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

Investors 

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. 

ManaMind Use of Funds 

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. 

About ManaMind 

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 

Source: https://tech.eu/2026/04/30/manamind-secures-15m-to-develop-autonomous-testing-for-gaming/