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VUZ

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Pioneer startup specializing in virtual reality in the Middle East with an app in VR in the region

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFounded 2017Consumer Services

Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2025

Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding

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About VUZ

VUZ is a technology company that operates in the digital media and entertainment industry. The company's primary offering is a social video application that allows users to watch, stream, and share 360-degree videos.

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The platform provides a library of exclusive and non-exclusive immersive content, including live events, celebrity interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. This content is accessible to a global audience, with a significant user base in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

VUZ operates on a freemium business model. Users can access a limited selection of content for free, with the option to subscribe for premium features. The premium subscription unlocks all content, removes advertisements, and provides additional functionalities. The company also generates revenue through advertising and partnerships with content creators and event organizers.

The platform is available on both iOS and Android devices and can be used with or without a virtual reality (VR) headset, making it accessible to a broad range of consumers. VUZ also has a creator program, enabling content creators to monetize their 360-degree videos on the platform.

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At a glance

Status: Operational
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employees: 116
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 85.8/100
Industry: Media
Sub-industry: Content production
Sector: Consumer Services, Real Estate, Content, Entertainment, Broadcast, Immersive Technologies, Metaverse, Hard Tech
Technology: Virtual Reality, Mobile app
Business model: SaaS
Client focus: b2b, b2c
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Funding history

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Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
LATE VC✓Equity / VC	May 2025	$12M	$100M	500 Global · Pantera Capital · Knollwood Investment Advisory · Impact46	↗
SERIES B✓Equity / VC	Oct 2022	$20M	$80M	Yasta Partners · Vision Ventures Capital · Panthera Capital Ventures · Webit Investment Network	↗

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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

Year	Revenue	Growth
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2020		—

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VUZ website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for VUZ is 180K monthly website visits, down 18.2% over the last three months. VUZ's team grew 13.7% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits180K 3-month web change-18.2% 1-year team growth+13.7%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2017–Jul 2026

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