Emperia
Software DevelopmentEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Emperia provides a software platform for creating and managing immersive virtual shopping experiences for brands across multiple retail sectors. Based in London and New York, the company combines the reach of online commerce with the in-store service dynamic, while leveraging the unique aspects of virtual space to support engagement, personalization, data monitoring, and omnichannel cohesion. Its team blends 3D environment engineers and technical artists with fashion, retail, and branding expertise to serve a growing roster of brand customers, including Dior, Burberry, Lacoste, and Harrods. Emperia has been recognized for innovation in VR and related digital experiences, including an IDC Innovator designation in 2023 and a Fast Company acknowledgment as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in Web3, metaverse, blockchain and cryptocurrency for 2023. In January 2025, the company announced the launch of Unreal Engine 5 to expand its platform capabilities.