Clout Kitchen raises US$4.45M to develop AI-powered ‘twins’ for gaming creators
Summary
Individual investors include Gabby Dizon (YGG), Kun Gao (Crunchyroll), and popular gaming figures such as Voyboy, Jankos, and Perkz.Founded in 2024, Clout Kitchen focuses on enhancing how creators interact with fans through cutting-edge, AI-driven experiences. CEO Justin Gorriceta-Banusing previously founded AcadArena, a leading gaming platform in Southeast Asia and Latin America, which he scaled to a series A and eventual exit. Backseat AI helps players improve their gameplay in real time by offering advice on which characters to choose, what items to purchase, and other game strategies. We grew up in this space, so its our way of giving back.With the fresh funding, Clout Kitchen plans to expand its team, establish a US office, and continue developing its technology for future projects. Jamie Lin, Chairman & Partner at AppWorks, said: As a gamer and a creator myself, Im excited to support Justin and Team Clout Kitchen in their journey to unlock new frontiers for our community.