VidIQ
Founded 2012 · 114 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors
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vidIQ offers AI-powered tools for YouTube creators, providing content ideas, video optimization (titles, tags, thumbnails), and creator coaching to help grow views and subscribers. It serves online video creators worldwide.
Also known as vidIQ
Founders & leadership
VidIQ was founded in 2012 by Rob Sandie and James Cross.
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Rob Sandieinco-founder/CEOFounder of VidIQ, which provides AI-powered tools for YouTube creators including content recommendations, video optimization, and coaching features.
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James CrossinCo-Founder
Investors · 6
Key figures
latest reportedHeadcountAug 2026114
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2 people who came through VidIQ went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does VidIQ do?
- vidIQ offers AI-powered tools for YouTube creators, providing content ideas, video optimization (titles, tags, thumbnails), and creator coaching to help grow views and subscribers. It serves online video creators worldwide.
- Who founded VidIQ?
- VidIQ was founded by Rob Sandie, James Cross in 2012.
- Who are VidIQ's investors?
- VidIQ's investors include Backwards Capital, Escalate Capital Partners, Expansion Venture Capital, Social Starts, Upfront Ventures, Lowercase Capital.




