Jabali, a pioneering game engine developer, has successfully secured $5 million in funding.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup aims to develop a game engine enabling individuals to transform ideas into games effortlessly, without requiring coding skills.
This investment round, spearheaded by BITKRAFT Ventures, also attracted notable players in the industry such as Sony and Amazon.
The influx of capital will accelerate Jabali’s expansion of its team, enhance its unique AI models, and expedite the launch of its product into the market.
Notably, influential angel investors from tech giants like Amazon and Google AI, alongside backers from Open AI and Pinterest, have supported Jabali, indicating robust confidence in its innovative strategy.
Based in San Francisco, the startup aims to democratize game development by eliminating the technical barriers that have traditionally hindered aspiring creators. Their vision is to enable anyone with a creative spark to bring their ideas to fruition, regardless of their coding proficiency.
Their primary focus lies in creating a user-friendly platform tailored for individuals with creative visions.
Jabali’s generative AI-powered game engine empowers users to craft novel gaming experiences. Leveraging advancements in multimodal generative AI, the company is developing a purpose-built, closed-loop feedback system and technology for video games and interactive experiences.
In essence, the firm is poised to revolutionize the game development landscape, fostering accessibility and empowering a new wave of creators through its AI-driven, no-code platform.
Jabali prides itself on assembling a team composed of gaming industry veterans from Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, complemented by skilled AI researchers with publications in esteemed journals like AAAI and IEEE.
Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures,Scott Rupp said, “Today’s engines were built 25 years ago, and we see an opportunity with Jabali to democratize game creation and drive innovation in today’s growing $200B+ gaming industry.”
The founders firmly believe that generative AI represents the future of the gaming industry. Accordingly, they are constructing a groundbreaking engine from scratch, incorporating the latest advancements in generative AI.
“Our engine reimagines the capabilities of a game engine, enabling a broader spectrum of individuals to create games and innovative experiences,” shared Vatsal Bhardwaj, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jabali.
Mr Vatsal also expressed Jabali’s eagerness to collaborate with visionary game developers who seek to revolutionize game creation and explore new AI-driven mechanics.
Joining the ranks of startups backed by the Sony Innovation Fund (SIF), Jabali marks the latest addition. Fully funded by Sony, SIF primarily invests in early-stage companies.
Since its launch in 2016, the fund has supported a diverse range of consumer and enterprise-facing startups.