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Escher Reality

acquired by NianticYC S17

San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 2 employees · 8 known investors

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Escher Reality built a backend platform and API for developing augmented reality applications, serving AR and gaming developers. The company was based in San Francisco and was later acquired.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsGamingAugmented RealityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

DH
Diana HuCTO
RF
Ross FinmanCEO2016–2017

Investors · 8

Presence Capitallisted by Presence CapitalSan Francisco · $25K – $100K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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Hydrareported

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iRobot Venturesreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Uncork CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $5M

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Webb Investment NetworkreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $750K

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Hyper OnlineHyper provides avatar and AI storytelling tools that enable consumers to create their own content and experiences, positioning itself in the creator economy space.
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corporate structure
Escher Reality, Inc.

In the news

MIT Sandbox’s first acquired startup gives backnews.mit.edu · Apr 2018Niantic acquires Escher Reality, an AR technology industry startup | Pokémon GO Hubpokemongohub.net · Feb 2018Escher Reality is building the back end for cross-platform mobile ARtechcrunch.com · Aug 2017Escher Reality is building the back end for cross-platform mobile ARtechcrunch.com · Aug 2017Escher Reality is building the back end for cross-platform mobile ARtechcrunch.com · Aug 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does Escher Reality do?
Escher Reality built a backend platform and API for developing augmented reality applications, serving AR and gaming developers. The company was based in San Francisco and was later acquired.
Who are Escher Reality's investors?
Escher Reality's investors include Presence Capital, Y Combinator, Founders Fund, Hydra, iRobot Ventures, Liquid Ventures, Uncork Capital, Webb Investment Network.
Who acquired Escher Reality?
Escher Reality was acquired by Niantic.
Where is Escher Reality headquartered?
Escher Reality is headquartered in San Francisco, US.