distribution of companies by Funding Range
Funding Funnel of the Sector
Top Investments and Investors
Investors in Unicorn club

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Investments ($M) and number of rounds in Haptic Technology; 2012-2019
Global Funding Trends (1/2)
15
Note: Funding excludes Grant, Debt and Post IPO rounds. Excludes all details for Chinese companies
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Global Funding Trends
#Rounds
$Funding
3 Year CAGR
6 Year CAGR 7% # of Rounds56% $ Funding
12% # of Rounds
25% $ Funding
$93M
$6M $10M
$20M
$45M
$97M
$64M
$87M
$159M
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
$0k
$20M
$40M
$60M
$80M
$100M
$120M
$140M
$160M
$180M
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019*
$ Funding Predicted $ Funding # Rounds Predicted # Rounds

$2M $4M $4M $1M $8M $12M $750K
$4M
$6M
$16M
$43M
$14M
$53M
$33M
$63M
$0K $0K $0K $0K $75M $0K $54M $30M
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD
Seed Early Stage Late Stage
3 5 4 4 7 10 1 1
1
1
2
6
4 5
5
6
1 1 2 1
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD
Seed Early Stage Late Stage
4
8
Total # of Rounds
16
Note: Mega Rounds = rounds with size > $20M. Funding excludes Grant, Debt and Post IPO rounds. Excludes all details for Chinese companies
Stage-wise Number of RoundsStage-wise $ Invested
New Entrants in Funded Club
Global Funding Trends (2/2)
Investments ($M) and number of rounds in Haptic Technology; 2012-2019
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Global Funding Trends
7
3
6
4
12
2
2
36
$1.5M
$4.0M
$0.0M
$2.0M
$4.0M
$6.0M
$8.0M
$10.0M
$12.0M
$14.0M
$16.0M
$18.0M
$20.0M
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD Total
Entrants in Funding Club Avg. Ticket Size
$1.5M $0.7M $2.8M $0.6M $2M $2.7M $17.5M $4M
$6M
$93M
Total $ Invested
$65M
$75M
$23M
$45M
$111M
3
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
0
20000000
40000000
60000000
80000000
100000000
120000000
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YTD
$ Funding Predicted $ Funding # of Rounds Predicted # Rounds
Mega Rounds
- - - - 1 1 1 2

Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Funding Trends by Geography
Investments ($M) and number of rounds in Haptic Technology
Funding Trends by Geography
Funding Trends by Geography Top Cities of Funding
City $ Funding # Rounds
Singapore 125M 3
Bristol 84.2M 4
Bay Area 63.9M 14
Miami 45M 3
Chiyoda-ku 35M 1
Los Angeles 21M 4
Seattle 19.7M 8
Houston 16M 2
Minneapolis 15.1M 4
Wilmington 8M 1
Total Funding
48
3
20
3
3
# Rounds
$195M
$125M
$120M
$39.9M
$3M
US
SEA
Europe
Japan
India
Note: Excludes funding information of China companies

Trend of Average Deal Size ($M)
$0.9 $0.8
$1.2
$0.7
$1.4 $1.3
$0.8
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Median Deal Size and Trend
Median and Average Deal Size in $M (per Stage) in Haptic Technology; 2012-2018
Median Deal Size and Trend
Note: Excludes funding information of Chinese companies. *Graph not to scale
Median Deal Size and Range
$30K* $7M
$28K $15.5M
$2.5M $35M
$9M $75M
$37.3M
$11.7M
$6M
$799K
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed
Stage
$8.2
$2.5
$14.4 $13.0
$75.0
$26.8
$4.3
$6.0
$7.2
$5.6 $4.8
$6.6

Note: 19 companies with undisclosed funding amount are not included
19
<$1M
$1-10M
$10-50M
$50-100M
$100M+
Funding Range
12
15
8
1
1
No. of Companies
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Distribution of companies by Funding Range
No. of companies by funding range in Haptic Technology; as of Jul 2019
Distribution of companies by Funding Range
$5M
$66M
$207M
$85M
$125M
$ Investment

Stage No. of Companies
Funding
Funnel
100%
49%
19%
9%
4%
20
Note: Numbers in the brackets show the count of companies
Time to raise
next round
5
10
22
56
115
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Funded
Founded
Next
Round
100M+
Valuation
Exits
Acqui-
Hired
Dead
Pooled
Others
49% 4%
(5)
5%
(6)
- 6%
(7)
45%
(52)
39% 7%
(4)
9%
(5)
- 5%
(3)
55%
(31)
45% 18%
(4)
18%
(4)
- - 55%
(12)
50% 30%
(3)
20%
(2)
- - 50%
(5)
- 60%
(3)
40%
(2)
- - 60%
(3)
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Funding Funnel
Number of companies progressing to subsequent funding stages in Haptic Technology
Funding Funnel
15 Months
50 Months
32 Months
Investment backedBootstrapped
1
1
5
4
2
1
Soonicorns
Unicorns
Acquisitions
IPOs

Note: Seed Stage (Seed, Angel), Early Stage (Series A, Series B), Late Stage (Series C+, PE)
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Notable Investments in last 24 months
Major funding rounds by Stage in Haptic Technology; Jul 2017-Jul 2019
Notable Investments in last 24 months
LATE STAGE
$44.6M - Series C Dec 2018
sensation
Management, Dolby Family Ventures, Cornes
Technologies, Hostplus
$30M - Series C Jul 2019
Develops robotic guidance system for dental
surgeries
Mithril, Norwest Venture Partners
EARLY STAGE
$35M - Series B May 2019
Provider of wave control technology
SBI Holdings, KDDI, Kansai Electric Power, INCJ,
Toppan, Mizuho Bank, SMBC Venture Capital, Dai-
Ichi Life, Dentsu, Venture Laboratory Investment
$8.3M - Series A Feb 2019
Wearable device for motion tracking

