This Company Will Let People Explore Houses Virtually

Matterport, a technology company that lets people explore houses virtually has secured $30 million in Series C funding, led by the investment arm of tech giant Qualcomm.

The company makes explorable 3D models of homes, offices, resorts, and other spaces.

"We're making sure we have a platform where it's easy to deliver VR experiences and also gives consumers the ability to create VR experiences themselves," said Bill Brown, CEO of Matterport.

If everything goes according to the plan, in next few years you'll be able to grab your Oculus Rift and see if the resort is what you're looking for.

"What Matterport does particularly well is we convey what it feels like to be in a space," added Brown. "When you're thinking about buying a home, the biggest tool people use now ... is time. They drive all over the place , because that's the only way to get a feeling of what it's like to be in the space. What we do is try to give an immersive feeling to significantly reduce the amount of time they have to use to get a feel."

The company also hopes to let consumers create their own VR experiences.

"Part of the company's vision is allowing consumers to be VR content creators," Brown added. "Eventually, you're going to go on vacation and you're going to be at a beautiful Buddhist temple and you'll be able to take out your phone, wave it around the room and create VR content."