The Samsung and Bertelsmann-backed virtual reality technology developer is working on a platform that will allow anyone to create their own digital worlds.
New Zealand-based virtual reality technology developer 8i has secured $13.5m in series A funding from investors including electronics producer Samsung and media group Bertelsmann, Techcrunch reported yesterday.
Samsung and Bertelsmann participated through their respective investment vehicles, Samsung Ventures and Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments.
RRE Ventures, Founders Fund Science, Horizons Ventures, Sound Ventures, Signia Venture Partners, Inevitable Ventures, Freelands, Advancit Capital, Kortschak Investments, Rothenberg Ventures, End Cue, Dolby Family Ventures and Boost VC also took part alongside assorted angel investors.
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