Most Active Investors (VC, PE) by Stage in Haptic Technology; Last 5 years (Aug 2014-Jul 2019)
Most Active VC & PE Investors
22
Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Most Active VC & PE Investors
SEED STAGE
Horizons Ventures
Nanoport
1
Global Brain
exiii
2
Kensington Capital Partners
Nanoport
3
SIG China
Tactical Haptics
4
Brightspark Ventures
Nanoport
5
SV Tech Ventures
Tactical Haptics
6
IncWell
Pavlok
7
Keeler Investments
HaptX
8
IncuVest
Hapto
9
Fonds Innovexport
Boreas Technologies
10
EARLY STAGE
SMBC Venture Capital (2 Investments)
Pixie Dust Tech, MIRAISENS
1
Intel Capital
NextInput
2
Sierra Ventures
NextInput
3
Horizons Ventures
Lofelt
4
Azure Capital Partners
SubPac
5
Excel Venture Management
NeoSensory
6
UMC Capital
NextInput
7
Cota Capital
NextInput
8
True Ventures
NeoSensory
9
Dolby Family Ventures
Ultrahaptics
10
LATE STAGE
Norwest Venture Partners
Neocis
1
Mithril
Neocis
2
Mayfair Equity
Ultrahaptics
3

Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Most Active Ecosystem Investors
Top Ecosystem Investors in Haptic Technology; Last 5 years (Aug 2014-Jul 2019)
Most Active Ecosystem Investors
INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR
Plug and Play Tech Center(3 Investments)
NextInput, SynTouch, TacSense
1
MassChallenge(3 Investments)
Pavlok, Sunu, RenewSenses
2
Y Combinator(2 Investments)
Sunu, Plexus
3
Techstars
Somatic Labs
4
Start-Up Chile
Portuspine
5
Playground Global
SubPac
6
URBAN-X
Wear Works
7
IITM Incubation Cell
Merkelhaptics
8
ACET
Boreas Technologies
9
OTHER NOTABLE INVESTORS
NSF(2 Investments)
Tactical Haptics, SynTouch
1
Daimler
Hap2u
2
Woodford Investment Management
Ultrahaptics
3
IP Group
Ultrahaptics
4
SBI Holdings
Pixie Dust Tech
5
Band of Angels
NextInput
6
Square 1 Bank
Novasentis
7
KDDI
Pixie Dust Tech
8
Mizuho Bank
Pixie Dust Tech
9
Mercia
SleepCogni
10

Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Investors in Unicorn club
Investors in Unicorn Club

Haptic Technology > Investment Trends > Unicorn Investors in the Sector
Unicorn Investors in the Sector

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Key Sub Sectors
Detailed Sector Taxonomy
Top Markets of Investment Activity
Market Deep Dive

Key Sub Sectors
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Key Sub Sectors in Haptic Technology
Market Top Companies
# Cos
Tracked
#
Funded
Total
Funding
Applications
Companies developing products with haptic feedback capabilities for various applications
Razer (2005, Singapore, Public)
3D Systems (1986, Rock Hill, Public)
86 35 $280M
Tactile Feedback
Companies developing haptic feedback technologies and/or devices which recreate a sense of
touch in user's fingers or on the surface
12 10 $137M
Sensors
Companies developing sensors for haptic feedback devices and solutions
NextInput (2012, San Jose, $33.1M)
SynTouch (2008, Los Angeles)
9 5 $33.9M
Actuators
Companies developing actuators for haptic feedback devices and solutions
Nanoport (2015, Sunnyvale, $7M)
Novasentis (2006, Burlingame, $22.4M)
4 3 $31.5M
Force Feedback
Companies developing haptic technologies which recreates a sense of force in user's muscles,
joints, etc.
Lofelt (2014, Berlin, $5.4M)
Foldaway Haptics (2019, Lausanne)
2 1 $5.4M
Driver ICs
Companies developing drivers for haptic feedback devices and solutions
Boreas Technologies (2016, Bromont)
Raontech (2009, Seoul)
2 2 -
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Key Sub Sectors

Detailed Sector Taxonomy (1/2)
29
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Detailed Sector Taxonomy

Detailed Sector Taxonomy (2/2)
30
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Detailed Sector Taxonomy

