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ROYAL OAK, Mich. \u2014 Enterprise extended reality (XR) solutions provider, PIXO VR, which launched its platform<\/a> for delivery of VR\/AR workplace training content, in 2020, has announced $6.5 million in funding. This investment, which will fuel the next phase of growth for the company, was led by Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures (SAEV)<\/a>, the corporate venturing subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, along with Peter Karmanos Jr., co-founder and former CEO of Compuware Corporation, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis injection of capital allows us to continue to improve our first-of-its-kind platform,\u201d said PIXO Founder and CEO Sean Hurwitz. \u201cWe believe virtual reality provides more immersive, interactive, and meaningful experiences, and with PIXO, it has never been easier for organizations to leverage this technology to train employees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies like Saudi Aramco and Chick-fil-A are partnering with PIXO for its enterprise-compliant platform, a true all-in-one solution for management and delivery of VR\/AR training content. PIXO’s platform helps seamlessly integrate XR training, from initial adoption to scaling across an entire organization. Our platform works on any headset and integrates with any Learning Management System (LMS) to provide a holistic view of training program performance, making it as simple as possible to launch a pilot and prove ROI prior to full scale adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIXO has the only XR platform that is an open system. With PIXO, integration with other XR solutions is possible; a huge benefit for organizations looking to scale their XR training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Hurwitz, PIXO saw the need to provide both their customers and partners a significant competitive advantage with this type of XR ecosystem, and built the platform around that need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe knew six years ago (a lifetime in this industry) that big companies would never use a dozen different solutions, each with their own exclusive use case, to adopt XR,\u201d Hurwitz said. \u201cWhen creating products with the end user in mind, it\u2019s been clear to us that an all-in-one platform is what the market needs. It\u2019s just what\u2019s best for the customer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With customer focus in mind, PIXO, which recently was featured in The Silicon Review as one of the 50 fastest growing companies of 2022<\/a>, has invested in its leadership team. “Adding strong leadership in technology, product and content is key to giving customers the tools they need to adopt and scale VR training,” Hurwitz said. PIXO’s newest leadership members include: VP of Content Brian Draper, VP of Product Leo Alsufi, and VP of Technology Michael Drzewiecki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PwC economists predict VR and AR have the potential to boost the global economy by $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years, with one fifth of that ($294 billion) coming in the form of VR\/AR training. PIXO is poised to capitalize on the market with a unique solution and overall approach to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of PIXO\u2019s earliest customers, Saudi Aramco began using VR training through PIXO\u2019s platform in 2020. After two years of partnership, Saudi Aramco\u2019s strategic technology venturing program, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures (SAEV), has become the lead investor in this round of funding for PIXO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have been partners with PIXO since 2020, and have seen first hand the various benefits immersive training experiences can provide organizations,\u201d said Anupam Singh, Investment Director for SAEV. \u201cWe anticipate tremendous future growth in the XR industry, and PIXO is in a great position to capitalize on that with their unique all-in-one platform.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About PIXO VR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PIXO offers a complete, end-to-end, extended reality (XR) solution for enterprise. With PIXO\u2019s cloud-based system, organizations can deploy, use, and scale XR content globally across thousands of users and devices. Headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan, the PIXO mission is to unlock human potential and improve lives through the power of emerging technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures LLC (SAEV) is the corporate venture fund of Aramco Ventures, the Venture Capital subsidiary of Aramco, the world\u2019s leading fully integrated energy and chemical enterprise. Headquartered in Dhahran with offices in North America, Europe and Asia, SAEV\u2019s mission is to invest globally in startup and high growth companies with technologies of strategic importance to its parent company. For more information, visit www.saev.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Peter Karmanos Jr.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Karmanos Jr. is current Chairman at Maddog Professional Services, a high-tech venture capital firm. Karmanos is co-founder and former CEO and Chairman of Enterprise for software and IT giant, Compuware Corporation. Karmanos is also former owner of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League, and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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