Two Bit Circus builds immersive, technology-driven social games and public installations featuring original virtual reality content and haptic activations. Its projects have appeared at major events including the Super Bowl and the Olympics, and its STEAM Carnival has entertained tens of thousands and generated a quarter billion media impressions. The team of artists, inventors, educators and performers creates multi-person VR and mixed-reality experiences, group games, molecular gastronomy, mixology, and attractions that incorporate lasers, fire and robots. The company closed a $15 million Series B to fund expansion and permanent locations. Proceeds will be used to build a portfolio of next-generation micro-amusement parks of roughly 30,000+ square feet showcasing Two Bit Circus content and brand partners. The first permanent location will open in the company’s hometown of Los Angeles, California. Two Bit Circus builds immersive storytelling experiences and public installations that turn passive entertainment into interactive, social play. Its productions include the STEAM Carnival — a high-tech event of games and workshops aimed at inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, art and math — and virtual reality activations for sports brands that combine 360° video with haptic platforms. The company also rents high-tech entertainment to conferences and events. Two Bit Circus emphasizes next-generation sensors, computer vision and AI to create new forms of play. The company is three years old and is headquartered in Los Angeles. It recently closed its first external financing, which it intends to use to expand STEAM Carnival nationally and to develop original VR, mobile and web content.

Total raised

$22M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Jan 2017