Tag: Bitkraft Ventures

  • Jabali.ai levels up with AI game studio launch

    Jabali.ai levels up with AI game studio launch

    MUMBAI: Move over, joysticks,  it’s time for genius sticks. Jabali.ai has rolled out Jabali Studio, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that turns anyone with a spark of imagination into a game creator. Whether you fancy yourself the next Hideo Kojima or just want to dabble in digital storytelling, this platform promises to make game creation as easy as playing one.

    Launched on 29 October 2025 in Mumbai, Jabali Studio blends art and algorithm, allowing users to design, build, and publish 2D and 3D games without wrestling with lines of code. The platform’s mission? To make game-making a playground for everyone, from pro developers to first-time creators.

    Built around the belief that “everyone can be a game maker,” Jabali Studio offers two creative routes: vibe code for those who like to think in logic and mechanics, and design mode for the visually driven storytellers. What’s more, it plays nice with leading AI systems like Openai, Gemini, Claude, and Grok: meaning creators can collaborate with their favourite digital co-pilot.

    “Game creation has long been limited by the complexity of tools and the need for large technical teams,” said Jabali.ai founder and CEO Vatsal Bhardwaj. “Jabali Studio changes that by combining AI, creativity, and accessibility in one environment. This is a step towards a future where game development is open, intuitive, and limitless.”

    The platform also boasts smart features such as self-healing projects that fix broken builds automatically, AI-powered debugging, and intelligent publishing to Jabali.ai. Users can even choose how hands-on they want their AI assistant to be, with modes like Autonomous, Collaborative, Cautious, or Creative.

    Compatible with engines like Godot and Phaser (and soon Unity and Unreal), Jabali Studio gives creators complete source code access, ensuring they maintain ownership while learning and experimenting freely.

    Backed by 5 million dollars in seed funding from Bitkraft Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and the Sony Innovation Fund, Jabali.ai is staking its claim as a global pioneer in AI-driven game creation.

  • Anuj Tandon joins venture capital firm Bitkraft Ventures as partner

    Anuj Tandon joins venture capital firm Bitkraft Ventures as partner

    MUMBAI: When Anuj Tandon announced his departure from the Rajan Navani-owned JetSynthesys  as CEO of its gaming division the question on every one’s mind was, where was he headed. Well, a short while ago he announced that he was back to doing what he does best: finding new studios and startups in gaming and interactive media by joining as a partner in one of the largest gaming and interactive media venture capital firms  globally, Bitkraft Ventures, leading its India initiatives. 

    Said he on Linkedin: “One of the biggest ecosystem gaps in emerging and new markets like India and Mena  in gaming and  interactive media is the lack of a peer network of founders and  mentors who push you to become better. Bitkraft  has  deep global expertise in this sector and 100-plus  portfolio companies and global mentor network and team –  I am pretty sure Indian entrepreneurs  will benefit immensely with Bitkraft India presence and localised strategy.”

    Each of Bitkraft’s investments, the company says, are contributing to the construction of the virtual worlds and economies of tomorrow.