There.com is a fully interactive, 3D online virtual world where members can customize and create their own 3D character, meet and hang out with friends in real-time using voice and text chat, build their own virtual homes, participate in events ranging from car races to paintball to fashion shows and even create and sell their own virtual items. There.com is a safe and exciting “PG-13″ environment for ages 13 and up that has something to offer nearly anyone.
There.com is a product of Makena Technologies, Inc., a privately held corporation, headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. Entrepreneur Michael Wilson founded the company in 2005.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | 6M | Unknown |
People
Jeffrey Ventrella (Co-Founder)
Will Harvey (Co-Founder)
Steve Victorino (President & COO)
Michael Wilson (CEO)
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