Another webcomic platform is getting some major venture capital funding and expanding on the wings of artificial intelligence: Voice me Just announced that they have added some key personnel and raised a total of $10 million in funding on the basis of 1000% growth in readership since 2023.
VoyceMe, which bills itself as “the first platform of its kind for comics and webcomics creators,” uses “ethical artificial intelligence” to help creators “monetize their content and build deeper connections with fans through powerful social features. The site claims 8 million monthly visitors and offers the usual mix of fantasy/action vertical scrolling comics – including many original series billed as English-language comics. It’s been around since 2020 — founder Dylan Telano was just 21 when he launched it — and has tools for adding animations and sound effects, and even a TikTok channel. this Current expansions are adding artificial intelligence tools (sigh) to allow creators to bring their ideas to life.
To this end, several senior executives joined the team, Dexter Wang Will serve as Vice President, Director of Development and Director of Strategic Initiatives. He previously served as Business Development and Strategic Planning Executive (SVP) for Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. Industry veterans Rob Pereda, The former head of animation at Netflix and vice president of business development at Viz Media will join as part of the head of animation.
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“VoyceMe is at an exciting inflection point,” CEO and founder Dylan Telano said in a statement. “Thanks to the confidence of our investment partners, we are able to fully realize our integrated platform experience and content strategy, which aims to turn readers into creators by democratizing comics and online comics. Through the expertise we have developed, We’re simplifying the creative process so millions of fans can easily create and share their own art.
VoyceMe’s centralized platform introduces a new ecosystem for comic book lovers around the world. The comprehensive and intuitive experience enables users to seamlessly find and consume comics, stream anime, connect with an active community of their favorite authors and artists, purchase merchandise, and even become creators themselves. Currently in beta and expected to be generally available in 2025, VoyceMe’s story-driven technology powered by ethical AI will create more publishing opportunities for first-time creators, experienced artists and IPs looking to enter the world of animation. Any user can quickly and easily develop and distribute their own comics and webcomics. Additionally, VoyceMe’s technology is all built by creators with creators in mind. VoyceMe’s story-driven technology helps reduce creator burnout, prevent image scraping, and increase content revenue opportunities.
“We are excited to help VoyceMe embark on its next chapter of growth as it looks to own one of the fastest-growing entertainment categories in the world,” said Meera Clark of Redpoint Ventures. “As we look toward a future where artificial intelligence transforms every corner of entertainment, we believe VoyceMe is uniquely positioned to capture the comics and animation market with its proprietary training library, responsible generation tool platform, and engaged user base , which together create a compelling flywheel for creators and fans alike.
Redpoint Ventures led VoyceMe’s latest funding round, with participation from existing investors Torch Capital, Red Sea Ventures and Clara Vista Partners.
Here’s a sample video showing the animation effect and more screenshots:
