Pitchbook recently published a map of 97 VR/AR and mixed reality (MR) global startups that have received the most venture funding, categorised into hardware and software segments, and then by end-user. For startups that span multiple segments or have multiple end users, categorisations are based on our understanding of their primary use case or end user.

Though VR/AR technology is most commonly associated with gaming and entertainment experiences, an emerging segment focuses on integrating VR/AR tech into professional settings. With applications ranging from medical imaging projection to skilled labor training, these technologies could become invaluable to professional work ows in areas of healthcare, infrastructure, retail, and beyond.