Nunu.ai, a Swiss AI startup training physical robots with skills acquired in virtual worlds, has raised a $6 million seed investment round. The funding was led by Finland-based VC firm FOV Ventures, a16z speedrun, Y Combinator and TIRTA Ventures.

About Nunu.ai

  • Nunu.ai is a Swiss startup developing AI agents that learn in video games and transfer those skills to real-world robots. The startup was founded by Jan Schnyder, Kyrill Hux, and Nicolas Muntwyler.

  • Their AI successfully tests games like Hogwarts Legacy and Assassin's Creed, identifying bugs without human intervention, and is applied in robots to perform tasks like navigation and object manipulation.

  • These same agents can be transferred to physical robots, which then perform real-world tasks such as navigating spaces, recognizing objects, and executing manipulation commands.

Investment details

The seed funding round was led by FOV Ventures, a16z speedrun, Y Combinator and TIRTA Ventures.

  • FOV Ventures is Helsinki-based venture capital fund investing in startups building the Metaverse at pre-seed and seed stages of their development.

  • ​a16z speedrun is an early-stage accelerator program (a16z), focusing on startups at the intersection of technology and entertainment. It offers funding, personalized mentorship, and access to a vast network of investors and industry leaders.

  • Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that provides funding and mentorship to early-stage companies. It offers a program where startups receive guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Y Combinator serves industries such as technology, healthcare, andfinance.

  • TIRTA Ventures is a VC firm based in New York City. The fund invests in seed to early-stage companies in gaming, IT, and AI sectors, with a geographical focus on Asia, North America, and Europe

Nunu.ai will use the funding to enhance their AI agents' capabilities for game testing and real-world robotics applications, expanding their platform and exploring new uses.