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Raiinmaker Secures $7.5 Million for AI Training Tools

Raiinmaker, a web3 infrastructure platform, closes a $7.5 million seed round. Learn how its AI training tools are poised to disrupt industries like sports, gaming, and entertainment.

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Raiinmaker Secures $7.5 Million for AI Training Tools

Raiinmaker, a promising player in the realm of AI training technology, has recently closed a substantial $7.5 million seed funding round, signaling a significant step forward in its journey. This investment, co-led by Jump Capital and Cypher Capital, showcases the growing interest in Raiinmaker's innovative approach to AI training, particularly via mobile devices.

Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker, J.D. Seraphine, stated in a press release: “There’s a perfect confluence of events occurring right now with the collision of decentralized AI, a performant blockchain infrastructure, and the crypto market bull run. Our team has been building for years to get here and we are excited that our moment has finally arrived.”

Raiinmaker Secures $7.5 Million for AI Training Tools

Decentralized AI Tools

Raiinmaker's core offering revolves around decentralized AI training tools, uniquely designed to empower users to train AI agents efficiently, all from the convenience of their iOS and Android smartphones. What sets Raiinmaker apart is its reward system, where users receive incentives based on their contributions to AI model development, fostering a collaborative and incentivized ecosystem.

AI Firm Raiinmaker Closes $7.5M Seed Round Co-Led by Jump Capital and Cypher

The $7.5 million seed funding round also attracted notable participation from Gate.io Labs, MEXC Global, Krypital Group, Launchpool, New Tribe Capital, and others, emphasizing the broad industry support and confidence in Raiinmaker's vision.

With this fresh injection of funds, Raiinmaker is gearing up for its much-anticipated mainnet launch, slated for this April. Additionally, the company is set to introduce its native token, $COIIN, shortly after, further solidifying its position within the blockchain and AI landscape.

Raiinmaker Secures $7.5 Million for AI Training Tools

Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker, J.D. Seraphine, expressed his excitement about the company's trajectory, highlighting the opportune moment marked by the convergence of decentralized AI, robust blockchain infrastructure, and the ongoing crypto market momentum. Seraphine's remarks underscore the culmination of years of dedicated effort by the Raiinmaker team, positioning them for success in this dynamic landscape.

AI and Web3 Gaming

The significance of Raiinmaker's advancements extends beyond the realm of AI, with implications reaching industries such as sports, gaming, and entertainment. Bitkraft Ventures, a leading venture capital firm specializing in gaming investments, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the potential for AI to revolutionize game production processes. 

In a recent interview, Jens Hilgers, founding general partner at Bitkraft Ventures, emphasized AI's role in streamlining game development, potentially reducing capital requirements and accelerating time-to-market for new titles. This alignment of vision further underscores the transformative potential of Raiinmaker's technology across diverse sectors.

New $275 Million VC Fund

Bitkraft Ventures just this week announced the closure of a significant $275 million venture fund aimed at supporting early-stage startups in the gaming and interactive media sectors. With this new funding, the company's total assets under management will reach an impressive $1 billion mark.

Bitkraft New $275 Million Fund for Gaming Startups

Immutable and Gods Unchained

The newly launched Bitkraft Ventures Fund three is strategically designed to target opportunities at the seed and Series A stages of fundraising, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the gaming industry. Renowned for its active involvement in the web3 gaming sector, Bitkraft Ventures has previously backed major players like Immutable, the creators behind the immensely popular blockchain game, Gods Unchained.

Jens Hilgers, the founding general partner of Bitkraft Ventures, reiterated the firm's steadfast belief in the potential of web3 gaming, emphasizing the rapid advancement of foundational technologies driving this domain. Hilgers also addressed recent concerns regarding layoffs within the gaming industry, attributing them to a necessary market correction following a period of pandemic-induced overhiring. Drawing parallels with the tech sector, Hilgers noted that such adjustments are a natural part of industry cycles.

Immutable Games launches Gods Unchained Web3 game on mobile

Final Thoughts

In the realm of web3 gaming, where decentralized platforms and innovative technologies converge, Raiinmaker's advancements hold particular relevance. As the gaming industry increasingly embraces blockchain technology and decentralized ecosystems, the integration of AI training tools offered by Raiinmaker could catalyze transformative changes.

By empowering developers with efficient AI training capabilities and incentivized collaboration, Raiinmaker has the potential to drive innovation, enhance gameplay experiences, and unlock new possibilities within web3 gaming. As such, Raiinmaker's journey reflects not only the evolution of AI and blockchain but also its pivotal role in shaping the future of web3 gaming, poised at the intersection of technology and entertainment.


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April 6th 2024

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April 6th 2024

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