Clout Kitchen is a consumer AI startup founded in 2024 by Justin Gorriceta-Banusing and Marcel Feldkamp that builds creator-led interactive experiences in gaming and pop culture. Its flagship product, Backseat AI, is an in-game companion for League of Legends co-built with creator Tyler "Tyler1" Steinkamp and uses voice clones to deliver real-time tips and strategies. Backseat AI entered early access in June 2024 and attracted 45,000 waitlist signups. With $4.45M in seed funding, Clout Kitchen plans to grow its team, expand its presence in the U.S., and develop its technical infrastructure for future projects. The company operates out of Los Angeles and the Philippines. Clout Kitchen aims to deepen fan engagement through AI-powered, creator-led gaming tools.

Total raised

$4M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Oct 2024