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VRChat

Consumer Services · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2014

A platform for creating social virtual reality experiences MoreLess

VRChat is a startup operating in the virtual reality (VR) and social networking market. Its primary offering is a platform that allows users to create, share, and play in VR environments. The platform is unique in that it does not require a VR headset, making it accessible to a wider audience. VRChat's clientele is diverse, ranging from VR enthusiasts to individuals looking for new social experiences.

The company's business model is centered around user-generated content. It provides users with a Unity SDK (Software Development Kit), a set of tools that allows them to create their own VR worlds and avatars. This model fosters a sense of community and encourages continuous engagement with the platform.

VRChat also offers features such as full-body avatars with lip sync, eye tracking, and a complete range of motion, 3-D spatialized audio, and a variety of games and activities. These features enhance the user experience, making the platform more immersive and interactive.

The company generates revenue through a freemium model. While the basic use of the platform is free, VRChat offers premium features at a cost. These include access to exclusive worlds, priority server access, and increased avatar slots.

In summary, VRChat is a user-driven VR social platform that offers a unique, immersive experience. It operates in a growing market and has a business model that encourages user engagement and monetizes premium features.

Keywords: Virtual Reality, Social Networking, User-Generated Content, Unity SDK, Full-Body Avatars, 3-D Spatialized Audio, Freemium Model, Premium Features, Immersive Experience, Community-Driven.

Company overview

VRChat company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
186
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
84.8
client focusb2ctechnologyVirtual Realitysub industryConsole & PC Gamingsub industrySocial mediaindustryGamingsectorSocial GamingsectorMultiplayersectorImmersive TechnologiessectorMetaversesectorHard TechindustryMedia

Valuation & funding

VRChat funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES DOther financing Jun 2021 $80M $320M Anthos Capital · Makers Fund · GFR Fund
SERIES COther financing Sep 2019 $10M $40M HTC · Brightstone Venture Capital · Makers Fund · GFR Fund
SERIES AOther financing Sep 2017 $4M $16M Brightstone Venture Capital · WS Investments · HTC · Rothenberg Ventures
SEEDOther financing Oct 2016 $1.2M $4.8M GFR Fund · Rothenberg Ventures · Brightstone Venture Capital
DEBTDebt Jan 2016 $0 Undisclosed
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Growth signals

VRChat website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for VRChat is 1.5M monthly website visits, up 7.1% over the last three months. VRChat's team grew 9.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.5M 3-month web change+7.1% 1-year team growth+9.4%
Monthly website visits105 observations · Apr 2016–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

VRChat compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

VRChat's talent

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Investors

7 investors on VRChat's cap table

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Seed 3 investors entered at this stage
GFR Fund
Rothenberg Ventures
Brightstone Venture Capital
Series A 2 investors entered at this stage
HTC
WS Investments
Series B+ 2 investors entered at this stage
Makers Fund
Anthos Capital

Global footprint

Where VRChat has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
13 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States73%
🇨🇦 Canada8.1%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.6%
🇩🇪 Germany2.7%
🇧🇷 Brazil2.7%
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In the news

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about VRChat

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