Flat2VR Studios, which was recently established, has secured a valuable collaboration with Hartmann Capital as an investment partner, assisting in the initial stages of setting up the studio.
Jasmine Uniza, the CEO of Flat2VR Studios, made an announcement on X platform regarding the company’s newly formed partnership with Hartmann Capital.
Hartmann Capital is a US investment firm that invests in digital assets (think: crypto & NFT), VR/AR, AI, space, and transhumanism. In 2022, Hartmann Capital launched a $30 million Metaverse Fund. Since then, the firm has invested in XR platforms and apps such as Liv, ShapesXR and Tripp.
I am unable to determine the amount of capital invested in Flat2VR Studios.
On X, Hartmann Capital’s Metaverse analyst JP Minetos announced the partnership. He says that PC VR ports such as Half-Life 2: VR Mod have been downloaded more than 10 million times and points to the success of the standalone VR port of Resident Evil 4, which has become one of the most popular Quest games.
Minetos states that Flat2VR is comprised of a highly experienced team of VR experts who are deeply involved in the industry. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in creating VR experiences that feel natural, making them the ideal choice for the task at hand.
What is the objective of Flat2VR Studios?
The Flat2VR scene has been bringing flatscreen hits and classics to PC VR and standalone headsets like Meta Quest for years. Most of these projects are not licensed ports and are offered for free as mods or via sideloading.
Flat2VR Studios, originating from the modding community, aims to elevate the VR porting passion into a professional endeavor. Their objective is to create authorized VR ports and make them available on popular platforms like Steam, the Quest Store, and the Playstation Store.
Flat2VR Studios was founded by VR publisher Impact Reality and has hired some of Flat2VR’s leading developers, including Cabalistic (Half-Life 2: VR Mod), Raicuparta (Firewatch VR Mod) and Team Beef.
The studio is currently developing a virtual reality (VR) port that does not have a name yet. It is projected to be launched either in late 2024 or early 2025.
