CODE27 Raises $10M to Build Immersive Virtual Character Companions

The interactive character tech company is developing dedicated hardware to bring beloved anime and game characters to life.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:34pm

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Interactive character technology company CODE27 has completed consecutive seed and seed extension funding rounds totaling over $10 million from leading global venture funds. The company is building dedicated hardware for immersive virtual companion experiences, combining holographic-style display technology with real-time voice, vision, and memory capabilities to bring licensed characters from anime and games into fans' everyday lives.

Why it matters

The virtual companion space has grown rapidly, but the core challenge remains: the kind of relationship-level attachment that keeps users engaged long-term is difficult for software-only experiences to achieve. CODE27's founding thesis is that a dedicated physical device can anchor the relationship in real space and introduce sensory dimensions that screens alone cannot provide, creating a more lifelike and sustainable virtual companion experience.

The details

CODE27's flagship product is a desktop interactive character companion device that uses holographic-style display technology to make virtual characters appear to exist in physical space. The device enables real-time multimodal interaction through voice recognition, computer vision, and long-term memory systems. The company has already launched in Japan, generating over $920,000 in cumulative sales. Looking ahead, CODE27 plans to enhance the interactive experience through stronger conversational intelligence, richer character animation, and expanded licensed IP collaborations, while also adding practical features like smart home control and third-party integrations.

  • CODE27 launched its Kickstarter campaign in April 2025, raising over $1.9 million.
  • The company launched in Japan in 2026, generating over $560,000 in first-day sales and over $920,000 in cumulative sales.

The players

CODE27

An interactive character technology company building immersive hardware and software that brings beloved characters into fans' everyday lives.

DJI

A company that CODE27's core hardware engineering team has experience from, having shipped multiple products with cumulative sales exceeding one million units each across global markets.

EcoFlow

A company that CODE27's core hardware engineering team has experience from, having shipped multiple products with cumulative sales exceeding one million units each across global markets.

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What’s next

CODE27 is focused on the next phase of growth, with plans to enhance the interactive experience through stronger conversational intelligence, richer character animation, and expanded licensed IP collaborations, while also adding practical features such as smart home control, calendar management, and third-party integrations.

The takeaway

CODE27's vision is to build a platform centered on character creation and co-creation, empowering users to become the creators of their own virtual companions and serve as both audience and participant in the character's ongoing life. By providing a dedicated physical device to anchor the relationship, CODE27 aims to create a more lifelike and sustainable virtual companion experience that goes beyond the limitations of software-only interactions.