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Bristol, GB · 6 known investors

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Ultraleap develops hand-tracking and haptics technology for spatial interaction, with applications in music education and consumer products like the Airwave piano interface. The company provides SDKs and camera hardware for integrating hand tracking and haptics into headsets and other applications.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardware

Founders & leadership

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Michael BuckwaldCofounder30 Under 30 2014
DHDavid Holz
David HolzCofounder30 Under 30 2014
TCTom Carter
Tom CarterFounderHe co-founded Ultrahaptics in 2013 as CTO, a role he carried into Ultraleap following the company's merger, before moving into the chief executive position in 2021. His work grew out of doctoral research at the University of Bristol, where he studied from 2011 to 2017 and also worked as a research assistant, with an earlier summer placement at Nokia.
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Benjamin LongFounderHe co-founded Ultrahaptics in 2014, serving as a scientist and later Head of Innovation, and continued at Ultraleap as Founder and Fellow until 2025, when he became Director of Engineering at Albora Technologies. His earlier work was as a research assistant with the Bristol Interaction and Graphics Group at the University of Bristol from 2011 to 2015.

Investors · 6

QBN Capitallisted by QBN CapitalHong Kong
Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Founders FundreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $5M

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Highland Capital PartnersreportedCambridge · $1M – $10M

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J.P. Morgan Asset Managementreported

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Funding

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$50M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

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2 people who came through Leap Motion went on to found or lead other companies.

Aaron SmithMathematician/Algorithm EngineerFounded UnlearnAdam LawrenceChief Of Staff / Head of Special ProjectsFounded Boom and Bucket

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Frequently asked questions

What does Leap Motion do?
Ultraleap develops hand-tracking and haptics technology for spatial interaction, with applications in music education and consumer products like the Airwave piano interface. The company provides SDKs and camera hardware for integrating hand tracking and haptics into headsets and other applications.
Who founded Leap Motion?
Leap Motion was founded by Michael Buckwald, David Holz, Tom Carter, Benjamin Long.
Who are Leap Motion's investors?
Leap Motion's investors include PROfounders Capital, QBN Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Highland Capital Partners, J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
How much funding has Leap Motion raised?
Leap Motion has disclosed $50M raised across 1 round.
Where is Leap Motion headquartered?
Leap Motion is headquartered in Bristol, GB.