Deep Tech: GvW advises OQmented on investment by Sharp in USD 20 million Series A financing round
OQmented has successfully closed a 20 million USD Series A financing round. In the course of this financing round, Sharp, one of the world’s leading electronic device and display manufacturers (investing through its group company Sharp Devices Europe GmbH), has joined the company as a new strategic investor. In addition to Sharp, existing investors in OQmented, including Salvia and Vsquared Ventures also participated in the financing round. OQmented was advised by GvW.
OQmented is a deep-tech company that develops and sells ultra-compact LBS displays for augmented and mixed reality devices as well as first-class 3D sensor solutions for mobile and stationary applications. The company headquartered in Itzehoe, Germany, offers complete solutions and enables new product categories for the consumer goods, automotive and various other industries with its technology.
GvW advised OQmented in this transaction with a team consisting of Titus Walek (lead), Jan Hüniken (both venture capital), Karsten Kujath (labour law) and Joachim Mulch (IP).
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