🌍 We’re Back - $2M+ in GMV Reached | The Immersive Movement Is Real

From Shark Tank to LA Tech Week, we’re scaling fast—and reshaping how brands, creators, and enterprise teams launch immersive experiences.

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Roy Midas
July 09, 2025

Hi BLCK UNICRN Community,

2025 has been nothing short of transformational. What started as a bold vision for immersive storytelling is now a growing economy with creators, brands, and enterprises building every day on the BLCK UNICRN platform.

Here’s a quick look at the momentum:

📊 Platform Traction

  • $2M+ in GMV generated for our talent marketplace

  • Expanded into enterprise, education, wellness, and L&D

  • New marketplace verticals: Spirituality, Recruiting, Training

🎥 Just Dropped: Episode 2 of Our Reality Series

Watch behind the scenes of the marketplace that’s reshaping immersive creation—featuring real creators, real builds, and real-world impact.

✔️ AI-powered production tools
✔️ Transparent pricing + real-time collaboration
✔️ No-code scoping tools for brands & teams

Finale premieres live at LA Tech Week this October—one year after our first experience launched. You’re invited! 

 ✨ Use Cases in Action

  • 📈 Sales Training Simulator – Faster onboarding and alignment for GTM teams.
    View Use Case →

    📣 Immersive Brand Campaigns – CMOs are building story-driven drops to grow community.
    See How →

    🛒 CPG Brand Worlds – Next-gen digital activations to drive loyalty and emotional connection.
    Explore CPG Use Case →

📌 Recent Wins & Momentum

The immersive economy is taking off—and BLCK UNICRN is at the center of it. Here are a few recent highlights:

  • Featured at Shark Tank (ABC), UCLA Ventures, gener8tor, and a16z Tech Week

  • Finalist at the Startup World Cup – East Coast Regionals (NYC Tech Week)

  • Invited to Capgemini’s Next-Gen Innovators showcase for enterprise XR(NYC Tech Week)

🎓 Built with Top Talent

  • Over 150+ team members onboarded over 2 years across product, AI, marketing, data, and storytelling

  • Talent sourced from UCLA Anderson, UC Berkeley, Berkeley SkyDeck, and more

  • Contributions to AI prototyping, GTM strategy, UX storytelling, and platform tiers

📈 Why it matters: We're not just shipping product—we’re building the infrastructure, credibility, and community to make immersive a mainstream medium across industries.

📣 Join the Movement

If you’re an investor, creative, or partner interested in what’s next—let’s connect.

Thanks for being part of the journey.

With excitement,
The BLCK UNICRN Team