IMVU, a social networking and instant messaging client which uses 3D avatars to represent its users, announced Thursday that they have hired David Fleck to serve as vice president of marketing for the ...

Virtual reality has come and gone over the years, and many spectators are going through the second or third hype phase for the technology. That’s resulted in some skepticism, but VR looks more ...

After years of evolving, IMVU is hitting a creative reset in May 2026, blending the timeless allure of goth fashion with modern digital perks. For users who have spent years curating their avatars, ...

The online metaverse and social networking site IMVU grew by 44% during the pandemic; it now attracts 7 million active users a month, most of them female or female-identifying and aged from 18 to 24.

Avatar-based social platform Imvu just closed an investment round of over $35 million from NetEase, Structural Capital, and other investors who were not disclosed. This investment will go towards the ...

The line between social networking and gaming is increasingly blurring, and internet incumbents are taking notice. NetEase, the second-largest gaming company in China (behind Tencent), is among a ...