ABOUT US

STEPVR AIMS TO LIBERATE THE CREATIVE POWER OF ALL MANKIND WITH METAVERSE TECHNOLOGY

COMPANY STORY

STEPVR aims to unleash the creative power of mankind with metaverse technologies. Founded in July 2013 by Dr. Guo Cheng, STEPVR has dedicated its first 9 years focusing on the research and development of the full spectrum of technologies required to create an authentic virtual reality experience. With core technologies such as laser positioning, motion capture, robotic haptic, omnidirectional motion system, and over 80 patents, STEPVR invented the first hardware system that can replicate the five senses of a user in the metaverse.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

STEPVR created mGate Beta, the world’s first Ready Player One portal to the metaverse; iMetaStar, the world's first one-stop Avatar-as-a-Service solution; and Future Expo, the world’s largest and most immersive free-roaming VR experience center.

COMMERCIALIZATION

STEPVR commenced its full market commercialization in 2021. Within merely the span of 18 months since its product launch, the company has opened a franchise of 150+ VR stores, served 1,000,000+ paid customers, and onboarded an average of 90+ virtual influencers monthly. STEPVR has now proven its profitability and become an undisputed leader in the metaverse industry.

150+

EMPLOYEES HIRED

80+

TECHNOLOGY PATENTS

150+

VR FRANCHISE STORES

1.5M+

CUSTOMERS SERVED

200+

VIRTUAL INFLUENCERS

80M+

POOL OF FOLLOWERS
Beijing
Shanghai
Lugano
Shenzhen
Seoul
Bangkok
Los Angeles
Singapore

COMPANY HISTORY

2022

  • Launched the all-inclusive virtual human solution, iMetaStar
  • Hosted a virtual launch of the world’s first Ready Player One metaverse portal device, mGate Beta
  • Established the first and only virtual idol MCN company in China, partnering with Douyin & Kuaishou
  • Visited and commended highly by Cai Qi, First Secretary of the Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party
  • Launched Thailand Store
  • Launched Kuaishou account for the main character in the movie “I Am Who I Am”

2021

  • Launched "Future Lightwheels" , setting a record of 1000 m² with 40 users competing in the same space
  • The “Future Battle” franchise stores exceeded 100
  • Launched the large-space VR secret room project "Future Adventure"
  • Completion of Series B funding

2020

  • Company business shifts from B2B to B2C

2019

  • Launched the world's largest VR Esports arena and established a digital sports brand "Future Battle"
  • Set up the Swiss branch

2018

  • Developed robot haptic feedback technology

2017

  • Launched the first application of virtual reality technology

2016

  • Developed large space laser positioning technology

2015

  • Officially launched the company’s VR business and tech brand, STEPVR

2014

  • Received the angel investment from Zhang Fan, the founder of Sequoia Capital China
  • Identified laser positioning as the company's strategic development direction.

2013

  • STEPVR incorporation