📝 VUX raises $12M

Liam Gill
May 20, 2025

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Immersive video startup VUZ has raised $12 million in pre-Series C funding, led by the International Finance Corporation, to fuel its expansion across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Africa, Asia, and the U.S. Immersive video startup VUZ has raised $12 million in pre-Series C funding, led by the International Finance Corporation, to fuel its expansion across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Africa, Asia, and the U.S. The company, known for 360-degree experiences from events like the Grammys and La Liga, now boasts 15 million users and nearly 3 billion screen views. Backed by telecom deals and exclusive streaming rights, VUZ is targeting markets where the creator economy is emerging, offering local creators monetization tools and lower production costs. Profitable as of 2024, VUZ is betting that immersive, hyper-local content can compete with global giants like YouTube and TikTok.

StartEngine’s $30M Surge — Own a Piece Before June 26

Private markets are having a moment, thanks to companies like StartEngine .

The leading alternative investing platform is helping everyday investors like you access deals once reserved for VCs and insiders, including exposure to private market titans like OpenAI, Databricks, and Perplexity.¹

How’s it going? In Q1 2025, StartEngine pulled off $30M in revenue, its biggest quarter ever (based on unaudited financials).²

But StartEngine isn’t just a middleman. The company earns 20% carried interest on select pre-IPO offerings, unlocking value for shareholders when these deals succeed.³

How can you tap into this diversification play? By investing in StartEngine .

StartEngine has crowdfunded $85M+ to date, and you can join 45K+ shareholders before the company’s current round closes on June 26.

Invest in StartEngine

_{Reg A+ via StartEngine Crowdfunding, Inc. No BD/intermediary involved. Investment is speculative, illiquid & high risk. See OC and Risks on page.}

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