Rank Market
Last 2 Years
$ Invested # Round Top Funded Company
1
(+4)
Applications > Healthcare
Companies developing products with haptic feedback capabilities for applications in the healthcare
industry
(Companies covered 18 | Funded 8 | Total Funding $84.7M)
$46.1M
(+$28.6M)
6
(+4)
Neocis
(2012, Miami, $47.4M)
2
(+2)
Tactile Feedback > Contactless Haptics > Ultrasound
Companies developing contactless or air haptics technologies which recreate the sense of touch
through stimulation delivered to the skin via turbulence created by ultrasound waves
(Companies covered 3 | Funded 3 | Total Funding $120M)
$79.6M
(+$41M)
2
(-)
Ultrahaptics
(2013, Bristol, $85.2M)
3
(+3)
Applications > Multi-Industry
Companies developing products with haptic feedback capabilities for training purposes in various
industries
$10.1M
(+$2.3M)
3
(+1)
HaptX
(2012, Seattle, $17.3M)
4
(-2)
Applications > Consumer Electronics > Audio
Companies developing products with haptic feedback capabilities which enable musical experiences
through haptic feedback
(Companies covered 5 | Funded 4 | Total Funding $42M)
$19.7M
(-$2.7M)
2
(-3)
NeoSensory
(2015, Houston, $16M)
5
(+5)
Actuators
Companies developing actuators for haptic feedback devices and solutions
$16M
(+$15.6M)
2
(+1)
Novasentis
(2006, Burlingame, $22.4M)
6
(+3)
Tactile Feedback > Surface Haptics > Vibrotactile
Companies developing vibrotactile feedback devices which recreate the sense of touch through
vibratory stimulation delivered to the skin
$4.6M
(+$3.3M)
3
(+2)
Hap2u
(2015, Grenoble, $4.6M)
7
(-4)
Sensors
Companies developing sensors for haptic feedback devices and solutions
$13M
(-$3.1M)
2
(-2)
NextInput
(2012, San Jose, $33.1M)
31
Note: The numbers in the bracket represent the change in a 2 year period.
Top Markets of Investment Activity (1/2)
Top Markets by Funding in Haptic Technology in last 2 years (July 2017 - June 2019)
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Top Markets of Investment Activity

Top Markets of Investment Activity (2/2)
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Top Markets of Investment Activity

Incubators IITM Incubation Cell (#1), Venture Kick (#1)
Seed
Series A/B North Bridge (#1), HLM Venture Partners (#1)
Series C+ Norwest Venture Partners (#1), Mithril (#1)
KB Medical Aug - 2017
Acq by Globus Medical
Medtech Nov - 2013
IPO'd on Euronext
$30M - Series C
$28k - Series A
RxFunction (2010, Minneapolis,
$15.1M)
$7.5M - Series A
$15.1M)
$7.5M - Series A
$15.1M)
$100k - Seed
$15.1M)
$1M - Seed
Merkelhaptics (2012, Chennai, $1M)
$15M - Series B
$2.5M - Series B
KB Medical (2012, Lausanne, $6.8M)
$383k - Seed
Generic Robotics (2007, Reading,
$383k)
Jun 2019
Fundamental Surgery Appoints Mayo Clinic Surgeon to
Global Medical Panel, HIT Consultant
News
3
1
5
8
18
M&A/IPO
Series C+
Series A+
Funded
Companies
Covered
Funding Funnel
Applications > Healthcare: Market Factsheet
33
Exits
Most Active Investors
Recent InvestmentsCompanies developing products
with haptic feedback capabilities
for applications in the healthcare
industry
Neocis
(2012, Miami, $47.4M)
RxFunction
(2010, Minneapolis, $15.1M)
SensableDental
(1993, Wilmington, $8M)
KB Medical
(2012, Lausanne, $6.8M)
Medtech
(2002, Paris, $6M)
Top Companies
#1 Top Markets of Investment Activity
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Healthcare
Companies Created 18 | Funded 8 | Total Funding $84.7M
0
2
4
6
$0k
$50M
$100M
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Predicted Funding YoY Funding
Rounds Predicted Rounds
YoY Funding and Rounds
Market: Healthcare

Applications > Healthcare: Top Companies
Market: Healthcare
Analyst’s Pick
surgeries
Minicorn. Stage: Series C
Mithril, Norwest Venture Partners, Fred Moll and 2
Other Investors
RxFunction (2010, Minneapolis, $15.1M)
Wearable prosthesis for people with sensory
peripheral neuropathy
Editor's Pick. Stage: Series A
SensableDental (1993, Wilmington, $8M)
3D modeling solutions, and CAD systems for dental
labs
North Bridge, HLM Venture Partners

Note: Overall Rating is a combination of Funding and Team rating, along with Execution, Size and Growth metrics
35
Applications > Healthcare: Leaderboard
Better than Market Average
Market: Healthcare
Overall
Rating
Company
Name
Year Location Stage
Funding
($M)
Funding
Rounds
Team
Rating
Execution Quality Size Metrics 6M Growth Metrics
App
Rating
App UI
Web
UI
Social
Followers
Mobile
Downloads
Mobile
Reviews
News
Mentions
Mobile
Reviews
Social
Followers
Δ % Δ %
5.0 RxFunction 2010
Minneapoli
s
Series A $15.1M 4 - - - 5 388 - - 1 - - 4 1%
4.7 Neocis 2012 Miami Series C $47.4M 3 - - - - 67 - - 1 - - 6 10%
3.2 Medtech 2002 Paris Acquired $6M 2 - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.1
Generic
Robotics
2007 Reading Seed $383k 1 - - - - 287 - - - - - 3 1%
3.1 KB Medical 2012 Lausanne Acquired $6.8M 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.1
Fundamental
Surgery
2017 London Unfunded - - 4 - - 4 1.8k - - 1 - - 133 8%
3.1
SensableDen
tal
1993 Wilmington Series A $8M 1 - - - - 88 - - - - - -1 -1%
2.2
Merkelhaptic
s
2012 Chennai Seed $1M 2 - - - - - - - - - - - -
2.2 HRV 2013 Laval Unfunded - - - - - - 926 - - - - - 54 6%
1.9 Ossim Tech 2013 Montreal Unfunded - - - - - - 351 - - - - - 13 4%
1.6
SenseGraphi
cs
2004 Stockholm Unfunded - - - - - - 24 - - - - - 5 26%
1.4 WalkJoy 2010 Long Beach Funded - - - - - 2 250 - - - - - -3 -1%
1.0 ALF-X Robot 1968
Trezzano
Rosa
Acquired - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.7 IntentoVR 2014 Rimini Unfunded - - 2 - - 4 7 - - - - - - -

