Led · Seed · Apr 2020

VRtuoso is a London-based virtual reality presentation platform that enables businesses to create and deliver interactive VR training and collaboration experiences with little or no VR expertise. The platform emphasizes removal of technical barriers and secure real-time guided content consumption. The company has surpassed 1 million users and delivered over 500,000 hours of virtual training, with a 96% course completion rate and a 94% user satisfaction rating. Usage increased 32% in 2020 compared with the last four months of 2019, and the company serves more than 30 enterprise clients including Leonardo, BT, American Express, Pfizer, and others. VRtuoso has applied for 16 worldwide patents related to its approach to VR live content creation and consumption. Headquartered in London with offices in Italy and the USA, the startup is positioning to expand amid COVID-19–driven demand for remote and on-premise training solutions. VRtuoso is a London-based startup that provides an enterprise VR training solution. Its product enables enterprises to create VR training materials from whatever they already have, without requiring in-depth technical knowledge. The company markets the offering as easy-to-use and uniquely effective within the market. VRtuoso cites research claiming VR yields 100% engagement and 80% retention in training environments. Founder and CEO Francesco Furnari said enterprises that embrace VR see "incredible results" and the company expects growth to continue as it builds out its sales and marketing footprint. The startup recently raised $650,000 to support those plans.

Participated · Seed · Feb 2019

ARuVR (formerly VRtuoso) is a SaaS XR platform that lets users create, distribute and manage virtual and augmented reality learning experiences with minimal training. The platform supports both on-demand and real-time multi-sensory experiences aimed at improving workforce learning and collaboration. ARuVR’s product strategy includes expanding its AR offering alongside its existing VR capabilities to give clients a range of XR training options. The company serves blue-chip clients including BT, Coca-Cola, Rio Tinto, PwC and NEOM. ARuVR is led by CEO and Founder Frank Furnari and will use the recent capital to scale its product range, expand the team, and upgrade operations and infrastructure. The raise comes amid a rapidly growing XR market, which the company cites as a major tailwind for enterprise learning solutions. VRtuoso is a virtual reality-based enterprise learning and marketing platform led by Francesco Furnari, Founder & CEO. The platform lets users create, deliver and adapt presentations that combine 360° and two-dimensional content such as video, PowerPoint slides and text. Learning and development teams can guide their audience and control what is viewed on all VR headsets in real time. The system has been deployed by Fortune 500 companies. The company has offices in London, Italy and the US. VRtuoso plans to use the new funds to bolster research and development and to expand availability across Europe and North America.