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From left to right: Alp Guler, Co-Founder and CFO; Sadok Kohen, Co-Founder and CEO; Onur Bayrak, Co-Founder and CXO
PhilosopherKing, an innovative AI-powered gaming platform led by veteran entrepreneurs Sadok Kohen, Alp Guler, and Onur Bayrak, has secured $3 million in seed funding to revolutionize interactive storytelling by dynamically shaping game narratives based on player decisions, the company announced Wednesday, March 19.
The funding round was led by investors 468 Capital and 212, underscoring significant market confidence in PhilosopherKing’s vision of leveraging AI to transform the gaming experience.
“AI-driven storytelling is one of the most exciting frontiers in gaming, and PhilosopherKing is leading the charge,” said Alexander Kudlich, General Partner at 468 Capital. “Its technology unlocks an entirely new level of player agency and immersion. We believe this is the future of interactive entertainment, and we’re thrilled to support the team in bringing their vision to life.”
PhilosopherKing’s groundbreaking AI platform acts as an intelligent “game master,” dynamically generating adaptive narratives, characters, and gameplay elements in real-time. Unlike traditional games restricted by pre-scripted branching paths, PhilosopherKing’s technology creates infinite storytelling possibilities, providing players with unprecedented control and deeper immersion.
“Our goal is to break free from the limitations of traditional storytelling in gaming,” explained Sadok Kohen, CEO of PhilosopherKing. “With AI, we can now create living, evolving stories where players aren’t just choosing between pre-set options but genuinely shaping their own unique stories. This is the next frontier of gaming—and will usher in a new era for players.”
Beyond gaming, PhilosopherKing’s innovative technology also holds significant potential for broader applications in sectors like media, education, recruitment, and training, reflecting its expansive transformative capabilities.
“The opportunity for PhilosopherKing’s intuitive products is huge—not only in video games but also in education, recruitment, and training, where interactive storytelling can transform user engagement,” said Ali Karabey, General Partner at 212. “We are delighted to back a team with great ideas and proven experience, poised to redefine how stories are told and experienced in digital worlds.”
The founding team at PhilosopherKing boasts extensive industry experience. CEO Sadok Kohen previously founded BetBull, which was acquired by Wynn Resorts. CFO Alp Guler, a Yale graduate, brings deep financial expertise from prior roles at Lazard, Carlyle, WynnBet, and BetBull, while CXO Onur Bayrak is a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple successful ventures in gaming and tech.
PhilosopherKing is strategically targeting the growing $300 billion global gaming market, responding to increasing demand for immersive, narrative-rich gaming experiences evidenced by successful titles such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Witcher 3.
With the newly secured funding, PhilosopherKing aims to rapidly expand its team, accelerate technological development, and position itself as a leading innovator in interactive narrative generation.
