Clout Kitchen raises $4.45 million for ‘AI twins’ of creators

LOS ANGELES, United States — Consumer AI startup Clout Kitchen announced its $4.45 million seed funding round, which AI gaming company A16Z’s startup accelerator SPEEDRUN and venture capital firm Peak XV’s company seed platform Surge co-led. Established in 2024, Clout Kitchen builds creator-powered interactive experiences in gaming and pop culture. It unlocks new ways for