# Lamina Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lamina-labs

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.laminalabs.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 21, 2026)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Based in the US, Lamina Labs specializes in artificial intelligence-driven video solutions, providing innovative tools for creating explainer videos that enhance communication and understanding across various sectors. Based in San Francisco, US, founded in 2025 by its co-founders Sudip Rokaya and Kartikesh Mishra, Lamina Labs focuses on developing AI-powered video creation tools. In June 2026, Lamina Labs raised USD 3 million in seed funding from Y Combinator. Lamina Labs offers a primary product known as Simi, a whiteboard explainer video creation tool designed to transform various forms of input into engaging explainer videos. Simi serves a diverse clientele, including startups and educational institutions, enabling effective communication of complex ideas and enhancing understanding through visual explanations. The platform is especially beneficial in sectors like education, training, and marketing, catering to markets in North America and Europe. Lamina Labs generates revenue through a subscription-based model for its Simi product, allowing clients to access its video creation capabilities on a recurring basis. Pricing plans are tiered to address different needs and usage levels, facilitating both individual users and businesses in selecting suitable options. This direct-to-consumer transaction model enhances user engagement and retention through an intuitive experience. The company will use the June 2026 funding to develop its generative video tools and expand its AI-powered explainer video product offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 21, 2026, $3M — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed