SOMAREALITY, a Vienna-based software company, develops eye tracking algorithms that measure cognitive states in real time. The startup has secured over €3 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.
Catalyst Romania led the round, with participation from existing investors MT-Lab, RDY Ventures, Moondust Ventures and Gateway Ventures. This marks the 13th investment for the lead firm, though specific valuation details were not disclosed.
The company operates at the intersection of neuroscience and computer vision, targeting applications in healthcare, automotive safety, and human-computer interaction. Its technology could compete with tools from companies like Tobii or SR Labs, though SOMAREALITY focuses specifically on cognitive load and attention metrics rather than general eye movement tracking.
Real-time cognitive monitoring has gained traction as industries seek to reduce human error and improve productivity. This funding suggests continued investor appetite for non-invasive biometric sensing, particularly in European deep tech.
Founded by a team with backgrounds in computer science and psychology, SOMAREALITY plans to use the capital to expand its engineering team and accelerate product development. No specific revenue or customer figures were mentioned in the announcement.