Incubators
Seed IP Group (#1)
Series A/B
Woodford Investment Management (#1), SMBC Venture
Capital (#1)
Series C+ Hostplus (#1), Mayfair Equity (#1)
None
$35M - Series B
Pixie Dust Tech (2017, Chiyoda-ku,
$35M)
$44.6M - Series C
$23.1M - Series B
$15.5M - Series A
$952k - Seed
Seed
Emerge (2015, Mountain View)
May 2019
UK’s Ultrahaptics Buys Leap Motion at Bargain Basement
Price, CBROnline
Nov 2017
Ultrahaptics expands with appointment of vice president of
sales, CIE - Online
News
-
2
3
3
3
M&A/IPO
Series C+
Series A+
Funded
Companies
Covered
Funding Funnel
Tactile Feedback > Contactless Haptics > Ultrasound: Market Factsheet
36
Exits
Recent InvestmentsCompanies developing contactless
or air haptics technologies which
recreate the sense of touch
through stimulation delivered to
the skin via turbulence created by
ultrasound waves
Ultrahaptics
(2013, Bristol, $85.2M)
Pixie Dust Tech
(2017, Chiyoda-ku, $35M)
Emerge
(2015, Mountain View)
Top Companies
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Ultrasound
Companies Created 3 | Funded 3 | Total Funding $120M
0
1
2
3
$0k
$50M
$100M
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Market: Ultrasound

Tactile Feedback > Contactless Haptics > Ultrasound: Top Companies
Market: Ultrasound
Analyst’s Pick
sensation
Minicorn. Stage: Series B
SBI Holdings, KDDI, Kansai Electric Power and 9
Other Investors

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Tactile Feedback > Contactless Haptics > Ultrasound: Leaderboard
Market: Ultrasound
Overall
Rating
Company
Name
Year Location Stage
Funding
($M)
Funding
Rounds
Team
Rating
App
Rating
App UI
Web
UI
Social
Followers
Mobile
Downloads
Mobile
Reviews
News
Mentions
Mobile
Reviews
Social
Followers
Δ % Δ %
5.0 Ultrahaptics 2013 Bristol Series C $85.2M 4 - - - 4 3.4k - - 2 - - 490 17%
1.9
Pixie Dust
Tech
2017 Chiyoda-ku Series B $35M 1 - - - 3 1.2k - - - - - - -
0.0 Emerge 2015
Mountain
View
Seed - 1 - - - - 635 - - - - - -7 -1%

Incubators
Seed Global Brain (#1), NetEase (#1)
Series A/B
Series C+
CyberGlove Systems Jul - 2016
Acquired
3D Systems May - 2011
IPO'd on NYSE
Novint
IPO'd
$8.3M - Series A
$750k - Seed
exiii (2014, Tokyo, $750k)
$992k - Seed
GoTouchVR (2016, Lille, $992k)
$2M - Seed
$5.8M - Seed
Seed
InGlove (2014, Tbilisi)
$1.2M - Angel
Seed
Jul 2019
Jul 2019
U.S. Army Research Lab Selects 3D Systems to Develop
World’s Largest, Fastest Metal Powder 3D Printer, WebWire
Jul 2019
World’s first touch-transmitting tele-robotic hand, Machinery
Market
May 2019
3D Systems Delivers Industry's First Completely Scalable
Production Platform -- Announces General Availability of
Figure 4® Modular and New Production Materials, PR
Newswire
May 2019
3D Systems Dives After Big Top-Line and Bottom-Line
Misses, The Street
May 2019
3D Systems Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results,
GlobeNewswire
Apr 2019
DMP Factory 500 metal AM system designed for aerospace
manufacturing, FMA Communications Canada
Jul 2018
Global Health And Medical Simulation Products Market 2018
Top Manufacturers – Simulaids, 3D Systems, 3B Scientific,
Mentice, IngMar Medical, Talk Daily News
Jan 2018
3D Systems Introduces DICOM to 3-D Printing Functionality
at RSNA 2017, Imaging Technology News
Sep 2016 3D Printing: What Is and What Could Be, IamWire
News
3
-
1
7
19
M&A/IPO
Series C+
Series A+
Funded
Companies
Covered
Funding Funnel
Applications > Multi-Industry: Market Factsheet
39
Exits
Recent InvestmentsCompanies developing products
with haptic feedback capabilities
for training purposes in various
industries
3D Systems
(1986, Rock Hill)
HaptX
(2012, Seattle, $17.3M)
Virtual Motion Labs
(2014, Dallas)
GoTouchVR
(2016, Lille, $992k)
exiii
(2014, Tokyo, $750k)
Top Companies
Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Multi-Industry
0
1
2
3
$0k
$10M
$20M
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Market: Multi-Industry

Applications > Multi-Industry: Top Companies
Analyst’s Pick
Minicorn. Stage: Series A
NetEase, Dawn Patrol Ventures, NetEase Games and
4 Other Investors
Editor's Pick. Stage: Public
Virtual Motion Labs (2014, Dallas)
Develops wearable hand gloves for interaction in
virtual reality
Editor's Pick. Stage: Unfunded

