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
4 rounds
Latest Valuation
$1.5B
March 23, 2021
Total raised $96M across 4 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series D
Date
March 2, 2016
Amount
$54M
Valuation
$1.5B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2021 | Pre-Series A | $5M | — | Chroma Ventures, West Coast Capital |
| December 2018 | Recap | $37M | — | Candy Ventures |
| March 2, 2016 | Series D | $54M | $1.5B | Khazanah Nasional |
Ambarish Mitra
Founder & CEO
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