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YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 3 known investors
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Palmier builds a video editor that integrates AI assistance to help creatives produce video content while preserving human creative control. The product operates as open-source software positioned as the main interface for next-generation film and media production.
Also known as ProteusAI · ProteusAI, Palmier, Sado · Sado
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaSVideoAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Palmier was founded in 2024 by Marcos Rico Peng and Harrison Tin.
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Marcos Rico PengCo-Founder & CEOMarcos Rico Peng graduated from UC Berkeley and worked as an infrastructure engineer at LinkedIn before becoming co-founder and CEO of Palmier.
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Harrison TinCo-FounderHe previously worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and studied electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley.
Investors · 3
Y Combinator✓ confirmed by PalmierSan Francisco · $500K
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1024 Venturereported
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Coughdrop CapitalreportedSeattle · $40K – $100K
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedSep 2024Source ↗
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The YC application· Summer 2024 batch
Palmier (YC S24) Launch Video
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Palmier do?
- Palmier builds a video editor that integrates AI assistance to help creatives produce video content while preserving human creative control. The product operates as open-source software positioned as the main interface for next-generation film and media production.
- Who founded Palmier?
- Palmier was founded by Marcos Rico Peng, Harrison Tin in 2024.
- Who are Palmier's investors?
- Palmier's investors include Y Combinator, 1024 Venture, Coughdrop Capital.
- Where is Palmier headquartered?
- Palmier is headquartered in San Francisco, US.