# Top 22 Metaverse Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 22 best-funded metaverse startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $1.1B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/metaverse-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**World Labs** WorldLabs is a digital global innovation platform that fast-tracks the development of innovative ideas](https://millionrounds.com/company/world-labs) WorldLabs is a digital global innovation platform that fast-tracks the development of innovative ideas *Founded* 1917 London, United States **$1.0B** last round Feb 2026
- 2 [**Admix**](https://millionrounds.com/company/admix) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$27M** last round Oct 2021
- 3 [**Aston Labs** Aston Labs operates a decentralized utility organization working to build a carbon-free utility network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aston-labs) Aston Labs operates a decentralized utility organization working to build a carbon-free utility network. *Founded* 2022 Seattle, United States **$20M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**zkTube** zkTube is a Layer2 scalability solution for Ethereume Enterprise.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zktube) zkTube is a Layer2 scalability solution for Ethereume Enterprise. *Founded* - Melbourne, Australia **$15M** last round Sept 2021
- 5 [**VoxelSensors** VoxelSensors is a Belgian deep-tech semiconductor startup founded in 2020 and based in Brussels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voxelsensors) VoxelSensors is a Belgian deep-tech semiconductor startup founded in 2020 and based in Brussels. *Founded* 2020 Brussels, Belgium **$8.7M** last round May 2025
- 6 [**Ambr** Custom Natural Perfumes](https://millionrounds.com/company/ambr) Custom Natural Perfumes *Founded* 2021 Japan **$7.5M** last round Jul 2022
- 7 [**Tiny Rebel Games** Tiny Rebel Games is a video game developer and publisher based in Newport, Wales.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiny-rebel-games) Tiny Rebel Games is a video game developer and publisher based in Newport, Wales. *Founded* 2016 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$7.0M** last round Mar 2022
- 8 [**Melon** MELON is a metaverse development studio that creates original game properties and experiences in sports, music, TV, fashion, and brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/melon) MELON is a metaverse development studio that creates original game properties and experiences in sports, music, TV, fashion, and brands. *Founded* 2017 St. Petersburg, United States **$6.8M** last round Dec 2022
- 9 [**Gemba** Neobanking platform & white label banking infrastructure, startup friendly neobank, fast account opening](https://millionrounds.com/company/gemba) Neobanking platform & white label banking infrastructure, startup friendly neobank, fast account opening *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$6.5M** last round Sept 2026
- 10 [**HeroMaker Studios** HeroMaker Studios is an entertainment company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heromaker-studios) HeroMaker Studios is an entertainment company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Diego, United States **$4.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 11 [**Xapa** Xapa is a private company based in Pleasanton, California, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xapa) Xapa is a private company based in Pleasanton, California, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 San Antonio, United States **$3.2M** last round Nov 2022
- 12 [**ThunderLands** Thunder Lands - a project that unites classic MMORPG gameplay with blockchain technology and p2e mechanics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thunderlands) Thunder Lands - a project that unites classic MMORPG gameplay with blockchain technology and p2e mechanics. *Founded* - Tórtola, Spain **$3.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 13 [**LightCycle** LightCycle is a lifestyle metaverse platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightcycle) LightCycle is a lifestyle metaverse platform. *Founded* - Số 12A, đường Nguyễn Huệ, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1, TP. HCM, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round Feb 2024
- 14 [**Witchcraft** Witchcraft is an online portal that offer metaverse, virtual reality and NFT sharing environment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/witchcraft) Witchcraft is an online portal that offer metaverse, virtual reality and NFT sharing environment. *Founded* - Seoul **$1.9M** last round Mar 2022
- 15 [**Hydraverse** Hydraverse is a metaverse dragon fighting game developer that offers PVP dragon fighting game software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydraverse) Hydraverse is a metaverse dragon fighting game developer that offers PVP dragon fighting game software. *Founded* - América, Nicaragua **$1.7M** last round Mar 2022
- 16 [**Auxuman** Auxuman is a London-based AI and entertainment technology company founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auxuman) Auxuman is a London-based AI and entertainment technology company founded in 2018. *Founded* 2019 Menlo Park, United Kingdom **$1.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 17 [**VRYNT** Full evolution NFT ecosystem powered by the VRYNT token that redefines how audiences are engaged.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vrynt) Full evolution NFT ecosystem powered by the VRYNT token that redefines how audiences are engaged. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$1.5M** last round Dec 2021
- 18 [**Somnium Space**](https://millionrounds.com/company/somnium-space) *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Oct 2021
- 19 [**Graviton Zero** Graviton Zero is a gaming platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graviton-zero) Graviton Zero is a gaming platform. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.2M** last round Dec 2021
- 20 [**Lumos Labs** Rabble Labs is a Web3 platform suite founded in 2024, resulting from the merger of Lumos Labs and Buidlers Tribe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumos-labs) Rabble Labs is a Web3 platform suite founded in 2024, resulting from the merger of Lumos Labs and Buidlers Tribe. *Founded* - Singapore, Singapore **$1.1M** last round May 2022
- 21 [**Immuse** Operates at the intersection of Music, NFTs and the AR Real World Metaverse.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immuse) Operates at the intersection of Music, NFTs and the AR Real World Metaverse. *Founded* - United States **$500K** last round Mar 2022
- 22 [**Urth** URTH is a retail company that provides lens filters and adapters for professional photographers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/urth) URTH is a retail company that provides lens filters and adapters for professional photographers. *Founded* 2014 Tokyo, Japan **$210K** last round Apr 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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