Nex (NEX Team Inc.)
Nex makes the Nex Playground, a motion-controlled game console for kids and families that uses computer vision to turn body movement into gameplay without controllers.
Raised $42M across disclosed rounds.[6][7][3]
Series B closed September 2021, led by Blue Pool Capital.[1][7]
post-money valuation is not publicly disclosed.
Named investors include Blue Pool Capital, Samsung Ventures, SparkLabs Global Capital, Hyphen Capital, Susquehanna, Mandra Capital, Charmides Capital, Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment Ventures, NBA.[1][6][7]
David Lee, Co-founder & CEO[3][6]
Tom Kang, President[2][5][4][6]
Qi Zhang, VP, Product & Innovation[2][5][4][6]
Austin Kwong, Head of Studio[2][5][4][6]
Nintendo Switch · nintendo.com · Same buyer (parents purchasing family entertainment), same retail price band ($249–$299), and direct substitute for the family game console budget that Nex Playground competes for at point of sale.[12][15]
Ubisoft Just Dance · ubisoft.com · Same motion-tracking-as-gameplay mechanic, same family and children buyer, and direct overlap in the active-play game category that Nex Playground's sports and fitness titles occupy.[12][15]
Jackbox Games · jackboxgames.com · Same buyer occasion (family and group living-room play without dedicated controllers) and same social-play workflow that Nex Playground's party and minigame titles compete for.[12]
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Nex (NEX Team Inc.)
Nex makes the Nex Playground, a motion-controlled game console for kids and families that uses computer vision to turn body movement into gameplay without controllers.
Ask for one referenceable production customer.
Not a recommendation. The first thing this ledger cannot answer.