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StretchSense
Makers of stretch sensor-enabled motion capture gloves and machine learning glove software Hand Engine
About StretchSense
StretchSense specializes in creating advanced motion capture gloves designed to enhance virtual and augmented reality experiences. These gloves are tailored for gamers, VR creators, animators, and game developers, providing intuitive and natural hand interactions that deliver unmatched realism and reliability. Operating in the XR and VR markets, StretchSense bridges the gap between human and machine interaction, transforming how users train, stream, play, and animate. The business model focuses on selling high-quality motion capture solutions that enable clients to reduce post-production time and improve the quality of their digital creations. StretchSense's mission is to bring the magic of the human hand to the digital world, making virtual worlds more accessible and interactive. The company serves a diverse clientele, including individuals and businesses seeking to innovate in digital environments.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Employees
- 26
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 61.1/100
- Sector
- Consumer Electronics, Motion Capture, Spinout, Wearable, Sensor Tech, Sensors, NZ tech startup, DT and LS
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech, Machine Learning, Recognition Technology
- Business model
- Manufacturing, SaaS
- Client focus
- b2b
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Dec 2025 | $2.3M | $35M | PXN Ventures | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Nov 2022 | $9.1M | $36M | Par Equity | ↗ |
Financials
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for StretchSense is 13K monthly website visits, up 46.1% over the last three months. StretchSense's team declined 3.7% over the past year.
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Investors
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Flying Kiwi Angels
Series A3 investors entered at this stage
Global From Day One
Par Equity
PXN Ventures
Other known investors6 additional known investors
Auckland UniServices
The University of Auckland
NZ Growth Capital Partners
Plug and Play
PXN Group
ZOZO
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