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Inception XR
A leading next-generation immersive (VR/AR) content network, combining unique proprietary technology, a best-in-class creative studio, and a cross-platform destination app
About Inception XR
Inception XR is a pioneering company in the immersive content space, specializing in augmented reality (AR) to transform the reading experience. The company operates in the digital publishing and educational technology markets, primarily targeting children aged ten and under. Inception XR's flagship product, Bookful, is an AR 3D reading app that brings stories to life through interactive and engaging experiences. The app features a vast library of titles from leading publishers such as Oxford University Press, Harper Collins, DK, and Hachette, including popular book series like Thomas the Tank Engine, PJ Masks, Peppa Pig, and My Little Pony. Each book is enhanced with related games and interactive activities, making reading a more engaging and educational experience for young readers.
Inception XR's business model revolves around a subscription-based service, where users pay a recurring fee to access the extensive library of AR books and activities. The company also generates revenue through partnerships with publishers and educational institutions, offering customized AR content and solutions.
Inception XR leverages its proprietary technology and creative studio to produce high-quality mixed reality content at scale. The company's vision is to revolutionize the way we consume written content, positioning XR as the next frontier in reading, similar to how digital and audio books have transformed the literary landscape.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 24
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 58.7/100
- Sub-industry
- Content production
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Digital Entertainment, User Experience, Video Content, Monetization, Entertainment, Content Management, Immersive Technologies
- Technology
- Virtual Reality, IoT InternetOfThings
- Business model
- Manufacturing, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Dec 2023
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Mar 2025 | $0 | — | Relias | ↗ |
| IPO✓Exit | Dec 2023 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
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Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Inception XR is 880 monthly website visits, up 2833.3% over the last three months. Inception XR's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A4 investors entered at this stage
RTL Group
James Packer- GLGigi Levy-Weiss
iAngels
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Relias
Ataria Ventures
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