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AltspaceVR

AltspaceVR

An artificial intelligence company with a social platform for virtual reality. It is located in Redwood City, California and was founded in 2013.

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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

July 2015
AltspaceVR raises a $10,300,000 series A round from Comcast Ventures, Dolby Family Ventures, Lux Capital Management, MRTNZ Ventures, Maven Ventures, Promus Ventures, Raine Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Streamlined Ventures and Western Technology Investment.
September 2014
AltspaceVR raises a $5,200,000 seed round from Augusta Investments LLC, Dolby Family Ventures, Formation 8, Foundation Capital, Google Ventures, Haystack Ventures, Lux Capital Management, Marc Bell Ventures, Maven Ventures, Promus Ventures, Raine Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Startcaps Ventures, Tencent and Western Technology Investment.
September 2014
AltspaceVR raises a $200,000 convertible note from Adeyemi Ajao and Streamlined Ventures.

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Further Resources

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AltspaceVR Highlight Reel

https://youtu.be/esgZ8vBkV0U

March 22, 2017

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Company attributes

Industry
Digital media
Digital media
Virtual reality
Virtual reality
Software
Software
Technology
Technology
Location
Redwood City, California
Redwood City, California
Redmond, Washington
Redmond, Washington
B2X
B2B
B2B
Founder
Eric Romo
Eric Romo
Gavan Wilhite
Gavan Wilhite
"Cymatic" Bruce Wooden
"Cymatic" Bruce Wooden
Parent Organization
Microsoft
Microsoft
Number of Employees (Ranges)
20 – 49
Investors
Dolby Family Ventures
Dolby Family Ventures
Rothenberg Ventures
Rothenberg Ventures
Mike Rothenberg
Mike Rothenberg
Ken Arnold
Ken Arnold
Maven Ventures
Maven Ventures
Streamlined Ventures
Streamlined Ventures
Lux Capital Management
Lux Capital Management
Promus Ventures
Promus Ventures
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Founded Date
January 1, 2013
Total Funding Amount (USD)
15,700,000
10,500,000
Latest Funding Round Date
July 2015
Competitors
VRChat
VRChat
Sensorium
Sensorium
Glassdoor ID
1198703
Latest Funding Type
Series A round
Series A round
Latest Postmoney Valuation
15,700,000
Wellfound ID
altspacevr

Other attributes

Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Redwood City, California
Blog
altvr.com/blog/
Wikidata ID
Q25024989
Country
United States
United States
Company Operating Status
Active
Latest Funding Round Amount (USD)
10,300,000
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