# Beyond: Entertainment, Wellington, New Zealand

> Beyond: Beyond, also known as Beyond Studios, is a Virtual World Venture Studio founded in 2018 by Jessica and Anton. Based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/beyond (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Beyond

Beyond, also known as Beyond Studios, is a Virtual World Venture Studio founded in 2018 by Jessica and Anton.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Entertainment Wellington, New Zealand

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2018 8 years old
- **Team:** 4 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** 130k as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed May 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Beyond has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Beyond

Beyond, also known as Beyond Studios, is a Virtual World Venture Studio founded in 2018 by Jessica and Anton.

The company focuses on creating welcoming and socially inclusive virtual experiences that enhance art and entertainment across VR, Web3, and mobile platforms. Their mission is to build better virtual worlds where everyone can belong. Beyond develops immersive virtual experiences and specializes in value creation and IP extension. Notable projects include Oddball, a free-roam multiplayer VR game for teams of up to eight players, and GAMEFIT, a virtual reality fitness program implemented in New Zealand schools. They also created Fluf Burrows, a successful NFT collection, and are expanding into Web3 with fully-rigged 3D character collections. The company collaborates with various partners, including Futureverse and Snoop Dogg, to innovate and enhance their offerings. Beyond aims to serve diverse audiences, including gamers, schools, and digital asset enthusiasts, while emphasizing social connection and belonging.

## What company datasets say Beyond raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **130k** in the source's currency

Last round **Seed**

Last round date **May 2021**

## Founders and team

From Beyond's own website: 2 founders.

**Anton Mitchell** Co-CEO | Co-Founder

**Jessica Manins** Co-CEO | Co-Founder

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Angel HQ](https://millionrounds.com/fund/angel-hq)

Each firm lists Beyond on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Entertainment
- **Industry code:** NAICS 54151, SIC 7375
- **Region:** Wellington
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/beyond-studio-734bad1395)

## Entertainment in New Zealand

Startups like it

- [**Booktrack** Auckland · founded 2010](https://millionrounds.com/startup/booktrack)
- [**SHIFT72** Hamilton · founded 2014](https://millionrounds.com/startup/shift72)
- [**Hashbane Interactive** Auckland · founded 2021](https://millionrounds.com/startup/hashbane-interactive)
- [**Drumleaf** Auckland · founded 2009](https://millionrounds.com/startup/drumleaf)

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