Niantic Secures $3.5B to Fuel Global AR Adventures and Exploration

Niantic, Inc. is excited to announce a monumental funding milestone, having raised $3,500,000,000 to further expand our mission of inspiring people to explore the world together. From our origins at Google in 2011 to becoming a trailblazing independent company, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of augmented reality to enrich our real-world experiences. This latest funding round, championed by a robust group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners, is a testament to the visionary potential of AR technology and the incredible community of explorers who believe in our mission. With this substantial injection of capital, Niantic will accelerate its development of groundbreaking AR experiences, invest in state-of-the-art research and development, and expand our global footprint. Our growing network of offices, with hubs in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Lawrence, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Hamburg, and Zurich, positions us perfectly to integrate localized insights with global innovation. The new funding will not only empower our technology teams to create more immersive, interactive, and socially engaging environments, but also bolster strategic collaborations with partners around the world. As we continue to design games and experiences that encourage outdoor exploration and foster community connections, this investment reinforces our commitment to pushing the limits of what augmented reality can achieve. We are thrilled to embark on this next chapter of growth and innovation, turning visions into reality, and inspiring countless individuals to experience the wonder of our physical world like never before.