41
Applications > Multi-Industry: Leaderboard
Overall
Rating
Company
Name
Year Location Stage
Funding
($M)
Funding
Rounds
Team
Rating
App
Rating
App UI
Web
UI
Social
Followers
Mobile
Downloads
Mobile
Reviews
News
Mentions
Mobile
Reviews
Social
Followers
Δ % Δ %
5.0 3D Systems 1986 Rock Hill Public - - 5 - - - 74.2k - - 11 - - 314 -
4.0 GoTouchVR 2016 Lille Seed $992k 1 - - - - 2.3k - - - - - 73 3%
3.8 HaptX 2012 Seattle Series A $17.3M 4 4 - - 3 - - - 1 - - - -
3.7
Shadow
Robot
1987 London Unfunded - - - - - - 3.3k - - 1 - - 252 8%
3.6 exiii 2014 Tokyo Seed $750k 1 - - - 3 851 - - - - - 26 3%
2.5
CyberGlove
Systems
1990 California Acquired - - - - - - 140 - - - - - 3 2%
1.8
Entact
Robotics
2009 Toronto Unfunded - - - - - - 496 - - - - - 6 1%
1.4 Tactai 2014 Waltham Unfunded - - - - - - 177 - - - - - 1 1%
1.3 VRgluv 2015 Atlanta Unfunded - - - - - 3 329 - - - - - -1 -
1.2
Virtual
Motion Labs
2014 Dallas Unfunded - - 4 - - 4 - - - - - - - -
0.9 Valkyrie 2017 London Funded - - - - - 3 - - - 1 - - - -
0.8 Haption 2001
Soulge-sur-
ouette
Funded - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.6 Avatar VR Aguadulce Unfunded - - - - - 3 144 - - - - - - -
0.4
Herculean
Technologies
2017 Melbourne Unfunded - - - - - 3 39 - - - - - - -

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Audio
Market: Audio

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Actuators
Market: Actuators

Market: Actuators

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Vibrotactile
Market: Vibrotactile

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Sensors
Market: Sensors

Market: Sensors

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Force Feedback
Market: Force Feedback

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Gaming
Market: Gaming

Market: Gaming

Haptic Technology > Market Details > Market: Navigation Assistance
Market: Navigation Assistance

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Notable Acquisitions
Top Acquirers

Public companies
62
List of Public Companies in Haptic Technology
IPO Date Company
IPO
Mcap
Exchange
Ticker
Nov 2017
Razer (2005, Singapore)
HKG:1337
May 2011
NYSE:DDD
Nov 1999
NASDAQ:IMMR
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Notable Acquisitions
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Notable Acquisitions in Haptic Technology
Haptic Technology > Exit Outlook > Notable Acquisitions
Acq. Date Company Acquirer Deal Size
Jul 2016
Medtech (2002, Paris)
Developer of surgical assistance robots and robotic arm
Zimmer Biomet $132M
Jul 2016
CyberGlove Systems (1990, California)
Provider of hand-worn hardware and software solutions for
VR interactions

Most Active Acquirers
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Details on VC & PE Investors
Seed Stage
Early Stage
Late Stage
Details on Top Ecosystem Players

Haptic Technology > Investors > Index of Most Active VC & PE Investors
Index of Top Investors (VC, PE) by Stage in Haptic Technology; Last 5 years (Jul 2014 - Jun 2019)
Index of Most Active VC & PE Investors
SEED STAGE
Horizons Ventures
Global Brain
Kensington Capital Partners
SIG China
Brightspark Ventures
SV Tech Ventures
IncWell
Keeler Investments
IncuVest
Fonds Innovexport
MiLA Capital
Dawn Patrol Ventures
EARLY STAGE
SMBC Venture Capital (2 Investments)
Intel Capital
Sierra Ventures
Horizons Ventures
Azure Capital Partners
Excel Venture Management
UMC Capital
Cota Capital
True Ventures
Dolby Family Ventures
INCJ
Tao Capital Partners
Kinled Holding
PEAK6 Investments
Daiwa Corporate Investment
LATE STAGE
Norwest Venture Partners
Mithril
Mayfair Equity

