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Layer AI has closed a $6.5 million seed round led by Akin Babayigit’s Arcadia and Riccardo Zacconi's vehicle, aimed at expanding its team and enhancing tools for mobile game developers.

PRIVATEMay 15, 2025

Amount Raised

$6.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

San FranciscoArtificial IntelligenceGaming

Investors

E2 VCAkin BabayigitRiccardo Zacconi

Description

Layer AI, a B2B AI content creation platform, has secured $6.5 million in seed funding to grow its team and enhance features for mobile game developers. The funding round was led by Akin Babayigit’s Arcadia and Riccardo Zacconi's investment vehicle, with participation from existing investor e2.vc. Layer AI’s tools support the building and refining of 2D and 3D images and videos, aiming to reduce production time for developers. With this investment, Layer AI plans to enhance its platform and broaden its reach in the gaming industry.

Quick answer

Layer AI raised $6.5 Million in a Seed round, dated May 15, 2025. Investors: E2 VC, Akin Babayigit and Riccardo Zacconi. Layer AI is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did Layer AI raise?
Layer AI raised $6.5 Million in a Seed round on May 15, 2025.
Who invested in Layer AI?
E2 VC, Akin Babayigit and Riccardo Zacconi are named as investors in this round.
What does Layer AI do?
Layer is the leading AI-powered content creation platform built for game developers.
Where is Layer AI based and how big is it?
Layer AI is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Fundz records about 21 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Layer AI?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Layer AI. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Gaming and Artificial Intelligence around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Layer AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Latent Technology raised $8M (Seed) on June 5, 2025.
  • OBT Live raised $3.4M (Series A) on June 5, 2025.
  • Attensi raised $25M (Grant) on May 20, 2025.
  • Diambra raised $1.1M (Seed) on April 23, 2025.
  • Cursor raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on April 21, 2025.
  • Storycraft raised $3M (Seed) on April 11, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Layer AI

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Layer is the leading AI-powered content creation platform built for game developers. By integrating generative AI directly into existing pipelines, Layer enables studios to produce high-quality 2D, 3D and Video assets at scale while maintaining full creative control. Over 200 studios - including Zynga, SciPlay and Huuuge Games - use Layer to accelerate production and push the boundaries of game development.

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