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Lifecast

DefunctYC W22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · 2 known investors

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Lifecast.ai developed software tools for volumetric video capture, editing, and 3D reconstruction using machine learning and computer vision. The company created tools for creating 3D and 4D Gaussian video, upscaling video content, and rendering immersive scenes for mixed reality and virtual production applications.

Also known as Lifecast Incorporated

AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeep TechMedia & EntertainmentRoboticsMachine LearningVirtual RealityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Lifecast was founded in 2021 by Forrest Briggs.

FBForrest Briggs
Forrest BriggsFounderuntil 2025Forrest Briggs holds a Ph.D. in machine learning and has worked as a tech lead on perception systems at Google X and Lyft, and as a software engineer at Facebook developing computer vision technology for VR video rendering. He has over 20 patents in VR video and AI perception systems.
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Mateusz Berezecki

Investors · 2

FAST — by GETTYLABreportedSan Francisco · $100K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lifecast do?
Lifecast.ai developed software tools for volumetric video capture, editing, and 3D reconstruction using machine learning and computer vision. The company created tools for creating 3D and 4D Gaussian video, upscaling video content, and rendering immersive scenes for mixed reality and virtual production applications.
Who founded Lifecast?
Lifecast was founded by Forrest Briggs in 2021.
Who are Lifecast's investors?
Lifecast's investors include Y Combinator, FAST — by GETTYLAB.
Where is Lifecast headquartered?
Lifecast is headquartered in San Francisco, US.