YCS25· AIKnowlify
The AI Explainer Video Maker
Founders
- Ritam RanaFounder/CEO
- Jonathan MaynardFounder/COO
- Arjun TalatiFounder/CPO
- Ritvik VaradaFounder/CTO
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
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CrazeS22The AI Video MakerShared: videoActive
MidrenderS23Turn product features into launch videosShared: videoActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
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VyraF26Autonomous video editing for non-editors.Shared: videoActive
Diffusion StudioF24Turn your agent into a professional video editorShared: videoActive
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About Knowlify
Knowlify makes it easy for companies to create animated explainer videos using AI. Upload any document and/or prompt deck to get a professional explainer video in minutes - no designers, animators, or video editors needed. Teams use Knowlify to produce training videos, customer literacy videos, product explainers, onboarding content, and internal communications at a fraction of the traditional cost and timeline. Available as a self-serve platform or a fully managed service.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Knowlify: questions
Which YC batch was Knowlify in?
Knowlify was in Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (S25).
Is Knowlify still active?
Y Combinator lists Knowlify as active.
Who founded Knowlify?
Knowlify's founders, as listed on its YC page: Ritam Rana (Founder/CEO), Jonathan Maynard (Founder/COO), Arjun Talati (Founder/CPO), Ritvik Varada (Founder/CTO).
Where is Knowlify based?
Knowlify lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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