Avanti Studios has attracted new investment as it approaches the launch of its debut live casino games, closing an EUR 5 million round that brings its total seed funding to EUR 10 million. For a young supplier still developing its debut products, that level of interest indicates strong investor demand for new approaches to live casino entertainment.
The Studio Has a Novel Approach to Live Casino
Some of Avanti’s backers are familiar names in the gambling industry. Genting Casinos UK, which supported Avanti in its first round, returned for further funding, further strengthening its place as a key investor. The continued involvement of an established land-based operator gives Avanti much-needed credibility and industry insight as it prepares to launch its offerings.
I’m incredibly proud of the investor group we’ve assembled. Their backing demonstrates not just a belief in our company, but a belief in the future.
Gustaf Hagman, Avanti Studios co-founder
Avanti is developing a model that differs from traditional live studio setups. Its system combines motion capture of real dealers with artificial intelligence and 3D rendering to create digital croupiers that can host games in real time. This idea removes many of the physical limitations of mainstream live casino productions, such as studio space, staffing limitations, and the number of tables.
Operators can launch multiple custom tables simultaneously and offer games in different languages without delays. Executives note that this approach boasts improved efficiency and can change the pace and feel of live casino play. Avanti aims to deliver a smoother experience, mitigate human error, and speed up games while retaining the feeling of human interaction.
Key Partnerships Will Support the Upcoming Launch
This new funding round comes just ahead of the company’s product launch. Avanti’s first games will arrive later this month, an important milestone after rigorous development and testing. The company already announced its first commercial deal in Spain with operator Luckia.es. Avanti’s games will also be available in multiple regulated markets via a partnership with Light & Wonder.
For co-founders Gustaf Hagman and Jonas Delin, the new round is less about short-term momentum and more about laying the foundations for a different kind of live casino supplier. Both see the rise of real-time digital characters as a growing trend, reflecting an evolution in player expectations toward more flexible and interactive forms.
We strongly believe that the future belongs to real-time, lifelike, interactive digital humans.
Jonas Delin, Avanti Studios co-founder
Whether players will engage with this type of product remains uncertain. However, investors appear willing to allow the company to prove the merits of its approach. With funding and partnerships secured, the next few months will show if Avanti’s approach will help it carve out a niche in a market that’s already crowded with established providers.
