Cederik Haverbeke
I build ventures at the intersection of immersive technology, experience design, and economic thinking. Founder of XR Venture Studio. Creator of the Immersive Experience Economy framework.
The experience economy needs better language
We are building an industry around immersive experiences — XR, spatial computing, location-based entertainment — but we lack a shared vocabulary to measure what matters. I created the Immersive Experience Economy framework to change that: three units that let operators, designers, and investors speak the same language about what an experience is actually worth.
Read the founding essayA portfolio of ventures shaping the immersive future
XR Venture Studio
Building and investing in companies that define the spatial computing era. From concept to market, across entertainment, enterprise, and infrastructure.
experiencenet
Infrastructure for immersive experience delivery. The connective tissue between content, venues, and audiences.
NimsForest
Digital nature experiences that blend ecology with immersive technology. Where the virtual forest meets the real one.
Executxr
Executive tools and platforms for XR-native workflow and decision-making.
XR Valley
Belgium's immersive technology cluster. Connecting startups, corporates, research institutions, and public partners to accelerate XR adoption in Europe.
Speaking, writing, connecting
Speaking
I speak at conferences on immersive experience economics, XR venture building, and the future of spatial computing. Past stages include AWE and Stereopsia/UnitedXR Europe.
Speaking topics & bioWriting
Essays on the economics of immersive experiences, the ventures I build, and the frameworks I use to think about this industry.
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