Horizons Ventures
68
Portfolio in Haptic Technology | Exits | Funds Link | Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Haptic Technology > Investors > Horizons Ventures
People
Investments
[Editor's Pick] Nanoport (2015, Sunnyvale, $7M, Seed)
Develops magnetic connectors and haptic devices for consumer
electronics augmentation
Haptic Technology Notable Portfolio
[Unicorn] Airbnb (2008, San Francisco, $3.8B, Series F)
Marketplace for vacation rental accommodations
[Unicorn] Improbable (2012, London, $763M, Series C)
Distributed simulation software for video games and corporate sectors
[Unicorn] Impossible Foods (2011, Redwood City, $750M,
Series E)
Developer of substitute for animal meat based food
[Unicorn] N26 (2013, Berlin, $683M, Series D)
Mobile-first bank for consumer & businesses
[Unicorn] Hippo (2015, Mountain View, $209M, Series D)
Home insurance startup
[Soonicorn] Bakkt (2018, Atlanta, $740M, Series A)
Bitcoin futures trading platform
[Soonicorn] HZO Waterproof Technologies (2011, Draper,
$230M, Series D)
Water Resistant coatings for electronics
[Soonicorn] wefox (2014, Berlin, $158M, Series B)
Insurance policy management platform
[Soonicorn] Sentient.ai (2007, San Francisco, $144M, Series C)
Massively scaled AI and deep learning
[Soonicorn] Bitpay (2011, Atlanta, $103M, Series B)
Bitcoin payment Gateway
[Soonicorn] Blockstream (2014, San Francisco, $101M, Series B)
Blockchain development focused on sidechains innovation
Other Notable Portfolio
Top Exits
Recent News on Fund & Portfolio
Solina Chau
Co-Founder
Debbie Chang
Co-Founder
Geographical Spread Stage of Entry
Jul 2019
mousesports enters strategic partnership with Razer,
Esports Insider
Jul 2019
Razer Phone Android Pie Update To Arrive Soon,
Ubergizmo
Jul 2019
Razer's Synapse hit by root certificate vulnerability, Bit-
tech
Jun 2019
Razer eyes digital-bank licence in Singapore, The Business
Times
Jun 2019
Razer And Ducky Team Up To Create A New Mechanical
Keyboard, Ubergizmo
Jun 2019
Razer partners with Visa to transform payments and
bring financial inclusion to Southeast Asia’s unbanked
and underserved population, TechStartups.com
Jun 2019
Razer just launched an energy drink for gamers,
TechCrunch
Jun 2019
Razer’s 'mental performance' drink probably won't
quench its thirst, Engadget
Jun 2019
The Razer Kraken X Offers Ultra-Light Comfort for All-Day
Gaming, Business Wire
Razer
IPO - Nov 2017
2
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Follow On New Investments
1
-
-
1
1
Undisclosed
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed1
1
1
-
-
US
Europe
SEA

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Seed Stage
Early Stage
Late Stage

Horizons Ventures
70
Haptic Technology > Investors > Horizons Ventures
People
Investments
[Editor's Pick] Nanoport (2015, Sunnyvale, $7M, Seed)
Develops magnetic connectors and haptic devices for consumer
electronics augmentation
[Unicorn] Airbnb (2008, San Francisco, $3.8B, Series F)
Marketplace for vacation rental accommodations
[Unicorn] Improbable (2012, London, $763M, Series C)
Distributed simulation software for video games and corporate sectors
[Unicorn] Impossible Foods (2011, Redwood City, $750M,
Series E)
Developer of substitute for animal meat based food
[Soonicorn] Bakkt (2018, Atlanta, $740M, Series A)
Bitcoin futures trading platform
[Soonicorn] HZO Waterproof Technologies (2011, Draper,
$230M, Series D)
Water Resistant coatings for electronics
[Soonicorn] wefox (2014, Berlin, $158M, Series B)
Insurance policy management platform
[Soonicorn] Sentient.ai (2007, San Francisco, $144M, Series C)
Massively scaled AI and deep learning
[Soonicorn] Bitpay (2011, Atlanta, $103M, Series B)
Bitcoin payment Gateway
[Soonicorn] Blockstream (2014, San Francisco, $101M, Series B)
Blockchain development focused on sidechains innovation
Top Exits
Solina Chau
Co-Founder
Debbie Chang
Co-Founder
Jul 2019
mousesports enters strategic partnership with Razer,
Esports Insider
Jul 2019
Razer Phone Android Pie Update To Arrive Soon,
Ubergizmo
Jul 2019
Razer's Synapse hit by root certificate vulnerability, Bit-
tech
Jun 2019
Razer eyes digital-bank licence in Singapore, The Business
Times
Jun 2019
Razer And Ducky Team Up To Create A New Mechanical
Keyboard, Ubergizmo
Jun 2019
Razer partners with Visa to transform payments and
bring financial inclusion to Southeast Asia’s unbanked
and underserved population, TechStartups.com
Jun 2019
Razer just launched an energy drink for gamers,
TechCrunch
Jun 2019
Razer’s 'mental performance' drink probably won't
quench its thirst, Engadget
Jun 2019
The Razer Kraken X Offers Ultra-Light Comfort for All-Day
Gaming, Business Wire
Razer
IPO - Nov 2017
2
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
1
-
-
1
1
Undisclosed
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed1
1
1
-
-
US
Europe
SEA

Kinled Holding
71
Haptic Technology > Investors > Kinled Holding
Investments
Top Exits Recent News on Fund & Portfolio
NoneKB Medical
(2012, Lausanne, $6.8M)
Acq by Globus Medical - Aug
2017
1
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
-
-
1
-
-
Undisclosed
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed1
-
-
-
-
Europe

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Incubators
Other Notable Investors

Haptic Technology > Investors > Index of Ecosystem Investors
Index of Top Ecosystem Investors in Haptic Technology; Q3 2014 - Q2 2019
Index of Ecosystem Investors
INCUBATOR
Plug and Play Tech Center (3 Investments)
MassChallenge (3 Investments)
Y Combinator (2 Investments)
Techstars
Start-Up Chile
Playground Global
URBAN-X
IITM Incubation Cell
ACET
OTHER NOTABLE INVESTORS
NSF (2 Investments)
Daimler
Woodford Investment Management
IP Group
SBI Holdings
Band of Angels
Square 1 Bank
KDDI
Mizuho Bank
Mercia
StartX
Sand Hill Angels
Anges Quebec
Danhua Capital
Northwestern University

