What HoloForge does

HoloForge is the dedicated extended reality (XR) division of Asobo Studio SAS, a privately held French video-game developer headquartered in Bordeaux. Founded in 2011 as Asobo's XR unit, HoloForge develops custom mixed reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality solutions for four primary customer categories: heavy industry (nuclear, naval, energy, aerospace), healthcare, cultural and heritage institutions, and brand/luxury showcase. The company reports a headcount in the 51–100 range and benefits from being embedded within Asobo Studio's roughly 300-person organization, which provides shared engineering, creative, and infrastructure resources.

The company's core technology stack is built on Microsoft HoloLens and Unity, hosted on Microsoft Azure, and unified by a proprietary agnostic SDK that abstracts across XR hardware. Its industrial product portfolio is anchored by the modular H2V (Holo Help Vision) Suite — comprising H2V Assist, H2V Echo, H2V View, and H2V Process — co-developed with Framatome for nuclear operators, alongside NAV Assist for Naval Group shipbuilding and Nomadeec for emergency telemedicine. Its communication platform HoloScene enables real-time 3D holoportation via Azure Kinect. The cultural-heritage line includes award-winning experiences at Mont-Saint-Michel, Lalibela, Maison Poincaré (Holo-Math), Nice's Villa Masséna (The Lost Casino), and Bordeaux's Port of the Moon.

HoloForge operates a project-based professional services revenue model with custom pricing tied to scope, delivered through enterprise field sales targeting strategic accounts (Framatome, Naval Group, EDF, Airbus, Safran, Microsoft, Vinci, RATP, Pierre Fabre, Centre des Monuments Nationaux, CNRS). Engagements are typically structured as multi-year contracts, and HoloForge supplements direct sales with channel partners (e.g., Enovacom for Nomadeec) and event-based engagement at industry venues such as Laval Virtual and CES. The company has deployed more than 60 custom XR solutions and reports quantified customer outcomes including a 30% reduction in dosimetric exposure, 20% fewer non-quality events, and a 10% reduction in operation time in nuclear maintenance operations.

Name

HoloForge

Legal name

Asobo Studio SAS

Website

https://holoforge.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HoloForge is the XR division of Asobo Studio, developing custom mixed reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality solutions for enterprises, museums, and institutions across nuclear, defense, healthcare, and cultural heritage sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extended Reality (XR) Solutions and Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

XR/AR/VR/MR Development Frameworks & Toolchains (MPAFAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Platforms (HDAEAKAJ), Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D) (BPAFAIAL), Creator Tools & Content Pipelines for Immersive Learning (VR lesson builders, 3D asset workflows) (EDAFAJAL)

Keywords

• Extended reality solutions
• Mixed reality development
• Immersive experience design
• XR enterprise applications
• Augmented reality software

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom XR Development Services: Bespoke immersive solutions development for enterprises, museums, and institutions. Project-based engagement including immersive experiences, industrial tools, and R&D collaborations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HoloForge, the XR (extended reality) division of Asobo Studio, develops custom mixed reality, augmented reality, and virtual reality applications for enterprises, museums, and institutions. The company delivers two main lines: Immersive Tools for industry (nuclear maintenance, naval shipbuilding, telemedicine, holographic communication) and Immersive Experiences for cultural heritage and brand showcasing, built on a proprietary agnostic SDK and Microsoft HoloLens/Azure infrastructure.

