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Narrative

YC F25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 12 known investors

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Narrative uses AI technology to automatically generate and distribute highlight videos for sports broadcasters, teams, and leagues.

Also known as AdDojo

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceVideoUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Narrative was founded in 2025 by Erik Vank, Victor Chapman, and Aryan Sawhney.

EVErik Vank
Erik VankFounderErik Vank previously worked at Apple and is building a sports content platform.
VCVictor Chapman
Victor ChapmanFounderVictor Chapman is founder of Narrative, which develops AI technology to automatically generate and distribute highlight videos for sports broadcasters, teams, and leagues.
ASAryan Sawhney
Aryan SawhneyFounderAryan Sawhney previously worked at RevisionDojo, Logseq, and Haleum. He is currently building a sports content platform.

Investors · 12

Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Generation Venturesreported

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Gurtin VenturesreportedLa Jolla

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Moneta VenturesreportedFolsom · $1M – $5M

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Parameter VenturesreportedNew York

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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StartFast VenturesreportedSyracuse

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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Ten ElevenreportedBurlingame · $3M – $15M

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Trousdale VenturesreportedWest Hollywood · $1M – $5M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Dorilton Capital

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$8.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does Narrative do?
Narrative uses AI technology to automatically generate and distribute highlight videos for sports broadcasters, teams, and leagues.
Who founded Narrative?
Narrative was founded by Erik Vank, Victor Chapman, Aryan Sawhney in 2025.
Who are Narrative's investors?
Narrative's investors include Y Combinator, Blast.Club, Generation Ventures, Gurtin Ventures, Moneta Ventures, Parameter Ventures, Pioneer, StartFast Ventures and 3 more.
How much funding has Narrative raised?
Narrative has disclosed $8.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Narrative headquartered?
Narrative is headquartered in San Francisco, US.