# Kapwing

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kapwing

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.kapwing.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 3, 2019)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Kapwing Inc. is an innovative video creation platform that provides AI-powered tools for efficient content production, catering to individuals, businesses, and educational institutions alike.Kapwing Inc. is a video creation platform that streamlines content production for various users. Founded in 2017 by Eric Lu and Julia Enthoven, the company is based in San Francisco, US. Kapwing has raised a total of USD 11.20 mn during its funding rounds, with the latest being a Series A round on September 3, 2019, led by CRV, along with other investors including January Ventures, Shasta Ventures, Sinai Ventures, and Village Global. The current company valuation is USD 45.13 mn.Kapwing is a comprehensive video creation platform that offers a range of AI-powered tools designed to streamline content production for various users, including individuals, businesses, and educational institutions. The core product suite includes video editing capabilities that allow users to easily edit clips, add effects, and incorporate text features like captions and subtitles. Additionally, users can record and enhance audio for podcasts, translate dialogue into over 40 languages, and generate voiceovers with a few clicks. Kapwing's tools are designed for accessibility and efficiency, enabling users to create engaging content tailored for social media platforms while supporting a diverse client base.Kapwing generates revenue through a subscription model, offering both free and paid plans that provide varying levels of access to its tools and features. Paid plans typically include additional storage, advanced editing capabilities, and customer support, making them appealing to teams and businesses that require more robust functionalities. The transactions cater to both individual users and organizations, allowing for seamless integration of Kapwing's services into daily content creation workflows. For instance, a team might subscribe to a monthly plan to utilize enhanced video editing tools and collaboration features, paying a set fee for this service.Following its Series A funding round in September 2019, in which Kapwing Inc. raised USD 11 mn, the company aims to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence. Specific plans include the development of new features to improve user experience, although no exact release dates have been announced. Additionally, Kapwing is targeting expansion into regions such as Europe and Asia, aiming to increase its footprint in these markets by 2024. The recent funding will be utilized to support these strategic initiatives, fostering growth and innovation within the video creation space.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 3, 2019, $11M — CRV, Shasta Ventures, Village Global, Sinai Ventures, January Ventures
- Seed, Jul 16, 2018, $1.7M — Kleiner Perkins, Shasta Ventures, ZhenFund, Village Global, Sinai Ventures, Shrug Capital

## Investors

- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Seed
- Shasta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shasta-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed
- Village Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-global) — Seed, Series A
- Sinai Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sinai-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Shrug Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shrug-capital) — Seed
- CRV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crv) — Series A
- January Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/january-ventures) — Series A