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Vancouver-based Virtual Spaces Platform Developer Active Replica Acquired by Mozilla
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Vancouver, BC, December 1, 2022--(T-Net)--Vancouver-based virtual spaces platform developer Active Replica announced today that it hs been acquired by not-for-profit Firefox browser developer Mozilla.
Mozilla said in a seperate announcement that it acquired Active Replica to help bring their experience creating compelling virtual events to its entire Hubs community.
Active Replica spent the past three years helping communities stay connected and grow even closer together, with a mission to "use virtual worlds to facilitate joyful gatherings".
The company said in its announcement that it believed that the web-based metaverse will be the cornerstone of how people connect virtually.
"Working with social, cultural, and educational organizations has given us the opportunity to see how important the open web is to the future of remote communication" said the Active Replica.
"Mozilla has long advocated for a healthier internet and has been an inspiration to us in its dedication and contributions to the open web. By joining forces with the Mozilla Hubs team, we're able to further expand on our mission and inspire a new generation of creators, connectors, and builders".
Active Replica says it will continue to work with their existing customers, partners and community.
Read the full annuncement from Mozilla here.
About Active Replica
Active Replica is committed to helping organizations bring people together. We create virtual spaces and events that allow for true to life communication through conversation, movement, activities and entertainment. We'll work with you from end-to-end to create a customized experience tailored to your organization. This is not your father's online platform.
Our event packages include custom venue design, event planning, live entertainment and dedicated tech support. Just like an in-person offsite event, but at a fraction of the cost!
About Mozilla
A lot of companies say they're "mission-driven." Our unique corporate structure guarantees that every decision we make upholds our mission: to ensure the internet remains open and accessible. Beholden to neither shareholders nor investors, Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the not-for-profit Mozilla Foundation.
Along with our communities of 20,000+ contributors and collaborators, Mozilla Corporation's staff designs, builds, and distributes software that allows people to enjoy the internet on their own terms. Our flagship product — the Firefox browser — has expanded into a family of products that protects users and alerts them of risks, safeguards passwords and provides a secure VPN (with more to come).
By maintaining a safe, open internet we're helping humanity, while also helping the individual humans employed here to reach their personal and professional goals. With a relatively small team serving hundreds of millions of people, a culture of exploration, and a commitment to mentorship, opportunities abound to learn and grow at Mozilla.