Layer
San Francisco, US Β· 5 known investors
Layer is a creative automation platform that uses AI to help game studios scale production across the asset creation lifecycle. The platform is designed for professional studios of all sizes to accelerate creative workflows while maintaining artistic control.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingMarketing Tech
Founders & leadership
VG
Volkan GurelCo-founder & CEO
BH
Burcu HakguderCo-founder & CRO
Investors Β· 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries aJul 2026
NEA (lead)
Source β
Source: company announcements and press reports β follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors Β· 6
by search overlap
Rosebud AI208 shared keywordsRosebud AI provides generative AI tools that enable users to create games and immersive interactive experiences without requiring extensive technical expertise. The platform uses code generation, video models, 3D generation, and music generation to democratize game development for creators of all skill levels.
Itch160 shared keywordsitch.io is an online platform for finding, sharing, buying, and selling indie games, hosting storefronts, game jams, and creator tools like the butler upload utility. It serves independent game developers and players, with features such as configurable platform fees and creator events.
Imagine126 shared keywordsImagineArt is an AI platform for generating high-quality images and videos from text, image, video, and audio inputs. It offers creative tools including workflows, film, ad, and fashion studios, plus an AI agent system, aimed at creators and content producers.
Unity126 shared keywordsUnity is a cross-platform real-time development engine and creation platform used by content creators and developers to build games and interactive experiences for mobile, PC, console, and extended reality (XR) devices.
fal123 shared keywordsFal provides fast inference for generative AI models, particularly for image and video generation tasks like SDXL and Whisper. The platform serves developers building creative applications and consumer tools at scale.
Scenario112 shared keywordsScenario builds generative AI infrastructure focused on consistency, IP governance, and production-grade output for professional creative teams, with early traction in gaming. It powers the creative pipelines of studios including Scopely, Epic Games, Supercell, and Tripledot Studios.
Companies competing with Layer for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Layer do?
- Layer is a creative automation platform that uses AI to help game studios scale production across the asset creation lifecycle. The platform is designed for professional studios of all sizes to accelerate creative workflows while maintaining artistic control.
- Who founded Layer?
- Layer was founded by Volkan Gurel, Burcu Hakguder.
- Who are Layer's investors?
- Layer's investors include 500 Emerging Europe, Hummingbird Ventures, Laton Ventures, The Games Fund, New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
- Where is Layer headquartered?
- Layer is headquartered in San Francisco, US.