# StretchSense

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Auckland, New Zealand
- Website: www.stretchsense.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 4, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

StretchSense designs innovative motion capture gloves for XR and VR applications, enabling immersive user experiences through precise hand tracking technology. Their products cater to the gaming, animation, and training sectors, enhancing interaction without traditional controllers.StretchSense was founded in 2012 in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in advanced motion capture solutions. The company is co-founded by Benjamin O'Brien and Shin Park. In November 2022, StretchSense raised USD 13 mn in Series A funding led by Par Equity, with participation from GD1 and Scottish Enterprise, bringing the total amount raised to USD 13 mn. Their corporate operations are based in Auckland, New Zealand.StretchSense specializes in premium motion capture gloves designed for use in XR (extended reality) and VR (virtual reality) environments. Their flagship product, the Reality XR Train Glove, is engineered to provide seamless hand tracking, enabling users to engage in immersive experiences without the need for traditional controllers. The gloves utilize advanced sensor technology combined with machine learning algorithms to accurately capture nuanced finger movements, thus enhancing the realism of hand interactions in various applications, such as gaming, animation, and virtual training. StretchSense's gloves cater to a diverse client base, including game development studios, visual effects (VFX) studios, and streaming content creators, primarily targeting markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Customers like Larian Studios have noted the gloves' ability to deliver synchronized finger and body data, underscoring the product's effectiveness in high-stakes environments.The revenue generation model for StretchSense is structured primarily around direct sales and partnerships with B2B clients in the gaming and entertainment industries. Their core offering, the Reality XR Game Glove, is priced at USD 399, which reflects an introductory rate aimed at attracting early adopters in the market. Business transactions typically involve direct purchases by studios and developers, who integrate the gloves into their production workflows to enhance motion capture quality and reduce post-production time. Additionally, the company may engage in partnerships with technology providers and platforms to ensure seamless integration of their gloves into existing systems, which can contribute to ongoing revenue streams through maintenance and support services. By focusing on high-quality, niche products, StretchSense aims to solidify its position in the competitive motion capture market.StretchSense is actively pursuing growth through the development of new products and expansion into additional markets. In December 2025, StretchSense raised USD 2.3 million in venture funding led by Praetura Ventures, with participation from Scottish Enterprise.

The company is designing enhanced versions of their motion capture gloves, with plans to scale its extended-reality training glove technology, expand its motion-capture products into global markets, and strengthen its tools for immersive training across healthcare, education, aviation, and defence.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 4, 2022, $13M — PXN Group, GD1, Scottish Enterprise

## Investors

- PXN Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pxn-group) — Series A
- GD1 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gd1) — Series A
- Scottish Enterprise (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scottish-enterprise) — Series A