Blippar is a UK-based augmented reality and AI company specializing in visual recognition and AR platform creation. Founded in 2011, the company pioneered visual AR technology enabling interactive experiences through computer vision and machine learning. After entering administration in December 2018, Blippar was acquired by Candy Ventures in 2019 and relaunched as a Web AR platform company, offering Blippbuilder (an AR creation suite) and WebAR SDK for developers.
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Founded
2011
Total Funding
$96M
5 rounds
Latest Valuation
$1.5B
Mar 2, 2016
Acquired Plattar, an Australian 3D product-configuration and AR commerce platform, now a wholly owned subsidiary; financial terms undisclosed.
First acquisition under group CEO Phillip Walter, appointed August 2025; no price disclosed.
Phillip Walter confirmed as Blippar Group CEO, installed by Candy Ventures (~Aug 2025) to lead a 3D+AR+AI transformation.
New CEO driving restructuring and acquisitive strategy; stored CEO field (founder Ambarish Mitra) is stale.
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $96M across 5 rounds
Last updated 09-29-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Pre-Series A Press release | $5M | — | Chroma Ventures, West Coast Capital |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Series E TechCrunch | $37M | — | Candy Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Series D TechCrunch | $54M | $1.5B | Khazanah Nasional |
Phillip Walter
Group Chief Executive Officer
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