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Lamina Labs

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 2 known investors

Lamina Labs operates Simi, a tool that converts presentations, documents, and text prompts into whiteboard explainer videos using AI.

Also known as Lamina AI

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Lamina Labs was founded in 2025 by Sudip Rokaya and Kartikesh Mishra.

SRSudip Rokaya
Sudip Rokayain𝕏Co-FounderHe studied computer science and mathematics at MIT and conducted machine learning research at MIT's McGovern Institute.
KMKartikesh Mishra
Kartikesh Mishrain𝕏Cofounder & CTOKartikesh Mishra is a co-founder at Lamina Labs and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, with both a bachelor's (2024) and master's degree (2025).

Investors · 2

Link VenturesCambridge · $1M – $8M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Simi: The Fastest AI Whiteboard Explainer Video Generatorycombinator.com · Jul 2026What Y Combinator's backing of Lamina Labs tells you about local talent - Katmandu Journalkatmandujournal.com · Jun 2026Lamina Labs YCombinator Funding: Nepali Founders Raise $3Mentrepreneurloop.com · Jun 2026Lamina Labs Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Lamina Labs do?
Lamina Labs operates Simi, a tool that converts presentations, documents, and text prompts into whiteboard explainer videos using AI.
Who founded Lamina Labs?
Lamina Labs was founded by Sudip Rokaya, Kartikesh Mishra in 2025.
Who are Lamina Labs's investors?
Lamina Labs's investors include Link Ventures, Y Combinator.
Where is Lamina Labs headquartered?
Lamina Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.