Captions, a New York-based AI-powered creative studio, raised $25M in Series B funding.
The round, which brought the total amount to $40M, was led by Kleiner Perkins. Other investors included Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and SV Angel.
The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach.
Led by CEO Gaurav Misra, Captions is a creative studio that leverages artificial intelligence for content creation process, enabling customers to produce studio-quality videos directly from their mobile devices. It aims to foster an inclusive and diverse online community introducing a camera app designed specifically for “talking videos”, catering to the increasing demand for this engaging content format. Evolving into a comprehensive creator platform, this iOS-based subscription tackles tasks such as captioning, editing, dubbing, script creation, and music integration, streamlining the entire workflow for creators. Captions offers a range of features designed to ease and enhance the process of developing premium video content. Prominent features include:
- Al Dubbing: Seamlessly dubs the speaker’s voice into another language, empowering creators to overcome language barriers and reach new audiences.
- AI Shorts: Automatically extracts viral-worthy clips from any long-form video, allowing creators to easily promote long-form content and maximize the value of existing material.
- Al Voiceover: Generates a voiceover indistinguishable from human-voice based on text alone, enabling creators to narrate their videos effortlessly without recording themselves.
- AI Zoom: Automatically incorporates relevant zooms to keep the video captivating and engaging.
- AI Eye Contact: Corrects the subject’s eye contact to give the impression of looking directly at the camera, fostering a more engaging connection with viewers.
- AI Music: Automatically composes music tailored to each video, elevating the overall production value.
- AI Images and Emojis: Automatically inserts relevant images and emojis into videos, enhancing visual storytelling and audience engagement.
FinSMEs
22/06/2023