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Vive X
Explore virtual, augmented, and mixed reality with HTC VIVE's immersive standalone and PC VR headsets, glasses, accessories, games, and metaverse portal,...
Vive X
Explore virtual, augmented, and mixed reality with HTC VIVE's immersive standalone and PC VR headsets, glasses, accessories, games, and metaverse portal, VIVERSE.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
Asia
Country
China
City
Palo Alto
Corporate office
Beijing, China
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Vive X?
The program operates under HTC's corporate structure, with senior leadership historically including HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang and Vive X leadership such as Marc Metis, who has served as Global Head. Investment committees and day-to-day decision-making authority are not publicly detailed.
How does Vive X source deals?
Vive X sources through its accelerator cohorts, which operate applications, as well as through HTC's network in VR/AR hardware and enterprise channels. The program's global accelerator locations provide regional deal-sourcing pipelines, and HTC's position in the VR ecosystem gives it visibility into early-stage companies building on the Vive platform or adjacent software stacks.
Does Vive X make fund commitments or only direct investments?
Vive X makes direct equity investments into startups. It does not operate as a fund-of-funds, and there are no public reports of Vive X committing to external venture funds.
How is Vive X related to HTC's broader business?
Vive X was created as a $100 million initiative by HTC to build the ecosystem around its Vive virtual reality platform. In 2018, it was formalized as a separate subsidiary, Vive X Limited. The program provides portfolio companies with strategic benefits including distribution through HTC's VR app store and enterprise sales channels.
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