Vivident Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding for AI Character Development
Vivident, a startup from Singapore, has closed its seed funding round with $1.5 million. The funding was led by Mashup Ventures and included investments from several other venture capitals.
The funds will support the development of the MoeLive protocol, a web3 platform for creating anime-style character IPs using generative AI technology. Key details include:
- Beta service launch planned for the first half of 2025
- Simultaneous release in South Korea, Japan, and the United States by late 2025
- Community engagement through participation in AI character development
- Features include real-time chats, live streaming, and social media integrations
- Focus on blending Japanese anime culture with K-pop elements
The MoeLive platform aims to create advanced AI characters with unique personalities, allowing users to collectively nurture these characters. This initiative aligns with the growing mainstream adoption of digital assets and the increasing interest in blockchain solutions for economic challenges.
Founder GD Kim emphasizes the goal of developing character IPs that evolve alongside their fans.