PrimeSense

Software and Hardware for Smart Devices

Industrial Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by Apple on Jan 2014 - closed due to acquisition

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in May 2005 by Aviad Maizels, PrimeSense operated with 51–200 employees. The company raised $39 million across 3 funding rounds from 2 investors before being acquired by Apple in January 2014.

Business overview

PrimeSense specializes in natural interaction and 3D sensing solutions, enabling devices to perceive environments and facilitate intuitive human-device interaction. The company's core technology includes the PS1080 System on Chip, PrimeSense 3D sensor, NITE middleware, and cross-platform software. PrimeSense served consumer and commercial markets, including home computing, interactive entertainment, consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial applications, operating within the Industrial Technologies sector, specifically Microelectronics & Photonics Solutions.

Strategic signal

In October 2015, reports suggested that Apple Israel, potentially leveraging PrimeSense's technology, could be instrumental in Apple's smart home advancements. This indicates the lasting strategic value of PrimeSense's 3D sensing and natural interaction capabilities, even after its acquisition, highlighting the potential for its technology to drive innovation in the smart home sector.

Company Intelligence Q&A

When was PrimeSense acquired?
PrimeSense was acquired by Apple in January 2014.
Who founded PrimeSense?
PrimeSense was founded by Aviad Maizels.
What was PrimeSense's total capital raised?
PrimeSense raised a total of $39 million across its funding rounds.
Which investor participated in PrimeSense's May 2008 funding round?
Canaan Partners Israel participated in PrimeSense's Series B funding round in May 2008.
Which investor participated in PrimeSense's August 2006 funding round?
Gemini participated in PrimeSense's Series A funding round in August 2006.

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