What Varonia Systems does

Varonia Systems is a privately held French software publisher founded in 2017 and headquartered in Rochecorbon, France. The company develops a turnkey multi-user XR arena platform purpose-built for Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) operators, enabling high-quality PCVR streaming across large physical spaces of 70 to 2,200 square meters for groups of 4 to 30+ simultaneous participants. The platform addresses the operational complexity of warehouse-scale free-roam VR through a proprietary technology stack that includes a high-performance Streamer, a Floating Boundary Manager for irregular spaces, a Deployment Editor, Mobile Device Management (MDM), and an Online Booking API.

The product surface is anchored by the core Multi-User XR Platform and complemented by twelve operational modules (VR1 Supervisor, Dashboard, Launcher, CRM, Leaderboard, Media Server, Companion Application, Uploader, etc.) and a curated Virtual Games Park catalog of 17+ XR experiences spanning horror, action, educational, and family-friendly genres, many developed by partner studios. Varonia monetizes primarily through a subscription model — published at €1,000 per month for the Leisure tier, with 3-month to 5-year commitments — bundled with installation, 24/7 support, IT management, and maintenance. Custom hardware quotes and a multi-year enterprise contract option are offered alongside the standard subscription.

The company serves a primarily SMB leisure customer base across more than 70 locations in Europe and Australia (one confirmed site in Brisbane), with disclosed logos including Vortex, LightningVR, Games Factory, SpeedPark, Enversed, Virtual Arena, Meta3 VR, and Navrtar. Beyond leisure, Varonia is positioning into B2B verticals — most notably military and defense training (SOFINS 2021–2025, Defense Innovation Forum 2023, partnership with the 1st RPIMa in 2025) and shopping center/retail (SIEC 2023, MAPIC Cannes 2024) — distributed via direct sales, custom quotes, and a network of 12+ partner studios including Phenomena, Enversed Studios, Lightning VR, Wanadev Studio, and Backlight. The company remains founder-controlled (Nicolas Leclerc, CEO; Nicolas Dumesnil, CTO; Alexandre Dumesnil, Lead Developer) with no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

Varonia Systems

Legal name

Varonia Systems

Website

https://varonia.systems

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Varonia Systems is a French software publisher developing a multi-user XR arena platform for Location-Based Entertainment venues, delivering PCVR streaming for 4–30+ participants across 70–2,200 sqm spaces. The subscription-based platform serves 70+ leisure, military training, and retail locations across Europe and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Location-Based Entertainment Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

XR/AR/VR/MR Development Frameworks & Toolchains (MPAFAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

VR/AR/XR Game Studios (MPAFAAAE), Cloud/Streaming Distribution Channels (Instant Play, Streaming-first Catalogs) (MPAFABAJ), Cloud Gaming Platform Operators (Subscription/On-Demand) (MPAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Multi-user XR platform
• Location-based VR software
• Free-roam VR streaming
• XR arena management
• Immersive venue software

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochecorbon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Monthly subscription model (€1,000 per month for Leisure tier) with commitment periods from 3 months to 5 years. Includes installation, 24/7 support, IT management, proprietary tools access, preventive/corrective maintenance, warranty management, and Virtual Games Park catalog access.
2. Hardware Solutions: Custom hardware quotes for equipping immersive XR locations with complete hardware solutions bundled with software subscriptions.
3. API and Tools Access: Access to proprietary tools including Online Booking API, Dashboard, Launcher, CRM, Leaderboard, Media Server, and Companion Application as part of subscription packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Varonia Systems develops and licenses a turnkey multi-user XR/VR software platform for Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) operators, enabling high-quality PCVR streaming across venues of 70 to 2,200 sqm with 4 to 30+ simultaneous participants. The platform bundles proprietary management tools (VR1 Supervisor, Online Booking API, Dashboard, MDM, Launcher, CRM, Leaderboard, Media Server, and Companion Application) with a subscription-based Virtual Games Park catalog of XR experiences, plus optional hardware solutions and ongoing 24/7 IT support and maintenance.

