€12M pre-seed fuels real-time AI video avatars

Czech startup ValkaAI has raised a €12M pre-seed round—one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe—to build real-time interactive video powered by AI avatars. Backed by Rockaway Ventures, the company aims to transform today’s largely passive video format into dynamic, conversational experiences. The funding will support technology that lets viewers interact with on-screen AI characters in real time, potentially reshaping entertainment, education, and customer engagement. This marks a significant vote of confidence in next-generation video interfaces emerging from the CEE region.