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Sketchbox

DefunctYC W18

San Francisco, US · 20 employees · 9 known investors

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Sketchbox provides infrastructure for building and updating VR training simulations, including no-code scenario editors and student analytics. It primarily serves Fortune 500 companies, and its simulations run on portable, battery-powered VR headsets.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechEnterprise SoftwareAugmented RealityVirtual RealityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

JCJoe Connolly
Joe ConnollyProduct2017–2025Joe Connolly founded Sketchbox and Greensky Games.
PLPeter Le Bek
Peter Le BekEngineer2017–2025Venture Partner at Pioneer

Investors · 9

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Boost VCreportedSan Mateo · $500K

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Cypher CapitalreportedZurich

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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MAGIC FundreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $5M

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Original CapitalreportedMiami

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Saama CapitalreportedBangalore · $500K – $4M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Sketchbox do?
Sketchbox provides infrastructure for building and updating VR training simulations, including no-code scenario editors and student analytics. It primarily serves Fortune 500 companies, and its simulations run on portable, battery-powered VR headsets.
Who founded Sketchbox?
Sketchbox was founded by Joe Connolly, Peter Le Bek.
Who are Sketchbox's investors?
Sketchbox's investors include Point Reyes Management, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Boost VC, Cypher Capital, General Catalyst, MAGIC Fund, Original Capital and 1 more.
Where is Sketchbox headquartered?
Sketchbox is headquartered in San Francisco, US.