Virtual Realities

What Virtual Realities does

Virtual Realities is a South African immersive content production company headquartered in the WITS Innovation Zone in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, with a secondary presence in Durban. Founded in 2014, the firm delivers end-to-end virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360° video production services to enterprise clients across real estate, automotive, education, marketing, healthcare, tourism, and government verticals, with named customers including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Toyota, and Transnet School.

The company's technology stack is built on Unity and Unreal Engine for software development, multi-lens 360° cameras for video capture with advanced stitching and spatial audio, and Matterport 3D scanning for photorealistic digital twins. Deliverables are deployed across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, WebVR, Oculus Store, Steam, plus headsets such as Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, and Oculus Rift/Go. Proprietary positioning rests on end-to-end pipeline control from storyboarding through asset creation, platform integration, and performance analytics, supplemented by Google Street View accreditation and Matterport technology partnership.

Virtual Realities operates as a project-based professional services business, supplemented by hardware rental revenue from VR headset rentals for events and activations. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and contracts are described as multi-year. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise engagement, with marketing primarily through content (website, blog), events, and industry association membership (VRSA). The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding or parent entity.

Name

Virtual Realities

Legal name

Virtual Realities

Website

https://virtualrealities.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Virtual Realities is a South African VR, AR, and 360° video production company based in Johannesburg that delivers bespoke immersive content, training solutions, and equipment rentals to enterprise, real estate, automotive, education, and government clients locally and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immersive Media Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

VR/XR Hardware & Accessories (Headsets, Controllers, Trackers, Haptics) (MPAFAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time) (MPAHACAN), Virtual Field Trips & Experiential Learning Environments (Museums, Geography, History) (EDAFAJAG), Virtual Expo & 3D Booth Solutions (Show Floors, Digital Booths, Product Demos) (THAHAOAE), VR Headsets & Accessories (CRACAOAE)

Keywords

• Virtual reality production
• 360 video filming
• Augmented reality development
• Immersive content services
• 3D scanning solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. VR/AR Software Development: Bespoke VR applications built for iOS, Android, Windows, WebVR, Oculus Store, and Steam platforms. Custom solutions tailored to client needs including gamification strategies.
2. 360° Video Production: Full-service 360° video production from scripting and filming to post-production and distribution, including aerial drone filming services.
3. VR Equipment Rentals: Rental of VR headsets and equipment for events, training, and productions with full on-site support and technical assistance.
4. Corporate VR Solutions: End-to-end immersive corporate solutions including VR training, digital marketing activations, events, and branded VR experiences.
5. Real Estate Virtual Tours: Matterport 3D scanning, virtual tours, and traditional real estate photography/video services for property marketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Virtual Realities is a South African immersive content production company that delivers end-to-end virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360° video solutions. Core offerings include bespoke VR/AR software development for iOS, Android, Windows, WebVR, Oculus and Steam; full-service 360° video production with drone aerial capture; Matterport 3D scanning for digital twin virtual tours; corporate VR training, gamification, brand activations, and racing events; plus VR equipment rentals and custom branded headsets.

