
Apostera is a Germany-based automotive technology company acquired by HARMAN International, a Samsung subsidiary. Apostera specializes in augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) software solutions for the automotive industry. Their hardware-agnostic platform integrates AR, machine learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion to create immersive in-car experiences. This acquisition expands HARMAN's automotive product portfolio, positioning it as a leader in automotive AR/MR experience design. Apostera's technology enhances HARMAN's digital cockpit offerings, bridging physical and digital environments to deliver advanced, contextual vehicle displays. Apostera's team joined HARMAN's Automotive division to develop next-generation MR products for automotive partners globally.

Apostera is a Germany-based automotive technology company acquired by HARMAN International, a Samsung subsidiary. Apostera specializes in augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) software solutions for the automotive industry. Their hardware-agnostic platform integrates AR, machine learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion to create immersive in-car experiences. This acquisition expands HARMAN's automotive product portfolio, positioning it as a leader in automotive AR/MR experience design. Apostera's technology enhances HARMAN's digital cockpit offerings, bridging physical and digital environments to deliver advanced, contextual vehicle displays. Apostera's team joined HARMAN's Automotive division to develop next-generation MR products for automotive partners globally.
Headquarters: Unterföhring / Munich area, Germany
Product focus: Automotive mixed/augmented reality and camera‑based perception software
Acquired by: HARMAN International (Samsung subsidiary)
Founded: 2017
In‑vehicle AR/MR UX, advanced perception for digital cockpits
2017
Automotive software / Automotive technology
Crunchbase lists two convertible‑note rounds (amounts/dates obfuscated)
“SMRK VC; ICU Ventures; Plug and Play; HARMAN International (transaction/acquisition listed)”