Argil
YC S24Paris, FR Β· Founded 2023 Β· 8 employees Β· 4 known investors
Argil is an AI platform that generates synthetic avatars and video content from user photos and voice recordings. It serves content creators, brands, and educational institutions seeking to produce UGC ads, training videos, and YouTube content at scale.
Also known as Argil.ai
Founders & leadershipΒ· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Argil was founded in 2023 by Laodis Menard and Brivael Le Pogam.
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Laodis MenardinπCo-FounderLaodis Menard has worked on creative projects including writing science fiction and directing thriller films before founding Argil, which develops deepfake technology for social media content creation.
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Brivael Le PogaminπCo-founder Β· Techno-emperorFounder of Argil, an AI platform that generates synthetic video avatars and content from photos and voice recordings for content creators and brands.
Investors Β· 4
Competitors Β· 10
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Argil do?
- Argil is an AI platform that generates synthetic avatars and video content from user photos and voice recordings. It serves content creators, brands, and educational institutions seeking to produce UGC ads, training videos, and YouTube content at scale.
- Who founded Argil?
- Argil was founded by Laodis Menard, Brivael Le Pogam in 2023.
- Who are Argil's investors?
- Argil's investors include Axeleo Capital, Kima Ventures, Seedcamp, Y Combinator.
- Where is Argil headquartered?
- Argil is headquartered in Paris, FR.