Inception XR Overview
InceptionXR evolved as an educational technology software house, specializing in immersive media for great learning outcomes through a virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D platform. The company assists industry leaders in health care, K–12 education, and telecommunications to transform the way they train and educate their stakeholders and customers. Its immersive applications have been used by millions of users globally. The company's technology enables health care systems to adopt more effective learning support and habits to achieve best practices and improved patient well-being and care.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$15.0MAug 2017
Latest News
growth-positive
Relias to expand learning modalities with VR through InceptionXR acquisition
Relias is expanding its learning offerings by acquiring InceptionXR, a provider of extended reality training solutions. This acquisition aims to enhance Relias training capabilities by incorporating VR technology, specifically targeting healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. The VR training is designed to evaluate and train nurses on infection prevention and control, offering a scalable and easy-to-deploy solution. The training requires minimal equipment and space, making it accessible for healthcare organizations. This move is part of Relias broader strategy to provide innovative training solutions and improve patient care and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals.
AcquisitionExpand
growth-positive
אינספשן XR זכתה במכרז של המרכז לבקרת מחלות האמריקאי | כלכליסט
Israeli company אינספשן XR has won a contract with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide its virtual reality platform for training frontline healthcare workers in infection control. The platform aims to reduce the spread of infections in hospitals and clinics. The contract is estimated to be worth millions of dollars. The use of אינספשן XRs technology will expedite the acquisition and implementation of knowledge, reduce training costs, and provide flexible access to the solution. The partnership with the American company Relias is expected to support the implementation of the technology in hospitals and clinics throughout the US.
Customers
growth-positive
Inception XR's plan to 'create a new language' for children's books
Inception XR Founder and CMO Dana Porter discusses how AR can help children read more through their main product, Bookful. The company aims to bring books to life in augmented reality to engage children in reading. Bookful is currently accessible through app stores for an annual subscription fee, but Inception XR has also partnered with AT&T to offer Bookful for free to their 5G customers. The use of XR technology enhances the reading experience and creates a new language around books. The article highlights the positive impact of AR on the companys growth.
CustomersPartners
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סטארטאפ ישראלי זכה במקום השלישי בתחרות האד-טק העולמית GESAwards
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growth-positive
Toy company Mattel sees iconic brands added to Bookful Augmented Reality children's book app Auganix.org
Inception XR has partnered with Mattel to add AR books from Barbie and Thomas & Friends to its Bookful platform. Bookful is an AR childrens book app that brings books to life with 3D animations. The addition of Mattels iconic brands is expected to enhance the library and inspire young readers. Inception XR is a company that delivers XR apps and uses a proprietary tech platform for cross-platform distribution.
Partners
| Sector | Media & Entertainment Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $15M |
| Last funding | $15M |
| Stage | Acquired |
| Rounds | 1 |
| Investors | 1 |
Team Members
5
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.inceptionxr.com |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
HaBarzel Street 38, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
4 Tenterden St, London, UK
245 5th Ave, New York, NY, USA
Photos & Videos
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Inception XR Business
Business models
B2B2C, B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content DistributionTarget Customer
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersConsumersDemographics & FamilyChildrenEducationEnterprise & Professional ServicesCore Technology
Simulation & ImagingVirtual RealityAugmented RealityPlatforms & InterfacesMobileTags (18)
video-contentaugmented-realityentertainmentcontent-discoverycontent-deliverymonetizationcustomer-engagementcontent-distributionuser-experiencemobile-applicationsvirtual-realitybookschildrenpublishingcross-platformenterpriseshealthcarehospitalsGeographic Markets
GlobalInception XR Financials
$15M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$15M
Last funding
Acquired
Funding stage
1
Total rounds
1
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$15.0MAug 2017
Private Equity Funding
A Round
Aug 2017
$15M
RTP Ventures
Public Offering / Exit
MNAEvent
Mar 2025
Undisclosed
Inception XR Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$15.0MAug 2017
All Events
A Round
Aug 2017
$15M
RTP Ventures
MNAEvent
Mar 2025
Undisclosed
Inception XR News
12 articles
growth-positive
Relias to expand learning modalities with VR through InceptionXR acquisition
Relias is expanding its learning offerings by acquiring InceptionXR, a provider of extended reality training solutions. This acquisition aims to enhance Relias training capabilities by incorporating VR technology, specifically targeting healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals. The VR training is designed to evaluate and train nurses on infection prevention and control, offering a scalable and easy-to-deploy solution. The training requires minimal equipment and space, making it accessible for healthcare organizations. This move is part of Relias broader strategy to provide innovative training solutions and improve patient care and job satisfaction among healthcare professionals.
