| Type | Subsidiary |
| HQ | London, GB |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Website | blippar.com |
| Cybersecurity rating | BMore |
Blippar was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, GB
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Ambarish Mitra
Founder & Chief Product Officer
Faisal Galaria
CEO
Omar Tayeb
CTO & Co-founder
Steven Spencer
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Blippar Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2011 |
Total Funding | $141 m |
Investors | Qualcomm Ventures, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, West Coast Capital, Candy Ventures Sarl, Anthony Lacavera, Chroma Ventures |
In total, Blippar had raised $141 m
Blippar Revenue
Blippar's revenue was reported to be £5.7 m in FY, 2017
| GBP | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 46.9k | 4.5k | 230.0k | 1.4m | 31.7m | 10.1m |
Accounts Receivable | 147.8k | 348.8k | 1.6m | 2.0m | 1.2m | 940.4k |
Prepaid Expenses | 377.1k | 2.0m | ||||
Current Assets | 207.4k | 531.3k | 2.0m | 4.2m | 35.5m | 13.1m |
| GBP | FY, 2011 | FY, 2012 | FY, 2013 | FY, 2014 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net Income | 36.0k | (117.2k) | 57.2k | (5.0m) | (24.2m) | (34.5m) |
Depreciation and Amortization | 60.3k | 233.9k | 633.2k | |||
Accounts Payable | 403.1k | 663.9k | 2.0m | |||
Cash From Operating Activities | (494.4k) | (5.1m) | (18.4m) | (22.3m) |
| GBP | FY, 2011 |
|---|---|
Financial Leverage | 5.7 x |
Blippar Operating Metrics
Show all operating metricsBlippar Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Binocular | October 29, 2015 | |
| Layar | June 19, 2014 |
Blippar Revenue Breakdown
Blippar revenue breakdown by geographic segment: 32.7% from United Kingdom, 13.6% from Rest of European Union and 53.7% from Rest of World
Blippar Cybersecurity Score
Blippar Online and Social Media Presence
26.46k Twitter followers
Blippar has 26.46k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has decreased 0.2% month over month and decreased 0.9% quarter over quarter
Blippar's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @blippar
14.3k
Tweets
151
Following
26.5k
Followers
9
Tweets last 30 days
0.7
Avg. likes per Tweet
88.9%
Tweets with engagement
Blippar Company Culture
Overall Culture
C-
65/100
CEO Rating
B
75/100
Compensation
C+
70/100
Blippar News and Updates
April 15, 2017
Blippar, once valued at £1 billion, has burned through huge amounts of cash and is struggling to find recurring revenue
Blippar, one of the best-funded tech startups in the UK, is burning through cash, has low user engagement numbers, and is struggling to nail down its business model, former employees have told Business Insider.March 23, 2021
After its near-death experience, AR pioneer Blippar is back with $5M in funding and a B2B model
Augmented Reality pioneer Blippar – which has had a tortuous history after early investors pulled out and the company had to scramble for new backers – has now closed a $5 million funding round, after 18 months of re-positioning as a B2B company in the AR space. The pre-Series A round was co-led by …
March 01, 2021
Worldwide Augmented Reality Gaming Industry to 2026 - Key Players Include Augmented Pixels, Aurasma and Blippar Among Others
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November 24, 2020
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Apps Market Witness Highest Growth in near future| Leading Key Players: Augmented Pixels, Blippar, Aurasma, Catchoom, DAQRI
ReportsWeb Adds “Global AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY APPS Market” offers an up-to-date analysis of the Market with regards to the innovations, current competitive landscape and latest trends and drivers, to provide new predictions for the forecast period. Posted via Industry Today. Follow u…
November 11, 2020
Augmented Reality Software Market CAGR of 58.20% Emerging Technologies and Opportunities by 2026 | Key Players Are Atheer, Augmate Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Development, Blippar, Catchoom, DAQRI, EON Reality, Immerseport
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Data Bridge Market research has recently released expansive research titled “Augmented Reality Software Market”. Best practice models and research methodologies are employed in the reliable Augmented Reality Software Market report to present compreh…
December 20, 2018
Blippar and the Perils of Visionary Founders
Being able to conjure an alternative reality is a great skill for a CEO. Until it's not.
Blippar Blogs
March 01, 2021
AR is poised to propel ESG forward in 2021
Last year put a brighter spotlight on environmental, societal and governance (ESG) concerns.So, as we settle into 2021, it’s no surprise that stepping up ESG efforts is high on the agenda for businesses. From Boeing committing to flying planes with 100% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030, and Ocado’s…
February 08, 2021
Blippar ramps up AR capabilities for 2021
2020 was a big one for Blippar – we created many amazing augmented reality (AR) experiences for our clients. Take a look at a retrospective of our work here:Last year we moved with speed and agility, and in 2021 we will take that a step further. For over a decade, Blippar has been a trailblazer at t…
February 02, 2021
Exploring the many applications of AR technology
While 2020 was a year to forget for many reasons, it was an exciting one for the augmented reality (AR) sector. With in-person interactions and events severely limited by the pandemic, there was high demand for the technology to facilitate virtual, contactless experiences.Brands made particularly ef…
January 11, 2021
Blippar bolsters US leadership team with two new hires
Carla Henderson appointed as VP Brand Partnerships and Jack Hallahan as EVP Partnerships.LONDON and NEW YORK – 4th January 2021 – Blippar, the leading Augmented Reality (AR) technology company, has today announced the appointments of Carla Henderson as VP Brand Partnerships and Jack Hallahan as EVP …
January 08, 2021
New Year’s resolution inspirations: 4 tech entrepreneurs reveal their goals for 2021
UK Tech News interviewed 4 entrepreneurs including our CEO, Faisal Galaria, about their News Year’s resolutions.2020 has finally come to an end, and 2021 has just begun. The start of a new calendar year is a perfect time to sit down, reflect, and prepare a list of changes you want to make in your li…
December 09, 2020
How augmented reality is set to transform retail
AR has been around for a while but, apart from the brief Pokémon Go craze, has never quite caught on with the public. The current shift to online shopping is about to change all that, says Blippar CEO Faisal Galaria.An ongoing shift from offline to online shopping is being expedited by the global pa…
Blippar Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blippar founded?
Blippar was founded in 2011.
Who are Blippar key executives?
Blippar's key executives are Ambarish Mitra, Faisal Galaria and Omar Tayeb.
How many employees does Blippar have?
Blippar has 261 employees.
What is Blippar revenue?
Latest Blippar annual revenue is £5.7 m.
What is Blippar revenue per employee?
Latest Blippar revenue per employee is £21.8 k.
Who are Blippar competitors?
Competitors of Blippar include 8th Wall, Banuba and Augment.
Where is Blippar headquarters?
Blippar headquarters is located at 1 London Bridge, London.
Where are Blippar offices?
Blippar has an office in London.
How many offices does Blippar have?
Blippar has 1 office.
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