Plask
Category: Generative Media (Image / Video)
An AI-powered, browser-based motion capture and 3D animation tool that extracts motion from videos to apply to 3D characters. 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: 11-50. 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
- 11-50
- 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"]
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, and metaverse/UGC platform users.
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
Information not publicly available.
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.
Official website: https://plask.ai/