London-based Latent Technology, which develops AI-driven animation for real-time character behavior in games, has secured $8 million to scale its generative physics model, Phoenix.
- Founded in 2022 by Jorge del Val and Jack Harmer, Latent Technology develops an AI-driven animation system for video games.
- Its proprietary model, Phoenix, combines neural networks with physics simulations to generate real-time, dynamic character behaviors that adapt autonomously to the game environment and player interactions. Latent’s technology produces unscripted, emergent movements, allowing characters and objects to respond naturally and continuously during gameplay.
- In 2023, the firm closed a $2.1 million pre-seed round led by Root Ventures and Spark Capital to grow the team and release the first version of its product.
Details of the deal
- The investment was co-led by London-based AlbionVC and Spark Capital, a San Francisco-based VC firm. Root Ventures and Alumni Ventures also participated in the round.
“Latent’s technology positions it to become core infrastructure for the future of game development, powering next-gen interactive experiences through real-time, generative animation. With strong early traction and a deeply technical team, we’re thrilled to support their journey," claims Sebastian Hunte, Investment Manager AlbionVC.
- Latent Technology will use the $8 million funding to scale its animation technology, develop the Latent Behaviour Engine, expand the team, run a closed beta, and release tech demos to showcase its generative physics animation system.
