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Tella

YC S20

Amsterdam, NL · Founded 2020 · 7 employees · 9 known investors

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Tella is an all-in-one screen recording and video creation platform that enables teams to produce, edit, and share videos without switching between multiple applications. It serves teams looking to consolidate video creation workflows with features including workspace collaboration, advanced permissions, and integrations with tools like Notion, Slack, and Google Docs.

Also known as Tella HQ Inc.

Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMedia & EntertainmentSaaSB2BVideoNetherlandsEuropeFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Tella was founded in 2020 by Grant Shaddick and Michiel Westerbeek.

GSGrant Shaddick
Grant ShaddickFounderGrant Shaddick is co-founder of Tella, a screen recording and video creation platform for teams.
MWMichiel Westerbeek
Michiel WesterbeekFounderFounder of Tella, a screen recording and video creation platform for remote teams.

Investors · 9

Mento vclisted by Mento vc

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AltaIR CapitalreportedHerzliya

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Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Singularity Venturesreported

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Liquid 2The Singularity Fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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In the news

Tella Raises $2.1M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Apr 2025Tella — the screen recorder that edits videos for you.ycombinator.com · Jun 2022Tella Funding | $5M Revenue | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Tella do?
Tella is an all-in-one screen recording and video creation platform that enables teams to produce, edit, and share videos without switching between multiple applications. It serves teams looking to consolidate video creation workflows with features including workspace collaboration, advanced permissions, and integrations with tools like Notion, Slack, and Google Docs.
Who founded Tella?
Tella was founded by Grant Shaddick, Michiel Westerbeek in 2020.
Who are Tella's investors?
Tella's investors include Lobster Capital, Mento vc, Y Combinator, AltaIR Capital, Gradient Ventures, Liquid Ventures, Singularity Ventures.
How much funding has Tella raised?
Tella has disclosed $2.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Tella headquartered?
Tella is headquartered in Amsterdam, NL.