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Overview
Here.fm provides a browser-based platform where users create and customize persistent virtual rooms for social interaction and collaboration. The product works by allowing users to drag and drop interactive elements like video chat bubbles, YouTube players, and whiteboards into a shared digital space that stays exactly as it was left. Unlike traditional video conferencing tools that use rigid grids, Here.fm offers a flexible, spatial layout where users can layer media and move freely to create an informal atmosphere. The company's goal is to make remote connection feel more personal and expressive by providing a versatile environment for both hanging out and working together.
About Here
Industries
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Gaming
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The blog stayed active through June 2026, indicating ongoing product iteration.
- Web and desktop updates in 2022 improved room-link handoff and reactions.
- Customizable virtual rooms fit remote teams seeking lighter, friendlier collaboration spaces.
What critics are saying
- Public Rooms were removed in August 2022, signaling core product instability.
- No recent funding, hiring, or customer traction surfaced beyond blog maintenance in 2026.
- Kumospace and AgentStore pressure Here.fm; stalled growth risks irrelevance by 2027.
What makes Here unique
- Here.fm won $2.9 million from FirstMark and Y Combinator in 2020.
- Its rooms combine video chat, emoji reactions, stickers, YouTube, and games.
- Public Rooms and Clubs create a more social, customizable hangout than Zoom.
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Funding
Total Funding
$3M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Y CombinatorIndustry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Employee Resource Groups
Mental Health Support
Home Office Stipend
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Program
Company News
Here Group Ltd reported second quarter revenue of RMB 177.3 million, representing 39.4% quarter-over-quarter growth and exceeding guidance. The company's flagship IP Makuku accounted for 73% of quarterly revenue. However, gross margin declined from 41% to 31% due to strategic expansion of offline channels, which carry lower per-unit margins. The company opened five offline direct-to-consumer stores during the quarter. Adjusted net loss from continuing operations narrowed to RMB 16.1 million from RMB 17.1 million previously. Here Group guided third quarter revenue of RMB 540-550 million, representing a 15-20% sequential decline attributed to seasonality and product launch timing. Full-year revenue guidance stands at RMB 750-800 million. The company operates an IP portfolio of 18 properties.
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About Here
Industries
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Gaming
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
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