Congratulations to our portfolio company Tanvas on being named a Cool Vendor in Gartner, Inc.’s report Cool Vendors in Display and Vision, 2019. Cool Vendors are selected for being interesting, new and innovative.

According to the Gartner report, “Immersive experiences through virtual, augmented and mixed reality are evolving to support a more intuitive and ambient ‘smart space.’ TSPs driving the smart space evolution with innovative technologies and solutions should consider the three Cool Vendors in this document.”

We are thrilled that the Tanvas technology was recognized by Gartner. The Tanvas team is leading innovation in the field of haptics, and we are looking forward to seeing their technology in a broad range of devices, including new automotive displays and consumer electronic devices. – Nikos Iatropoulos, Tanvas Board Member and Regional Partner, Central US at Kairos Ventures

“The market for haptic technology is big and expanding as evidenced by the range of applications for automotive, consumer electronics, home automation and more,” said Phill LoPresti, CEO of Tanvas. “We consider our inclusion in the Cool Vendor report by Gartner an acknowledgment that our TanvasTouch surface haptic technology is not only novel, but also a strategic differentiator for a broad range of OEMs and brands interested in programming textures and effects on touch-enabled displays, trackpads and soft surfaces. We look forward to innovating and enhancing our market position as we execute on a robust technology roadmap including the launch of our TanvasTouch Desktop Development Kit later this year.”

“We are thrilled that the Tanvas technology was recognized by Gartner,” said Nikos Iatropoulos, Tanvas Board Member and Regional Partner for Central US at Kairos Ventures. “The Tanvas team is leading innovation in the field of haptics, and we are looking forward to seeing their technology in a broad range of devices, including new automotive displays and consumer electronic devices.”