ManaMind Raises $1.5M Pre-Seed

ManaMind Raises $1.5M Pre-Seed

ManaMind, a London, UK–based AI-driven autonomous testing platform for the gaming industry, has raised $1.5 million in pre-Seed funding.

The round was led by Sure Valley Ventures, with participation from EWOR, Ascension, SyndicateRoom, and Heartfelt.

Sure Valley Ventures is a founder-led venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in high-growth artificial intelligence software companies across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Established in 2017, the firm provides more than just capital, offering deep technical and operational mentorship to startups at the seed and Series A stages. Sure Valley focuses on sectors such as cybersecurity, immersive technologies, and enterprise AI.

The company will use the funds to expand its technical team, accelerate the development of its proprietary AI models, and support growth in key markets.

Founded by Emil Kostadinov and Sabtain Ahmad, ManaMind focuses on transforming game development through AI-driven automation. The company builds autonomous agents that continuously test games, identify bugs, and generate actionable reports, reducing reliance on manual quality assurance processes. Its platform enables parallel testing during development, helping studios accelerate release cycles and improve software quality. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, ManaMind has already established design partnerships with Included Games and Crazy Labs.

Funding Details

Company: ManaMind Limited

Raised: $1.5M

Round: Pre-seed

Funding Date: April 2026

Lead Investor: Sure Valley Ventures

Additional Investors: EWOR, Ascension, SyndicateRoom, Heartfelt

Company Website: https://www.manamind.ai/

Software Category: AI-driven Game Testing / Autonomous QA