# Irreverent Labs

> AI video generation startup (ex-MechaFightClub) building short-form video foundation models.

## Why it is interesting

Pivoted from NFT gaming to AI video; Samsung Next strategic for device distribution.

## Profile

- **Stage:** series-a
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** ai-ml, media-entertainment
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Seed (2021): $5M led by a16z; Mantis VC among seed backers — GeekWire
- Series A (2022): $40M led by a16z; Pear among participants — TechCrunch
- Samsung Next participated in 2023 follow-on; pivot from MechaFightClub NFT game to AI video

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/pear-vc

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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