Yope is a technology company that specializes in developing a unique social platform tailored for Generation Z. The Yope app functions as a social "Google Photos," focusing on sharing and chatting rather than just storage. It allows users to record real-time videos of themselves interacting with content on their smartphones or other devices, which can then be shared as a single video via messaging apps or social media platforms. This feature enables users to engage more dynamically with their followers, fostering a more interactive online experience.
RenderNet AI
Seed Round in 2024
RenderNet.ai is your go-to platform for creating high-quality, character-consistent AI images and videos tailored for marketing, advertising, and social media. Whether you’re building immersive ad campaigns, producing dynamic visuals, or enhancing your online presence, RenderNet ensures your characters stay consistent across every frame and scene.
RenderNet just launched a new feature - you can now generate engaging music videos! Upload your music, select an AI character, and provide lyrics or themes to create visually stunning videos. From concept to creation, RenderNet simplifies the process of generating professional-grade, AI-powered content that captivates and resonates with your audience.
LIT Videobooks
Venture Round in 2022
LIT Videobooks is a New York‑based startup founded in 2018 by Ronak Seth that converts bestselling non‑fiction titles into immersive video books, or “videobooks.” The company targets visual learners, offering a binge‑watch experience that blends narration, animation, and interactive elements. LIT partners directly with more than 100 authors across business, marketing, finance, economics, psychology, self‑help, parenting, health, and wellness, and its production team includes Emmy‑award‑winning producers and animators. All videobooks are distributed exclusively on LIT’s platform, with new releases added each month and a forthcoming all‑access subscription planned. The firm is a fast‑growing, venture‑capital‑backed venture.
Huddles
Venture Round in 2022
Huddles is a platform empowering short-form video creators by offering innovative monetization options, fostering inclusive communities, and providing creator-inspired features. It aims to help creators succeed and sustain a living through content creation.
Gaggle Studios
Venture Round in 2022
Gaggle Studios is a game developer focused on a video chat-integrated gaming platform. The company builds playable games that enable users to chat and communicate in real time while they play, creating immersive social gaming experiences that connect friends and family. Its offerings include a voice-chat integrated social deception game, illustrating the blend of communication and gameplay.
Mentorcam
Seed Round in 2021
Mentorcam is a platform that connects individuals with mentors and experts for one-on-one guidance and advice. Through a video messaging app, users can obtain personal messages from renowned experts and public figures, or engage in consultations to discuss fundraising, user acquisition, sales strategies, and other business challenges. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, Mentorcam aims to help small business owners and professionals access expert advice to accelerate growth.
Musical.Ly
Series C in 2016
Musical.ly, founded in 2014 by Alex Zhu and Luyu Yang, was a social network designed for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos. The platform became particularly popular among teenagers, offering them a space to express their creativity through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing in videos of 15 seconds or less. By providing tools for users to record live videos and overlay music, Musical.ly fostered a vibrant global community of content creators and viewers. The app gained significant traction, ranking #1 in the iOS App Store for free apps in multiple countries, including the United States. In 2017, Musical.ly was acquired by ByteDance's subsidiary Toutiao, and in 2018, it was merged into TikTok, further expanding its reach and influence in the realm of short-form video content.