AltspaceVR was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, US
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Eric Romo
Founder and CEO
Gavan Wilhite
Founder
AltspaceVR Office Locations
AltspaceVR has an office in Redwood City
Redwood City, CA, US (HQ)
900 Veterans Blvd
AltspaceVR Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2013 |
Total Funding | $15.5 m |
Investors | Comcast Ventures, Raine Ventures, Western Technology Investment, Promus Ventures, Rothenberg Ventures, Maven Ventures Growth Labs, Lux Capital, Dolby Family Ventures, Streamlined Ventures, Frontier Tech Ventures |
In total, AltspaceVR had raised $15.5 m. AltspaceVR is a subsidiary of Microsoft
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AltspaceVR Online and Social Media Presence
35.28k Twitter followers
AltspaceVR has 35.28k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.6% month over month and increased 1.5% quarter over quarter
AltspaceVR's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @AltspaceVR
16.3k
Tweets
2.9k
Following
35.3k
Followers
58
Tweets last 30 days
2.4
Avg. likes per Tweet
98.3%
Tweets with engagement
AltspaceVR News and Updates
August 30, 2019
Microsoft’s AltspaceVR social space hits Oculus Quest on September 12
The cartoony shared social VR experience with multiple venues is coming to the increasingly popular standalone VR headset next month.
August 10, 2018
AltspaceVR lets you build your own sharable space in virtual reality
AltspaceVR has released tools to let users create their own sharable spaces in virtual reality. It uses a drag-and-drop interface, allowing you to place objects in a 3D space using AltspaceVR-compatible headsets — including Oculus Go and Gear VR. It’s one of the first major upgrades since Microsoft …
April 14, 2018
VR social network VTime raises $7.6 million round, preps for AR version
VTime, one of the first ever VR social networks, appears to still be going strong; the team behind the app just raised $7.6 million in a Series A round of funding. The investment was led by Deepbridge Capital and also included U.K.-based loan and equity provider, MSIF. According to a press release, …
January 22, 2018
AltspaceVR CEO joins Facebook months after selling his startup to Microsoft
After selling his social virtual reality startup to Microsoft in October, Eric Romo, the co-founder of AltspaceVR, is joining the competing social VR team at Facebook as its product director, where he will be “exploring how VR can help communities connect.” Romo is joining the team that has built F…
October 03, 2017
Microsoft resuscitates AltspaceVR for social mixed reality
Microsoft announced today that it has acquired the AltspaceVR team as it announced its big initiative to created a hardware and software ecosystem around Windows mixed reality headsets. Microsoft didn’t explain the terms of the deal, saying only that AltspaceVR is joining Microsoft. Microsoft calls …
August 20, 2017
Altspace: Revival is ‘deep in discussions’ for social VR app
Two weeks ago, social VR platform AltspaceVR hosted what was supposed to be its final gathering before shutting down. Now, it appears that it won’t be shutting down at all. AltspaceVR announced its planned closure in late July, noting that the company had been unsuccessful in raising further funds n…
AltspaceVR Blogs
December 22, 2020
2020 Grand Finale: Updates to MMC, Web Projector, and New Kits!
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been a momentous year. From virtual conferences and brand new avatars, to the world’s first holoportation in VR (Thanks, Diplo!). We are proud of the work we’ve done, grateful for the opportunities we’ve had, and excited to head into a brand new year with so much momen…
December 08, 2020
Main Events & New Features for Hosts
At the heart of the AltspaceVR experience are events. Whether you’re looking to inform, educate, entertain, or simply connect with others, our calendar has plenty of options to choose from. As our community of hosts continues to grow, we want to do more to empower and support your process and conten…
December 01, 2020
New Social Features! Happy Holidays!
It’s okay to admit that the 2020 holidays are a little different than years past. Many of our plans have been curtailed and postponed, and this year our tables will likely be a little less crowded. While many people wait for the opportunity to be together again, we’re committed to building a virtual…
November 20, 2020
Celebrate Sweater Weather with New Avatar Items
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping. The smell of pumpkin spice has permeated everything and the season of hot cocoa, fireplaces, and festivity is here! As we watch the last of the leaves drop and cross our fingers for some snow days, we we…
November 02, 2020
Saying Farewell to the Oculus Go
When it launched in 2018, the Oculus Go ushered in a new era of VR: the mainstream standalone headset. Retailing at $199 (USD), it also brought with it the promise of mass adoption of Virtual Reality—a dream long held by enthusiasts and professionals alike. What the Go lacked in power, it made up fo…
October 27, 2020
Screen Door Effect Club Gets a Glow Up!
AltspaceVR’s biggest and most robust environment recently got a beautiful remodel featuring updated geometry, textures, lighting, and more. In additional to updates in the core environment, its variants also benefitted from the changes. The recent launch of our new Commons Hubs inspired the update w…
AltspaceVR Frequently Asked Questions
When was AltspaceVR founded?
AltspaceVR was founded in 2013.
Who are AltspaceVR key executives?
AltspaceVR's key executives are Eric Romo and Gavan Wilhite.
How many employees does AltspaceVR have?
AltspaceVR has 8 employees.
Who are AltspaceVR competitors?
Competitors of AltspaceVR include UHIVE, KAVA and Emergent VR.
Where is AltspaceVR headquarters?
AltspaceVR headquarters is located at 900 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City.
Where are AltspaceVR offices?
AltspaceVR has an office in Redwood City.
How many offices does AltspaceVR have?
AltspaceVR has 1 office.
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