Palmier
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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 · 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 PenginCo-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 TininCo-FounderHe previously worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and studied electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley.
Investors · 1
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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Competitors · 4
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Zapier3 shared keywordsZapier provides a platform for connecting AI models and agents to workflows and business applications, enabling teams to automate tasks across over 9,000 apps without coding. The platform serves enterprises, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to deploy AI-driven automation for lead capture, customer support, employee onboarding, and other business processes.
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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.
- Where is Palmier headquartered?
- Palmier is headquartered in San Francisco, US.