Research-Driven Spatial Computing
The Future of Immersive Learning
A virtual university campus built at the intersection of education and spatial computing. Conceived through peer-reviewed research. Backed by 70+ global investors. Accessible from a browser or a VR headset.
Research Foundation
Published Before It Was Built
Invact Metaversity didn't begin as a startup idea. It began as a research question: what do online learners actually need to succeed? The answer — community, embodiment, real-world projects, and instructor presence — became the blueprint for a spatial learning platform.
Data-Driven Strategies Recommendation for Creating MOOCs for Effective Online Learning Experience
Authors
Tanay Pratap (Microsoft India) & Sanjay Singh (Manipal Institute of Technology)
Core Insight
“Surveyed 211 online learners to identify what drives course completion. Real-life projects and instructor delivery style are what learners care most about.”
In: Recent Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1386, Springer
Read on Springer →Metaverse for Education in India
Authors
Tanay Pratap, Ankita Tripathi & Ankita Prakash
Core Insight
“Explores how Metaverse technology revolutionizes education via better visualization and embodiment compared to traditional online learning.”
In: Transformations and Changing Perspectives in Higher Education. 1st Edition, Routledge India
Read on Taylor & Francis →“The first paper identified what online learners need. The second documented how spatial computing delivers it. Between the two — Invact Metaversity was built.”
Immersive Experience
Education That Feels Real
Instead of passive video lectures and flat screens, students enter a fully immersive 3D campus — attending classes via animated avatars, collaborating in spatial breakout rooms, and experiencing education as a social, community-driven journey. Built from research on what learners actually need.
Research-Backed Learning
Engineered for social serendipity and community-driven learning. Grounded in peer-reviewed findings on what drives learner success.
Spatial Classrooms
Live classes in immersive 3D environments with spatial audio. Instructors and students interact through expressive avatars in real-time.
Community Layer
Peer-to-peer learning, campus hangouts, and cohort-based collaboration. The social serendipity of a physical campus, engineered into a virtual environment.
Proof-of-Work Credentials
Project-based curriculum designed by industry practitioners. Your work becomes your portfolio. Skills over degrees — a principle borrowed from how the best tech companies actually hire.
The Campus
Campus From Your Couch
A full-scale virtual campus — classrooms, collaboration spaces, auditoriums, and social zones. Walk around, meet peers, attend events. Built for the web, optimized for immersion.
→Spatial audio that adapts as you move through the campus
→Animated avatar-based interactions and gestures
→Breakout rooms for group projects and discussions
→Event spaces for guest lectures and live workshops
→Runs on low-bandwidth connections
→No downloads required — works in your browser
Technology
Access From Anywhere
Built on WebXR and VR technologies, Invact Metaversity is accessible across a spectrum of devices — from a basic laptop with headphones to a full VR headset. The experience scales to your hardware.
TIER 01
Web Browser
Laptop + Headphones
Jump into the campus from any modern browser. Spatial audio and 3D navigation on a flat screen. The fastest way to experience the Metaversity. No downloads, no installs.
TIER 02
WebXR
Enhanced Browser Experience
Deeper immersion with WebXR-enabled browsers. Head tracking, spatial interactions, and richer presence — still no app install needed. The bridge between flat-screen and full VR.
TIER 03
VR Headset
Oculus / Meta Quest
The complete experience. Walk through the campus in virtual reality. Spatial presence, hand tracking, and true immersion. The version that makes you forget you're not physically there.
The Founder
Built by a Researcher
Who Ships.
Tanay Pratap
FOUNDER & CEO, INVACT
USERS IMPACTED
170M+
Teams + Outlook Web
PEER REVIEWED
Awards
Springer Best Paper
Scaling to Millions
Former Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, where he engineered core infrastructure for Teams (100M+ users) and Outlook Web PWA (70M+ users). Previously led deep learning research at Cisco for NLP systems classifying massive router logs.
High-Scale Infra
Built the backbone for real-time collaboration tools used globally by millions of enterprise users.
Applied AI
Extensive computer vision and NLP work at AI startups and networking giants across the stack.
Evidence-Based Building
Tanay approaches product through rigorous research. Recipient of the Springer Best Paper Award (2022) for his study on online learner success. Author of a Taylor & Francis book chapter on how Metaverse tech transforms education in India.
Published Findings
His peer-reviewed research became the design blueprint for Invact's spatial learning platform.
LLM Textbooks
Authored curriculum and textbooks adopted by leading university MTech programmes.
CURRENTLY LEADING
On Ground Labs — Applied AI Research
Backed by the Best
Seed funding led by Arkam Ventures, with participation from top-tier global institutional investors and over 70 individual backers from the world's most influential technology companies.
$5M Raised at $33M Valuation
Institutional Investors
Notable Individual Backers
Balaji Srinivasan
former CTO, Coinbase
Nithin Kamath
Zerodha
Gergely Orosz
The Pragmatic Engineer
Paras Chopra
Lossfunk · prev. Wingify
Pallav Nadhani
FusionCharts
Arnav Kumar
Founder, Leap Finance
Jitendra Agrawal
Engineering, JioCinema
Vikram Chopra
Co-Founder & CEO, Cars24
Lalit Keshre
Co-Founder & CEO, Groww
And investors from
Alumni Impact
Where Our Alumni Build
Invact Metaversity alumni work at companies across India and beyond.
100+ alumni placed across 35+ companies
Alumni Voices
What Our Alumni Say
“The guidance, teaching and the network is really helpful. It helped me land a job as a Financial Analyst at eClerx.”
Sibarama Prusty
Financial Analyst, eClerx
“Not just the concepts but how to handle feedback, leadership — I learned everything here. When I applied for Capgemini, I didn't know that I had learned so much.”
Ankita Havnur
Senior Financial Analyst, Capgemini
“Invact's training enhanced my analysis skills, enabling me to interpret complex reports effortlessly. Grateful for their contribution to my professional growth.”
Parinita Kanekar
Data Research Analyst, Morningstar
“Grateful to Invact Metaversity for an incredible learning experience. Thanks to their guidance, I'm now an MIS Executive at CaratLane.”
Siddhanth Lavande
MIS Executive, CaratLane
“The knowledge and skills I acquired through their program were instrumental in securing my role at Flipkart. Grateful for the comprehensive curriculum.”
Nikhil Vishwakarma
Supply Chain, Flipkart
“Invact's training gave me a solid grasp of Excel through hands-on exercises. This confidence boost helped me land a Business Analyst role at TCS.”
Arnab Dey
Business Analyst, TCS
“The financial modeling, Excel, and ratio analysis modules were exceptionally practical. This confidence boost helped me land an Intern Associate role at Reliance.”
Samrudi Dudhe
Intern Associate, Reliance
“The training provided me with basic to advanced level business modelling. The skill sets I learned helped me a lot and will continue to help in my career.”
Yogita Singh
Audit Consultant, Grant Thornton
The Team
The Team Behind
Invact Metaversity.
A lean, focused group combining decades of pedagogical expertise with modern product thinking to build the future of learning.
Head of Curriculum
Prashant Somani
An IIM grad passionate about teaching and curriculum. Has a decade-long teaching experience in business roles.
The bridge between students and faculty, ensuring the curriculum experience is on par.
Product Manager
Ankita Tripathi
Previously at Google handling DevLibrary. Has 10+ years of experience in product, documentation, and communities.
Leads the Product and Marketing verticals at Invact, ensuring vision translates into seamless user experiences.
In the Press