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Affogato AI

YC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 15 employees · 9 known investors

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Affogato is an all-in-one AI studio for generating, editing, and upscaling images and video with 170+ models integrated into a single workspace. It serves creators and marketers in fashion, product photography, and advertising who need consistent character and brand representation across multiple formats and shots.

Also known as Walrus Tech Inc. · Defy · RenderNet · roverX · RoverX · Walrus

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechArtificial IntelligenceGenerative AIAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Affogato AI was founded in 2019 by Bhagaban Behera and Nakul Kelkar.

BBBhagaban Behera
Bhagaban BeheraCo-Founder/CEOBhagaban Behera has built multiple consumer-focused startups with emphasis on marketing and cultural products. He has background in media, gaming, and cryptocurrency interests.
NKNakul Kelkar
Nakul KelkarCo-FounderFounder of Affogato AI, which provides an integrated platform for generating, editing, and upscaling images and video. Previously launched multiple products that reached hundreds of thousands of users.
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Sriharsha Setty
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Soumya VenkataranganHiring Manager
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Lokesh AgrawalProduct Managerformer
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Dhruva VijayaraghavanLead UXformer

Investors · 9

Olive Tree Capitallisted by Olive Tree CapitalBoston

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Better Capitalreported$5K – $100K

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Crystal Towers CapitalreportedMountain View

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Jam FundreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $20M

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Affogato Video Agent: Create Viral TikTok/IG videos with AIycombinator.com · Aug 2025Video Anyone: Bring your AI characters to life through AI videosycombinator.com · Oct 2024Narrator: Narrate your story through AI lip-synced videosycombinator.com · Aug 2024TrueTouch: Add realism to your AI-generated images of humansycombinator.com · Jun 2024Character Labs: Create consistent virtual characters with AIycombinator.com · Jun 2024RenderNet AI: Create consistent AI charactersycombinator.com · Mar 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Affogato AI do?
Affogato is an all-in-one AI studio for generating, editing, and upscaling images and video with 170+ models integrated into a single workspace. It serves creators and marketers in fashion, product photography, and advertising who need consistent character and brand representation across multiple formats and shots.
Who founded Affogato AI?
Affogato AI was founded by Bhagaban Behera, Nakul Kelkar in 2019.
Who are Affogato AI's investors?
Affogato AI's investors include Gemba Capital Venture Partners, Olive Tree Capital, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Better Capital, Crystal Towers Capital, Goodwater Capital, Jam Fund and 1 more.
Where is Affogato AI headquartered?
Affogato AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.