Remote work in the wake of the pandemic accelerated the need for LLUNA. With distributed workforces, people run into each other in the halls or casually get lunch together less frequently. LLUNA can help foster those much-needed connections.
Kosmi is working on monetization strategies and planning to release a paid tier with more access to content to watch and play. Another avenue for growth is through virtual worlds. For now, Kosmi offers a 2-D experience that only requires a web browser and a link. No sign-ups. No headset.
In the future, they plan to release a 3D virtual reality-driven experience.
After moving from Iceland to Germany, Haukur Rosinkranz wanted to connect with friends back home. Sure, they could text or video call, but Rosinkranz wanted a digital connection that mimicked hanging out in person. A software engineer, he decided to build a virtual room with a table and deck of cards. Soon, he and his buddies played cards together as they did before.
He later added chat functionality, live video and audio, curated video games, streaming services, and web surfing. The site – called Kosmi – was a hit with his friends.
It led Puga and cofounder Abdelhak Loukkal to launch Imaginario.ai, which uses machine learning to identify impactful moments inside videos. Imaginario.ai simplifies the editing, resizing, and publishing processes — cutting previously manual processes to mere seconds. Imaginario.ai also makes it easy to add stylized subtitles and create the best snippets for social media.
Fans of DreamWorks Animation’s popular preschool series Gabby’s Dollhouse, now streaming on Netflix, have a new way to experience their favorite characters. Israeli startup Zoog recently announced a partnership with DreamWorks Animation for an augmented reality (AR) storytelling experience based on the hit show.
Kidas is a Philadelphia-based startup that recently raised a $2 million pre-seed investment round to help protect children online. The software monitors PC games for online predators, bullying, hate speech, sexual content, and scams. Its technology sends parents weekly reports summarizing their child’s gaming activity and notifying them of threats. It also provides personalized recommendations on how to resolve dangerous situations.
Aside from the money, businesses seeking loans through Honeycomb Credit get a marketing bump too. Investors become evangelists of the business, making purchases, telling friends, and posting about it — and it’s driving real revenue. According to Honeycomb Credit Co-Founder and CEO George Cook, companies that run Honeycomb Credit campaigns see a 60% year-over-year increase in revenue.
Marguerite Pressley Davis is on a mission to help startup founders and business leaders become more financially educated. After working with Goldman Sachs, the Clinton Foundation, and Deloitte Consulting, Pressley Davis launched Finance Savvy CEO, a startup aimed at improving business financial literacy for small business owners and empowering profitable entrepreneurship through financially backed decision making.
During the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, founders work alongside experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors, and subject matter experts who share their insights in building and selling highly successful startups. They learn about pitching investors and clients, testing their business models for long-term success, and more. The hard work pays off. In …
Sumit Suman, Co-founder & CEO | Paco Paco is part of the 2021 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The 12-week accelerator helps startups in connectivity, media, and entertainment grow their companies and develop partnerships with Comcast NBCUniversal. Sumit Suman, Nitin Pande, and Sameer Narang have worked with early-stage startups …
Sarah Allali, Co-founder & CEO Moone (formerly Think Confluent) is part of the 2021 class of the Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The 12-week accelerator helps startups in connectivity, media, and entertainment grow their companies and develop partnerships with Comcast NBCUniversal. Sarah Allali and Nicolas Cabrignac have been working together for years. …
