StretchSense, a hand motion capture technology company, announced the completion of a $7.6 million Series A financing, led by Par Equity, with participation from New Zealand venture capital firm GD1 and Scottish Enterprise, the national economic development agency of Scotland, which had previously invested in the company. StretchSense is developing a tactile glove that can stimulate the sense of touch and movement in the metaverse experience. The company's co-founder and CEO Benjamin O'Brien said they hope to provide metaverse creators with tools for amazing virtual spaces and experiences. (TechCrunch)