Product overview

Varonia Systems offers a unified multi-user XR platform for Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) venues, combining a core PCVR streaming technology with proprietary management tools and a curated XR experience catalog. The platform consists of the core Multi-User XR Platform for arena management and high-quality PCVR streaming, supported by 12 operational tools including the Online Booking API, Deployment Editor, Floating Boundary Manager, Uploader, Dashboard, Launcher, MDM, Streamer, CRM, Leaderboard, Media Server, and Companion Application. The VR1 Supervisor provides advanced maintenance and supervision capabilities. Varonia also offers a subscription-based model (Leisure tier at €1,000/month) and a Virtual Games Park catalog featuring proprietary and partner-developed XR experiences spanning horror, action, education, and family entertainment genres, with expansion into B2B military training solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-User XR Platform Turnkey software platform for multi-user XR arenas enabling large-space and high-quality PCVR streaming experiences for Location-Based Entertainment (LBE) venues, supporting 4 to 30+ participants across 70 sqm to 2,200 sqm areas with 100% configuration flexibility.
• Leisure Subscription Plan Monthly subscription for LBE operators priced at €1,000/month with commitment periods from 3 months to 5 years. Includes installation and deployment, 24/7 hotline support, IT management and supervision with alerts, access to Varonia proprietary tools, preventive and corrective maintenance, warranty and incident management, and access to the Virtual Games Park catalog.
• Hardware Solutions (Custom Quote) Custom hardware packages for equipping immersive XR locations, bundled with software subscriptions to provide a complete turnkey solution for venue operators. Available via a 3-step custom quote process (configuration, subscription selection, custom plan).
• Military VR Training Solutions B2B VR training solutions for military and defense applications, leveraging Varonia's multi-user PCVR streaming platform and Floating Boundary Manager to support realistic training simulations and multi-user military exercises. Demonstrated at SOFINS (2021, 2025) and the Defense Innovation Forum 2023.
• Installation, Training, and Deployment Services Professional services offering covering setup and configuration, complete team training programs, and full deployment and integration for XR location operators. Included as part of all Varonia subscriptions.
• 24/7 Support and Maintenance Services Ongoing 24/7 hotline support, IT management and supervision with alerts, preventive and corrective maintenance, warranty and incident management, and onsite and remote intervention services for immersive XR locations. Included in all Varonia subscriptions.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Enversed StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch studio expert in serious games, XR and gamification. Creators of interactive training and multiplayer VR games. Operates Enversed VR location in Eindhoven.
• Lightning VRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree-roam VR arenas in Amsterdam. Develop their own action and adventure games with complete freedom of movement. Hosted prominent VR influencer event with Bob Cooney and Kevin Williams in 2024.
• Wanadev StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLyon-based studio of VR games and digital applications. Known for their LBVR titles and professional VR solutions.
• PhenomenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal leader in free-roam VR eSport arenas. Their VR eSport Arena is a standard for competitions and attractions. Developed The Smurfs: Blueberry Battle for Varonia catalog.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HOLOGATE: Provides turnkey VR arena platforms and content for location-based entertainment venues, competing on multi-user small-space VR rather than warehouse-scale free-roam.
• Zero Latency: Global operator of free-roam multiplayer VR arenas with proprietary warehouse-scale tracking and game catalog. Directly comparable as both platform provider and venue operator in the LBE VR space.
• Sandbox VR: Operates a global chain of premium free-roam VR venues with proprietary platform and content catalog, comparable in scale and target market to Varonia's Leisure subscription.
• Immotion Group: UK-listed provider of VR and immersive media experiences for LBE venues, with a similar turnkey hardware-plus-software offering and global venue footprint.
• ANVIO: Multi-user free-roam VR platform for LBE venues, competing head-to-head with Varonia for the same SMB arcades, FEC, and entertainment-center customers in Europe.

Others

• WanadevStudio: French studio developing LBVR titles and professional VR tools, already named Varonia partner and a content ecosystem peer in the same European market.
• Backlight: Parisian immersive AR/VR studio listed as a Varonia partner; relevant as an adjacent creator-side peer in the European immersive content ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Varjo: Premium VR/XR headset manufacturer with a strong enterprise and training focus, comparable as an adjacent platform enabler for the same industrial and military training use cases Varonia targets.

Emerging players

• Two Bit Circus: US-based immersive entertainment operator combining VR with multiplayer amusement, relevant as a regional and content-led alternative in the LBE VR space.
• Pimax: Provider of high-end PCVR headsets used in enthusiast and LBE settings, relevant as a hardware alternative to HTC for Varonia-style streaming deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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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