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Glimpse

AcquiredYC W20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 5 employees · 3 known investors

Glimpse operates a platform for group video conversations that pairs participants for one-on-one chats, supporting groups ranging from small to very large. The service includes features like sequential matching, game functionality, and photo capture.

Also known as Gravit8 (Previously Platon) · Gravitate · Gravitate (Previously Platon) · Platon

ConsumerSocialCommunityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Glimpse was founded in 2019 by Brian Li.

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Brian Liin𝕏Founder2019–2022Brian Li co-founded Glimpse, a YCombinator Winter 2020 cohort company that was later acquired. He currently leads Frens and invests through Orange DAO.

Investors · 3

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
8VCreportedAustin · $100K – $50M
Andreessen Horowitzreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$70M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2024–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Glimpse Raises $35M Series A for AI CPG Platformtheaiworld.org · Apr 2026Glimpse $35M Funding Boost for AI‑Driven Retail Automation - Ventureburnventureburn.com · Apr 2026Glimpse Raises $35M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2026Agentic retail dispute resolution startup Glimpse raises $35M from Andreessen Horowitz and others - SiliconANGLEsiliconangle.com · Mar 2026After pivoting, Y Combinator grad Glimpse raises $35M led by a16z | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2026Glimpse Raises $4M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2024Zoom's Breakout Room Feature Is About to Get a Lot Smarter | Inc.cominc.com · Feb 2022Remote work and events startup twine acquires YC-backed Glimpse to launch on Zoom – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Glimpse do?
Glimpse operates a platform for group video conversations that pairs participants for one-on-one chats, supporting groups ranging from small to very large. The service includes features like sequential matching, game functionality, and photo capture.
Who founded Glimpse?
Glimpse was founded by Brian Li in 2019.
Who are Glimpse's investors?
Glimpse's investors include Y Combinator, 8VC, Andreessen Horowitz.
How much funding has Glimpse raised?
Glimpse has disclosed $70M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Glimpse headquartered?
Glimpse is headquartered in San Francisco, US.