# ARtGlass

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/artglass

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Richmond, US
- Website: www.artglassus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.3M
- Latest round: Angel (Nov 28, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

ARtGlass is a pioneering company that develops augmented reality (AR) experiences focused on enhancing visitor engagement at cultural and historic sites worldwide.ARtGlass was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Richmond, US. The company specializes in creating augmented reality experiences for museums, historical sites, and attractions. It raised USD 1.3 mn in ANGEL funding on November 28, 2018, from investors including Cavalier Angels, Central Virginia Angels, Charlottesville Angel Network, and Virginia Venture Partners. The founders, Greg Werkheiser and Marion Werkheiser, have a history in developing innovative technologies for cultural tourism.ARtGlass specializes in the development and deployment of augmented reality (AR) experiences tailored for cultural and historic sites. Their core offerings include wearable AR tours designed to enhance visitor engagement at museums, archaeological sites, historic buildings, and various attractions. These experiences serve to immerse guests in the unique stories of each location, providing educational and interactive narratives that enrich their understanding of the cultural heritage. With a diverse client base that includes museums, presidential plantations, World Heritage sites, and theme parks, ARtGlass has successfully engaged millions of visitors worldwide. The company’s services are utilized across various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, positioning them as a leader in the tourism sector's innovative technology space.ARtGlass generates revenue through partnerships and direct client engagements with cultural institutions and attractions that seek to enhance their visitor experiences through augmented reality. Typically, transactions involve clients purchasing customized AR experiences that can be integrated into their existing visitor programs. The company structures these transactions through service agreements that may include one-time fees for development and ongoing support or subscription models for continuous updates and content management. Their flagship products are designed to provide immersive educational experiences, making them valuable tools for cultural tourism. Specific pricing plans and service packages are tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, ensuring optimal alignment with their operational goals and visitor engagement strategies.ARtGlass plans to leverage its recent ANGEL funding of USD 1.3 mn raised in November 2018 to expand its product offerings and enhance its market presence. The company is focusing on developing new augmented reality experiences that cater to a wider range of cultural institutions and aims to launch these products in the coming year. ARtGlass also intends to explore growth opportunities in Europe and Asia, targeting specific markets that are increasingly investing in technological solutions for tourism by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Nov 28, 2018, $1.3M — Virginia Venture Partners, Charlottesville Angel Network, Central Virginia Angels, Cavalier Angels

## Investors

- Virginia Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/virginia-venture-partners) — Angel
- Charlottesville Angel Network — Angel
- Central Virginia Angels — Angel
- Cavalier Angels — Angel