These are the Top Virtual Reality Companies in South Africa (2021)

3 years ago

This article showcases our top picks for the best South Africa based Virtual Reality companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Virtual Reality industry, but are all exceptional startups and companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top South Africa Virtual Reality Companies

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Africa Business Integration

Africa Business Integration

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ABI AIoT devices and consulting provides clients with the tools you need to take your product from prototype to production. Intelligent Systems Integration and Prototyping start with analytics.

To unlock new value for our clients, we begin by demystifying data that was previously in a digital silos or hidden. We use computer vision devices, sensors and analytics at the edge to activate real-time data streams and unearth, mobilize and monetize their data.

Third-party sources, from face access control, environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance search behavior to weather patterns, help further augment the data lake so we can mine for new operational and customer intelligence, and our data management services rapidly democratize this wealth of new information so our clients can seamlessly adopt and apply new intelligence across their business. We provide turnkey solutions for clients who do not have the resources to build a complete Computer Vision ( CV ) solution in-house.

A typical CV project often requires an extensive data collection effort, thoughtful dataset design for training and testing, research and development for implementing the state of the art solution and finally deploying a system that will easily integrate with the client’s existing systems. To deliver this end to end solution we employ a data collection team and a group of R&D experts and systems engineers who have experience in moving ideas from research to practice.

We have built scalable systems that are currently in production and are serving millions of requests a month in critical environments. Our solutions have a huge real-world impact in terms of speed and accuracy of algorithms, reduction in manual work, and identification and creation of intellectual property..

5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies)

5DT (Fifth Dimension Technologies)

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5DT develops and maintains training solutions such as simulators, e-learning, visualizers, and virtual reality.

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360 Degree Pro

360 Degree Pro

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We work from the street level into your building, making any viewer feel as if they are there in person. Whatever advanced photography solutions your company needs now, we can assist you best with: Google Street View Imaging Virtual Tour 3D Tours Real Estate Photography Google My Business Services Aerial Photography Vehicle Listing Photos Google Certified Photographers And more camera specialist solutions When your business deserves a better class of photos, it’s difficult to beat three-dimensional images that your customers can trust.

See the difference a Google certified expert can make for your listings and contact us. Address – 360 Degree Pro, Edgeworth Lane, Darrenwood, Johannesburg.

Stone Three Venture Technology

Stone Three Venture Technology

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At the time Francois was a student at the University of Stellenbosch’s digital signal processing, which Dave headed up. Together they embarked on a very demanding mission: to create the bespoke, high-end signal processing solutions required to overcome real-world engineering problems.

They believe that solving only the most challenging technical feature does not necessarily provide a ‘whole product’. In order for the end-user to experience value, the technology must be packaged into a complete system that integrates seamlessly into his/her environment.

Stone Three’s first project was a continuation of Francois’ Masters project – a particle size analyser using acoustic technology, developed for De Beers Diamonds. Since then, their capabilities have evolved from pure signal processing into other areas such as machine vision, software defined radio, data analytics and machine learning, all underpinned by enterprise software development skills (whole product concept).

Being located in Cape Town, South Africa enables us to offer a lower cost base to their international customers, while being very competitive in an industry where cultural fit and understanding is key. Today, they employ a number of highly skilled and intuitive engineers, developers, business consultants and operational support personnel.

They are the lifeblood of their company and, by extension, of their clients’ companies.. .

Mediabox

Mediabox

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Mediabox.co.za is focussed on providing the highest standard of goods and levels of services possible in the technology industry. The company grew out of a passion for cutting edge technology and gadgetry which was not being supplied and supported in the right way.

So the founders decided to rectify this by using their knowledge of the tech sector to plug the whole that existed between the enthusiast and the consumer by providing a tested product with a community and unlimited support request vehicle.. .

PEC Utility Management

PEC Utility Management

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PEC Utility Management we strive to maintain our position as market leader in utility management and smart metering services.

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Immersive Authority

Immersive Authority

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Mixed Reality Solution Provider

Forj

Forj

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Forj provides virtual reality property solutions. At Forj, they take virtual tours to a whole new level.

By emerging the viewer in a crisp, 8k-video or photo, 360 tour of commercial, industrial and residential properties, they help properties sell faster and become more accessible to potential buyers. These tours can also be viewed in VR.

They use the latest technology, top of the market 360 cameras and world class software to create a High Definition, 360-degree, panoramic virtual tour or “walk-through”, of your real estate properties. These include townhouses, commercial office suites, landed and residential properties.

Their 360 walk-through videos and photos are an excellent marketing tool and adds value for property developers, realtors, property marketing agencies, real estate agents and property advertising websites. Forj’s virtual tour videos and photos can also be added onto a property developer’s website, property advertising websites, and social network sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, etc..

Sozo Labs

Sozo Labs

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Sozo Labs is a software company, specializing in virtual and augmented reality-based software, game development, 3D modeling, and animation.

TechSmart

TechSmart

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TechSmart magazine is a monthly technology lifestyle magazine focusing on consumer electronics such as notebooks, smartphones, tablets.

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Hiprom

Hiprom

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HIPROM is a automation company founded in 1997 and currently providing world class Allen Bradley automation products to the world market. They are an authorised SSP and member of the Encompass and Enabled programs of Rockwell Automation.

Hiprom has been appointed as an Authorised Rockwell Automation and Rockwel Software Solution Provider and Platinum Distributor. This is an official endorsment from, and cooperation agreement between Rockwell Automation and HIPROM.

The advantage of this close relationship allows them access to a worldwide support system and insight into all the latest developments in their field. Their focus on a specific family of products has given them a competitive advantage in the market as they have developed a very high level of competence with these products..

Tenebris Lab

Tenebris Lab

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Tenebris Lab is a computer graphics based design collaborative and software development studio. Focusing on vr, ar and mr games and apps.

RevolVR

RevolVR

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RevolVR is a developer of wireless VR controllers designed to enhance the virtual reality experienc.

This article was written by David Friedmman from Welp Magazine. The editor for this article was Tess Page. If your company is featured in this article and you want to have amendments made please contact us on: [email protected].

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