Product overview

Virtual Realities is a South African VR and 360° video production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of immersive technology solutions. The portfolio consists of core service offerings including VR/AR software development (iOS, Android, Windows, WebVR, Oculus Store, Steam VR), 360° video production services (filming, post-production, drone aerial capture, music videos), virtual tours and Matterport 3D scanning, corporate VR solutions (training, events, gamification, branded activations), and equipment rental services. Supporting hardware offerings include rental and sale of major VR headsets (Meta Quest series, HTC Vive, Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift/Go). The company also provides specialized services for real estate marketing (photography, video, virtual staging) and Google Street View photography. The ecosystem is anchored by an in-house development team and serves clients locally in Johannesburg and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VR Production Services Full-service 360° video production and virtual reality content creation from concept and storyboarding through final delivery, serving real estate, corporate, education, and retail industries.
• VR Software Development Bespoke VR applications built for iOS, Android, Windows, WebVR, Oculus Store, and Steam VR platforms, developed by an in-house team and including gamification strategies.
• Augmented Reality Software Development AR solutions developed for iOS, Android, Windows, HoloLens, Magic Leap, mobile glasses, and HTC VIVE spanning marketing, education, healthcare, and enterprise applications.
• 360° Video Production Full-service 360° video production including scripting, filming, post-production, animation, and distribution for immersive content experiences.
• Matterport 3D Scanning VR 3D scanning using high-resolution 4K photography and 3D depth sensing to create photorealistic digital twin models of physical spaces with cloud-hosted deployment.
• Virtual Reality Tours Immersive 3D virtual tours for real estate properties allowing potential buyers to virtually walk through properties from anywhere in the world.
• Corporate VR Solutions End-to-end immersive corporate solutions including VR training, digital marketing, events, equipment rentals, and brand activations.
• VR Training & Educational Solutions Interactive VR training scenarios and educational environments simulating real-life challenges for employee development across industries.
• VR Events & Activations Immersive VR event experiences for product launches, trade shows, corporate sessions, and brand activations with on-site support.
• VR Gamification Solutions Integration of game mechanics within VR environments including points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges to enhance engagement across education, marketing, healthcare, and employee development.
• VR Racing Events Professional-grade VR racing simulators with force-feedback steering, precision pedals, and immersive audio for corporate events, brand activations, and private functions.
• 360° Video Drone Filming Licensed 360° aerial drone video footage capture with pilots holding over 20 years of experience, serving real estate, tourism, events, and industrial sectors.
• VR Equipment Rentals Rental of premium VR headsets including Meta Quest series, HTC VIVE, Samsung Gear VR, and Oculus devices with full on-site technical support across South Africa.
• Custom Branded VR Headsets & Corporate Gifts Custom-branded VR hardware and corporate gifts with logos integrated into immersive 360° environments and virtual showrooms.
• 3D Modeling, Rendering & Texturing Expert 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, and texturing services using V-Ray, Arnold, and Blender for architecture, entertainment, product design, and medical visualization.
• Real Estate Photography & Video Professional real estate photography and video production including HDR processing, aerial drone perspectives, and cinematic property marketing.
• Google Street View Photography Accredited Google 360° panorama photography services for businesses, enhancing visibility and SEO through Google Maps and Street View integration.
• 360° Music Video Production Immersive 360° music video production and live streaming services for Facebook and YouTube with spatial audio and global accessibility.
• VR in Automotive Industry Virtual showroom solutions for automotive brands including virtual prototyping, immersive exploration, customization, and global showroom capabilities integrated with Google Street View.

Quantifiable outcome

• Engage audiences more effectively than traditional media with immersive experiences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WITS (Witwatersrand University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWITS Innovation Partner. Virtual Realities is partnered with WITS University as an innovation partner, operating from the WITS Innovation Zone. This provides access to academic resources and positions the company as connected to South African higher education innovation ecosystem.
• VRSA (VR South Africa)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud Member of VRSA (VR South Africa). Industry association membership providing credibility, networking, and industry representation within the South African VR/AR ecosystem.
• MatterportcoreTechnology or IntegrationMatterport technology partner for 3D scanning services. Virtual Realities specializes in Matterport VR 3D scanning, utilizing the platform's cloud-based 3D model generation and deployment capabilities.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited Google Partner for Street View photography. Virtual Realities is officially accredited by Google to capture high-quality panoramic images that meet Google Street View platform standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Matterport: Virtual Realities is a certified Matterport service partner that delivers the same 3D digital-twin scanning and virtual tour offerings, so Matterport is both supplier and a direct competitor for end-customer virtual-tour contracts.
• Wonda VR: Web-based platform for creating and distributing immersive VR/360° experiences, overlapping directly with Virtual Realities' 360° video production, virtual tour, and VR event distribution offerings.
• Talespin: Enterprise VR training and simulation platform; competes with Virtual Realities' corporate VR training and educational solutions for the same enterprise learning-and-development budgets.
• Kuula: Cloud-based 360° virtual tour platform used by real estate and hospitality marketers; competes with Virtual Realities' Matterport-powered virtual tour offering on the same property-marketing use cases.
• STRIVR: Enterprise immersive training provider using VR for workforce upskilling, overlapping with Virtual Realities' VR training simulations across corporate and industrial customer segments.
• PIXO VR: Enterprise XR training and content provider serving large corporates; competes with Virtual Realities on bespoke VR/AR training, simulation, and immersive content commissions.

Emerging players

• Mursion: Simulation-based soft-skills training using VR/AI avatars; addresses the same enterprise L&D buyer Virtual Realities targets with its corporate VR training solution.
• Spatial: Cross-device VR/AR collaboration and events platform; competes with Virtual Realities' VR events, activations, and 360° campaign offering for enterprise collaboration and event budgets.
• Merge EDU: AR/VR educational tools and content for schools; competes with Virtual Realities' education vertical use cases including VR training and immersive learning modules.

Broad incumbents

• 8th Wall (now part of Niantic Studio): WebAR/VR development platform used by immersive-content studios; serves as an enabling platform for AR/VR creators and competes indirectly with Virtual Realities' AR software development service.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/virtualrealitiesza
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virtual-realities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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