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ClipDrop

acquired by Stability AIYC W21

Paris, FR · Founded 2020 · 5 employees · 7 known investors

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Clipdrop offers AI-powered image editing tools including background removal, object cleanup, image upscaling, and text-to-image generation. The platform serves creators and developers through both direct web tools and an embeddable API for product integration.

Also known as Init ML Inc. · Clickdrop · Init ML · Init ML, Clickdrop

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaSComputer VisionDesign ToolsFranceEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

ClipDrop was founded in 2020 by Cyril Diagne, Jonathan Blanchet, and Damien Henry.

CDCyril Diagne
Cyril DiagneFounderCyril Diagne is co-founder and CEO of Init ML. He previously served as head of media and interaction design at ECAL, a Swiss university of arts and design, and was an artist in residence at Google Arts & Culture, where he developed machine learning projects.
JBJonathan Blanchet
Jonathan BlanchetFounderWith over a decade of experience in web development, he has expanded into machine learning and DevOps.
DHDamien Henry
Damien HenryFounderDamien Henry is COO of ClipDrop and was previously Head of Innovation at Google Arts Lab. He has co-founded multiple ventures including an audio gaming company and Novelab, and contributed to the creation of Google Cardboard.

Investors · 7

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

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Amplify PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $5M

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Foresite CapitalreportedWest Hollywood

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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Paris-based ClipDrop raises €1.2 million for its 'cut & paste your surroundings' photo editing app | EU-Startupseu-startups.com · Aug 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does ClipDrop do?
Clipdrop offers AI-powered image editing tools including background removal, object cleanup, image upscaling, and text-to-image generation. The platform serves creators and developers through both direct web tools and an embeddable API for product integration.
Who founded ClipDrop?
ClipDrop was founded by Cyril Diagne, Jonathan Blanchet, Damien Henry in 2020.
Who are ClipDrop's investors?
ClipDrop's investors include Air Street Capital, Kima Ventures, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Amplify Partners, Foresite Capital, Harvard Management Company.
Who acquired ClipDrop?
ClipDrop was acquired by Stability AI.
Where is ClipDrop headquartered?
ClipDrop is headquartered in Paris, FR.