YCS23· AIKino AI
Kino is an AI media manager and video editor for humans and agents.
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
NarrativeF25AI Video EditorShared: videoActive
PalmierS24Video editor built for AIShared: videoActive
EggnogW24Fun with AI videoShared: entertainment, videoActive
Diffusion StudioF24Turn your agent into a professional video editorShared: videoActive
KestrollS25AI video editorShared: editor, video, editingActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
EternalW20Own the best moments in streamingShared: entertainment, videoAcquired
HipsetS12The best way for artists to release new music and videos.Shared: entertainment, videoInactive
VyraF26Autonomous video editing for non-editors.Shared: videoActive
VideoGenS24Create professional videos in minutes with AI, online or via APIShared: video, ai assistantActive
TenyksS21The World's Most Versatile Video Answering EngineShared: video, ai assistantActive
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About Kino AI
Kino is a web-native video editor where your footage, your team, and your AI agents work together — video editing never had its Figma moment, and it certainly never had its Cursor moment. We proved our platform on Hollywood's biggest shows, and soon it's free for everyone.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Kino AI: questions
Which YC batch was Kino AI in?
Kino AI was in Y Combinator's Summer 2023 batch (S23).
Is Kino AI still active?
Y Combinator lists Kino AI as active.
Where is Kino AI based?
Kino AI lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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