NAVER D2SF announced an investment in 23i, a startup that develops multi‑persona virtual artists using real‑time motion capture and toon‑shader pipelines to create high‑frequency narrative virtual content. The deal gives NAVER direct access to virtual‑content production technology that can enrich its media platform and IP portfolio. Who is involved: NAVER’s venture arm D2SF and the virtual‑entertainment startup 23i.. Likely next: No specific timeline or integration plans were disclosed in the announcement.. NAVER’s venture arm D2SF has taken an equity stake in 23i, a startup that creates multi‑persona virtual artists using real‑time motion capture and toon‑shader pipelines to produce high‑frequency narrative virtual content. The investment signals NAVER’s intent to bolster its virtual‑content capabilities and expand its intellectual‑property portfolio. By accessing a firm capable of delivering scalable virtual‑artist output, NAVER gains a potential source of differentiated entertainment assets for its platforms. Sectors affected: Virtual entertainment production Real‑time motion capture technology Toon‑shader rendering Historical parallels: Disney’s acquisition of Maker Studios (2014) BTS’s virtual concert ‘BTS Permission to Dance on Stage’ (2021) Riot Games’ launch of virtual band K/DA (2018)
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