Kapwing
San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Kapwing is a web-based video creation and editing platform designed for marketing teams to produce, repurpose, and scale video content across multiple channels. It provides AI-powered tools for automating tasks like subtitle generation, video repurposing, and content creation, along with collaboration features for team-based workflows.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Founders & leadership
Kapwing was founded in 2018 by Eric Lu and Julia Enthoven.
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Eric LuCo-founder
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Julia EnthovenCo-founder
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$1.7MraisedJul 2018 · 18 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.7MraisedJul 2018 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Eric LuExecutive Officer, Director
- Julia EnthovenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.7M
- Amount sold
- $1.7M
- Minimum investment
- $2.5K
- First sale
- Jun 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kapwing do?
- Kapwing is a web-based video creation and editing platform designed for marketing teams to produce, repurpose, and scale video content across multiple channels. It provides AI-powered tools for automating tasks like subtitle generation, video repurposing, and content creation, along with collaboration features for team-based workflows.
- Who founded Kapwing?
- Kapwing was founded by Eric Lu, Julia Enthoven in 2018.
- Who are Kapwing's investors?
- Kapwing's investors include CRV (Charles River Ventures), Elliptic Ventures, Shrug Capital, Village Global, Shasta Ventures.
- How much funding has Kapwing raised?
- Kapwing has disclosed $1.7M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Kapwing headquartered?
- Kapwing is headquartered in San Francisco, US.





