Hot 25 Startups 2019: AscapeInterview / StartupsBy PhocusWire | November 12, 2018Share Hot 25 Startups 2019COMPANY: AscapeMARKET TREND: Virtual reality travel contentLOCATION: San Francisco, U.S. A string of high-profile brands, including Thomas Cook, Lonely Planet, Amadeus and JetBlue, have looked at the Ascape concept of high-quality, VR-based previews of destinations and products.Videos perform well in marketing, and travel lends itself perfectly to VR, so building a solid business and product ahead of inevitable, mass consumer take-up is a smart move.Goals for 2019 Ascape is currently working on the stock platform for VR travel content where brands will be able to license thousands of content pieces in several clicks. The VR stock platform will make a licensing process transparent, fast and easy for both travel brands and content suppliers. Founded: 2015Team size: 9Funds raised: $250,000Website: AscapeNEXT: AvisellBACK: Arise TravelMore from the Hot 25 Startups 2019See the full list and analysis. Hot 25 Startups 2019