Shortbread
YC W23San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 4 employees · 4 known investors
Shortbread develops AI-powered tools for creators to produce serialized visual stories (comics and web series) faster and at lower cost, then distributes them directly to consumers via a mobile platform. The platform combines an AI studio for rapid narrative creation with a reader destination featuring romance and dark fiction series.
Also known as KURUKURU
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceEntertainmentMediaUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Shortbread was founded in 2023 by Fengjiao Peng.
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Fengjiao PenginFounderFounder of Shortbread, an AI-powered platform that helps creators produce serialized visual stories and distribute them directly to audiences.
Investors · 4
Competitors · 3
by search overlapGoodreads623 shared keywordsGoodreads is a social platform for readers to track books, share reviews with friends, and get personalized book recommendations from a recommendation engine. It serves book readers looking to discover new titles and discuss reading.
Wattpad161 shared keywordsWattpad is a digital platform where users can read, write, and share stories, with a mobile app enabling access to stories and community features on-the-go.
Audible103 shared keywordsAudible produces and distributes audio entertainment, including Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts created with storytellers worldwide for its global base of listeners. The company operates in the audio media and entertainment category.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Shortbread do?
- Shortbread develops AI-powered tools for creators to produce serialized visual stories (comics and web series) faster and at lower cost, then distributes them directly to consumers via a mobile platform. The platform combines an AI studio for rapid narrative creation with a reader destination featuring romance and dark fiction series.
- Who founded Shortbread?
- Shortbread was founded by Fengjiao Peng in 2023.
- Who are Shortbread's investors?
- Shortbread's investors include AEON Foundry, K20 Fund, The E14 Fund, Y Combinator.
- Where is Shortbread headquartered?
- Shortbread is headquartered in San Francisco, US.


