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Codec

YC W22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 2 employees · 5 known investors

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Codec develops video creation software that transforms everyday videos into polished movies for smartphone users.

Also known as Armada Labs Inc · Armada · Armada, Chaingrep, Dumme · Chaingrep · Dumme

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentVideoAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Codec was founded in 2022 by Merwane Drai.

MDMerwane Drai
Merwane DraiFounder
RK
Rosco Kalis

Investors · 5

Angel InvestreportedBerlin · $137.5K

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Caffeinated CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $3M – $50M

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Protocol LabsreportedSan Francisco

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SciFi VCreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $1M

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Related companies · 5

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GooseworksGooseworks provides AI-powered growth tools for developers and teams, offering 200+ skills and APIs that integrate with AI agents like Claude Code to automate prospecting, content creation, and ad campaigns. The company also offers Goose Ads, a product for creating and optimizing video and static advertisements using AI templates and an autonomous AI coworker for managing Meta ad campaigns.
VimmerseVimmerse provides AI tools for creating and editing images and videos, including image generation, motion animation, and video storytelling features. The platform serves content creators and businesses looking to produce marketing and social media content.
Diffusion StudioDiffusion Studio is a browser-based video editor and creative suite that combines an infinite canvas design interface with timeline-based editing for composing, animating, and exporting video and motion graphics. It serves creators, motion designers, and video professionals who need to work across design, animation, editing, and export without switching tools.

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Armada Labs Inc

Frequently asked questions

What does Codec do?
Codec develops video creation software that transforms everyday videos into polished movies for smartphone users.
Who founded Codec?
Codec was founded by Merwane Drai in 2022.
Who are Codec's investors?
Codec's investors include Y Combinator, Angel Invest, Caffeinated Capital, Protocol Labs, SciFi VC.
Where is Codec headquartered?
Codec is headquartered in San Francisco, US.