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DreamWorld

YC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 30 employees · 6 known investors

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DreamWorld is a multiplayer 3D game platform that lets players build worlds using generative AI tools, targeting adults aged 13-40 who have outgrown earlier user-generated-content games. The platform combines advanced building capabilities with social features and supports large-scale concurrent player counts.

Also known as DreamWorld Realities, Inc. · Elysium · Elysium, Elyzm · Elyzm

ConsumerGamingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

DreamWorld was founded in 2021 by Garrison Bellack and Zachary Kaplan.

GBGarrison Bellack
Garrison BellackFounder & CEOGarrison Bellack is the CEO of DreamWorld and has held engineering leadership positions at Apple, Cruise, Meta, and Google.
ZKZachary Kaplan
Zachary KaplanFounder, Chief of ProductZachary Kaplan is Chief Creative Officer at DreamWorld with background spanning project management, product design, video production, and media and web design.
GB
Grace BellackTechnical Sourcer
CT
Camille T.EA

Investors · 6

Immeasurablelisted by ImmeasurableLos Angeles · $25K – $100K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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BAI capitalreportedBeijing

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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LYVCreportedPalo Alto

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In the news

YC-backed DreamWorld scrubs website clean after botched Alpha launchplaydreamworld.com · May 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does DreamWorld do?
DreamWorld is a multiplayer 3D game platform that lets players build worlds using generative AI tools, targeting adults aged 13-40 who have outgrown earlier user-generated-content games. The platform combines advanced building capabilities with social features and supports large-scale concurrent player counts.
Who founded DreamWorld?
DreamWorld was founded by Garrison Bellack, Zachary Kaplan in 2021.
Who are DreamWorld's investors?
DreamWorld's investors include General Catalyst, Immeasurable, Y Combinator, BAI capital, Goodwater Capital, LYVC.
Where is DreamWorld headquartered?
DreamWorld is headquartered in San Francisco, US.