Niantic Spatial Inc. Raises $250M to Transform Global Exploration Through Augmented Reality Innovation

Niantic Spatial Inc. is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey to enrich real-world experiences through augmented reality technology. We have successfully raised $250,000,000 in our latest funding round, an achievement that underscores the confidence our investors have in our vision and innovation. Since our inception as a project at Google in 2011, our mission has been to inspire people to explore the world together by using AR to transform everyday environments into immersive experiences. As we transition from our Google roots to an independent, pioneering company, the support from esteemed partners including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners has been pivotal in helping us realize our ambitious goals. This fresh infusion of capital will empower us to accelerate the development of groundbreaking AR applications that blur the line between the digital and physical worlds. With our global headquarters spread across San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle, Lawrence, Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, Hamburg, and Zurich, we are uniquely positioned to innovate at the intersection of technology and human connectivity. The funds will be strategically invested in advancing our technology platforms, expanding our creative team, and enhancing our international outreach. This ensures that our efforts to inspire exploration and foster communal experiences are supported by cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure. We remain dedicated to breaking barriers and building bridges between people and their surroundings, ultimately crafting a future where augmented reality enriches every human interaction.