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VRChat
A platform for creating social virtual reality experiences
About VRChat
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 186
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 84.8/100
- Industry
- Gaming, Media
- Sub-industry
- Console & PC Gaming, Social media
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Social Gaming, Multiplayer, Immersive Technologies, Metaverse, Hard Tech
- Technology
- Virtual Reality
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
Growth signals
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.
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Investors
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Seed3 investors entered at this stage
GFR Fund
Rothenberg Ventures
Brightstone Venture Capital
Series A2 investors entered at this stage
HTC
WS Investments
Series B and later2 investors entered at this stage
Makers Fund
Anthos Capital
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