The round brings the total raised to $11 million since its launch in 2020. Subsequently, it has started a strategic review as it continues to scale across Europe and launched this month in the US.

The Belgium-based business is the developer of Swoove, a real-time 3D animation creation app. Its proprietary platform, powered by AI, enables users to create unique 3D animation videos without any prior experience.

Swoove empowers its users to easily bring their stories to life, using its intuitive platform to create stunning 3D animations. The app offers a diverse set of tools and features that cater to all levels of expertise, from beginners to seasoned creators.

The platform's unique blend of accessibility and sophistication has resonated strongly with users, leading to increased engagement and content creation.

It has become the go-to app for user-generated animated content, used by many thousands of creators in over 100 countries.

To further solidify Swoove Studios position as a leader in the digital storytelling space, it launched the app this month in the USA, accompanied by a series of exclusive features and content, including the Swoove marketplace. In this first-of-its-kind community, user-generated digital assets, such as clothes, can be bought and sold.

Rudy Verbeeck, CEO and Co-founder of Swoove Studios, said: “Swoove is the future of 3D animated storytelling. We have created a unique platform and become the go-to for 3D animation globally.

“We are thrilled to announce the completion of our latest funding round, and now plan to implement exciting updates to give users more of what they’re asking for, including building opportunities for monetisation and allowing further integration with other services for new brand and platform partnerships.”

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