Realtime Immersion (RTI)

About Realtime Immersion (RTI)

Realtime Immersion (RTI), founded in 2012, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in the development of 360-degree live-streaming camera systems. The company's core offering revolves around a patented combination of advanced optical technology and processing software. This enables the live streaming of 360° video from a single camera, which circumvents the need for stitching footage from multiple cameras, thereby reducing complexity and cost.

The technology, which is protected by seven patents, has its origins in systems developed for DARPA and the US military. This military background is reflected in the design of the cameras, which are described as rugged, lightweight, portable, and wearable. The video captured by RTI's cameras can be streamed in real-time to a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Accompanying applications allow viewers to interact with the live video by panning, tilting, and zooming.

RTI operates on a business-to-business model, licensing and selling its 360° video technology to partners in specific markets. The company has collaborated with notable clients such as Red Bull and Samsung. As a Series A company, Realtime Immersion has secured a total of $10.3 million in funding over two rounds. The first round occurred on April 18, 2016, with a subsequent Series A round on August 23, 2017, which raised $1 million. The company's investors include Marker, Liberty Global, and Viceroy Ventures.