Soma Reality
Vienna, AustriaFounded 2019
- Neuroscience research tools
SOMAREALITY is a Vienna-based deep-tech company developing eye-tracking software that converts gaze, pupil, and visual behavior data into real-time cognitive insights. Its SOMA Aware platform measures cognitive load, conscious perception, attention, fatigue, and overall cognitive performance for B2B and research customers.
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 11–50
reccy insights
SOMAREALITY’s clearest recent milestone was its €3 million Series A, announced on Jun 18, 2026 and valued at $3,438,675 in USD terms. Catalyst Romania led the round, with participation from Gateway Ventures, Moondust Ventures, MT Lab, and RDY Ventures. The financing was associated with the company’s effort to expand eye-tracking-based cognitive measurement beyond laboratory settings. A Jun 30, 2026 legal announcement further confirmed Catalyst Romania Fund II’s involvement. The company’s offering centers on converting gaze, pupil, and visual-behavior signals into real-time measures of cognitive load, attention, fatigue, perception, and performance. Its current product scope spans healthcare training, pilot training, and monitoring for drivers and heavy-machinery operators. SOMAREALITY is also actively hiring a Senior Fullstack Developer in Vienna, indicating continued investment in product engineering. The available evidence therefore points more strongly to financing and technical expansion than to a newly announced commercial launch.
Written by reccy's AI from company sites, press and funding records · updated Sep 2026
What makes Soma Reality distinct
- 01Translates eye movements into interpretable cognitive biomarkers rather than relying only on conventional gaze heatmaps.
- 02Provides real-time and continuous measurement of cognitive load, attention, perception, fatigue, and performance.
- 03Uses a hardware-agnostic approach compatible with multiple eye-tracking devices, including smart glasses and remote trackers.
- 04Algorithms are supported by in-house cognitive science research, peer-reviewed research, experimental validation, and EEG-based cross-validation.
- 05Offers flexible deployment through a desktop dashboard, web API, library integrations, and Unity SDK, with on-premise processing available.
Technology & products5
- Eye Tracking & Cognitive Biomarkers Platform
A platform that uses eye tracking data and algorithms to monitor cognitive states such as cognitive load, fatigue, and attention in real time.
- Cognitive Load Monitoring for Healthcare Training
A solution that tracks cognitive load and fatigue in medical professionals during training and procedures using eye tracking data.
- Pilot Training Cognitive Analytics
A set of eye tracking metrics and analytics designed to assess and improve pilot training and operational safety.
+ 2 more: Driver and Operator Cognitive State Monitoring, Custom Integration and SDK Support
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About Soma Reality
- Products
- Eye Tracking & Cognitive Biomarkers Platform, Cognitive Load Monitoring for Healthcare Training, Pilot Training Cognitive Analytics, Driver and Operator Cognitive State Monitoring, Custom Integration and SDK Support
- Leadership
- Michel Varilek, CTOAdrian Brodesser, CEOMiel Satrapa, CFOJulia Kern, co-CEO
- Focus areas
- NeuroTechnology, research tools, AI/ML, data analytics, Software/SaaS, eye tracking, cognitive technology, B2B SaaS
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Founded
- 2019
- Employees
- 11–50