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Golpo

YC S25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 7 employees · 7 known investors

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Golpo Video is an AI-powered tool for creating whiteboard explainer videos from prompts or documents. The platform targets content creators and professionals who need to produce video content efficiently.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkEducationeLearningVideoSales EnablementMarketingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

Golpo was founded in 2024 by Shraman Kar and Shreyas Kar.

SKShraman Kar
Shraman KarCo-FounderShraman Kar is a computer science graduate from Stanford and a co-founder of Golpo.
SKShreyas Kar
Shreyas KarCo-FounderShreyas Kar is a Stanford CS graduate and co-founder of Golpo, a Y Combinator-backed startup.

Investors · 7

Afore CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $2M

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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BNVT CapitalreportedLondon

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Emergence Capital PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $10M

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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The YC application· Summer 2025 batch

Golpo (YC S25) Launch - Create Explainer Video from any document or prompt

Shraman Kar

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In the news

Golpo Raises $4.1M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Oct 2025Golpo: Create Whiteboard Explainer Videos with AI from a Prompt or Documentycombinator.com · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Golpo do?
Golpo Video is an AI-powered tool for creating whiteboard explainer videos from prompts or documents. The platform targets content creators and professionals who need to produce video content efficiently.
Who founded Golpo?
Golpo was founded by Shraman Kar, Shreyas Kar in 2024.
Who are Golpo's investors?
Golpo's investors include Y Combinator, Afore Capital, Amino Capital, BNVT Capital, Emergence Capital Partners, Palm Drive Capital, Pioneer.
Where is Golpo headquartered?
Golpo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.