Observed Signal · Sep 17, 2026 · Funding · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Kalank Raises €1.5M Funding for International Expansion
French video game and digital solutions studio Kalank has finalized its first funding round of €1.5 million ($1.7 million) to accelerate international expansion. The round was led by Crédit Agricole Charente-Périgord Expansion, with participation from the KPA SPV. The funds will support Kalank's creative and technical teams, help retain expertise in France, and speed up publishing activities. Founded in 2017 by Baptiste Deneufbourg and Adrien Carta, Kalank operates from Angoulême and Paris, specializing in short-format productions for gaming communities and digital solutions for Industry 4.0, training, culture, and events. Additionally, a consortium led by Kalank, Augmenty, Inversive XR, and Brain Analytics Technologies has been selected for the France 2030 immersive technology project, focusing on developing a sovereign mixed reality technology building block over 36 months.
Funding round for a game studio with immersive tech project, relevant to gaming and XR but not core AdTech.
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- Kalank secured a €1.5 million funding round led by Crédit Agricole Charente-Périgord Expansion.
- The KPA SPV also participated in the funding round.
- Funds will support Kalank's international expansion, creative and technical teams, and publishing activities.
- Kalank-led consortium won a France 2030 immersive technology project (BTMRSA2) valued at 36 months.
- The BTMRSA2 project focuses on mixed reality, AI, and sovereign technology for content creators.
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