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The Future Group Raises $20 Million to Blend Real-world Video With Virtual Worlds

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The Oslo, Norway-based company came out of stealth last year and is now working on a major project with a team of more than 100 people. The company has raised $42 million since its founding in 2013. Holli also said that the current round is essentially bridge financing for the company.

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Wonka bars and ghost kitchens: How food became the next frontier for YouTubers

Mashable VR

the UAE, and Norway. In 2013, Brits Josh Carrott and his college friend Ollie Kendal opened a Korean-language YouTube channel to introduce elements of British culture to Koreans. Since then, they've launched two direct-to-consumer products: a best-selling spirit called XIX Vodka and the virtual restaurant brand Sides.

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The VRScout Report – Altspace Shuts Down & Disney Resorts Get The Void

VRScout

Founded all the way back in 2013 by Eric Romo, Altspace VR was a social world that broke new ground– allowing new and old friends to virtually congregate. CREATORS OF AMERICAN IDOL LAUNCH MIXED REALITY TV SHOW IN NORWAY. SOCIAL VR PIONEER ALTSPACE CAN’T “KEEP THE VIRTUAL LIGHTS ON ANYMORE”. …and just a few more.

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Manchester’s VR Innovation Academy – Apply To Learn

EON Reality

Since 2013, the training team in Manchester have discovered that every EON Reality Innovation Academy class and cohort is different. You will be able to meet your trainers, fellow students just like you and our management team. Why Manchester? As the business grows, the UK team will often recruit directly from the Academy year.