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Best VR/AR Startup Pitches
Virtual reality and augmented reality have been "the next big thing" for a decade. These founders think the moment has finally arrived. Will investors share their vision, or is VR/AR still a solution looking for a problem?
3 vr/ar pitches received funding from The Pitch Fund. See all funded startups →
About VR/AR on The Pitch
What is VR/AR (and why does The Pitch cover it)?
VR/AR is technology that immerses users in virtual worlds or overlays digital content on the real one. The Pitch documents 4 VR/AR pitches across Seasons 1-10, with founders walking into a room of active venture investors and either leaving with a term sheet or leaving empty-handed.
Which VR/AR startups have pitched on The Pitch?
The Pitch has aired 4 VR/AR startup pitches: Wist (S10E8), Tribe XR (S5E2), SVRF (S4E6), Skylights (S1E4). Each episode includes the unedited pitch, the investor deliberation, and the funding outcome.
Which VR/AR startups got funded on The Pitch?
3 VR/AR startups received funding on The Pitch, totaling $300K raised. The funded list: Wist, Tribe XR, SVRF.
Which VR/AR startup raised the most on The Pitch?
SVRF raised the most among VR/AR startups on The Pitch: $125K from Phil Nadel, Jillian Manus, Howie Diamond, and Michael Hyatt in Season 4 Episode 6.
Who are the investors hearing VR/AR pitches?
The investors most often evaluating VR/AR pitches on The Pitch are Phil Nadel of Forefront Venture Fund, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, and Howie Diamond of Pure Ventures. Across the 4 VR/AR episodes, each pitch features 3-4 active VCs deliberating in real time.
How do VR/AR founders apply to be on The Pitch?
- Fill out the application at thepitch.show/apply.
- The casting team reviews submissions and looks for VR/AR founders with traction, a clear ask, and an unusual story (industry has aired across Seasons 1-10).
- Selected founders are scheduled for a recording session in front of 3-4 active VCs.
- The pitch and deliberation are recorded unscripted; the funding decision happens live.
- Episodes air on The Pitch podcast, typically 2-6 months after recording.
When did each VR/AR pitch air?
VR/AR episodes have aired on The Pitch from Season 1 (2017) through Season 10 (2023), with the most recent being Wist in S10E8. Every episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, with full transcripts on each episode page.
What VCs have invested in VR/AR startups on The Pitch?
Active VCs that have invested in VR/AR startups on The Pitch include Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, Jillian Manus of Structure Capital, The Pitch Fund, and Howie Diamond of Pure Ventures, with $300K committed across 3 funded pitches. Each check is documented per-episode with the investor, deal size, and terms when disclosed.