Transfr
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Transfr is a New York-based company, founded by Bharani Rajakumar, that makes virtual reality career exploration and skills training simulations for middle-skills jobs.
| Website | https://transfrinc.com/ |
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| Headquarters | Transfr lists an address in New York, New York. |
| Founded | Transfr says it was founded in 2017. |
| Ownership | Transfr describes itself as a private company; ABS Capital led its 2023 Series C round, with investors including JPMorgan Chase Impact Finance and Firework Ventures. |
| In this guide | Hiring and realistic job previews; Skilled trades and workforce training; Onboarding and frontline training |
This profile uses the same fields and length limits as every other provider in the guide, drawn from Transfr’s own materials and public records.
Hiring and realistic job previews
Products named: Transfr Trek; Transfr Train; Pre-Employment Programs
| What they offer | Transfr Trek pairs web and mobile career matching across a database of more than 100 careers with VR career simulations; Transfr also offers 20-hour pre-employment programs combining online lessons and VR simulations for roles such as construction laborer and industrial maintenance technician. |
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| Who they serve | Workforce boards, job centers, schools, colleges, non-profits and re-entry programs; named boards include Upstate Workforce Development Board and GST Michigan Works. |
| How it is delivered | VR simulations on Meta Quest and Pico headsets, plus a mobile-optimized web experience in a browser for career matching and planning; an internet connection is required. VR headset: yes; Desktop or browser: yes; Mobile: yes; Offline: not published |
| Assessment and analytics | Dashboards show learner career interests, pathways explored and usage; pre-employment learners earn microcredentials by passing summative assessments, and progress aligns with WIOA benchmarks. |
| AI features | Transfr's career exploration page describes virtual coaches that guide simulated tasks but does not say they use AI. |
| Notable customers and programs | Transfr names workforce users including Upstate Workforce Development Board (South Carolina), GST Michigan Works! and Missouri & Kansas Laborers Training Center. |
| How to buy | Transfr says boards can fund it through WIOA, ESSA, Perkins and TANF and that it helps with applications; no contract vehicle is named. |
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Skilled trades and workforce training
Products named: Transfr Train; Transfr Trek
| What they offer | Transfr offers Transfr Train, 330+ VR training simulations across eight industries including automotive, aviation, construction, diesel, electrical and manufacturing, with skills content mapped to OSHA, NCCER and ASE standards, and Transfr Trek for career exploration. |
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| Who they serve | Transfr lists secondary and post-secondary education, workforce development, nonprofits and justice-impacted populations; Texas State Technical College is quoted as a user. |
| How it is delivered | Transfr runs its simulations in the Transfr application on managed VR headsets, which partners can buy or lease; Transfr Trek also has a web app. VR headset: yes; Desktop or browser: yes; Mobile: not published; Offline: not published |
| Assessment and analytics | Transfr says a digital coach gives immediate feedback, and instructor dashboards track engagement, progress and performance, with outcome reporting for program administrators. |
| AI features | Not published. |
| Notable customers and programs | Transfr quotes Texas State Technical College's XR project manager on implementing Transfr VR. |
| How to buy | TechCrunch reported in 2023 that customers pay a software-as-a-service licensing fee and acquire Oculus Quest headsets; Transfr says partners can purchase or lease VR hardware bundles. |
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Onboarding and frontline training
Products named: Transfr Train; Transfr Trek
| What they offer | Transfr offers VR hospitality and tourism simulations covering communication, teamwork, guest services, front desk, culinary arts and support services, within Transfr Train's 330+ simulations, plus pre-employment programs and employer training. |
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| Who they serve | Transfr lists secondary and post-secondary education, workforce development, nonprofits, justice-impacted programs and employer training; its hospitality page addresses training new hires and reskilling employees. |
| How it is delivered | Transfr runs simulations in its application on managed VR headsets, which partners can buy or lease; it says hospitality sims need a wifi connection, open space and a headset. VR headset: yes; Desktop or browser: yes; Mobile: not published; Offline: not published |
| Assessment and analytics | Transfr says a digital instructor gives real-time feedback on learners' actions, and instructor dashboards track engagement, progress and performance. |
| AI features | Not published. |
| Notable customers and programs | Transfr quotes Texas State Technical College's XR project manager on implementing Transfr VR; it does not name hospitality employer customers on the pages reviewed. |
| How to buy | TechCrunch reported in 2023 that customers pay a software-as-a-service licensing fee and acquire Oculus Quest headsets; Transfr says partners can purchase or lease VR hardware bundles. |
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Sources
- Facts for AI Assistants | Transfr. Transfr. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- Transfr, a VR platform for workforce training, raises $40M. TechCrunch, September 28, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- VR Career Exploration Software | Transfr Trek. Transfr. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- Pre-Employment Programs. Transfr. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- Workforce Boards. Transfr. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- Transfr: VR career exploration and training. Transfr. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- VR Career Training - Build Job Ready Skills using Virtual Reality | Transfr Train. Transfr. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- VR Hospitality & Tourism Training – Virtual Customer Service & Culinary Skills Simulations for Job Readiness. Transfr. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- VR Career Training - Build Job Ready Skills using Virtual Reality | Transfr Train. Transfr. Retrieved October 22, 2026.