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Layered Reality
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Private
Founded yearint
2017
Short descriptiontext

Layered Reality is a London-based immersive entertainment studio founded in 2017 that builds multimedia experiences using a proprietary three-layer method, primarily serving broadcasters and content creators such as Channel 4.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
London
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United Kingdom
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
immersive entertainment, experiential attractions, multimedia experiences, immersive content development, location-based entertainment
Industry2 codes
1Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time)
CodeMPAHACANPrimaryYes
2Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D)
CodeBPAFAIALPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Motion Picture and Video Industries5121
  • Other Performing Arts Companies711190
  • Performing Arts Companies7111
  • Amusement Parks and Arcades7131
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
  • Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production7812
  • Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation7990
Product category
Immersive Entertainment
Social media profiles1 record
Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Layered Reality designs and develops immersive entertainment experiences using a proprietary three-layer multimedia method that combines physical scenography, digital projection, and interactive narrative. The company builds these experiences for broadcasters and content creators seeking to expand their immersive content portfolios. Its work targets the global immersive entertainment market, which is forecast to grow from £98 billion to £351 billion by 2030.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service1 record
1Immersive Experience Development
CategoryImmersive Entertainment Services
Scale indicator2 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based pioneer of immersive theatre (notably Sleep No More), producing site-specific multimedia experiences that blend performance, design, and technology — directly comparable to Layered Reality's three-layers multimedia approach.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-founded immersive entertainment company that builds participatory experiences around film and TV IP, combining narrative, performance, and staging — a close analog to Layered Reality's immersive experience builds for broadcasters.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based immersive art and entertainment company that creates large-scale, multimedia, walk-through experiences; the most cited reference point for location-based immersive entertainment of the type Layered Reality operates in.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Japan-based interdisciplinary art collective producing immersive, real-time digital installations that fuse projection, sound, and interaction; comparable to Layered Reality as a creator of multimedia layered immersive experiences.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global live-entertainment discovery and ticketing platform that increasingly curates and co-produces immersive experiences; comparable to Layered Reality as an aggregator and producer of immersive consumer experiences.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based immersive entertainment operator building micro-amusement parks and interactive venues blending games, VR, and theatrical environments — overlapping with Layered Reality's experiential entertainment model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based operator of large-format immersive venues featuring shared-experience LED and dome environments for sports, entertainment, and art — a direct peer in location-based immersive entertainment infrastructure.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Hong Kong-headquartered location-based VR entertainment franchise offering multiplayer immersive experiences; comparable as a technology-enabled immersive entertainment operator, though more VR-centric than Layered Reality.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Disney's theme park and Imagineering division sets the standard for large-scale, IP-driven immersive entertainment; relevant as a broad incumbent whose park innovations define the category Layered Reality competes in.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major theme park operator investing heavily in immersive lands and attractions (e.g., Super Nintendo World, World of Wizardry); comparable as a broad incumbent defining consumer expectations for immersive experiences.

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Yes
API detail
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Profiles6 records

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Funding rounds7 records

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Investors1 record

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M&A

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Layered Reality

Immersive Entertainmentlayeredreality.com

Layered Reality is a London-based immersive entertainment studio founded in 2017 that builds multimedia experiences using a proprietary three-layer method, primarily serving broadcasters and content creators such as Channel 4.

Layered Reality firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Layered Reality
Website
https://layeredreality.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2017
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Layered Reality is a London-based immersive entertainment studio founded in 2017 that builds multimedia experiences using a proprietary three-layer method, primarily serving broadcasters and content creators such as Channel 4.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Layered Reality industry classification

Industry
Product category
Immersive Entertainment
NAICS
Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
akta.pro primary industry
Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time) (MPAHACAN)
akta.pro secondary industry
Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D) (BPAFAIAL)

Keywords

  • Immersive entertainment
  • Experiential attractions
  • Multimedia experiences
  • Immersive content development
  • Location-based entertainment

Where Layered Reality is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
London
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Markets served

Layered Reality business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Layered Reality product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Layered Reality designs and develops immersive entertainment experiences using a proprietary three-layer multimedia method that combines physical scenography, digital projection, and interactive narrative. The company builds these experiences for broadcasters and content creators seeking to expand their immersive content portfolios. Its work targets the global immersive entertainment market, which is forecast to grow from £98 billion to £351 billion by 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Immersive Experience Development

Companies that use Layered Reality

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Layered Reality technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Layered Reality partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators2 records

