Top Location Based VR startups
There are 19 Location Based VR startups which include Sandbox VR, Another World, nearbyVR, VirtualWorldVR, The VR Club. Out of these, 4 startups are funded, with 2 having secured Series A+ funding. United States has the most number of companies in Location Based VR (7), followed by Germany
(4), and then United Kingdom (2).
Here is the list of top Location Based VR Startups
1. Sandbox VR
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.
Key facts about Sandbox VR
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $119M
- Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 10, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 59/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 19 Competitors
Provider of VR-based entertainment solutions. It is a virtual reality location-based entertainment zone located in Europe. It comprises of an optical tracking system takes all the movements into the game and a playground that allows the user to feel the freedom of movement. Also comprises of vibration platforms, heat and wind generators, realistic simulators of weapons and aircraft for enhancing the full perception of virtual reality.
Key facts about Another World
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Moscow (Russia)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $3.4M
- Investors: Stalker Fund
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 12, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 32/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 19 Competitors
3. nearbyVR
nearbyVR is a listing platform to find share VR hubs. The platform provides the user to find nearby VR hubs and also allows them to listing the product on the platform.
Key facts about nearbyVR
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Hamburg (Germany)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Tracxn Score: 24/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 19 Competitors
Virtual World VR is a virtual reality experiencing arena located in Long Island City and Staten Islands. Some of the experiences offered include Audio Shield, Raw Data, Xortex, Fun Zombies, Longbow, Robot Repair, Project Car etc. Apart from the above-mentioned games, the arcade also offers racing, ziplining, and climbing experiences. It uses HTC Vive and Oculus Rift systems. As of April 2018, the pricing of a 1.5-hour long session starts from $ 35 (varies as per the location). It can also be rented for personal parties and corporate events.
Key facts about VirtualWorldVR
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Long Island City (United States)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 24/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 19 Competitors

5. The VR Club
Key facts about The VR Club
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Auckland (New Zealand)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 24/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 19 Competitors
