Applied Science Fiction
Intellectual property company creating innovative technologies for digital imaging and applied science fiction.
About
Applied Science Fiction (ASF) was an Intellectual Property (IP) company founded in 1995 that developed innovative technologies, notably Digital ICE for digital photography. More recently, the term 'Applied Sci-Fi' refers to a field that uses science fiction narratives and concepts to shape the development of real-world technologies, involving writers, futurists, scholars, and technologists.
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Key facts
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Founded
- 1995
- Total funding
- $32M (Series B)
- Business model
- B2B
Funding rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 1999 | Series B | $32M | Morgan Stanley |
Frequently asked
How much funding has Applied Science Fiction raised?
Applied Science Fiction has raised a total of $32M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series B.
Public record
SEC filings, insider activity, nonprofit links and pay benchmarks for Applied Science Fiction

