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VR video startup YBVR secures USD 1.5 mln from Wayra, Verizon, TCA

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | 12:25 CET | News
US-based XR (extended reality) video platform YBVR said it has secured USD 1.5 million in pre-Series A funding from Verizon Ventures, Telefonica's Wayra and Tech Coast Angels (TCA). The startup's video platform offers 360-degree streaming to enhance the virtual viewing experience. It said the funding will allow it to build up its team, further key partnerships and advance its technology to eventually live stream 8K ultra-high-definition video across devices with a sub-second latency.

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Categories: Broadcast & Satellite / Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Telefonica / Verizon
Countries: World
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