Our last demo day on August 29th at 12:00pm PST was a hit ($5.5M investment interest). You can still connect with the startups from previous events here.

🤝 Shoutout to Bubble!

If you didn’t know, Kernal is built on Bubble. Bubble isn’t just for MVPs. It has all the features you need to scale your app over time so that it grows as your business does. Check out Bubble’s latest AI Generator here!

Curious about how to turn your business ideas into reality and scale effectively? Discover the power of no-code with Bubble at BubbleCon on October 1–2 for two action-packed days of product innovation, thought leadership, and networking.

Use code BBCNYC for $25 off your in-person ticket.

🔥 Demo Day Lineup

Overplay: Make videos into games instantly -- no code necessary! Featured in Sharktank’s latest season and secure investment from Mark Cuban.

AvatarOS: The best avatar generation technology in the world. Backed by a16z Speedrun and entering the HFO residency.

GameTree: Easily discover new games to play and coordinate gameplay sessions with people who share your interests. Backed by ExpertDojo. Community meets gaming; find your squad.

Kub Technology: Simplifying Game Development with Unified SDK Integration powered by AI. This founder has over 10 years of industry experience and couldn’t stand turning away more deals, so he created KUBs.

🚀 Invest with the Best

• Dan Bunting: Partner at 1AM Gaming | Game Development Executive | Investor & Advisor | Former Co-Head of Treyarch Studios & Call of Duty Game Director

• Stephen O'Brien: Investor & Head of Platform at Mantis Venture Capital

• Jason Bailey: CEO at East Side Games Group TSX:EAGR

• Danielle Tran: Gaming Investor @ Konvoy

⏳ Other Dealflow

Tenamint: Web3 sports engagement platform offering real-time, play-to-earn fantasy games that transform passive sports fans into active participants.

SportsVisio: AI and Computer Vision to automatically create stats, highlights, analytics for sports

Game Optimiser: No code, low cost Gaming Backend-as-a-Service with a unique rewards module

Camlann: AI-powered video game publishing and marketing operating system, specifically engineered for independent PC & console game studios to increase sales

Simply Sweet Games: Founded in 2023 by industry veterans Carina Kom and Tina Merry. They’re on a mission to revolutionize the gaming industry by creating high-quality and accessible casual games for diverse global audiences through sustainable development practices. These founders were so great to meet with! They’ve shipped 40+ games in our 35 years in gaming and such a clear vision. Reply here if you want an intro/view their deck.

🎮 Recommendations:

• With all the focus on gaming, we have to share a recommendation. Try Pico Park with your significant other, kids, or up to 8 of your friends. It’s a very simple game (move and jump) that quickly improves your conversation skills with your partners. I guarantee several laughs.

• Instagram reel for more laughs

• Experiment with the future of AI with Google Labs games/tools.

Do you know an Accelerator or Startup Program hosting a Demo Day? Send them to Kernal Dealroom to make it easier for startups and investors to connect.

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