Little Umbrella

Little Umbrella envisions a future where social gaming transcends traditional boundaries to create deeply immersive and dynamic experiences that adapt in real time to the social behaviors of players. By harnessing the power of AI and cutting-edge technology, we aim to craft digital spaces where imagination and reality blur, fostering meaningful connections and cultural empathy across diverse communities.

Our mission is to revolutionize how people interact through games, building a bridge between social platforms and gaming that encourages curiosity, creativity, and shared joy among friends and families worldwide. Through our innovative Playroom development kit and AI-driven game experiences like Death by AI, we are laying the groundwork for the next generation of social entertainment that evolves continuously with its players.

At Little Umbrella, we are driven by the belief that technology can amplify human connection and social interaction. We are dedicated to pioneering new approaches that empower developers and communities to co-create endlessly engaging narratives and playful moments, forging a future where social gaming becomes a ubiquitous and transformative part of everyday digital life.

What happens when you combine the social magic of Jackbox Games with cutting-edge AI? That's the fascinating experiment Little Umbrella is running, and we're genuinely excited by what we've seen. This startup isn't just making games – they're reimagining how we play together online.

A Breakout Success That Caught Our Eye

Their flagship game, Death by AI, hit an impressive 20 million players in just three months. But what really interests us isn't just the numbers – it's how the game adapts to each group's dynamic. Think of it as having an AI dungeon master who learns your party's style and keeps things fresh every time you play.

The Tech That Makes It Tick

At the heart of Little Umbrella's innovation is Playroom, their cross-platform social game kit. We're particularly impressed by how it lets games run smoothly whether your friends are on Discord, mobile, or console – a neat solution to the eternal "which platform should we use?" debate.

Their AI engine doesn't just create content; it learns from how people play together. This means each session can feel uniquely tailored to your group, something we haven't seen done quite this well before.

Why We're Optimistic

With leadership including veterans from Meta's Horizon Worlds, AppLovin, and even the animator behind "Boss Baby," Little Umbrella brings serious expertise to the table. Their $2 million seed round from notable investors like a16z speedrun and Zynga founder Mark Pincus suggests we're not the only ones seeing potential here.

While they're still early in their journey, Little Umbrella is showing promising signs of cracking the code on AI-powered social gaming. If you're tired of the same old party games and want something that evolves with your friend group, keep an eye on what they're building – we certainly are.