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8i
Other B2B Software · Los Angeles, United States · Founded 2014
Allows users to create a human in virtual/augmented reality MoreLess
8i is a technology company specializing in the creation of custom holograms, enabling the capture and playback of reality in three dimensions across various devices. The company operates in the immersive media market, serving content creators, filmmakers, and businesses looking to leverage 3D holographic technology. With capture studios located in Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, and Wellington, 8i provides purpose-built stages for creators to produce high-quality holographic content. The business model revolves around offering advanced holographic capture services and proprietary technology to clients, generating revenue through project-based engagements and technology licensing. By focusing on the human story in 3D, 8i aims to revolutionize the way people experience and interact with digital content.
Keywords: holograms, 3D capture, immersive media, content creators, proprietary technology, studios, Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, Wellington
Company overview
8i company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Employees
- 49
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 81.0
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Mar 2022
- Capital deployed
- $1.2M
- Preferred round
- SEED
Valuation & funding
8i funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Feb 2017 | $27M | $108M | Hearst Ventures · Time Warner · Verizon Ventures · Samsung Next | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Oct 2015 | $14M | $54M | Jeremy Stoppelman · Kevin Wall · Samsung Next · Freelands Ventures | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Aug 2014 | $1.2M | $4.8M | Right Click Capital · Samsung Next · End Cue | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 49 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2020 | 36 |
Growth signals
8i website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for 8i is 3.9K monthly website visits, down 33.9% over the last three months. 8i's team declined 2% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Capital deployed
8i investments and acquisitions
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8i's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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