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Gilad Talmon, Co-founder and CEO of Yoom, spoke at Calcalist’s Gaming Conference in collaboration with Google and Playtika about how AI tools will allow for the creation of higher quality and quantity of content.
Gilad Talmon, Co-founder and CEO of Yoom, discussed the transformative impact of AI tools on game development at Calcalist’s Gaming Conference. He highlighted how AI tools are enhancing the creation of 3D models, environments, and animations, allowing for higher quality content production with smaller teams. Talmon emphasized that these tools are not replacements for game developers but serve as creative aids, similar to Photoshop. The tools accelerate the creative process, offering rapid feedback and expanding accessibility to game development by reducing the need for technical expertise and expensive equipment. This development is expected to democratize game creation, making it more accessible to a broader audience.
YOOM appoints Nir David as its first Head of Gaming | CTech
YOOM has appointed Nir David as its first-ever Head of Gaming. David will be responsible for introducing YOOMs AI 3D technology to game studios and virtual studios, helping them streamline their character creation pipelines. YOOM is expanding into gaming and aims to use its AI 3D reconstruction tech to create photorealistic and augmented digital humans at scale. David, with over 20 years of experience in gaming and technology, previously worked as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Playtika. YOOMs technology allows gaming studios to create characters faster and more cost-effectively.
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YOOM, formerly Tetavi, raises $15 million from star-studded investor list | CTech
Israeli startup YOOM has raised $15 million in funding, including from notable investors such as Jimmy Iovine and Finneas O’Connell. YOOMs volumetric technology allows the creation of photorealistic digital content and experiences for the Metaverse and Web3. The company, which has raised $50 million to date, plans to introduce major projects in music, gaming, TV, and location-based entertainment. YOOM recently partnered with the Los Angeles Kings to become the first NHL team to enter the Metaverse. Aaron Stone, a former senior partner and advisor to Apollo Global Management, has been named as YOOMs first non-founder Chairman. The funding and partnerships highlight the companys growth and positive impact in the industry.
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TetaVi Teams Up With NHL Hockey Stars To Create Immersive 3D Experiences
TetaVi, an Israeli volumetric tech pioneer, has partnered with the National Hockey Leagues LA Kings to bring 3D experiences to the ice. The LA Kings are the first NHL team to use volumetric capture technology to create immersive content for fans. TetaVis technology allows for the creation of lifelike augmented and virtual reality videos using holograms and three-dimensional models. The partnership debuted with videos featuring the LA Kings top players and mascot. TetaVi plans to continue working with the LA Kings to develop more immersive experiences. The company is also working on an app that will allow users to create three-dimensional holograms using a smartphone. TetaVi has raised $35 million to date, including a $20 million Series A funding round.
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"זה העתיד של הגיימינג": האיש שרוצה להפוך אותנו לאווטאר במטאברס
TetaVi, a company founded in 2016, has developed a system for easy and quick construction of holograms and volumetric video streaming for various markets, including gaming, concerts, sports games, fashion, social networks, and telecom. The companys CEO, Gilad Talmon, believes that the future of gaming lies in the metaverse, where users can become avatars in virtual worlds. TetaVi is working on a platform that will allow anyone to create immersive content with themselves, meaning they can insert themselves into an immersive world of content, scan environments, interact with them, and consume content that is professional content.
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GameOn Partners With Tetavi to Launch Innovative NFT Music Discovery Game
GameOn Entertainment Technologies has announced a partnership with Tetavi, a pioneer in immersive content, to develop a first-of-its-kind NFT music discovery game. The partnership will allow fans to build their own record label through NFT investments in undiscovered artists. GameOn will leverage its blockchain capabilities to mint music-based NFTs and provide fans with the opportunity to invest in the next generation of artists and receive royalties. This partnership marks GameOns largest contract to date. The company expects to generate significant revenue through its NFT partnerships, including setup fees, license fees, and revenue share from NFT sales. The partnership aligns with GameOns strategy to expand its presence in the NFT ecosystem.
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Tetavi Closes Venture $20 M Round with Insight Partners
Tetavi, a volumetric technology platform, has closed its latest venture round led by Insight Partners. The investment will enable Tetavi to expand its presence in North America and increase partnerships and its immersive content platform. The company plans to open collaborative spaces in Los Angeles and New York. Tetavi is focused on democratizing personalized immersive content creation for the Metaverse and aims to bring high-end immersive content to consumers worldwide. The partnership with Insight Partners will support Tetavis next stage of growth. Tetavi is currently in discussions with major creative artists and production companies for projects set to release in 2022.
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TetaVi raises $6 million series A for 3D holograms in immersive media
AI-based video capture technology company TetaVi has raised $6 million in a series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $11.3 million. The funding was led by REDDS Capital and included a strategic investment from ADWAYS. TetaVis technology allows for the creation of immersive and interactive 3D content using volumetric video. The funding will be used to enhance TetaVis capture studio offering and expand its volumetric video capture solutions. The companys customers can generate high-quality 3D digital holograms for commercial use. TetaVi was founded in 2016 and has commercial studios in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
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Korean-American Venture Firm Asia Alpha participates in $4 Million Series A Funding for Israel startup TetaVi Volumetric Video
Israel-based startup TetaVi Ltd has successfully raised $4 million in a series A funding round led by REDDS Capital. The company, which develops a portable volumetric video capture system for AR/VR/MR content creators, plans to use the funding to expand its volumetric video capabilities for remote entertainment, telepresence, and e-learning. TetaVis technology has attracted partners from leading companies in Japan and Hollywood. The companys volumetric capture system uses 4 portable depth cameras and AI processing algorithms to create realistic 3D holograms. TetaVi has a presence in Tel Aviv, New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
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Israeli startup TetaVi grabs $4 million to bring holograms and immersive media to new sectors - Tech.eu
TetaVi, an Israel-based volumetric video capture company, has raised a $4 million series A round led by REDDS Capital. The investment will help the company leverage machine learning and AI in its development of holograms and other 3D imaging.
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TetaVi's Technology Could Enable Viewers to Walk Through a Virtual Reality Movie
Israel-based company TetaVi develops portable volumetric video technology using four in-house depth cameras. The technology allows users to interact with 3D scenes and environments on their devices. TetaVis technology captures high-resolution videos of limited spaces and is portable. The company has closed projects in Japan and the US, including gaming content for mobile phones. They have also been approached by sports groups for broadcasting and fan engagement. TetaVi has 21 employees and has raised $5.4 million to date. They are currently completing a new funding round for future growth.
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