Product overview

HoloForge is the XR division of Asobo Studio specializing in custom immersive solutions across two main offerings: Immersive Tools (industrial XR applications) and Immersive Experiences (cultural/heritage applications). The Immersive Tools portfolio centers on the H2V (Holo Help Vision) Suite—a modular ecosystem with four modules (Assist, Echo, View, Process) for nuclear sector operations—alongside NAV Assist for naval shipbuilding, Nomadeec for telemedicine, and Holoportation technology for holographic communication powered by the proprietary HoloScene platform. The Immersive Experiences line encompasses cultural heritage projects including Mont-Saint-Michel, The Lost Casino, Port of the Moon, Lalibela, and Holo-Math, alongside brand/retail showcases. All solutions leverage Microsoft HoloLens and mixed reality technology with a proprietary agnostic SDK for cross-platform compatibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• H2V - Holo Help Vision Suite Modular XR ecosystem for nuclear sector operations support, combining real-time 3D dosimetric mapping, remote assistance, multi-format 3D viewing, and augmented reality procedure guidance across four complementary modules (Assist, Echo, View, Process). Developed for Framatome.
• NAV Assist Mixed reality application for Naval Group shipbuilding operations, overlaying 3D holograms of piping and assembly plans onto real environments for improved identification, reduced errors, and accelerated maintenance.
• Nomadeec Mobile telemedicine platform with Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality interface enabling hands-free patient assessment, real-time medical data transmission, and remote expert consultation for emergency services. Adopted by 25% of SAMU in France.
• Holoportation Real-time 3D holographic communication technology capturing individuals via Azure Kinect and transmitting life-size holograms through the HoloScene cloud platform on Microsoft Azure to mixed reality headsets for immersive remote collaboration.
• Mont-Saint-Michel Mixed reality cultural heritage experience overlaying holographic animations on a historical scale model at Musée des Plans-Reliefs, featuring photorealistic 3D digitization by Iconem and HoloLens visualization.
• The Lost Casino Nomadic mixed reality heritage experience recreating Nice's Jetée-Promenade Casino with a 3D-printed model, HoloLens overlay, and VR sequence for museum exhibition.
• Port of the Moon Mixed reality historical experience depicting 18th-century Bordeaux maritime history, combining VR/AR on Pico 4 Ultra and Meta Quest 3 headsets with interactive narrative and motion capture.
• Lalibela Itinerant mixed reality exhibition showcasing the UNESCO World Heritage rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, with a holographic companion guide through three temporal phases, developed with CNRS/Archeovision and Cap Sciences.
• Holo-Math Collective mixed reality mathematics experience at the Maison Poincaré museum, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, enabling groups to interact with mathematical objects and phenomena.
• Bmax Virtual Showroom Custom VR application for Bmax electromagnetic forming technology showcase, enabling 3D examination, scaling, texture manipulation, and animated process visualization in showroom environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in dosimetric exposure for nuclear operators
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FramatomecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Co-development of H2V (Holo Help Vision) suite for nuclear environments since 2017 as part of Framatome's Industry 4.0 strategy; ongoing collaboration for nuclear maintenance and safety applications
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft HoloLens development partner since 2011; collaboration on HoloLens ecosystem, Azure cloud integration, and mixed reality applications including Flight Simulator VR, HoloTour, Young Conker, and HoloPortation technology demonstrations
• Naval GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAV Assist collaboration for holographic assembly assistance in naval shipbuilding; awarded Laval Virtual Engineering & Construction award
• CNRS/ArcheovisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for Lalibela UNESCO site digitization and cultural heritage XR experiences
• ExelusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of Nomadeec telemedicine platform with Exelus; awarded Laval Virtual Environment & Health award
• EnovacomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Nomadeec telemedicine solution in healthcare sector
• Musée des Plans-ReliefsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural heritage partner for Mont-Saint-Michel mixed reality experience deployment
• Agence Française de Développement (AFD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding and strategic support for Lalibela cultural heritage digitization project
• Cap SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for Lalibela exhibition and Dunes and Forests heritage experiences
• Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangèresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for international cultural heritage projects
• Nice Côte d'Azur MetropolisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural initiative partner for The Lost Casino immersive heritage experience at Villa Masséna
• Musée de la Villa MassénaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibition venue partner for The Lost Casino immersive experience
• Institut Henri PoincaréminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Holo-Math mathematics education experience at Maison Poincaré museum
• Cédric VillaniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic advisor and supporter for Holo-Math mathematics museum project
• Asobo StudiocoreOthersParent company and primary backer; provides 300 talent workforce, infrastructure, and stability as France's #1 independent game developer

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@holoforgeinteractive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holoforge-interactive
• Xx.com/holoforge_itv
• Facebookfacebook.com/HoloForgeInteractive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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