The startup offers an audiovisual tour platform that enables users to create personalized audio tours by integrating their own narration, photos, and music, while utilizing GPS for self-guided navigation. This platform facilitates individual exploration or synchronized experiences with friends and family, enhancing the way users engage with new locations.
Funding
$520K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional virtual tours often lack the immersive qualities of in-person visits, failing to capture the true ambiance and emotional connection with a space. Static 360° views offer a visual representation but miss the guided experience and storytelling that enhance engagement. This can lead to less qualified leads and reduced sales opportunities for properties, venues, and heritage sites.
Solution
Virtual Visits provides a platform for creating narrated 360° video virtual tours, offering a more authentic and engaging alternative to traditional virtual tours. The platform allows users to create fully guided tours with full motion video, sound, voiceover, and 3D animated elements. These virtual visits replicate the spatial and emotional engagement of being there in person, enabling customers to experience the unique story and "feel" of a location remotely. The platform supports integration into websites, custom-built iOS apps, and VR experiences, ensuring accessibility across various devices like phones, desktops, tablets, and VR headsets.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes estate agents, property managers, venue operators (schools, universities, wedding venues), and heritage, art, and cultural attractions seeking to enhance customer engagement and increase sales or bookings.
Features
- Narrated 360° video tours for an immersive experience
- Full-motion video to simulate a real walkthrough
- Option to add sounds, voiceovers, and 3D animated elements
- Fully bespoke user journey design
- Compatibility with websites, iOS apps, and VR experiences
- Support for various devices, including desktops, tablets, phones, and VR headsets (e.g., Oculus)
- Cross-browser support
- Option for live tours