Genies raises $3 million from Bandai Namco for Asia expansion

Genies has raised $3 million from Bandai Namco and is opening an office in Tokyo as part of an Asia expansion for its 3D avatar business. The investment and expansion comes just a month after the company launched a product expansion, extending its focus for its 3D avatars from celebrities to everyday consumers. With the […]

Genies will let consumers create their own 3D avatars with Giphy and Gucci

Genies is expanding its focus from celebrities to everyday consumers with its 3D avatars for social apps from the likes of Giphy and Gucci. Genies already makes cartoon-like 2D avatars for celebrities that allow them to make online social media appearances or appear in commercials without actually being present. This has allowed celebrities to continue […]