Katmai raises $22M for a new take on the metaverse with 3D virtual office
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Katmai has raised $22 million for its ew take on remote work with a new 3D virtual office platform.
Katmai is emerging from stealth today with its mission to revolutionize the remote work landscape with a new kind of online workplace that uses a combination of 3D virtual offices, video cameras and avatars.
The company integrates its video conferencing with a real-time 3D engine, bringing people together within immersive, customized, photorealistic environments – all accessible through a browser with no virtual reality headset needed.
By incorporating real video instead of cartoon avatars, Katmai fosters authentic human interactions in keeping with its vision of changing remote work. I tried out a demo and it worked pretty well in making you feel like you’re both in an office with other people and still taking advantage of being remote, said Erik Braund, Katmai CEO, in an interview with GamesBeat.
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Recent studies show that 97% of workers desire some form of remote work. Business leaders are grappling with the challenge of formulating post-pandemic work strategies that maintain the advantages of a physical office while optimizing productivity, employee well-being, and company culture.
Katmai’s virtual office product merges the benefits of a shared in-office experience with the convenience of working remotely, paving the way for a work paradigm that is truly inclusive. The 3D virtual office boasts a blend of private and co-working
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