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==History==

Magic Leap began as Magic Leap Studios based in Flordia, U.S. It was initially making a graphic novel and a series of featured films. ~~In 2011,~~ Rony Abovitz attended Comic-Con and released its first [[Virtual Reality]] app.

'''2011''': Magic Leap began as Magic Leap Studios based in Flordia, U.S. It was initially making a graphic novel and a series of featured films. Rony Abovitz attended Comic-Con and released its first [[Virtual Reality]] app.

~~As of~~ 2014, Richard Taylor, co-founder of special effects company [[Weta Workshop]], along with Neal Stephenson, science fiction writer, is working for Magic Leap.

'''2014''': Richard Taylor, co-founder of special effects company [[Weta Workshop]], along with Neal Stephenson, science fiction writer, is working for Magic Leap.

In February 5, 2014, Magic Leap raised 50 million dollars in Series A round.

'''February 5, 2014''': Magic Leap raised 50 million dollars in Series A round.

March 6, 2014, [[Graeme Devine]] joined Magic Leap as its Chief Creative Officer & Senior VP Games.

'''March 6, 2014''': [[Graeme Devine]] joined Magic Leap as its Chief Creative Officer & Senior VP Games.

In October 21, 2014, Magic Leap raised 542 million dollars in Series B round from [[Google]], [[Qualcomm Ventures]], Andressen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Legendary Entertainment and Obvious Ventures.

'''October 21, 2014''': Magic Leap raised 542 million dollars in Series B round from [[Google]], [[Qualcomm Ventures]], Andressen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Legendary Entertainment and Obvious Ventures.

In December 16, 2014, [[Neal Stephenson]], author of [[Snow Crash]], joined Magic Leap as the Chief Futurist.

'''December 16, 2014''': [[Neal Stephenson]], author of [[Snow Crash]], joined Magic Leap as the Chief Futurist.

June 1, 2015, [[Rio Caraeff]], co-founder of Vevo, joined Magic Leap as its Chief Content Officer.

'''June 1, 2015''': [[Rio Caraeff]], co-founder of Vevo, joined Magic Leap as its Chief Content Officer.

June 2, 2015, [[Magic Leap SDK]] was announced and sign-ups became available on its website.

'''June 2, 2015''': [[Magic Leap SDK]] was announced and sign-ups became available on its website.

'''February 2, 2016''': Magic Leap raised 793.5 million dollars in Series C round led by [[Alibaba]]. Founder of Alibaba joins Magic Leap on its board of directors.

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