AMAZE (formerly AmazeVR) is a virtual reality concert production company founded in July 2015 by former executives and founders of Kakao.[1] Its headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California, with a second office in Seoul, South Korea. AMAZE develops VR concert experiences for global pop and K-pop artists, distributed via VR headset apps and theatrical installations.
History
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2015, AMAZE secured $7 million in Series A funding between December 2018 and April 2019 from investors including LG Technology Ventures, CJ Timewise Investment, and Smilegate Investment.[1] This was followed by $2.5 million in Series A2 funding in December 2019 and $9.5 million in bridge funding in April 2021.[2]
In June 2021, AMAZE partnered with Megan Thee Stallion as its first featured artist, resulting in the U.S. theatrical debut of her VR concert, Enter the Hottieverse, in March 2022.[3]