London based startup Latent Technology has raised $8 million in seed funding to push forward its mission of transforming how video game characters move and interact by using artificial intelligence and generative physics instead of traditional animation workflows.
The funding round was co led by AlbionVC and Spark Capital, with participation from Root Ventures and Alumni Ventures.
AI Meets Physics: Latent Raises $8M to Transform Game Animation
Founded in 2022 by CEO Jorge del Val and CTO Jack Harmer, Latent Technology is developing tools that allow game characters to react dynamically and naturally in real time, breaking free from pre scripted animations.
Their proprietary platform, Phoenix, blends neural networks with physics simulation to create lifelike behavior and movement based on in-game actions.
What Makes Latent Stand Out?
At the core of Latent’s innovation is the Latent Behaviour Engine a system that allows developers to simulate animations automatically through AI and physical logic, with minimal manual input. The benefits include:
Accelerated prototyping for gameplay features
Immersive, realistic character responses
Reduced development costs and animation workloads
How Will the Funding Be Used?
With the newly raised capital, Latent aims to:
Advance the capabilities of its real-time animation engine
Launch two public demos to showcase the power of its technology
Expand its team of AI engineers and gaming experts
Begin closed beta collaborations with select game studios
CEO Jorge del Val commented:
“We want characters in games to feel alive not just look alive. This funding allows us to bring that vision closer to reality.”
Solving an Industry Wide Pain Point
As production costs and timelines continue to soar in the gaming industry, Latent Technology offers a much-needed alternative.
By automating character animation using physics and AI, studios can focus more on creative storytelling and gameplay design while saving significant time and resources.
