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LightTwist

YC W21

Boulder, US · Founded 2021 · 2 employees · 5 known investors

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LightTwist provides a browser-based virtual studio environment where users can record and broadcast video content with remote participants using only a camera and web browser.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareAugmented RealityComputer VisionDesign ToolsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

LightTwist was founded in 2021 by Vikas Reddy.

VRVikas Reddy
Vikas ReddyFounder/CEOVikas Reddy co-founded RedLaser, a barcode scanning app acquired by eBay in 2010, and Occipital, a computer vision company where he worked on hardware and software products. He holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Investors · 5

Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Initialized CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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SHL CapitalreportedSeattle · $100K – $250K

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V1 VCreportedBoulder · $100K – $300K

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corporate structure
LightTwist, Inc.

In the news

LightTwist - Record and stream in a realistic virtual studio, even if your guests and co-hosts are remoteycombinator.com · Jun 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does LightTwist do?
LightTwist provides a browser-based virtual studio environment where users can record and broadcast video content with remote participants using only a camera and web browser.
Who founded LightTwist?
LightTwist was founded by Vikas Reddy in 2021.
Who are LightTwist's investors?
LightTwist's investors include Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, Initialized Capital, SHL Capital, V1 VC.
Where is LightTwist headquartered?
LightTwist is headquartered in Boulder, US.