Plug and Play Tech Center
74
Haptic Technology > Investors > Plug and Play Tech Center
People
Investments
[Editor's Pick] NextInput (2012, San Jose, $33.1M, Series B)
Human-machine interaction using tactile and pressure forces
[Editor's Pick] TacSense (2013, Woodland, Series A)
Developer of tactile sensing technology for medical device, robotics,
and wearable electronics
[Editor's Pick] SynTouch (2008, Los Angeles, Funded)
Develops and manufactures tactile sensors for various applications
[Unicorn] UiPath (2005, Bucharest, $1B, Series D)
Robotic process automation software
[Unicorn] Guardant Health (2012, Redwood City, $550M, Series
E)
Developer of digital sequencing technology for cancer detection, care
and treatment
[Unicorn] Planet Labs (2010, San Francisco, $400M, Series D)
Microsatellites to maps the earth to provide universal access to
information
[Unicorn] Uptake (2014, Palo Alto, $282M, Series D)
Machine learning enabled predictive platform for multiple industries
[Unicorn] Pony.ai (2016, San Francisco, $264M, Series A)
Developing autonomous driving technology platform
[Unicorn] Sprinklr (2008, New York City, $239M, Series F)
Social Media Presence Management Platform
Top Exits
Saeed Amidi
Founder & CEO
Jojo Flores
Co-Founder & VP
Jul 2019
World’s first touch-transmitting tele-robotic hand,
Machinery Market
Jan 2018
NextInput’s New Class of Sensors Obsoletes Strain Gauges
and Capacitive Force Sensing, Business Wire
Sep 2013
Alchemist Accelerator's fourth class practices a different
brand of startup alchemy | VentureBeat, VentureBeatNone
1
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2
-
-
1
-
Undisclosed
Series C+
Series B
Series A
Seed3
-
-
-
-
US

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Recent News

Recent News (1/2)
77
Haptic Technology > News > Recent News
Jul 2019
Weerg Additive Manufacturing Company Adds 3D Printer from 3D
Systems, digitalengineering247.com
Jul 2019 mousesports enters strategic partnership with Razer, Esports Insider
Jul 2019 Razer Phone Android Pie Update To Arrive Soon, Ubergizmo
Jul 2019
Jul 2019
U.S. Army Research Lab Selects 3D Systems to Develop World’s
Largest, Fastest Metal Powder 3D Printer, WebWire
Jul 2019 Razer's Synapse hit by root certificate vulnerability, Bit-tech
Jul 2019 World’s first touch-transmitting tele-robotic hand, Machinery Market
Jun 2019 Medtech firm secures six-figure grant, thebusinessdesk.com
Jun 2019 Razer eyes digital-bank licence in Singapore, The Business Times
Jun 2019
RAONTECH Releases 1080P 0.37″ Microdisplay Showcased at AWE
2019, PR Newswire
Jun 2019 Immersion appoints Conroy SVP of R&D, Telecompaper
Jun 2019
Razer And Ducky Team Up To Create A New Mechanical Keyboard,
Ubergizmo
Jun 2019
Razer partners with Visa to transform payments and bring financial
inclusion to Southeast Asia’s unbanked and underserved
population, TechStartups.com
Jun 2019
Fundamental Surgery Appoints Mayo Clinic Surgeon to Global
Medical Panel, HIT Consultant
Jun 2019
‘Pavlok’ SmartTech Bracelet Stops Bad Habits With Electric Shocks,
z6mag.com
Jun 2019
RxFunction launches sensory prosthesis for people with peripheral
neuropathy, medicaldesignandoutsourcing.com
Jun 2019
Mimo Monitors and Tanvas Announce the Launch of Mimo Vue with
TanvasTouch®, the First Surface Haptic Touchscreen for Digital
Signage and Conference Rooms, at InfoComm 2019 (Booth #542),
PR Newswire
Jun 2019 Razer just launched an energy drink for gamers, TechCrunch
Jun 2019
Razer’s 'mental performance' drink probably won't quench its
thirst, Engadget
Jun 2019
The Razer Kraken X Offers Ultra-Light Comfort for All-Day Gaming,
Business Wire
Jun 2019 Immersion holder calls for board changes, Seeking Alpha
May 2019
UK’s Ultrahaptics Buys Leap Motion at Bargain Basement Price,
CBROnline
May 2019
Immersion Appoints Jared Smith as Vice President of Worldwide
Sales, Business Wire
May 2019
5900ppi full HD 0.37” LCoS micro-display measures 23.4x8.65mm,
European Business Press

