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Content studio that creates virtual reality experiences by combining technology, art, and storytelling

Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2014Consumer Services
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2016
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About The Virtual Reality Company

Founded in 2014 by a team of Hollywood veterans, The Virtual Reality Company (VRC) operates as a content studio and production house focused on creating cinematic virtual reality experiences. The founding team includes Robert Stromberg, an Academy Award-winning production designer for films like "Avatar" and director of "Maleficent"; Guy Primus, former COO of Overbrook Entertainment and head of digital media at Starbucks; Chris Edwards, CEO of the previsualization studio The Third Floor; and Joel Newton. This convergence of talent from narrative storytelling, technology, and art positioned VRC to explore VR as a new medium for immersive entertainment.

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VRC's business model centers on the production of high-end, narrative-driven VR content for various platforms. The company generates revenue by creating original content and producing experiences for major entertainment franchises. Its client base implicitly includes major film studios and entertainment companies, as evidenced by its collaborations. The company secured significant financial backing to execute its vision, raising a $23 million Series A round in June 2016, which brought its total funding to over $25 million. Investors included Hengxin Shambala Cultural, Elementum Ventures, and Metallica's lead singer, James Hetfield.

A cornerstone of VRC's portfolio is "The Martian VR Experience," an interactive and immersive journey created for the 20th Century Fox Innovation Lab and executive produced by Ridley Scott. This production, directed by Stromberg, allows users to step into the perspective of astronaut Mark Watney, performing tasks such as driving a rover on Mars and steering in zero gravity. The experience received critical acclaim, earning a Cannes Silver Lion in Digital Craft. Another significant project is "Jurassic World VR Expedition," an interactive game that debuted in over 100 Dave & Buster's locations, making it one of the largest location-based VR launches. VRC also developed original content, such as "Raising a Rukus," a family-oriented animated narrative about two sparring twins and their magical dog.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Los Angeles, United States
Employees
19
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
58.2/100
Industry
Music, Media
Sub-industry
Content production
Sector
Consumer Services, Entertainment, Immersive Technologies, Arts & Culture, Hard Tech
Technology
Virtual Reality
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2c

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Funding history

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Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AEquity / VC Jun 2016 $23M $92M HENGXIN SHAMBALA · Frontier VC · Elementum Ventures
SEEDEquity / VC May 2015 $2.1M $8.4M Undisclosed
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The Virtual Reality Company website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for The Virtual Reality Company is 3.2K monthly website visits, up 3.2% over the last three months. The Virtual Reality Company's team declined 5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.2K 3-month web change+3.2% 1-year team growth-5%
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Investors

4 investors on the cap table

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Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • HENGXIN SHAMBALA
  • Frontier VC
  • Elementum Ventures

Other known investors1 additional known investor

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🇺🇸 United States75%
🇷🇴 Romania25%
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