Startup profile for Within: what they do, why they are interesting, stage (See coverage), industries, and links to our funding articles. Part of the Venture Capital Tracker startup directory.

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Within

VR content studio (formerly Vrse) founded by Chris Milk for immersive storytelling.

Stage

See coverage

Status

acquired

Coverage

full

Why Within is interesting

a16z-led $12.6M Series A in 2016 with Fox and media strategics — pioneer of cinematic VR before category consolidation.

Key facts

  • Series A (Jun 2016): $12.56M led by a16z; 21st Century Fox participated (Variety)
  • Co-investors not in VCT directory: 21st Century Fox, WME, Live Nation, Vice Media
  • VCT directory co-investors: none mapped (non-directory syndicates noted above); reviewed 2026-07-24

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Within's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

Enterprise SaaS

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FAQs about Within

Funding context and why this company shows up in venture coverage.

Within is listed among Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) investments on a16z’s public investment list.
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Last updated: 2026-07-24