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VUZ

  • Country: UAE
  • Stage: Round B
  • Area: Media and Entertainment

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VUZ is a world-leading XR and Metaverse digital experience app that allows users to stream and watch with a new level of immersive realism.


“VUZ is already on track to profitability, expecting to reach positive EBITDA by the end of the third quarter of 2024. Over the last 6 months, we have successfully improved our gross profit margins by around 20 percentage points and executed a plan to optimize costs by 50%, which will result in reaching positive EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024.”

Khaled Zaatara, Founder and CEO of VUZ

VUZ is partnering with:



Awards:

  • Tech Company of the Year Award during the Tech Entrepreneur Awards
  • #1 Hottest Tech Startups on Crunchbase in 2020
  • The #1 Immersive Social Mobile App
  • #1 App on Apple Apps They Love,
  • “Top Media Company” Award for year
  • Media Startup of the Year
  • App of the Year by Entrepreneur Magazine
  • Best Travel Tech Startup

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UAE media platform VUZ secures $12mln from World Bank’s IFC

UAE media platform VUZ secures $12mln from World Bank’s IFC

Proceeds of fundraising to support company’s global expansion plans

Zawya / May 20, 2025
IFC backs UAE’s VUZ as it scales immersive media

IFC backs UAE’s VUZ as it scales immersive media

FC leads USD 12 mn pre-Series C round in media startup VUZ

Enterprise news / May 20, 2025
Global Investment Giant IFC (World Bank) Invests in VUZ $12M Pre-Series C, the World's Leading Immersive Media Company

Global Investment Giant IFC (World Bank) Invests in VUZ $12M Pre-Series C, the World's Leading Immersive Media Company

IFC investment supports VUZ's international expansion, following precedent in scaling telecom and media ventures across the world.

Yahoo! Finance / May 19, 2025
Vuz secures IFC investment in $12m pre-series C round

Vuz secures IFC investment in $12m pre-series C round

IFC investment supports Vuz’s international expansion, following precedent in scaling telecom and media ventures across the world.

Broadcast Pro / May 19, 2025
IFC backs UAE’s social app Vuz in $12m funding round

IFC backs UAE’s social app Vuz in $12m funding round

Vuz, UAE’s startup specializing in immersive video experiences, has raised US$12 million in a pre-series C funding round.

Tech in Asia / May 19, 2025
UZ Raises $12m to Bring Immersive Streaming to Emerging Markets

UZ Raises $12m to Bring Immersive Streaming to Emerging Markets

VUZ, the UAE-based immersive media platform known for transporting viewers to red carpets, football stadiums, and global events...

Innovation Village / May 19, 2025
Immersive Media Startup VUZ Raises $12m to Expand in Africa, Asia, and U.S.

Immersive Media Startup VUZ Raises $12m to Expand in Africa, Asia, and U.S.

VUZ has raised $12 million in pre-Series C funding to boost its global expansion, with a focus on emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and the United States.

Techeconomy / May 19, 2025
VUZ secures $12 million from IFC to fuel global immersive media expansion

VUZ secures $12 million from IFC to fuel global immersive media expansion

Saudi Arabia-based immersive media platform VUZ has secured $12 million in a pre-Series C funding round, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC)...

Wamda / May 19, 2025
VUZ gets $12M for its immersive video experiences across emerging markets and the US

VUZ gets $12M for its immersive video experiences across emerging markets and the US

VUZ, a startup known for offering immersive video experiences from red carpets and football stadiums, has raised $12 million as it doubles down ...

TechCrunch / May 18, 2025
IFC (Световната банка) инвестира във VUZ – стратегически трамплин за глобалната експанзия на компанията

IFC (Световната банка) инвестира във VUZ – стратегически трамплин за глобалната експанзия на компанията

IFC (Световната банка) инвестира във VUZ – стратегически трамплин за глобалната експанзия на компанията

Webit Investment Network / March 17, 2025
Световната банка с инвестиция в компания от портфолиото на WIN

Световната банка с инвестиция в компания от портфолиото на WIN

Световната банка обяви, че е в процес на одобрение на инвестиция от $5M в компанията VUZ (360MEA), която е част от портфолиото на Webit Investment Network (WIN).

Webit Investment Network / December 28, 2024
Big News: Volga Tigris Partners with VUZ to Take Digital Marketing to the Next Level!

Big News: Volga Tigris Partners with VUZ to Take Digital Marketing to the Next Level!

An innovative partnership between Volga Tigris, a leading digital marketing agency in Dubai, and VUZ, an immersive technology-focused futuristic platform.

