Overlap
YC S24San Francisco, US · 6 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Overlap provides an AI-powered platform for editing long-form videos into short-form clips and automating their distribution across social media platforms. The platform serves creators, media networks, and brands looking to scale their social video content on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
Also known as Vastly
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceMediaPodcastsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
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Jonathan Baerin𝕏Founder/CEOJonathan Baer is the founder and CEO of Overlap, a platform that uses AI to edit long-form videos into short-form clips and distribute them across social media platforms.
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Eric "Buzz” RubensteinFounder
Investors · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeed RoundFeb 2025Source ↗
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Competitors · 3
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Clipchamp16 shared keywordsClipchamp is a web-based video editing platform that lets users create videos in the browser with recording tools, templates, and AI editing features, serving creators, educators, and businesses. Founded in Australia in 2014, it was acquired by Microsoft in 2021 and is now part of the Microsoft 365 suite.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Overlap do?
- Overlap provides an AI-powered platform for editing long-form videos into short-form clips and automating their distribution across social media platforms. The platform serves creators, media networks, and brands looking to scale their social video content on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
- Who founded Overlap?
- Overlap was founded by Jonathan Baer, Casey Traina, Eric "Buzz” Rubenstein.
- Who are Overlap's investors?
- Overlap's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Overlap headquartered?
- Overlap is headquartered in San Francisco, US.



