Slingshot

Slingshot, located in San Francisco, CA, is a burgeoning company in the consumer gaming sub-industry, specifically targeting the development of a new genre of video games that utilize generative AI to create dynamic characters and game mechanics. Founded by Stanford Computer Science graduates with backgrounds in multi-modal large language models and experience at major tech companies like TikTok and Amazon, the team comprises four members. As part of the Y-Combinator S23 batch, Slingshot aims to revolutionize gaming by enhancing social interactions within virtual worlds through AI. The company offers early access sign-ups for gamers to receive updates and participate in closed alpha testing of their games, which promise NPCs that provide more engaging gameplay than playing with real people. Slingshot primarily operates in the United States and America/Canada regions.