Recent News (2/2)
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Haptic Technology > News > Recent News
May 2019
Crafted for Creators: Razer Blade Studio Edition Laptops, Business
Wire
May 2019 Seven years later, the OUYA is dead for real, TechCrunch
May 2019
Immersion Appoints John Griffin as Vice President of Worldwide
Marketing, Business Wire
May 2019 Razer and Evil Geniuses team up for new partnership, Esports Insider
May 2019
Immersion Signs License Agreement with Panasonic Avionics
Adding Haptics to In-flight Entertainment System Devices, Business
Wire
May 2019
3D Systems Delivers Industry's First Completely Scalable
Production Platform -- Announces General Availability of Figure 4®
Modular and New Production Materials, PR Newswire
May 2019
Tactical Haptics to Open Pre-orders for Reactive Grip Controllers,
Road to VR
May 2019 Partners Advance Touch Technology, Sensors Online
May 2019
Immersion Appoints Mike Okada as General Counsel and Senior
Vice President, IP Licensing & Legal Affairs, Business Wire
May 2019
Immersion and Sony Interactive Entertainment Enter into Licensing
Agreement for Advanced Haptics, Business Wire
May 2019
Immersion Corporation Announces Litigation Settlement, Including
Patent and Technology License Agreement, Business Wire
May 2019
Immersion Corporation Reports First Quarter 2019 Results and
Raises Guidance, Business Wire
May 2019
Vivaldi and Razer decide to hook together web site and keyboard
colours, ZDNet
May 2019
3D Systems Dives After Big Top-Line and Bottom-Line Misses, The
Street
May 2019
3D Systems Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results,
GlobeNewswire
May 2019 The Razer Toaster will be made, confirms CEO, PCR
Apr 2019
DMP Factory 500 metal AM system designed for aerospace
manufacturing, FMA Communications Canada
Apr 2019
Immersion Brings the Power of Touch to Konica Minolta’s Latest
Electronic Office Equipment, Business Wire
Apr 2019
Immersion Signs Agreement With TDK Electronics Bringing Haptics
Design and Marketing to PowerHap Piezo Actuators, Business Wire
Sep 2018
Microsoft announces Xbox One keyboard and mouse support with
Razer partnership, The Verge
Aug 2018
Immersion Announces Appointment of Tom Lacey as Interim Chief
Executive Officer and Board Member, Business Wire
Aug 2018 3D Systems beats by $0.05, beats on revenue, Seeking Alpha
Jul 2018
Global Health And Medical Simulation Products Market 2018 Top
Manufacturers – Simulaids, 3D Systems, 3B Scientific, Mentice,
IngMar Medical, Talk Daily News
Jun 2018
Razer leads $3.3M investment in Australia’s Esports Mogul,
TechCrunch

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Companies
Companies Covered
Unicorns
Public Companies
Acquired Companies
Funded Companies
Investment Trends
Recent Investments
Mega Investments
Investment Trend
Markets
BlueBox
Taxonomy
News
Key News
Recent News
Company Stage
Seed Funded
Early Stage (Series A/B)
Late Stage (Series C+)
Acqui-hires
Deadpooled
Investors Acquirers
Unicorn Investors
Most Active VC &PE Investors
Portfolio of Top Investor
Most Active Acquirer
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Haptic Technology > Appendix > Index of Top companies by Market
Tactile Feedback
Surface Haptics
Kinaptic (2017, Madison)
Provider of haptic solution for human machine
interface
Editor's Pick. Stage: Funded
Connecticut Innovations
IPO Date Nov 1999 IPO Mcap -
NASDAQ IMMR
Contactless Haptics
sensation
Minicorn. Stage: Series B
SBI Holdings, KDDI, Kansai Electric Power and 9
Other Investors
Actuators
Actuators
Nanoport (2015, Sunnyvale, $7M)
Develops magnetic connectors and haptic devices
for consumer electronics augmentation
Editor's Pick. Stage: Seed
Horizons Ventures, Brightspark Ventures,
Kensington Capital Partners and 1 Other Investors

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Sensors
NextInput (2012, San Jose, $33.1M)
Human-machine interaction using tactile and
pressure forces
Editor's Pick. Stage: Series B
Sierra Ventures, Cota Capital, UMC and 12 Other
Investors
SynTouch (2008, Los Angeles)
Develops and manufactures tactile sensors for
various applications
NSF, Ben Jen Holdings, Comet Labs and 1 Other
Investors
TacSense (2013, Woodland)
Developer of tactile sensing technology for medical
device, robotics, and wearable electronics
Plug and Play Tech Center, Ferry Venture Capital
Driver ICs
Driver ICs
Boreas Technologies (2016, Bromont)
Fabless semiconductor company designing high-
voltage, low-power driver ICs
Fonds Innovexport, Anges Quebec, ACET
Applications
Multi-Industry
Minicorn. Stage: Series A
NetEase, Dawn Patrol Ventures, NetEase Games and
4 Other Investors
IPO Date May 2011 IPO Mcap -
NYSE DDD
Virtual Motion Labs (2014, Dallas)
Develops wearable hand gloves for interaction in
virtual reality
CyberGlove Systems (1990, California)
Provider of hand-worn hardware and software
solutions for VR interactions
Stage: Acquired

84
Applications
Razer (2005, Singapore, $125M)
IPO Date Nov 2017 IPO Mcap -
HKG 1337
Lechal (2013, Hyderabad, $2M)
Haptic and Bluetooth enabled shoe and insoles
provider
Bcon (2017, Karlsruhe)
Developer of wearable device for consumers to
perform in-game actions
Plexus (2015, London)
Developer of haptic feedback gloves for applications
in AR/VR
Y Combinator
Vixole (2015, New York City)
Customizable e-sneakers with GPS, motion capture
sensors and flexible LED screen
Healthcare
surgeries
Minicorn. Stage: Series C
Mithril, Norwest Venture Partners, Fred Moll and 2
Other Investors
RxFunction (2010, Minneapolis, $15.1M)
Wearable prosthesis for people with sensory
peripheral neuropathy
SensableDental (1993, Wilmington, $8M)
3D modeling solutions, and CAD systems for dental
labs
North Bridge, HLM Venture Partners

85
Applications
Healthcare
Medtech (2002, Paris, $6M)
Developer of surgical assistance robots and robotic
arm
Stage: Acquired
Ally Bridge Group, M Capital Partners, IRDI Soridec
Gestion and 3 Other Investors

Funded Deadpooled Companies
86
Haptic Technology > Appendix > Funded Deadpooled Companies
Funding Company Location
$261k Hardlight VR Seattle
Hapto Singapore
InGlove Tbilisi
Novint Albuquerque
Index of Deadpooled companies in Haptic Technology
1. Excludes all details for Chinese companies. 2. View all 8 Deadpooled companies on Tracxn Platform

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