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Sandbox VR expands to new locations globally with $37M Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz

TechCrunch

After a challenging year for location-based virtual reality startups due to COVID-19, Sandbox VR , a location-based VR startup, is making a comeback with a plan to expand its operations further across the globe. Sandbox VR raises millions more in celebrity party round. Image Credits: Sandbox VR.

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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

TechCrunch

Meanwhile, few spaces were frothier in 2016 than virtual reality, but most VCs who gambled on VR following Facebook’s Oculus acquisition failed to strike it rich. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. . “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two.

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Innovative Approaches to Executive Development in the 2024 Workplace

N2Growth Blog

This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development ineffectual and obsolete. Simulations of leadership scenarios in dynamic virtual environments improve decision-making and problem-solving skills.

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Labster gets millions from a16z to bring virtual science lab software to the world

TechCrunch

billion in assets under management , has poured millions into an edtech startup that sells virtual STEM lab simulations to institutions. Like many edtech companies, Labster has found itself centered and validated as the pandemic underscores the need for remote work. We’re not a content company,” the co-founder said.

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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

TechCrunch

San Diego-based startup Nanome uses virtual reality to solve that problem. Nanome recently closed a funding round led by Bullpen Capital for $3 million to establish new business partnerships, build up the company’s brand, and expand their science and engineering team.

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Mozilla acquires Active Replica to build on its metaverse vision

TechCrunch

On Wednesday, the company announced that it snatched up Active Replica , a Vancouver-based startup developing a “web-based metaverse.” ” According to Mozilla SVP Imo Udom, Active Replica will support Mozilla’s ongoing work with Hubs, the latter’s VR chatroom service and open source project.

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Throwback To Our Top 7 INNOVATIVE Hackathons

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Hackathons have always brought out the best and the most innovative solutions for the most abstract problems. Hackathons are immensely popular among companies as branding, engagement, crowdsourcing, and upskilling tools. On that note, let’s take a look at some of the recent innovative hackathons that we are incredibly proud of.