Blippar acquired AR pioneer Layar

London / NYC-based Blippar, the world’s leading augmented reality and image recognition app, acquired the Netherlands-based Layar. Layar is a key pioneer in bringing augmented reality (AR) to mobile devices since 2009. Through this acquisition Blippar now has the largest data footprint for consumer AR globally.

Torch Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Blippar.

Price undisclosed

M&A

June 2014