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Emerge

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2015 · 17 known investors

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Emerge is building a multi-sensory communication platform that uses a tabletop device generating an ultrasonic forcefield to let users feel on-screen content in their bare hands without controllers or gloves. Powered by Emotion AI, it aims to add touch, sight, sound, and shared tactile experiences to at-home communication across VR, AR, and smart TVs.

Founders & leadership

Emerge was founded in 2015 by Isaac Castro García, Sly Spencer Lee, and Isaac Castro.

ICIsaac Castro García
Isaac Castro GarcíaFounderIsaac Castro García is co-founder and president of Emerge, a consumer technology company developing a multi-sensory communication platform. He holds a master's degree in telecommunications engineering and is a graduate of Singularity University at NASA Research Park.
SSSly Spencer Lee
Sly Spencer LeeCo-Founder, Co-CEO
ICIsaac Castro
Isaac CastroCo-Founder, Co-CEOHe has held several roles since co-founding Emerge in 2015, including CTO/COO and Co-CEO, and was earlier Regional Change Manager for Latin America and Innovation Projects Lead at Siemens Healthcare. He was a finalist and review panel member in MIT's IDEA² program and has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper and Technology Pioneer.

Investors · 17

Alpaca VCreportedNew York · $500K – $1.3M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Emerge do?
Emerge is building a multi-sensory communication platform that uses a tabletop device generating an ultrasonic forcefield to let users feel on-screen content in their bare hands without controllers or gloves. Powered by Emotion AI, it aims to add touch, sight, sound, and shared tactile experiences to at-home communication across VR, AR, and smart TVs.
Who founded Emerge?
Emerge was founded by Isaac Castro García, Sly Spencer Lee, Isaac Castro in 2015.
Who are Emerge's investors?
Emerge's investors include Alumni Ventures, Autochrome Ventures, Beresford Ventures, Fuel Venture Capital, Gaingels, Golden Ventures, Metropolis VC, Moonshots Capital and 9 more.
Where is Emerge headquartered?
Emerge is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.