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Anorak raises $5M for AI-powered interactive game video tech

Anorak, a startup based in London and Chengdu, has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was co-led by Play Ventures and Backed VC, with participation from Supercell and MTG. The company, founded by former Hutch executives, is developing inference technology for interactive generative video, aiming to enable real-time player responses in games. AI

IMPACT This funding could accelerate the development of real-time interactive generative video for games, potentially changing player engagement.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an AI-focused startup. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Anorak raises $5M for AI-powered interactive game video tech

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    London-Chengdu startup Anorak, founded by former Hutch executives, has raised 5M USD in a pre-seed round co-led by Play Ventures and Backed VC, with Supercell a

    London-Chengdu startup Anorak, founded by former Hutch executives, has raised 5M USD in a pre-seed round co-led by Play Ventures and Backed VC, with Supercell and MTG taking part. Its 20-strong team is building inference technology for interactive generative video, so games respo…