VUZ
VUZ is a leading immersive video platform offering a live-streaming app that teleports users into virtual worlds through 360-degree VR videos. It provides exclusive immersive content including sports, entertainment, concerts, and masterclasses accessible on mobile, tablet, desktop, and Apple Vision Pro. The platform features interactive elements like chat, gifting, and social sharing, and offers VIP subscriptions for unlimited access and additional benefits. VUZ has exclusive partnerships with major sports leagues like LaLiga and RC Celta de Vigo, and has raised significant funding to scale its immersive social app globally, with offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Amman, and Los Angeles.
VUZ
VUZ is a leading immersive video platform offering a live-streaming app that teleports users into virtual worlds through 360-degree VR videos. It provides exclusive immersive content including sports, entertainment, concerts, and masterclasses accessible on mobile, tablet, desktop, and Apple Vision Pro. The platform features interactive elements like chat, gifting, and social sharing, and offers VIP subscriptions for unlimited access and additional benefits. VUZ has exclusive partnerships with major sports leagues like LaLiga and RC Celta de Vigo, and has raised significant funding to scale its immersive social app globally, with offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Amman, and Los Angeles.
TL;DR
What they do: Immersive 360°/VR video platform and social app for live and recorded events
Headquarters / offices: Offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Amman, and Los Angeles
Founding / leadership: Founded by Khaled Zaatarah (Founder & CEO)
Recent funding: $12M pre-Series C announced May 2025 led by the International Finance Corporation
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Making immersive 360°/VR content broadly accessible and social across mainstream devices and emerging headsets.
Founded
2017
Industry
Immersive media / social video / VR
Funding Track Record
12000000.00
Round (reported May 17–18, 2025) included participation from Al Jazira Capital, CrossWork VC’s Success Fund, existing investors and Saudi family offices.
20000000.00
Series B announced October 2022; named investors in reporting included Caruso Ventures, e& capital, Dubai Future District Fund and others.
Investor Signal
“Has institutional and strategic investors including International Finance Corporation, Caruso Ventures, e& Capital and regional funds”