Sekai, Inc.

Based in California, US, and founded in 2024 by co-founders Azhar Deen and Kaiser Kim, Sekai, Inc. offers a space for various communities to build, explore, and interact through digital media and user-generated content. In December 2024, Sekai, Inc. raised USD 3.

1 million in seed funding led by investor Hashed Ventures, with participation from other investors Zypsy, Inc. , Orange DAO, Azuki Systems, Inc. , and a16z.   Sekai's main product is its platform, which enables users to create and participate in virtual spaces tailored to various themes and genres.

These virtual environments range from narrative-driven experiences to open-world environments, where participants can contribute content, craft stories, and interact with other users. The platform supports different modes of engagement, such as role-playing, storytelling, and interactive simulation, providing a space for community-driven content. The company also develops and releases tools that facilitate the creation and customisation of these worlds. These tools include building assets, scripting capabilities, and user interfaces that allow users to create detailed settings and character interactions.

Its multifaceted ecosystem features 14 characters and 10 locations across various narratives, including entertainment, education, and creative writing. The company will use the December 2024 funding to innovate its technology further.