IPS News / October 25, 2024
Vuz signs strategic partnership with Hungama

Vuz signs strategic partnership with Hungama

Hungama's presence in the Asian and African digital entertainment landscapes presents a significant opportunity for Vuz to broaden its...

BroadcastPro ME / May 30, 2024
VUZ AND HUNGAMA FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REVOLUTIONIZE IMMERSIVE STREAMING ...

VUZ AND HUNGAMA FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REVOLUTIONIZE IMMERSIVE STREAMING ...

PRNewswire/ -- VUZ, the pioneering immersive video platform, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Hungama, the leading...

PR Newswire / May 29, 2024
VUZ AND HUNGAMA FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REVOLUTIONIZE IMMERSIVE STREAMING ...

VUZ AND HUNGAMA FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO REVOLUTIONIZE IMMERSIVE STREAMING ...

PRNewswire/ -- VUZ, the pioneering immersive video platform, announces its strategic partnership with Hungama, the leading digital...

PR Newswire / May 29, 2024
VUZ REDEFINES ENTERTAINMENT FOR APPLE VISION PRO: THE FUTURE OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ...

VUZ REDEFINES ENTERTAINMENT FOR APPLE VISION PRO: THE FUTURE OF IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY ...

DUBAI, UAE, LOS ANGELES and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today VUZ, the leading immersive social app and immersive...

The Malaysian Reserve / Feb 6, 2024
VUZ redefines entertainment for Apple Vision Pro

VUZ redefines entertainment for Apple Vision Pro

With VUZ for Apple Vision Pro, users can explore virtual realms, attend live events, stand among top celebrities and creators, and engage in...

ZAWYA / Feb 1, 2024
LaLiga partners with Vuz in MENA region

LaLiga partners with Vuz in MENA region

The Vuz deal follows a number of deals for LaLiga in the region. Most prominently, in August the league named Visit Saudi, the tourist board of...

Sportcal / Dec 21, 2023
Важна актуална новина за инвеститорите на WIN!

Важна актуална новина за инвеститорите на WIN!

Вчера Apple представи новия си продукт - платформа за $20 милиарда, който се очаква да промени живота ни още по-значимо от това как го направи iPhone.

Webit Investment Network / May 6, 2023
VUZ Immersive Social App Wins the Tech Company of the Year 2022 Award - PR Newswire APAC

VUZ Immersive Social App Wins the Tech Company of the Year 2022 Award - PR Newswire APAC

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VUZ, the leading immersive social app, that allows users to stream and experience a new level of...

PR Newswire Asia / Dec 7, 2022
VUZ Immersive Social App Wins the Tech Company of the Year 2022 Award - PR Newswire APAC

VUZ Immersive Social App Wins the Tech Company of the Year 2022 Award - PR Newswire APAC

Khaled Zaatarah, VUZ Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said: Being selected as the Tech Company of the Year is a big honor for us all and is...

PR Newswire Asia / Dec 7, 2022
Dubai-based social app VUZ gets in e& capital, Caruso Ventures in $20m funding round

Dubai-based social app VUZ gets in e& capital, Caruso Ventures in $20m funding round

Dubai-based social app VUZ gets in e& capital, Caruso Ventures in $20m funding round ... Dubai: The VC arm of e& (formerly Etisalat Group) and...

Gulf News / Oct 14, 2022
UAE's social app VUZ raises $20m Series B to fund expansion

UAE's social app VUZ raises $20m Series B to fund expansion

RIYADH: UAE-based content library app VUZ has secured $20 million in series B funding to fuel its expansion plans.

Arab News / Oct 14, 2022
VUZ the Leading Immersive Social App Raises $20M in Series B Round USA - English

VUZ the Leading Immersive Social App Raises $20M in Series B Round USA - English

The extended reality immersive platform VUZ reached over 1 Billion Screen Views and is aiming to reach 3 Billion Screen Views in 2023. VUZ...

PR Newswire / Oct 14, 2022
UAE's Vuz secures $20m in funding to expand into new markets

UAE's Vuz secures $20m in funding to expand into new markets

The funding was led by Caruso Ventures, the Vision Ventures VC Fund, e& capital, the Dubai Future District Fund, SRMG and the Webit Investment...

The National / Oct 14, 2022
VUZ raises $20 million to scale its immersive social app

VUZ raises $20 million to scale its immersive social app

The Dubai-based VUZ says that this round, with a mix of U.S.- and EMEA-based investors, will be pivotal to its international expansion.

