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YC W25

Paris, FR · Founded 2023 · 6 employees · 4 known investors

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Awen is an AI platform that enables creative professionals to generate visual content including design, photography, and video from natural language conversations. The platform serves designers, photographers, and video creators seeking to accelerate their production workflow.

Also known as awen AI Corporation

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSGenerative AIFranceEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

awen was founded in 2023 by Thibault Henriet.

THThibault Henriet
Thibault HenrietFounderThibault Henriet previously held the role of Head of Operations France at Moda Operandi, a fashion technology company. He has worked as an assistant supporting contemporary artists across multiple creative industries including advertising, film, design, fashion, and publishing, and studied at Sciences Po Paris.

Investors · 4

Kima Ventureslisted by Kima VenturesParis · $50K – $5M

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Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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In the news

Awenycombinator.com · Apr 2026Awen: Imagine Photoshop, but simple?ycombinator.com · Feb 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does awen do?
Awen is an AI platform that enables creative professionals to generate visual content including design, photography, and video from natural language conversations. The platform serves designers, photographers, and video creators seeking to accelerate their production workflow.
Who founded awen?
awen was founded by Thibault Henriet in 2023.
Who are awen's investors?
awen's investors include Y Combinator, Kima Ventures, Avlok Capital, Goodwater Capital.
Where is awen headquartered?
awen is headquartered in Paris, FR.