Palo Alto, CA – Sekai, an innovative AI-driven platform for multiplayer storytelling, has successfully closed a $3.1M seed round, led by Hashed and supported by a16z CSX, Azuki, Orange DAO, and Zypsy. Sekai, which was recognized as a winning project at ETHDenver, is redefining storytelling by allowing creators and fans to co-create immersive story worlds in minutes.
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Founded by former Coinbase Software Engineer Kaiser Kim, Sekai leverages both generative AI and the Story blockchain to offer a groundbreaking approach to narrative creation. Unlike traditional storytelling, where content is often locked behind monopolistic IP structures, Sekai turns storytelling into a multiplayer experience—empowering users to build and evolve stories together.
“Traditional IP structures are outdated and stifle creativity. With Sekai, we’re flipping the script. Our platform combines AI and blockchain-secured IP, enabling creators to collaborate and build dynamic, evolving stories. We’re creating a space for communities to co-create, pushing storytelling into a new era.”
Kaiser Kim, CEO of Sekai
The Power of Story Blockchain
At the core of Sekai’s platform is the Story blockchain, which tokenizes every piece of a story—from AI-generated art to characters and music—giving creators ownership and control over their work. By making intellectual property secure and permissionless, Sekai allows for the free remixing of story elements, breaking down traditional barriers to collaboration and unlocking new creative possibilities.
Baek Kim, General Partner at Hashed, highlights the significance of Sekai’s approach:
“Sekai simplifies the complexities of AI and blockchain, giving creators the freedom to unleash their imagination and connect directly with their audience. This is the future of storytelling.”
Baek Kim, General Partner at Hashed
Sekai is a dynamic, community-driven space. With its latest mobile app and “Worlds” feature, Sekai enables creators to build expansive, shared story universes. Fans can now collaborate in real time, remixing characters, plotlines, and worlds, all within an ecosystem where stories grow and adapt in unpredictable ways.
Accelerating Storytelling Innovation
With this funding, Sekai is primed to expand its reach and accelerate the shift towards a more inclusive, decentralized vision of storytelling. Through its powerful tools and community-driven approach, Sekai is laying the groundwork for a new, collaborative IP economy.
“We’re building a spac where creators can shape the narrative together, forming interconnected worlds that cross cultural boundaries.”
S.Y. Lee, CEO of PIP Labs
Sekai’s seamless integration of AI, blockchain, and fan engagement is poised to reshape how stories are created, shared, and experienced—unlocking creative and economic opportunities for creators and fans alike.
