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WOMBO Secures $9M to Expand AI-Powered Creativity and Innovation

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WOMBO Secures $9M to Expand AI-Powered Creativity and Innovation

WOMBO Secures $9M to Expand AI-Powered Creativity and Innovation

PR Newswire

Published on : Sep 10, 2024

WOMBO, a global leader in consumer AI applications, has secured $9 million in its latest funding round. Led by Round13 Digital Asset Fund, the round saw participation from industry giants including NVIDIA, CoreWeave, SBI, and Web3.com. WOMBO, known for its creative AI-driven entertainment apps, aims to use the funding to expand its team, accelerate product development, and explore new frontiers in AI-powered content creation.

  1. WOMBO’s Market Impact and Vision:

    • WOMBO has achieved over 200 million downloads across its suite of AI-powered applications, with WOMBO and WOMBO Dream reaching #1 in over 100 countries.
    • In 2022, Google recognized WOMBO Dream as the app of the year, underscoring the company's influence in the AI entertainment space.
    • CEO Ben-Zion Benkhin emphasized WOMBO’s mission to make AI-powered creativity accessible globally, with the support of leaders like NVIDIA and CoreWeave positioning WOMBO for continued success.
  2. Strategic Partnerships and Industry Endorsements:

    • WOMBO’s innovative approach has attracted partnerships with key technology providers such as NVIDIA, whose solutions like NVIDIA Picasso align with WOMBO’s needs for scalable and efficient AI.
    • Khaled Verjee, Managing Partner at Round13 Digital Asset Fund, highlighted WOMBO’s unmatched success in creating viral AI-powered apps and the alignment of their vision with the future of consumer technology.
    • NVIDIA’s Phil Eisler noted WOMBO's role in shaping generative AI in entertainment, praising their ability to deliver cutting-edge experiences to millions globally.
  3. Plans for Expansion and New AI Initiatives:

    • The new funding will support the expansion of WOMBO’s team and accelerate the development of new products, further solidifying their position as leaders in AI-driven content creation.
    • A significant portion of the investment will be directed towards the development of w.ai, an ambitious project aiming to create the world’s largest AI supercomputer.
    • w.ai seeks to transform idle devices like smartphones, MacBooks, and PlayStation consoles into AI workers, enabling users to contribute computing power and earn rewards, democratizing access to AI computing resources.
  4. Collaboration with w.ai:

    • WOMBO’s partnership with w.ai will leverage its extensive user base and insights into cloud usage to support the decentralization of AI computing.
    • Through this collaboration, WOMBO users will have the opportunity to participate in the w.ai platform, contributing to and benefiting from a new era of decentralized AI computing.
    • This initiative reflects WOMBO’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of AI in innovative and consumer-centric ways.

WOMBO’s latest funding round and ambitious plans for w.ai highlight the company’s dedication to advancing AI-powered creativity and entertainment. By expanding its team and enhancing product development, WOMBO is set to continue shaping the future of consumer AI. As WOMBO and w.ai explore the potential of decentralized AI computing, the company remains at the forefront of making AI accessible and engaging for all. Stay tuned for more innovative developments as WOMBO continues to redefine the intersection of AI and entertainment.