AltspaceVR is a California-based company that has created a social platform where people can interact via virtual reality. Its stated mission is to bring people together to experience social activities and foster real connections through the use of technology, specifically virtual reality.
Product
The platform is available for free on Vive, Gear VR, Oculus, and Windows devices. It can be connected through Samsung devices, such as the Galaxy S8, S7, and more. It is also available through mobile view, which users can interact on the platform with their smartphone or computer.
Once users are signed up on the platform, they can engage in events using virtual reality. They can make their own avatar or character, depending on the situation. Users can meet other users from anywhere in the world using virtual reality, attend free live events, and play interactive games with friends. There are also other events that users can attend via virtual reality where they can meet celebrities, comedians, YouTube personalities, and more.
Timeline
People
"Cymatic" Bruce Wooden
Founder
Adam Winnick
Investor
Adeyemi Ajao
Investor
AngelList Syndicates Fund Manager
Investor
Bilal Zuberi
Investor
Blair Scott
Employee
Brian Huqueriza
Employee
Brian Peiris
Employee
Chris Ellis
Investor
Chris Kennelly
Investor
David Dolby
Investor
Dominick D'Aniello
Employee
Dr. Hossein Eslambolchi
Investor
Drew Oetting
Investor
Eric Romo
Founder
Gavan Wilhite
Founder
Gerald Gottheil
Employee
Gordon Rubenstein
Investor
Grant Allen
Investor
Greg Fodor
Investor
Ignacio Vilela
Investor
Jane Fang
Employee
Jim Scheinman
Investor
John Shaughnessy
Employee
Kat Yu
Employee
