SideQuest

SideQuest runs an alternative app store and community for virtual reality headsets, starting with the Meta (Oculus) Quest, where developers can distribute apps and games outside the official store. It also offers developer tools such as app testing and cross-platform publishing via OpenXR. The company runs Banter, a social VR platform, and in 2026 acquired the rights to the AltspaceVR name to relaunch it.

Consumer & mediaVirtual reality app distribution and social VRBelfast, United Kingdom
FoundersSince 2019
  • Shane HarrisCEO
  • Orla HarrisCOO
Total raised
$16M
Last round · Oct 2022
Series A
Founded
2019

Funding rounds

DateRound · leadRaised
Oct 4, 2022Series A · GV$12M
Oct 11, 2021Seed · PROfounders Capital$3M
Sep 23, 2020Pre-seed$1M

Team

  • Shane Harris
    Co-founder and CEO
  • Orla Harris
    Co-founder and COO
SideQuest | Venture Place