YCW26· Devtoolsshortkit
Media infra for consumer apps
Founders
- Neil BhammarFounder/CEO
- Michael SelemanFounder/CTO
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About shortkit
ShortKit lets any consumer app launch a TikTok-grade media expereinces. Michael, spent 6 years at YouTube building the infrastructure that powers YouTube Shorts. Neil, prev. scaled a SaaS company from 0 to $6M ARR as employee #1. We handle the full media stack, starting with short form video - client SDKs, video infrastructure, rec systems, and monetization - so product teams don't have to.
shortkit: questions
Which YC batch was shortkit in?
shortkit was in Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch (W26).
Is shortkit still active?
Y Combinator lists shortkit as active.
Who founded shortkit?
shortkit's founders, as listed on its YC page: Neil Bhammar (Founder/CEO), Michael Seleman (Founder/CTO).
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