Who founded Rendever?

Rendever was founded by Kyle Rand, Thomas Neumann.

Who are Rendever's investors?

Rendever's investors include Dorm Room.

How much funding has Rendever raised?

Rendever has disclosed $4.5M raised across 1 round.

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Rendever provides immersive virtual reality experiences for senior living residents designed to reduce social isolation and foster meaningful connections. The platform uses VR headsets to enable shared experiences like virtual travel, reminiscence therapy, and social activities tailored for older adults with cognitive or mobility challenges.

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Founders & leadership

Kyle RandCofounder/CEOKyle studied cognitive decline and neuroscience with research interests in aging-related brain changes and decision-making; he has held previous roles leading product development for social networks, crowdfunding platforms, and healthcare access initiatives. He cofounded Rendever to address social isolation in senior living communities through virtual reality experiences.

Thomas NeumannCofounder/CTOThomas Neumann is co-founder and Head of Engineering at Rendever, which develops virtual reality experiences for senior living communities.

Investors · 1

Dorm Roomlisted by Dorm RoomBrooklyn · $90K – $500K

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$4.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$4.5MraisedNov 2025 · 2 sources
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health	Phase IISTTR	2021	$2.2M
National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health	Phase ISTTR	2019	$146.8K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

In the news

Rendever Receives Nearly $4.5 Million in NIH Funding to Overcome Social Isolation for Older Adults while Supporting Caregiversglobenewswire.com · Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Rendever do?: Rendever provides immersive virtual reality experiences for senior living residents designed to reduce social isolation and foster meaningful connections. The platform uses VR headsets to enable shared experiences like virtual travel, reminiscence therapy, and social activities tailored for older adults with cognitive or mobility challenges.
Who founded Rendever?: Rendever was founded by Kyle Rand, Thomas Neumann.
Who are Rendever's investors?: Rendever's investors include Dorm Room.
How much funding has Rendever raised?: Rendever has disclosed $4.5M raised across 1 round.