LightUp
San Mateo, US Β· 1 known investors
Lightup develops Halo AR, an AI-powered augmented reality creator studio that lets users build and share 3D and holographic experiences from a phone or tablet without coding. It serves museums, educators, and sales teams, with content viewable on phones, tablets, and headsets like Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and Microsoft HoloLens.
Founders & leadership
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Tarun PondicherryinFounder
Investors Β· 1
Non-dilutive funding Β· 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants β no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | Phase II | 2020 | $900K |
| Department of Education | Phase I | 2019 | $200K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2016 | $750K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts β non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does LightUp do?
- Lightup develops Halo AR, an AI-powered augmented reality creator studio that lets users build and share 3D and holographic experiences from a phone or tablet without coding. It serves museums, educators, and sales teams, with content viewable on phones, tablets, and headsets like Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest, and Microsoft HoloLens.
- Who founded LightUp?
- LightUp was founded by Tarun Pondicherry.
- Who are LightUp's investors?
- LightUp's investors include Dorm Room.
- Where is LightUp headquartered?
- LightUp is headquartered in San Mateo, US.