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Wayray
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WayRay develops holographic augmented reality head-up displays that project 3D imagery onto transparent surfaces such as car windshields without eyewear, using holographic optical elements. Its products serve the automotive industry, transportation and heavy machinery operators, and building infrastructure through AR-embedded smart glass.
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Vitaly PonomarevFounder & CEOVitaly Ponomarev founded WayRay in 2012, a company that develops holographic AR head-up displays for automotive and industrial applications, and has raised approximately $100 million from investors including Alibaba, Porsche, and Hyundai. He completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program in 2019 and founded Centaura, a biotech research organization focused on aging and lifespan extension.
Investors · 5
China Merchants Capital✓ confirmed by WayrayShenzhen
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Japan Investment Fund✓ confirmed by WayrayTokyo
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Wayray do?
- WayRay develops holographic augmented reality head-up displays that project 3D imagery onto transparent surfaces such as car windshields without eyewear, using holographic optical elements. Its products serve the automotive industry, transportation and heavy machinery operators, and building infrastructure through AR-embedded smart glass.
- Who founded Wayray?
- Wayray was founded by Vitaly Ponomarev.
- Who are Wayray's investors?
- Wayray's investors include Alibaba Group, China Merchants Capital, Japan Investment Fund, GenerationS, HCVC.