VividQ secures £11m seed extension round led by UTokyo Innovation Platform to scale holographic display technology.
The funding round was led by UTokyo Innovation Platform and will be used to expand operations and accelerate product development.
VividQ develops software and intellectual property that enable computer-generated holography for next-generation digital displays. Its technology supports applications across automotive head-up displays, augmented reality wearables, and consumer electronics.
VividQ has raised £11m in a seed extension round led by UTokyo Innovation Platform, with participation from several new and existing backers. The capital will support team expansion, international growth in the APAC region, and further product development for its holographic display solutions. The company aims to advance computer-generated holography across automotive head-up displays, augmented reality wearables, and consumer electronics.
The Cambridge-based firm has now raised over £17m in total funding since its inception. Previous investors including University of Tokyo Edge Capital, Sure Valley Ventures, and Essex Innovation also contributed to the round, alongside new participants such as Foresight Williams Technology, Miyako Capital, APEX Ventures, and R42 Group.
From the founder
"Scenes we know from films, from Iron Man to Star Trek, are becoming closer to reality than ever. At VividQ, we are on a mission to bring holographic displays to the world for the first time. Our solutions help bring innovative display products to the automotive industry, improve AR experiences, and soon will change how we interact with personal devices, such as laptops and mobiles."
Darran Milne
Co-Founder and CEO at VividQ
Investor perspective
"The future of display is holography. The demand for improved 3D images in real-world settings is growing across the whole display industry. VividQ’s products will make the future ambitions of many consumer electronics businesses a reality. We are proud to invest in this expert team and look forward to supporting VividQ’s growth and expansion in the Asian markets."
Mikio Kawahara
Chief Investment Officer, UTokyo Innovation Platform
Use of funds
- 01Grow the team
- 02Expand into international markets
- 03Continue product development
- 04Scale operations
Investors
Mikio Kawahara
UTokyo Innovation Platform
Chris Willes
Foresight Williams Technology
Miyako Capital
Hermann Hauser
APEX Ventures
R42 Group
University of Tokyo Edge Capital
Sure Valley Ventures
Essex Innovation
