Norwegian Sloyd has raised a €3 million seed round for its 3D game design software. Funding was provided by a16z, Antler, Skyfall, and strategic investment from Autodesk. Other investors include FreshFund, AceCap, Hartmann Capital, and a number of high-profile angel investors.
The round included a strategic investment from Autodesk, a global leader in 3D design and manufacturing technology.
Sloyd enables creators to design, customize, and implement 3D assets, producing “game-quality” models with clean, AI-powered topology in real-time.
The platform combines AI-driven prompts, parametric models and real-time world generation to empower game developers, TV/film production and architectural visualization professionals with high-quality 3D creation. Sloyds’ unique solution not only accelerates creation times for professionals, but also empowers gamers themselves to create 3D without wait time within games and XR experiences. The solution is already being used by some of the world’s largest gaming companies.
3D modeling is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, with creators rapidly adopting new technologies – a market expected to grow to $32 billion globally over the next decade.
When it comes to AI solutions in the design space, many are concerned about IP challenges, and when a user requests a 3D model from Sloyd, it can safely generate and customize the model without compromising third-party data, providing peace of mind for the entire industry.
Sloyd co-founder Andreas Edesberg commented, “We are honored to be recognized by leading experts in 3D software and creative technology. The backing of a globally respected venture capital firm and a global technology leader such as Autodesk is invaluable as we strive to develop AI solutions tailored to the needs of 3D professionals and enhance their workflows.”
Sloyd founders Andreas Edesberg and Avi Latner first met at the Antler Residence in Oslo in 2021. Today, they lead a global team of 13 experts in games, AI and 3D modelling.
Kristian Jul Røsjø, Partner at Antler, commented: “Sloyd is leveraging AI to transform 3D production for creators around the world. It’s a fast-growing industry attracting significant investment and innovation. Sloyd has firmly established itself as a pioneer in the field and this investment is a testament to their ambition and potential. We’ve been pleased to have supported Andreas and Avi from the start and are confident in their future success.”
