Kinetix is an AI company focused on democratizing 3D animation for games and interactive applications. Its core technology transforms ordinary video into custom 3D character animations, removing much of the specialized skill and manual labor that traditional animation and motion capture require. The flagship product, the AI Emote Creator, lets developers integrate emote creation from any video directly into their games or apps, so that players can generate their own animated emotes and personalized expressions.
This user-generated approach is central to Kinetix's value proposition. By giving players tools to create their own emotes and animations, developers can drive engagement, foster user-generated content, and open new avenues for monetization and personalization. Rather than shipping a fixed library of animations, Kinetix enables a dynamic ecosystem where motion content can be created and shared by the community, extending the life and stickiness of a game.
Kinetix is based in Paris and built on a team of deep-learning engineers, 3D animation experts, developers, and game scripters. The company has extended its technology toward major engines and has launched initiatives such as an AI-UGC Fund to encourage developers and modders to bring its user-generated emote technology into their games and mods, underscoring its focus on creator empowerment and ecosystem growth.
Kinetix raised $11 million in seed funding led by Top Harvest Capital, with participation from Web3 and gaming players including The Sandbox, ZEPETO, Sparkle Ventures (co-managed by Animoca Brands), and Entrepreneur First, along with notable angels such as Voodoo CEO Alexandre Yazdi, Station F founder Xavier Niel, and Body Labs founder William O'Farrell. The company's total funding has been reported at roughly $12.5 million.