When was Sandbox VR founded?

Sandbox VR was founded in 2016 and raised its 1st funding round 1 year after it was founded.

Where is Sandbox VR located?

Sandbox VR is headquartered in Chicago, United States.

Who is the current CEO of Sandbox VR?

Steve Zhao of Sandbox VR. They have also founded 1 company.

How many employees does Sandbox VR have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Sandbox VR is 521.

Is Sandbox VR a funded company?

Sandbox VR is a funded company, having raised a total of $119M across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Seed round, raised on Dec 2017.

When was the latest funding round of Sandbox VR?

Sandbox VR's latest funding was a $***** Series B round on Nov 10, 2021, with participation from 3 investors.

Where does Sandbox VR rank among its competitors?

Sandbox VR ranks 1st amongst 10 active competitors, of which 2 are funded. It stands 1st in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Sandbox VR, which secured $37M in Nov, 2021.

Who are the top competitors of Sandbox VR?

Sandbox VR's top competitors include Another World, nearbyVR and VirtualWorldVR. Among them, Sandbox VR secured the most recent funding round in November, 2021.

Sandbox VR - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Provider of location-based VR entertainment stations. The featured experiences offered include a VR experience that immerses a group in the hunt for a deranged doctor accused of illegal experiments. It utilizes motion capture cameras, 3Dbody trackers, and bodysuits to provide immersive experiences. The company supports online booking and has also licensed its technology platform to IMAX for its VR Centre in multiple countries.

Website: sandboxvr.com
Social

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2016

Location

Chicago, United States

Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$119M in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Series B, Nov 10, 2021, $*****

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz & 36 more

Ranked

1^st among 10 active competitors

Employee Count

521 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Another World & 17 more

View Sandbox VR's full profile

Sandbox VR has raised a total funding of $119M over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Dec 2017. Its latest funding round was a Series B round on Nov 10, 2021 for $*****. 3 investors participated in its latest round. Sandbox VR has 27 institutional investors and 10 angel investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Sandbox VR:

Filter this list

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Nov 10, 2021	7117148	Series B	6088638	2068893	6562110	9437400
Oct 22, 2019	4271834	Series A	5905563	6046048	3702670	Justin Timberlake & 9 more
Jan 28, 2019	2595408	Series A	6007146	6708097	Andreessen Horowitz	Mike Maples & 5 more

Access funding benchmarks and valuations. Sign up today!

View details of Sandbox VR's funding rounds and investors

The founders of Sandbox VR is Steve Zhao. Steve Zhao is the CEO of Sandbox VR.

Here are the details of Sandbox VR's key team members:

Steve Zhao: Founder & CEO of Sandbox VR.
Contact Info: 1 email address

View details of Sandbox VR's Founder profiles and Board Members

Sandbox VR's employee count trend

Sandbox VR has 521 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Sandbox VR's employee count trend over the years:

Uncover Sandbox VR's growth story! Sign up today!

Access Tracxn on any website

Our Google Chrome extension lets you view company details while browsing their websites

Install Tracxn Extension

Top competitors of Sandbox VR include Another World, nearbyVR and VirtualWorldVR. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Sandbox VR, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Sandbox VR 2016, Chicago (United States), Series B	Provider of location-based VR entertainment stations	$119M	Floodgate, Evolution VC Partners & 35 others	59/100
2nd	Another World 2005, Moscow (Russia), Series A	Provider of VR-based entertainment solutions	$3.4M	Stalker Fund	32/100
3rd	nearbyVR 2009, Hamburg (Germany), Funding Raised	Listing platform to find share VR hubs	-	-	24/100
4th	VirtualWorldVR 2017, Long Island City (United States), Unfunded	VR lounge located in Long Island City and Staten Islands	-	-	24/100
5th	The VR Club 2009, Auckland (New Zealand), Unfunded	Provider of a virtual reality lounge offering multiplayer and solo VR experiences	-	-	24/100
6th	Mad Rex 2016, Philadelphia (United States), Unfunded	Virtual reality lounge for dining and VR entertainment experience	-	-	23/100
7th	Esqapes 2019, Los Angeles (United States), Unfunded	Virtual reality based immersive relaxation experience	-	-	22/100
8th	XVI 2010, Chuo (Japan), Unfunded	Developer of virtual reality applications for entertainment and business solutions	-	-	18/100
9th	Arcadia Virtual Reality Lounge 2017, Kelowna (Canada), Deadpooled	VR lounge located in Kelowana, Canada	-	-	17/100
10th	YokeyPokey 2017, Brooklyn (United States), Deadpooled	Virtual reality centers for members to experience virtual reality	-	-	16/100