AcquisitionExpand
growth-positive
אינספשן XR זכתה במכרז של המרכז לבקרת מחלות האמריקאי | כלכליסט
Israeli company אינספשן XR has won a contract with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide its virtual reality platform for training frontline healthcare workers in infection control. The platform aims to reduce the spread of infections in hospitals and clinics. The contract is estimated to be worth millions of dollars. The use of אינספשן XRs technology will expedite the acquisition and implementation of knowledge, reduce training costs, and provide flexible access to the solution. The partnership with the American company Relias is expected to support the implementation of the technology in hospitals and clinics throughout the US.
Customers
growth-positive
Inception XR's plan to 'create a new language' for children's books
Inception XR Founder and CMO Dana Porter discusses how AR can help children read more through their main product, Bookful. The company aims to bring books to life in augmented reality to engage children in reading. Bookful is currently accessible through app stores for an annual subscription fee, but Inception XR has also partnered with AT&T to offer Bookful for free to their 5G customers. The use of XR technology enhances the reading experience and creates a new language around books. The article highlights the positive impact of AR on the companys growth.
CustomersPartners
N/A
סטארטאפ ישראלי זכה במקום השלישי בתחרות האד-טק העולמית GESAwards
The text appears to be a list of headlines or article titles, mostly relating to Case 4000 which is a high-profile corruption case in Israel involving the telecommunications industry. Specific companies or individuals are not clearly identified in the text.
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growth-positive
Toy company Mattel sees iconic brands added to Bookful Augmented Reality children's book app Auganix.org
Inception XR has partnered with Mattel to add AR books from Barbie and Thomas & Friends to its Bookful platform. Bookful is an AR childrens book app that brings books to life with 3D animations. The addition of Mattels iconic brands is expected to enhance the library and inspire young readers. Inception XR is a company that delivers XR apps and uses a proprietary tech platform for cross-platform distribution.
Partners
growth-positive
Bookful Expands Its Massive Augmented Reality Library With Mattel's Thomas & Friends And Barbie - VRScout
Inceptions mobile reading platform, Bookful, has expanded its library by partnering with Mattel to add books from the companys iconic brands, Thomas & Friends and Barbie. The platform brings fictional characters to life through AR and 3D animations. Bookful also offers immersive learning opportunities to engage readers. The addition of Mattels properties is expected to bring more brands to users. Bookful was selected by Verizon as one of the childrens apps promoted as part of their COVID-19 relief initiative.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
A new at-home reality - RTL AdConnect
Verizon has selected Bookful, the leading augmented reality childrens reading app, to assist with at-home education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bookful is one of the top 4 online learning apps provided free to Verizon customers, offering full access to its extensive 3D/AR library and games. The app brings childrens books to life with augmented reality and 3D animations, providing an interactive user experience. Bookful has its own B2C app and customized apps in partnerships with telcos, expanding their 5G offerings. The CEO of Inception, the company behind Bookful, expressed gratitude for being part of the initiative and providing value to children during these uncertain times.
CustomersPartners
Verizon to give customers learning tools and premium TV at no additional cost to assist with new at-home realities
growth-positive
It's a Tiny Blue World: the Smurfs Are Now Available in Augmented Reality on Inception's Leading App, Bookful
Bookful, an AR childrens reading app, has launched a series of Smurf books on its platform. The app aims to address the decline in childrens reading by providing an interactive 3D AR learning experience. The Smurfs series joins Bookfuls library of AR books, which includes titles from top publishers and brands. The books feature in-app games and activities to engage readers beyond the text. Bookfuls partnership with The Smurfs is seen as just the beginning, with plans to bring more dynamic content and expand the brand. The release of the Smurf books coincides with the ongoing rollout of 5G technology. Bookful can be downloaded from their website.
Customers
Inception XR Launches Augmented Reality Kids Library Service in Partnership With LG U+
TARGO Partners with Inception To Offer VR Documentaries
Inception Raises $15M Series A Funding Led By RTL Group
Inception XR Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 7 |
| Team members | 5 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 95/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Natalia Golczar |
| Registrar ID | 515383412 |
| Crunchbase | inception-2 |
| Phone | +97236967099 |
| Creator | Benjamin Futoriansky |
| Creator email | ben.futor@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Matan Eblagon |
| Updater email | matane@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-01-05T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2016-06-09T00:00:00.000Z |
| Status detail | Acquired by Relias on Mar, 2025 |