Fundo, a platform for virtual events and experiences, designed and built for creators, launched by Google

With Fundo, a platform for virtual events and experiences, designed and built for creators, everything is live and interactive. It uses face-to-face video chat to mirror those in-person encounters. All this happens using your computer or phone, from the comfort of home or on the go.

New Delhi: Google has launched a new virtual experience platform for creators called Fundo that will help the community perform live and interactive, face-to-face video chats via an end-to-end platform.

A product of Area 120, Google's in-house incubator for experimental projects, the platform is now available for all creators in the US and Canada, with more locations coming soon.

Fundo, a platform for virtual events and experiences, designed and built for creators, launched by Google

"Fundo also gives creators new monetization options to support what they do. Event hosts are in control of ticket prices and any discounts, including free events if preferred," Google said in a blog post.

Some creators using YouTube channel memberships offer Fundo ‘Meet & Greets' exclusively to channel members as a premium perk.

"In addition to YouTube creators and their fans, we're seeing authors, fitness instructors, business and lifestyle consultants, and others use Fundo to find new ways to connect," Google said.

Fans can discover events happening on Fundo via the home page, or through links shared directly by their favorite creators. Creators can also schedule events in advance or ask the fans to give time.

"Safety is a top priority. Because Fundo is checking everyone's ticket, there's no risk of uninvited guests. We also have reporting and flagging features to curtail abuse," Google said.

(Inputs from Agencies)