TechCrunch / Oct 13, 2022
VUZ's Web3 Platform Raises $20M, Aims for 3B Views in 2023

VUZ's Web3 Platform Raises $20M, Aims for 3B Views in 2023

The web3 startup is building a socialised NFT marketplace that blends elements of Instagram with Robinhood.

NFTgators / Oct 13, 2022
VUZ's Web3 Platform Raises $20M, Aims for 3B Views in 2023

VUZ's Web3 Platform Raises $20M, Aims for 3B Views in 2023

Dubai-based XR and metaverse social app VUZ targets massive user-base growth after raising $20 million in Series B round.

NFTgators / Oct 13, 2022
VUZ raises $20 million Series B investment

VUZ raises $20 million Series B investment

UAE-based social app VUZ has raised $20 million in Series B investment, from Caruso Ventures, Vision VC Fund, e& capital, Dubai...

Wamda / Oct 13, 2022
WIN направи първата си инвестиция от $900'000 в световния лидер “360 vuz”

WIN направи първата си инвестиция от $900'000 в световния лидер “360 vuz”

360vuz спечели място сред финалистите и с това и правото да получи инвестиция от Webit Investment Network в рамките на ...

Webit Investment Network / Sep 27, 2022
360 VUZ Video Mobile App Opens New Office in Los Angeles, Hollywood Middle East - English

360 VUZ Video Mobile App Opens New Office in Los Angeles, Hollywood Middle East - English

Located within 2 miles radius from Warner Bros Studios, Walt Disney Hollywood Studios, and Universal Studios, 360 VUZ office strategic location...

PR Newswire / Feb 17, 2022
360 VUZ Video Mobile App Opens New Office in Los Angeles, Hollywood Middle East - English

360 VUZ Video Mobile App Opens New Office in Los Angeles, Hollywood Middle East - English

Located within 2 miles radius from Warner Bros Studios, Walt Disney Hollywood Studios, and Universal Studios, 360 VUZ office strategic location...

PR Newswire / Feb 17, 2022
VUZ announces partnership with MBC

VUZ announces partnership with MBC

This new strategic partnership, which is set to grow VUZ's reach significantly, will see the social app feature across MBC Group's various...

Campaign Middle East / Feb 17, 2023
VUZ PARTNERS WITH MBC GROUP TO EXPAND ITS VIDEO CONTENT OFFERINGS AND XR EXPERIENCES

VUZ PARTNERS WITH MBC GROUP TO EXPAND ITS VIDEO CONTENT OFFERINGS AND XR EXPERIENCES

This new strategic partnership, which is set to grow VUZ's reach significantly, will see the social app feature across MBC GROUP's various...

PR Newswire / Feb 17, 2023
Founder of 360 VUZ, Leading Immersive Video App, Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur - PR Newswire APAC

Founder of 360 VUZ, Leading Immersive Video App, Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur - PR Newswire APAC

Khaled Zaatarah, 360 VUZ Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said: ;Being selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur is a badge of honor for me...

PR Newswire Asia / Jan 31, 2022
Founder of 360 VUZ, Leading Immersive Video App, Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur - PR Newswire APAC

Founder of 360 VUZ, Leading Immersive Video App, Selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur - PR Newswire APAC

Khaled Zaatarah, 360 VUZ Founder and Chief Executive Officer, said: 'Being selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur is a badge of honor for me...

PR Newswire Asia / Jan 31, 2022
Saudi Arabia's most in-demand app maker 360VUZ scales up in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia's most in-demand app maker 360VUZ scales up in Riyadh

Dubai: The company behind Saudi Arabia's most popular app these days, 360VUZ, is scaling up its operations in the Kingdom.

Gulf News / Oct 29, 2021
360VUZ Scales Its Operations In Saudi Arabia Building On The Metaverse Middle East - English

360VUZ Scales Its Operations In Saudi Arabia Building On The Metaverse Middle East - English

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 360VUZ, the leading immersive social mobile app scales its operations further in...

PR Newswire / Oct 27, 2021
Generation Start-up: 360vuz offers a front seat to a virtual reality future

Generation Start-up: 360vuz offers a front seat to a virtual reality future

The app recently recorded 300% growth in users and raised $5.8 million for expansion.

www.thenationalnews.com / May 2, 2020
Dubai’s 360Vuz raises $5.8 million Series A for its mobile app that brings 360-degree live events and...

Dubai’s 360Vuz raises $5.8 million Series A for its mobile app that brings 360-degree live events and...

Dubai-based 360-degree live streaming and video app 360Vuz has raised $5.8 million in a Series led by Shorooq Partners with the...

MENAbytes / Apr 20, 2020