Layered Reality competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Punchdrunk: UK-based pioneer of immersive theatre (notably Sleep No More), producing site-specific multimedia experiences that blend performance, design, and technology — directly comparable to Layered Reality's three-layers multimedia approach.
  • Secret Cinema: UK-founded immersive entertainment company that builds participatory experiences around film and TV IP, combining narrative, performance, and staging — a close analog to Layered Reality's immersive experience builds for broadcasters.
  • Meow Wolf: US-based immersive art and entertainment company that creates large-scale, multimedia, walk-through experiences; the most cited reference point for location-based immersive entertainment of the type Layered Reality operates in.
  • teamLab: Japan-based interdisciplinary art collective producing immersive, real-time digital installations that fuse projection, sound, and interaction; comparable to Layered Reality as a creator of multimedia layered immersive experiences.
  • Two Bit Circus: US-based immersive entertainment operator building micro-amusement parks and interactive venues blending games, VR, and theatrical environments — overlapping with Layered Reality's experiential entertainment model.
  • Cosm: US-based operator of large-format immersive venues featuring shared-experience LED and dome environments for sports, entertainment, and art — a direct peer in location-based immersive entertainment infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

  • Fever: Global live-entertainment discovery and ticketing platform that increasingly curates and co-produces immersive experiences; comparable to Layered Reality as an aggregator and producer of immersive consumer experiences.
  • Disney (Walt Disney Imagineering / Disney Parks): Disney's theme park and Imagineering division sets the standard for large-scale, IP-driven immersive entertainment; relevant as a broad incumbent whose park innovations define the category Layered Reality competes in.
  • Universal Destinations & Experiences: Major theme park operator investing heavily in immersive lands and attractions (e.g., Super Nintendo World, World of Wizardry); comparable as a broad incumbent defining consumer expectations for immersive experiences.

Emerging players

  • Sandbox VR: Hong Kong-headquartered location-based VR entertainment franchise offering multiplayer immersive experiences; comparable as a technology-enabled immersive entertainment operator, though more VR-centric than Layered Reality.

Market position

Customer concentration

Layered Reality social profiles

Digital presence

Layered Reality financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Layered Reality leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Layered Reality funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Layered Reality M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Layered Reality

What does Layered Reality do?

Layered Reality designs and develops immersive entertainment experiences using a proprietary three-layer multimedia method that combines physical scenography, digital projection, and interactive narrative. The company builds these experiences for broadcasters and content creators seeking to expand their immersive content portfolios. Its work targets the global immersive entertainment market, which is forecast to grow from £98 billion to £351 billion by 2030.

Is Layered Reality a public or private company?

Layered Reality is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Layered Reality founded?

Layered Reality was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Layered Reality based?

Layered Reality is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

Who are Layered Reality's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Punchdrunk, Secret Cinema, Meow Wolf, teamLab, Two Bit Circus and Cosm. Broad incumbents are Fever, Disney (Walt Disney Imagineering / Disney Parks) and Universal Destinations & Experiences. Sandbox VR is listed as an emerging player.

Does Layered Reality have an API?

No public API is recorded for Layered Reality.

What industry is Layered Reality in?

Layered Reality's product category is Immersive Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAHACAN, Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time), with a secondary code of BPAFAIAL, Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D). Its NAICS code is 5121 and its SIC code is 7900.

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AInvestThe Double-Edged Sword of AI-Driven Immersive Entertainment: Lessons from Elvis EvolutionElvis Evolution, a $20M+ AI-driven immersive show by Layered Reality, uses holograms and generative AI to resurrect Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback, with tickets priced £68–£171. The project faces risks including EVVTY's 5% European revenue drop and ethical concerns, while investors are advised to diversify revenue and monitor regulations.BBC'Elvis AI show more like time travel than Abba hologram' - creatorLayered Reality's Elvis Evolution show, featuring an AI hologram of Elvis Presley, will debut in London in November. The experience uses immersive sets and sensory elements to recreate 1958 Memphis, with the estate providing footage. The show is more narrative than Abba Voyage.BBC'Elvis AI show more like time travel than Abba hologram' - creatorLayered Reality's Elvis Evolution show, featuring an AI hologram of Elvis Presley, will debut in London in November. The creator, Andrew McGuinness, said the experience is more like time travel than Abba Voyage, using sensory elements to immerse guests. The show is still being worked on.BenzingaElvis Returning To Stage Thanks To Artificial Intelligence, Will Fans Be 'All Shook Up' Or Say 'Too Much'Elvis Presley is making a virtual comeback in 2024 through an AI-powered concert experience called "Elvis Evolution" organized by UK technology company Layered Reality, featuring a life-sized digital Elvis performing iconic songs and moves. The show is scheduled for London in November 2024 with future performances planned for Berlin, Tokyo, and Las Vegas, representing an emerging trend of using AI and virtual reality to bring deceased musicians back to virtual life. Authentic Brands Group, which owns Presley's image and likeness rights, is actively licensing the rights for this project.