
BadVR is pioneering the next generation of data analytics with its immersive platform, allowing users to 'step inside their data' through virtual and augmented reality. Leveraging machine learning and VR, BadVR makes complex data easily understandable and actionable, enabling faster, better decision-making. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration and data adjustment, allowing teams to share insights seamlessly. BadVR addresses large-scale data challenges in sectors like telecommunications for 5G deployment, public safety for municipal planning, and cybersecurity for network threat analysis. Founded in 2017 by Suzanne and Jad, the company aims to be the world's leading immersive data analytics platform.

BadVR is pioneering the next generation of data analytics with its immersive platform, allowing users to 'step inside their data' through virtual and augmented reality. Leveraging machine learning and VR, BadVR makes complex data easily understandable and actionable, enabling faster, better decision-making. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration and data adjustment, allowing teams to share insights seamlessly. BadVR addresses large-scale data challenges in sectors like telecommunications for 5G deployment, public safety for municipal planning, and cybersecurity for network threat analysis. Founded in 2017 by Suzanne and Jad, the company aims to be the world's leading immersive data analytics platform.
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Los Angeles area (Pacoima/Marina Del Rey)
Product: Immersive Data Platform (AR/VR) for visual analytics and collaboration
Founders / Leadership: Suzanne Borders (Co‑Founder & CEO), Jad Meouchy (Co‑Founder & CTO)
Funding: $3.3M reported total funding (primarily government grants / awards)
Visual analytics and exploration of large-scale and geospatial enterprise datasets; collaboration on data-driven decision-making.
2017
Data analytics / Immersive analytics (AR/VR)
$1,250,000.00
At least $1.25M from two NSF cooperative agreements reported; company has pursued multiple government grants and non-dilutive awards.
Crunchbase-listed grant-backed funding and named agency backers (NIST, NOAA) referenced in investor data.
“Primarily government grants and non-dilutive funding (NSF, NIST, NOAA) rather than traditional venture capital”