Virtuix

Moving around virtual worlds by pushing buttons on a controller is unnatural, static, and limiting. To experience true virtual reality, users need to move around virtual worlds as they do in real life — using their own feet.

That’s why Virtuix created the Omni.

Backed by Mark Cuban and a dozen venture capital firms, the Omni is the first motion platform that lets players walk and run in 360 degrees inside virtual reality games.

The Omni was featured in Steven Spielberg’s action movie “Ready Player One,” and is protected by 14 patents, which cover mechanical design, motion tracking, and game integration.

Virtuix has created the Omni Pro, the commercial version of the Omni, as well as the Omni Arena, a multiplayer configuration. The company has already sold more than $10 million worth of products to entertainment venues like Dave & Buster’s, an arcade-themed restaurant.

Most recently, Virtuix has started development on Omni One, a consumer version for use at home.

Team Background

Jan Goetgeluk - Chief Executive Officer

David Allan - President & COO

Co-Investors

Mark Cuban

“Shark Tank” investor and Co-Founder of Broadcast.com. Investor in the HourlyNerd, Upstart, SlideShare, Box and The Zebra.

Scout Ventures

Early-stage VC. Portfolio includes Circa, BlackBook and InSparq.

Maveron

Consumer focused venture fund. Investments include eBay, Groupon and Shutterfly.

2020 Ventures

A privately-held investing company for startups operating in technology, media, and finance.

Black Green Capital

A VC firm focused on investments in the internet services and communications markets.

Tekton Ventures

A seed-stage investment firm with investments in Chute, Truebil, Wove, and Sidecar Technologies.

Scentan Ventures

A venture capital firm focused on startups in the information technology and internet services markets.