Emerge
Emerge is a consumer technology company building a multi-sensory communication platform that bridges distance and time through touch, sight, sound, and brain activity, powered by Emotion AI. Their flagship product, the Emerge Wave-series, utilizes precise ultrasonic forcefields to create tactile experiences without the need for controllers or gloves, allowing users to feel connected through virtual interactions. The company focuses on enhancing emotional connections in communication, with a commitment to privacy and user control over personal data. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, Emerge aims to redefine virtual communication by integrating multi-sensory experiences into everyday interactions.
Emerge
Emerge is a consumer technology company building a multi-sensory communication platform that bridges distance and time through touch, sight, sound, and brain activity, powered by Emotion AI. Their flagship product, the Emerge Wave-series, utilizes precise ultrasonic forcefields to create tactile experiences without the need for controllers or gloves, allowing users to feel connected through virtual interactions. The company focuses on enhancing emotional connections in communication, with a commitment to privacy and user control over personal data. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, Emerge aims to redefine virtual communication by integrating multi-sensory experiences into everyday interactions.
TL;DR
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
Product focus: Multi-sensory communication platform and Wave-series ultrasonic haptics
Employees (approx.): 11–50
Total funding (reported): $37.5M (reported) / ~$25M (alternate report)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Improving emotional and physical presence in remote/virtual communication through haptics and multisensory interfaces.
Founded
2015
Industry
Consumer technology; haptics
Funding Track Record
13000000.00
Reported as $13M Series B (Dealroom)
Most recent funding listed as Series A (Crunchbase financial highlight)
Investor Signal
“Backed by institutional VCs and notable individual investors (reported investors include M13, Alumni Ventures, Vulcan Capital, and individual backers such as Eric Schmidt)”