Moonvalley alternatives
TL;DR: 12 companies doing similar work to Moonvalley in Consumer, ranked by how closely they match what Moonvalley actually does — not just by category.
How this list was built: every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Moonvalley. They are scored on how closely their own description overlaps with Moonvalley's, and all facts shown come from the YC company records — nothing is estimated.
What are the best alternatives to Moonvalley?
| Alternative | What it does | Batch | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Media Labs | — | Winter 2010 | — | Inactive |
| Wavy | Experience music and art in augmented reality | Winter 2017 | — | Acquired |
| Plexus | High-performance gloves for VR and AR | Winter 2018 | 3 | Active |
| Adventurous Co | Disney meets Airbnb Experiences | Winter 2019 | 2 | Inactive |
| Simmery | — | Summer 2005 | — | Inactive |
| Escher Reality | The backend for Augmented Reality. | Summer 2017 | 2 | Acquired |
| INKHUNTER | Augmented Reality mobile app to try and buy tattoos | Summer 2018 | 3 | Inactive |
| ConstructVR | The simplest way to test, manage, and deploy VR/AR apps at scale. | Winter 2016 | 2 | Inactive |
| Ixora | We create the digital outdoor environment for a movie. | Summer 2018 | 2 | Inactive |
| Sketchbox | Wordpress for AR & VR | Winter 2018 | 20 | Inactive |
| Vapor | In-video advertising. | Summer 2011 | 2 | Inactive |
| Matterport | Turn physical objects and environments into 3D models in seconds. | Winter 2012 | 201 | Public |
Is Moonvalley still active?
Moonvalley is still operating, so switching is a choice rather than a forced migration. Compare on fit and price rather than urgency.
How was this list put together?
Every company here is Y Combinator-backed and shares at least one category with Moonvalley. They are then ranked on how closely their own description overlaps with Moonvalley's, so the closest matches come first rather than whoever happens to share a tag.