Virtual Beings
Virtual Beings is an AI startup focused on creating immersive AI characters for games and the metaverse using their proprietary behavioral AI engine, KuteEngine™. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, the company aims to bridge the uncanny valley by developing lifelike digital beings. Their no-code platform allows developers to easily create AI characters with defined personalities and behaviors, integrating them into virtual worlds. KuteEngine™ offers advanced features like behavior synthesis, dynamic cognition with fast pathfinding, and procedural animation. They are also developing Tender Paws, a game and platform featuring AI cats, offering players an immersive experience across mobile, AR, and VR. Virtual Beings' mission is to democratize digital companionship.
Virtual Beings
Virtual Beings is an AI startup focused on creating immersive AI characters for games and the metaverse using their proprietary behavioral AI engine, KuteEngine™. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, the company aims to bridge the uncanny valley by developing lifelike digital beings. Their no-code platform allows developers to easily create AI characters with defined personalities and behaviors, integrating them into virtual worlds. KuteEngine™ offers advanced features like behavior synthesis, dynamic cognition with fast pathfinding, and procedural animation. They are also developing Tender Paws, a game and platform featuring AI cats, offering players an immersive experience across mobile, AR, and VR. Virtual Beings' mission is to democratize digital companionship.
TL;DR
Founded: 2016 (Paris)
Core product: KuteEngine — behavioral AI engine / no-code Characters-as-a-Service
Focus: Immersive AI characters for games, XR and the metaverse
Notable project: Tender Paws (AI cats game/platform)
Reported funding: $90k seed (Sep 2022)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Behavioral AI and interactive character systems for games and virtual worlds.
Founded
2016
Industry
AI for games / virtual worlds / XR
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
$90,000
Reported seed round
Investor Signal
“Startup Wise Guys participation reported”