Mark Anderson
Welcome to the World of Augmented Reality
2020 has been a key year for technological innovation, with the emergence of several start-ups in the realm of Augmented Reality (AR). As part of our commitment to bringing you the best of UK start-ups, we’ve put together a list of AR companies that founded in 2020—each striving to redefine our understanding and interaction with the world around us. From collectible companies delivering interactive content for fans to apps leveraging AR to revolutionise healthcare practice, the breadth of creativity evident in England’s AR industry is genuinely inspiring. Let’s take a closer look at these pioneering start-ups.
Pinfinity
Launched by Caleb Paullus, Hannah Arevalo, and Matthew Arevalo, London-based start-up Pinfinity merges Augmented Reality with collectibles. Their patent-pending pins provide fans with unique interactive experiences, unlocking content from some of the world’s biggest entertainment names. Check them out on Facebook and LinkedIn.
BALLN
Another 2020-born, London-based start-up, BALLN, is paving the way in integrating AI and AR to redefine sports science and behavioural science. BALLN’s founders, Andrew Hall and David Budden, aim to drive advancement in these realms. To connect with them, visit their LinkedIn page or Facebook page.
PRYNTD.xyz
Next in the list is Berne Omolafe’s brainchild, PRYNTD.xyz. PRYNTD.xyz is on a quest to reshape content creation by developing a platform where creators can engage audiences through real-time hybrid IRL and extended reality experiences. Meet them on LinkedIn.
Taking a leap towards healthcare revolution using AR, London’s NeuroNav is using computer vision for surgical navigation. Founded by Ali Rezaei Haddad, NeuroNav endeavors to improve surgical performance through advanced vision. Learn more about this game-changing startup on LinkedIn.
