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Plask

Category: Generative Media (Image / Video)

An AI company offering browser-based motion capture and 3D animation tools alongside Laney, an AI CRM for hospital operations. Plask was founded in 2020. The company is led by Junho Lee. Based in Seoul, South Korea and a US entity (Plask USA Inc.). Team size: 1-10. Total funding raised: $2.56M. Latest round: Pre-Series A, $2.56M, 2021-10, led by Smilegate Investment. Key investors include Smilegate Investment, Naver Z, KT Investment, Timewise Investment, CJ Investment, Bigbang Angels.

Founded
2020
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea and a US entity (Plask USA Inc.)
Team size
1-10
Total funding
$2.56M

Value proposition

To simplify and democratize the 3D animation process using AI for motion extraction from videos.

Products and solutions

Plask Motion, Plask Editor, Gamable, Laney

Unique value

Offered a free, accessible, browser-based motion capture tool that did not require specialized equipment.

Target customer

3D animators, game developers, VFX artists, indie game creators, educational institutions, metaverse/UGC platform users, and healthcare practices using Laney for patient communications and operations.

Industries served

Gaming, Entertainment, Media, Metaverse, Education

Technology advantage

AI-powered motion capture technology that could work with a single camera, making it highly accessible.

How they differentiate

Focused on ease of use and accessibility with a freemium, browser-based model, unlike competitors that often require hardware or complex software.

Main competitors

Rokoko, DeepMotion, Move.ai

Key partnerships

Strategic partnerships with investors like Naver Z (operator of ZEPETO metaverse) and Smilegate (game developer).

Notable customers

While specific notable customers are not publicly listed, their target market includes independent animation production companies, game developers, and entertainment studios.

Major milestones

Raised $2.56M in Pre-Series A funding (October 2021), Launched a freemium, browser-based AI motion capture tool, Established Plask USA Inc. for US operations, Launched Gamable, a web-based AI game development and operations platform (2025)

Growth metrics

Over 1,900 followers on LinkedIn. The platform operates on a freemium model with credit-based usage for its Pro tier.

Market positioning

Positioned as an accessible tool for indie developers, individual creators, and hobbyists.

Geographic focus

Global, with a strong initial focus on the Asian market.

Patents and IP

Public patent application KR 10-2022-0169480, “Method and system for providing markerless motion capture service,” lists Plask Co., Ltd. as applicant.

About Junho Lee

Junho Lee is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plask, an AI-powered 3D animation company. He co-founded the company in 2020 and has been recognized for his leadership in the tech industry, including being named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list.

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