Thomas M. Carlsson
Co-founder of Distance Technologies, focused on optical tracking. Previously at Varjo, with prior work on F1 and Premier League tracking systems.
Thomas M. Carlsson is a Helsinki-based deep-tech executive with a 25+ year career in computer vision, tracking systems, and XR/AR. He co-founded Venatrack, a UK company that built real-time player-tracking systems used in Premier League broadcasts, where he served as a director from the company's December 2006 incorporation until its 2013 acquisition by Sportradar. He later led device software at the Finnish VR/XR headset maker Varjo before co-founding Distance Technologies in 2024 alongside a group of fellow Varjo alumni (CEO Urho Konttori, Jussi Mäkinen, Mikko Strandborg, Joonas Itäranta, Ville Vehkaperä, Mikko Juhola, and Petteri Timonen), building glasses-free mixed-reality display technology for automotive and aerospace surfaces.
Overview
- Role
- Co-Founder, Distance Technologies
- Based in
- Helsinki, Finland
- Prior experience
- Varjo
- Website
- mannfred.com/
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Frequently asked
- Who is Thomas M. Carlsson?
- Thomas M. Carlsson is a Helsinki-based deep-tech executive with a 25+ year career in computer vision, tracking systems, and XR/AR. He co-founded Venatrack, a UK company that built real-time player-tracking systems used in Premier League broadcasts, where he served as a director from the company's December 2006 incorporation until its 2013 acquisition by Sportradar. He later led device software at the Finnish VR/XR headset maker Varjo before co-founding Distance Technologies in 2024 alongside a group of fellow Varjo alumni (CEO Urho Konttori, Jussi Mäkinen, Mikko Strandborg, Joonas Itäranta, Ville Vehkaperä, Mikko Juhola, and Petteri Timonen), building glasses-free mixed-reality display technology for automotive and aerospace surfaces.
- What is Thomas M. Carlsson's role?
- Thomas M. Carlsson is Co-Founder, Distance Technologies, based in Helsinki, Finland.
- Where did Thomas M. Carlsson work before?
- Thomas M. Carlsson's prior roles include Varjo.
Sources & citations6
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Co-founder of Distance Technologies, part of the founding team
Distance Technologies: FoundersVerified2026-08-08 - 2
Distance co-founded by a group of Varjo alumni; company focus on glasses-free XR
Distance Technologies: CompanyVerified2026-08-08 - 3
Thomas Mannfred Carlsson listed as director of Venatrack Limited, appointed 2006-12-12 (incorporation date)
UK Companies House: Venatrack Limited - OfficersVerified2026-08-08 - 4
Venatrack Limited (company 06025461) incorporated 2006-12-12, dissolved 2014-06-03
UK Companies House: Venatrack LimitedVerified2026-08-08 - 5
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Distance Technologies emerged from stealth with $2.7M pre-seed funding, June 2024
Auganix: Distance emerges from stealth with $2.7M in fundingVerified2024-06-01