MixRift raises $1.6M for casual mixed reality gaming

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MixRift, a mixed reality gaming startup, has raised $1.6 million to develop and publish MR titles.

MixRift aims to create the Angry Birds of mixed reality, filling a gap in the current XR landscape and delivering an enjoyable, intuitive, and rich gaming experience for users.

The funding round, led by Outsized Ventures and Underline Ventures, took about seven weeks to complete and included participation from SOSV and angel investors.

In an interview with GamesBeat, CEO Bobby Voicu highlighted the potential of mixed reality and augmented reality as the next frontier in gaming, emphasizing the need for innovation in this space. Voicu believes that the future lies in MR devices that function as both gaming and computing platforms, paving the way for new immersive experiences.

Voicu envisions a future where different platforms coexist and complement each other, with mixed reality devices becoming mainstream computing devices. He anticipates that companies leveraging MR technology early on will have a competitive edge once the market matures.

As MR devices evolve to support larger user bases, startups like MixRift aim to capitalize on the demand for innovative gameplay experiences that drive consumer adoption. Titles such as Lego Brick Tales and Dead Cabin showcase the potential of mixed reality gaming.

With the backing of investors, MixRift plans to expedite its efforts in developing and releasing casual mixed reality titles, aligning with the growing popularity of headsets like the Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.

Origins

Bobby Voicu, David Pripas, and Andrei Vaduva are the core founders of MixRift, bringing diverse expertise to the team. Voicu’s experience as a serial entrepreneur and XR influencer, combined with Pripas’ gaming influence and Vaduva’s technical acumen, positions MixRift for success.