Metaplace is the world’s first open platform that harnesses the power of the Web to allow anyone to create, build and live in their own unique virtual world. Our vision is to enable users to build a network of worlds – from community to games to education to business — creating an ecosystem where they collaborate, socialize and conduct commerce forming new societies and economies as we do in the real world today.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/08 | Series B | 6.7M | Unknown |
People
John Donham (CEO)
Jason Hable (VP, Business Operations)
Raph Koster (Co-founder and President)
John Borchers (Board Member)
George Zachary (Board member)
Competitors
Second Life:
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News
Tech industry to Republicans, Democrats: tech jobs are everywhere (not just in Silicon Valley)
August 29, 2012 6:49 pm
A new report from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute revealed that tech jobs are hot, they’re getting hotter, and… Continue reading ⟩
George Zachary: No bubble yet, but one's building
February 25, 2011 2:00 pm
For the past seven years, George Zachary has led Charles River Ventures’ investments in a number of big firms, including… Continue reading ⟩
Metaplace lets you grow your own virtual world
June 16, 2009 12:00 pm
There are 30,000 new virtual worlds on the web today, thanks to Metaplace. The San Diego-based company has created a… Continue reading ⟩