Company Research Report: Gym Class VR by IRL Studios Inc.
Company Overview
- Name: Gym Class VR
- Mission: Gym Class VR aims to provide the best way to play basketball with people from all over the world, allowing users to make new friends, break a sweat, and compete to become a VR basketball superstar.
- Founded: 2021
- Founders: Matthew Harris, Justin Hubert, Paul Katsen
- Matthew Harris: Ex-Zynga, involved in engineering and art in a previous VR studio.
- Justin Hubert: Led engineering and art alongside Matthew in their prior VR studio.
- Paul Katsen: Led Product for Twitter's Home feed and exited his previous startup to Coinbase.
- Headquartered: Los Angeles, CA
- Number of Employees: 8
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For: Gym Class VR is known for being the #1 most played sports game on Meta Quest and the #1 best-rated overall experience in the Quest Store with a 4.9-star rating.
Products
Gym Class - Basketball VR
- Description: Gym Class VR allows players to play basketball in virtual reality, either solo or with others, on authentic NBA team courts and using virtual NBA attire and accessories.
- Key Features:
- Authentic NBA Experience: Virtual replicas of all NBA team courts.
- Customization: Customizable full-body avatars with cosmetic customizations.
- Game Modes: Multiple game modes including multiplayer and AI-based passing drills, 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 competitive game modes.
- Realistic Physics: Motion-based mechanics for shooting, grabbing, jumping, and sprinting based on real physical movements tracked by the Meta Quest.
- Analytics: In-game statistics, game-level shot charts, streaks, and community profiles.
NBA Bundle
- Description: An add-on to Gym Class VR that enhances the NBA experience within the game.
- Key Features:
- Team Courts: Access to virtual replicas of all 30 NBA team courts.
- Team Apparel: Two sets of team-branded clothes, a team-branded basketball, and a team-branded hat. Additional accessories available for purchase.
Recent Developments
New Partnerships and Investments
- Funding: Recently raised over $8M from top technology investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Y Combinator, the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Golden State Warriors, and several top NBA players such as Kevin Durant, Lonzo Ball, Andre Iguodala, Danny Green, and Zaza Pachulia among others.
- Licensing Relationship: Announced a licensing relationship with the NBA in early 2023.
Product Updates
- New Launches: Gym Class VR includes various updates with NBA licensed team courts and attire.
- New Features:
- Multiplayer Modes: Addition of multiplayer and AI-based passing drills and competitive game modes.
- Customization Options: Enhanced avatar customization including cosmetic customization and realistic lower-body movements.
- Analytics: Introduction of unique basketball performance analytics for players.
Additional Information
- Contact: support@gymclassvr.com
- Website: [Gym Class VR](https://gymclassvr.com)
- Social Media: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter
The information provided gives a comprehensive overview of Gym Class VR by IRL Studios Inc., its products, key features, recent developments, and partnerships. If any further details are required, please refer to the company's press kit or contact their support team.